Packers-Niners Renew Now Familiar NFL Rivalry on Sunday

Richie James #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2020. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

If it seems as if the Packers have transferred to the NFC West or the 49ers moved to the NFC North, blame the schedule makers at league headquarters.

When Green Bay (1–1) visits San Francisco (2–0) on Sunday, it will be the fourth trip to the Bay Area for the Cheeseheads in 22 months.