Golden Nuggets: Bring on the Packers

How 49ers, Packers match up in upcoming divisional-round playoff game

“Cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Darnell Savage came up with first-half interceptions to spearhead the Green Bay defense. However, Alexander appeared to aggravate an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game. His status this week is something to monitor.”

Memories of 49ers’ flag-marred 1984 NFC title game loss linger 40 years later (paywall)

“Against Washington, though, there was no evidence the QB who would finish his career with 26 fourth-quarter comebacks was about to summon his magic. With the 49ers trailing 21-0 late in the third quarter, Montana had completed 18 of 34 passes for 140 yards and had sailed…