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On February 2, 2020, football fans across the globe will gather once again in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, to witness the 100th season of the NFL championships. The Super Bowl 54 will once again host heart-stopping football match-ups in less than three weeks. This big event will also serve halftime performances featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
Before the Super Bowl 54 match-up finally commences, on weekends comes a semi-final round that every football fan should not miss. The 2020 NFL is now down to four teams who will battle it out to earn the last ticket to the finals.
The Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers will meet in January during the NFL semis to earn the final spot in the NFL. Both teams are expected to give an unforgettable match since their odds are close, and their standings are almost the same. Aside from that, their players are also equally competitive.
As you get more excited to witness the Packers and the 49ers to clash in the semis, let’s check out first as to what’s the best things that these two teams can offer. Besides, we will also identify their common denominators, and why they become Super Bowl favorites to wager in the 2020 NFL.
Defense and Offense Dominance
The San Francisco 49ers being in the NFL semis today is the only team to end their leagues with an offense and defense score on top. The 49ers ranked second in both areas, just one step behind the Ravens. It is the main reason they were able to make it to the quarterfinal and settles at the third spot for the semis.
Looking into the scores of the 49ers, their defense score settles at 281.8, which puts them in second place. With regard to the offense, they ranked 9 with a score of 381.1. The Green Bay Packers is a bit behind the 49ers when it comes to the defense and offense. If the 49ers can show-off a great defensive style in the semis, they might beat the Packers.
Rushing Skills
Another skill that the 49ers can show that might leave the Packers behind them is their rushing skills. This is something that the Packers should study and worked-on to be able to draw a closer match with the 49ers. They must hustle hard to be able to topnotch the 49ers’ rushing skills throughout the league.
The 49ers recorded a total of 144.1 yds per game and 4.6 per carrying. In their other matches, such as with the Vikings, the 49ers won due to the rushing skills they have shown. That said, if the 49ers can put up an impressive defense and rushing skills, Packers may have a hard time earning a spot in the NFL finals.
The Players
The main reason why the San Francisco 49ers takes the second spot in defensive score is because of their players. Their line-ups on the defense side are all pro players who had shown an excellent performance throughout their whole football career.
Armstead, the 49ers best defensive player, is now a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He had shown an impressive performance from the playoffs to the quarterfinal and might do the same in the upcoming semi-finals. Also, Dee Ford and Buckner are the 49ers defensive player at the Packers should again not disregard.
The Playoff History
The Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers have the lengthiest meet ups during the NFL postseason. Since 1995, they have met four times, and this year, it will be their 5th time to clash out for a spot in the NFL finals.
Throughout their meetings, the Packers lead a score of 4-3. If the 49ers can dispatch the Packers during the semis, then their score becomes even. The Packers just need to work even harder as they are one step behind when it comes to odds value compared to the 49ers.
Takeaway
The 2020 NFL semi-finals are set next weekend to identify the teams that will advance to the Super Bowl 54 finals. Remember that there are only two teams who will clash in the finals, so the semis is the most critical stage for each of the four competing teams to showcase what they can do best inside the football field.
As the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers will meet for the 5th time this year for the NFL semis, both of these teams carry their own aces to win the most awaited match-up next week. Who will prevail in the end? Let’s find out next week!
