The Green Bay Packers lost to San Francisco in the 2022 NFC Divisional round on January 22, 10-13. A blocked punt TD in the final minute sank Aaron Rodgers’ season. The 13-4 Packers, No. 1 seed, froze at Lambeau. Robbie Gould’s 45-yard field goal in snow sealed it. Fans shivered as another title shot faded. Rodgers’ future grew murky.
The game was a slog, with Green Bay up 10-3 late. Rodgers threw for 225 yards but no TDs past the first. San Francisco’s defense, led by Bosa, choked the Pack. A special teams gaffe—10 men on field—cost them dear. Jimmy Garoppolo’s 131 yards were enough. The Niners stole it cold.
Green Bay’s 2021 bye had set high hopes after 13 wins. The 49ers upset Tampa earlier, a warning ignored. Rodgers’ MVP form couldn’t break the playoff curse. Fans booed as snow fell, a bitter end. The loss echoed 2020’s NFC title flop. Lambeau’s magic ran dry.
Post-game, Rodgers hinted at leaving, shocking Cheeseheads. San Francisco fell to the Rams next round. The 2022 exit fueled offseason drama. Fans mourned a dynasty that wasn’t. The Packers’ window creaked shut. Rodgers’ last dance felt near.
