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The Packers offense will dictate how this game goes for Green Bay The San Francisco 49ers face the Green Bay Packers Monday evening in a matchup of old rivals dealing with a host of issues in 2018. The 49ers are playing out the season without Jimmy Garoppolo and hope their defense can take a step forward. The Packers are in the hunt in the NFC North Nick Mullens Jersey White , but their offense has been inconsistent thus far.It’s game day, which means things are just about settled for kickoff. Earlier today, Pat offered up reasons the 49ers will and lose this prime time affair. Over the past week, we chatted with Acme Packing Company writer Jason Hirschhorn about the matchup, and one of the questions I asked him was for some reasons on both sides of the ball why the Packers might win or lose this game. A little Packers perspective is helpful! Thanks to Jason for his thoughtsWhy the Packers will winWhile Aaron Rodgers remains limited with his knee injury, he has done a fantastic job connecting with top wideout Davante Adams. Last week, despite the Lions keying on Adams due to the absence of Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison, Rodgers found No. 17 for a season-high 140 yards and a touchdown on nine catches. Those numbers could have looked even better had Rodgers seen Adams sprinting open during the first drive on a crossing route instead of checking down to a running back, but those issues should get ironed out over the coming weeks. Additionally, Jaire Alexander (groin), Bashaud Breeland (hamstring), and Jermaine Whitehead (back) all returned to practice after sitting out Week 5. Their presence could limit the number of mistakes the pass defense makes against the 49ers. On offense, Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring, concussion) both returned to practice as well, potentially giving the offense its full complement of receivers for the first time in two weeks. Fooch’s update: Cobb and Allison are both “likely to be inactive.”Why the Packers will loseAs for the reasons for concern, the Packers still haven’t committed to making Aaron Jones the focal point of the ground game. Jones’ production as a runner far outclasses that of Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery, but Mike McCarthy continues to split snaps in favor of the latter two. Perhaps that changes this week Roger Craig Jersey , but the tone of McCarthy’s press conferences suggests that Jones will continue to receive fewer opportunities.Meanwhile, Rodgers might have re-aggravated the knee injury that has limited him since the start of the season. While he will suit up against the 49ers, his mobility might appear more limited than it has in recent weeks. Why the 25 year-old receiver is in a great position to separate himself from the pack" NFC West49ers Predictions49ers Depth ChartHealthy Trent Taylor primed to stand out among 49ers receiversNew,23comments Why the 25 year-old receiver is in a great position to separate himself from the packPDTTrent Taylor’s career got off to a quick, promising start in 2017. His 43 receptions were tied for 8th most among all rookies, and he began to develop solid chemistry with Garoppolo as a go-to receiver in clutch toward the end of the season.Taylor’s stat line during that final five-game stretch of 2017 was 17 receptions, 192 yards, and one touchdown.Outside of a 92-yard game against Chicago, the numbers are very pedestrian, but they don’t tell the whole story in this case. In many instances, the catches Taylor made were at critical points to keep drives alive and win games.Take a handful of plays from the Titans game, for example:1st Quarter3rd and 4 at Titans 4112 yd rec puts 49ers into FG territory for eventual Robbie Gould FG2nd Quarter3rd and 4 at Titans 40 17 yd rec puts 49ers into FG territory for eventual Robbie Gould FG4th Quarter 3rd and 18 at Titans 2220 yd rec puts 49ers into FG territory for eventual Robbie Gould FG (Note: he did fumble on this play, but Laken Tomlinson recovered it)1st and 10 at 49ers 25Seven yd reception starts off the game-winning drive on the right footAt the end of the day, he only had four catches for 41 yards, but three third-down conversions were integral to the 9 points San Francisco needed to beat Tennessee 25-23.Yes, the future was looking very bright for the young wide receiver. Then, things went south in a hurry. Taylor quickly went from chain-mover to invisible man in the 49ers offense. 2018 was derailed by the absence of Jimmy Garoppolo and lingering effects from offseason back surgery. Despite appearing in 14 games Arik Armstead Jersey White , he managed merely 26 catches, 215 yards, and one touchdown. Now, the third-year veteran is ready to reemerge from the shadows. The top of the Niners receiver depth chart includes Taylor, rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd, second-year Dante Pettis, speedy but oft-injured Marquise Goodwin, and underachieving journeyman Jordan Matthews. Kendrick Bourne and Richie James have shown some upside, but they’re on the outside looking in; they’ll have a tough battle for a roster spot in camp. In terms of raw talent, Deebo Samuel is probably at the top of the list. He is the highest-drafted among the receivers as the 49ers’ 36th selection this year (Pettis and Matthews were also second-round selections, but they were picked later on). Samuel is a perfect fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. However, the learning curve can be very steep for rookie receivers—especially in a complex offensive scheme. Furthermore, Samuel was dealing with a minor hip injury during OTA’s, so he’s already a bit behind. Hurd faces even greater challenges as a rookie, having played only one year of his collegiate career as a wideout after converting from running back. The coaching staff will likely draw up specific plays for Hurd and use him creatively to exploit mismatches, given his versatility and pedigree as a running back.Internal expectations are high for Dante Pettis. As it stands right now, he and Samuel are probably the odds favorites to start. Pettis’ slight frame makes durability and his ability to get off the line a concern but Trent Taylor Jersey White , then again, durability is a question that many of the Niners’ receivers face. Taylor’s advantage over Samuel, Hurd, and Pettis is his three years of experience in the offensive system. He could very well make a push to challenge Pettis and Samuel for a starting spot. At the very least, he should figure heavily into the mix as a slot receiver. It’s already been acknowledged by Shanahan that the 49ers plan to scale back Marquise Goodwin’s role to maximize his value as a downfield threat, so that pencils him in—for the time being—as a number three or four option. Much like Garoppolo, Taylor has a lot to prove to both himself and critics this season. The fact that the 49ers drafted two receivers and acquired Jordan Matthews has to have put a sizable chip on his shoulder. The increased competition, combined with full recovery from that pinched-nerve procedure in his lower back, likely has the former Lousiana Tech star chomping at the bit.And it’s been showing on the practice field thus far. Early reports out of training camp have praised Taylor as one of the team’s strongest performers. It’s only the first week, so there’s plenty of football and preseason ahead; nonetheless, it’s an encouraging development.Of all the training camp battles to keep an eye on, the scrum at wide receiver should be the most exciting because nothing has really been cemented yet. This g

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