The San Francisco 49ers were without a host of key players Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, but their problems ran much deeper than simple injuries.
The 49ers were already down 10-0 and facing another scoring threat against the Packers in the second quarter of Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Facing 2nd and 7 from the 49er 10-yard line, the Packers noticed that the Niners had 12 men on the field, and rushed to the line to snap the ball before the situation could be rectified. The Packers were ultimately unable to take advantage of the free play and took an offsetting penalty of their own, so there was no harm done.
On the very next play, however, the 49ers were caught with 12 men on the field again. Unlike the first time, nobody on the field even seemed to notice, as nobody was attempting to leave the field before the ball was snapped.
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was aghast at the unbelievable back-to-back mistakes.
Kyle Shanahan was not happy after the 49ers had 12 men on the field in back-to-back plays.
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The Packers did cap off the drive with a touchdown to go up 17-0, and the score did not flatter them. In addition to the multiple defensive mistakes, the offense was largely inept with backup quarterback Brandon Allen at the helm.
The 49ers came into the week with major injury issues, and that undoubtedly impacted them in Week 12. There are no injuries the team can blame for that kind of mistake, though.
