The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of preparing for their fourth prime-time game of the season. Coming to town for Sunday’s matchup are the 8-2 Green Bay Packers, who kick off a historically difficult three-game stretch for Kyle Shanahan’s team. The Baltimore Ravens (8-2) and New Orleans Saints (8-2) await. The stakes are high, with the 49ers competing for the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Here are five players to watch in the 49ers’ Week 12 matchup at Levi’s Stadium:
Witherspoon was the starter opposite Richard Sherman at the beginning of the season.