Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD Rallies the 49ers to 24–21 Playoff Win Over Jordan Love and the Packers

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 20, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. The San Francisco defense kept giving up big plays. There were even a couple of special teams blunders.

Just when it seemed like the top-seeded 49ers might be sent home in their first playoff game, they did something they hadn’t managed to do all season: mount a late-game comeback.