49ers vs. Packers final score, results: San Francisco outlasts Green Bay in a thriller to clinch a spot in the NFC championship

Emily Dozier

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49ers vs. Packers final score, results: San Francisco outlasts Green Bay in a thriller to clinch a spot in the NFC championship image

What else could have come from the 49ers vs. Packers playoff game. San Francisco outlasted Green Bay 24-21 to clinch its spot in its third straight NFC championship game.

The game began as close as it ended. It was only 7-6 at halftime, with the 49ers with the lead. They failed to get much momentum outside their one score, while the Packers couldn’t capitalize on what momentum they did have. 

It all shifted in the second half. Three lead changes were the result of three consecutive touchdowns by the both squads.

It was Jordan Love’s first interception that was the first sign of the Packers' potential loss. While San Francisco couldn’t score seven on the turnover, it managed a field goal to make it a four-point game. 

With just three minutes remaining, a field goal is what ultimately sealed the deal. Anders Carlson just missed it from the 41. The 49ers responded with a go-ahead touchdown right before Love threw his second pick of the night to Dre Greenlaw once again.

The fourth-year quarterback in Green Bay finished with 194 yards, two touchdowns and the two picks. The new franchise quarterback’s first year as a starter came to a close with costly mistakes.

Brock Purdy, the Mr. Irrelevant draft pick in his second season in California, has led his team back to the title game with a thrilling comeback, something he had only done once before. He threw only one touchdown on 252 yards, but who needs to be a hero through the air when you have Christian McCaffrey on the ground. The running back recorded two touchdowns, including game winner.

The 49ers will host the winner of the Lions-Buccaneers game in the NFC championship.

MORE: Watch 49ers vs. Packers live with Fubo (free trial)

49ers vs. Packers score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
49ers 0 7 7 10 24
Packers 3 3 15 0 21

49ers vs. Packers final results, highlights from 2024 NFL playoff game

All times Eastern.

11:17 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Love throws his second pick of the night to Greenlaw! The 49ers will get the win.

49ERS 24, PACKERS 21

11:12 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – McCaffrey does it again! He runs the six yards up the middle for the 49ers to retake the lead with only a minute remaining.

11:09 p.m. – The two-minute warning has been issues, and it couldn't be closer. The 49ers are at the Green Bay 15.

11:00 p.m. – To the left! Carlson just misses the 41-yard field goal attempt. It's still a four-point game with 6:18 left in the game.

10:57 p.m. – Jones takes it 53 yards on the first play of the drive. Who's surprised?

10:53 p.m. – 49ers can't get it done. Packers take over at their own 10 with 9:37 remaining.

10:50 p.m. – An absolute dime to Jennings saves San Francisco's drive.

49ERS 17, PACKERS 21

10:40 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Moody's 52-yard field goal goes straight down the middle. The 49ers are three points closer.

End of third quarter: 49ers 14, Packers 21

10:36 p.m. – Purdy is sacked! The 49ers blow a big break, coming up at 4th and 9.

10:29 p.m. INTERCEPTION – It's picked off! Love's pass is deflected high by Kraft and Greenlaw is there. A huge break for San Francisco.

49ERS 14, PACKERS 21

10:17 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Too easy for Kraft. Love lobs it to the right for an easy score. They go for the two-point conversion, and it's good! Packers take a big lead with 5:23 left in the third.

10:13 p.m. – What just happened? Nixon makes a 73-yard spring for the end zone but fumbles it near the 20. Eric Wilson jumps on it at the 49ers' 20, preventing the turnover and keeping it in Packers possession. 

49ERS 14, PACKERS 13

10:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – CMC calls it! McCaffrey breaks away for a 39-yard score that reverses the lead in the blink of an eye. The 49ers are ahead by one once again.

49ERS 7, PACKERS 13

10:03 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – He's wide open! Love finds Melton again, this time in the end zone, and it's finally a touchdown for Green Bay. They take a six point lead with 9:27 on the clock in the third. 49ers fans will be thinking about that pass interference call for a while.

10:02 p.m. PENALTY – Love goes deep to Melton. The flag gets thrown for a clear pass interference, and the Packers get the ball at San Francisco's 19. A big gain for the visiting team looking to finally get in the end zone.

9:58 p.m. – Love takes it up the middle on 3rd and 1. It's called short, resulting in a Green Bay challenge. After review, the call is reversed. It's a Packers first down.

Halftime: 49ers 7, Packers 6

9:33 p.m. – Blocked! Moody's 48-yard field goal attempt is tipped by Colby Wooden to keep it a one-point game at the half.

9:30 p.m. – With 14 seconds left, the 49ers spike it to readjust their formation. They're at Green Bay's 30 at 3rd and 1, hoping to put up any sort of points to extend their lead into halftime.

49ERS 7, PACKERS 6

9:14 p.m. – Once again, the Packers are so close yet so far to a touchdown. They settle for a field goal, once again a 29-yarder from Carlson. They trail by one with 4:09 until halftime.

9:12 p.m. – What a shot from Love! Green Bay is back inside the 10 with the catch by Doubs.

49ERS 7, PACKERS 3

9:03 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – And it's George Kittle! Purdy sends a 32-yard bullseye downfield to the tight end to get the 49ers first points. It caps off an 86-yard, 12 play drive for the home team, who take their first lead of the game with 8:42 left in the half.

9:01 p.m. – Deebo Samuel, who's been in and out through the game thus far, heads to the locker room to get checked out again.

8:53 p.m. – Love goes for the QB sneak at San Francisco's 14, but it's short. The Packers turn it over on downs.

End of first quarter: 49ers 0, Packers 3

8:43 p.m. – Doubs with the 38-yard gain.

8:36 p.m. – Sacked! Purdy is taken down by Preston Smith and Kenny Clark. The 49ers will punt on fourth down.

8:33 p.m. – Purdy gets away with a pass straight to his opponent. Savage can't hang on and get the interception, but it's another sign of a rough start for the home team. They've already been called for a false start through five snaps.

49ERS 0, PACKERS 3

8:27 p.m. FIELD GOAL – The Packers get the first points on the board with a 29-yard field goal from Anders Carlson. San Francisco takes possession for he first time with 7:22 left in the first.

8:26 p.m. – Knocked away by Charvarius Ward! Love aimed for Romeo Doubs in the end zone but come up short.

8:22 p.m. – Aaron Jones can't be stopped. He already has 28 yards on five carries, getting the Packers to the brink of the red zone.

8:15 p.m. – And we're off!

7:47 p.m. – The stars are out for a rainy afternoon in Santa Clara.

7:22 p.m. – It's National Cheese Lover's Day, every Packers fan's favorite holiday. Green Bay has to win and break it's four-game playoff losing streak...right?

6:52 p.m. – Alexander, Daniel Whelan and Isaiah McDuffie have been activated by Green Bay while George Odem and Dre Greenlaw are active for San Francisco. The inactives for tonight's divisional round game are as follows.

49ers

  • QB Brandon Allen
  • OL Matt Pryor
  • WR Ronnie Bell
  • LB Jalen Graham
  • CB Samuel Womack III
  • DL Alex Barrett
  • DL T.Y. McGill

Packers

  • WR Malik Heath
  • RB AJ Dillon
  • S Benny Sapp III
  • LB Kingsley Enagbare
  • LB Brenton Cox Jr.
  • T Caleb Jones

6:41 p.m. – The 49ers and Packers are postseason rivals like no others. Take a look back at the matchup's history.

6:17 p.m. – It looks like Jaire Alexander is good to go. The Packers cornerback did not practice this week after aggravating an ankle injury against the Cowboys, but he is expected to participate tonight.

49ers vs. Packers start time

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 20
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

San Francisco will host Green Bay in this NFC divisional round matchup. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Levi's Stadium.

MORE: NFL playoff picks, predictions for divisional games

What channel is 49ers vs. Packers on today?

  • TV channel: Fox (U.S.) | TSN 3/5, CTV (Canada)
  • Live stream: Fox Sports App, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

Saturday's contest between the 49ers and Packers will be broadcast nationally in the U.S. on Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen in the booth and Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines. Cord-cutters can stream the game on the Fox Sports App or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Canadian viewers can find the game on TSN 3/5 or CTV, or they can stream it on DAZN, which offers every NFL game.

NFL playoff schedule 2024

Divisional Round

Saturday, Jan. 20

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel Live stream
Texans at Ravens 4:30 p.m. ABC/ESPN ESPN+, Fubo
Packers at 49ers 8 p.m. Fox Fubo

Sunday, Jan. 21

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel Live stream
Buccaneers at Lions 3 p.m. NBC Peacock, Fubo
Chiefs at Bills 6:30 p.m. CBS Paramount+, Fubo

Conference championships

Sunday, Jan. 28

Matchup Start time TV channel Live stream
TBD vs. TBD TBD CBS Paramount+, Fubo
TBD vs. TBD TBD Fox Fox Sports app, Fubo

Super Bowl 58

Sunday, Feb. 11

Matchup Start time TV channel Live stream
TBD vs. TBD TBD CBS Paramount+, Fubo

Emily Dozier

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Emily Dozier is a live events and lifestyle writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from sporting events and music festivals to broadway shows and stand-up comedy. Based out of New York, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. When not covering the SN tickets beat, Emily enjoys playing volleyball and cooking. Prior to joining The Sporting News in 2023, Emily covered the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Associated Press.