The San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious in Saturday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers, as a missed 41-yard field goal by rookie kicker Anders Carlson cost the Packers the win. The Brock Purdy-led squad took advantage of the situation and secured the victory, thanks to a touchdown made possible by Christian McCaffrey’s rush.
Carlson missed a crucial opportunity to extend the Packers’ lead, giving San Francisco the chance to come back and steal the game. This left quarterback Jordan Love with just over a minute to make a game-winning play, but his throw ultimately sealed the Packers’ fate and dashed their hopes of making it to the Super Bowl this season.
After the game, Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged Carlson’s inconsistent performance and emphasized the need for him to work on his consistency in order to succeed in the league. Carlson’s struggles have been a concern since training camp, and with the pressure mounting, he will need to prove himself this summer if he hopes to remain the Packers’ primary kicker.
