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Aaron Rodgers, Packers done at halftime as 49ers dominate NFC showdown

The Green Bay Packers’ opening drive against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday lasted five plays.

It ended with a swarm of 49ers defenders sacking Aaron Rodgers, who lost a fumble that 49ers rookie phenom Nick Bosa recovered. Linebacker Fred Warner was credited with the sack and forced fumble, but Bosa, Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner had all piled on top of Rodgers by the time he hit the ground.

It was a helpless moment for Rodgers that set up the 49ers for a two-yard touchdown from Tevin Coleman on the next play and established the tone for a dominant night of San Francisco defense.