Rich Eisen Reacts to the 49ers’ Thrilling Comeback Win vs the Packers in the Divisional Round 

As weird as it sounds, the 49ers needed this type of game.

Rich Eisen seems like just the nicest guy in the world of sports coverage.

For the Purdy haters, Montana threw 3INTs and had a fumble against the Cowboys in the 1981 NFCCG before throwing "The Catch" to Dwight Clark. Tough game but he came through when it mattered most. The kid drove us down the field and rushed the ball to the 5 yard line to set up the winning tuddy for CMC. Come on now!

Rich is giving the most honest and accurate assessment of what happened. He didn’t scream or argue. I like it

The catch by Jennings probably saved the 49ers season and no one is talking about it or him.

Nothing but respect from this 49er Faithful to that Packers team! They are fucking terrifying.

Someone ought to show this game film to Mike McCarthy and say this is what championship football looks like.

Niners absolutely needed this game. They need to finally come from behind to grit out a win. Much respect to the Packers!

Purdy was clutch when the game was on the line.

As a Packers fan, not upset by this game at all. We played well and showed that the 9.5 spread was way too generous and we were way undercounted. Definitely looking forward to next year!

I was extremely nervous before the game even started.. this Packers team is the real deal man. They actually outplayed us for most of the game. I have a TON of respect for Green Bay after this game.

That was the most stressed I’ve been in a long time. Packers came to play and for the most part our DB’s were getting torched and slipping all over the field. Ambry Thomas was HORRIBLE. You can NOT give up a 45 yard PI on 3rd and 15! That game had every single hint of disappointment and another offseason of sadness. We got lucky tonight. But at least we finally came from behind and won a game in the 4th quarter

The weather really made things challenging for both teams.

Love is legit. GB is gonna give Dallas FITS next year. Purdy put the team on his back and led them down the field at the end of the game. Can't call him a "game manager" any more.

Purdy got that come from behind everyone said they need to see but they'll just move the goalpost again.

Love is going to be a force to be reckoned with.

Niners have lost every game when it plays out like this until tonight. Eisen nailed it.

Man it’s always like this for Niners and GB in the playoffs. Always a nail biting, blood pressure raising close games.

Everyone said Love played like a mix of Favre and Rodgers, I even hoped this was true... and it is. That end was pure Favre.

The great qbs don’t always play great throughout the game but when they are needed to be great they are, that was purdy tn. Props to gb the future is extremely bright

Packers fan here. It’s brutal to keep losing to the same 49ers team in the playoffs. Especially in heartbreaking fashion. But it is exciting that we have a young and promising team!

That atmosphere in Santa Clara was wild! Great game. Really fun first postseason game to see.

It's pretty clear Purdy struggles to throw a wet ball. The ball was also wet in that Cleveland game earlier in the year. Idk if he has smaller hands and can't get a grip on it or what. But regardless he found a way to help his team win, and I'm glad they broke that 4th quarter deficit streak

Purdy is great even on an a off night . Pulled it out, no pick on last dive. A winner.

Nothing but high blood pressure for me 😩

As a Niner fan, we were straight out played the entire game. Shanahan getting way too cute with his play calls instead of fkn running it with the BEST RB IN THE LEAGUE is just mind blowing. Wilkes needs to be better at adapting and making adjustments.. Ambry Thomas needs to be swapped out. A LOT to clean up for next week.. . Rough game all around, but a dub is a dub. Props to GB for a very entertaining, and heart attack inducing game

Dodged a BULLET indeed! But man, I’m very encouraged for the Packs future 🙏🏼 GO PACK GO!

49ers fan here BUT...Jordan love is amazing and that Green Bay Packers team are elite and play with all the heart of champions.

Lost a year of my life with this one. Go niners!!

Great game

I think your coverage and calm well-informed comments are excellent. Thank you from the UK

You are so right, Rich!.. nail biting game.

It is actually 19th NFC Championship Game for the Niners.

Brock shut up the haters with the game winning drive. Good for him. Well done.

Thank you Rich ,for the congrats.

Rich, I've come to appreciate your honest takes and thoughtful commentary of the nfl games. Keep up the great work! I'll keep on tuning in:)

What a game!!!

Greenlaw's two interceptions saved the day for the 49ers.

Shanahan and the last drive before half. Mindboggling.

Packers fans you’ve got a scary team and I can’t wait to battle it out with you guys for years to come RESPECT ❤

Purdy was off off off until the end. Oh what a relief.

As a Niner fan, we’re lucky to win

0-38 going into the 4th behind. They finally got one.

As a lifelong 49ers fan who watched Joe Montana in my youth and still think of Joe as the modern QB standard setter, I have been exceedingly impressed with Brock Purdy since he took over as QB1. When the national media refused to acknowledge the oustanding season Purdy has had, I compared Purdy to Montana in 1981. Purdy was superior across the board. Tonight I was curious and looked up the 1982 NFC Championship. I had forgotten, of course, that Montana threw 3 interceptions before The Catch. It may have been to Montana's advantage that on his way to his second SB MVP he had to listen to the national media gush over a younger QB who won an MVP after his first season as a starter. Similarly, I am ok if the national media keeps a chip on Purdy's should, fueling his drive and commitment. You all are wrong, and that should concern you, but go ahead an keep doing what you are doing. P.S. I wonder if the hype for Jordan Love, especially in the last week, played some part in his final pass that sealed the Packers defeat.

After so many playoff Blowouts, this game finally delivered. Props to both teams, coaches and QBs. As a Niner fan, I have a feeling Love vs Purdy is gonna have many episodes

Jordan Love deserves a lot of props, for sure - a terrific season. But it's weird how if the reverse happened, and Love brought the Packers back from behind to win the game, and it was Purdy who threw 2 INTS (including that terrible decision on the last one), they'd be ready to vote Love into the HOF. Purdy? "Aw, he was lucky." So strange how Purdy's treated. Is it because he's not 6'4"? The last pick in the 7th round? Not flashy enough? He continues to ball, break records, lead in QB stats, orchestrate a very complicated offense, and win while staying humble.

Best break down. Thank u

Thanks, Rich!

The second I saw the weather forecast I was braced for a nailbiter. My man Purdy does NOT like the rain... Yikes! But he got a comeback win, in the rain, and with no Deebo...that boy checked like 3 boxes against him in one night. 😂

As a Packers fan, I know, we were technically not even supposed to be in the playoffs and we were the seventh seat and we played blow for blow with the 49ers who were the first seat at first I didn't think we were gonna win. I thought it was gonna be a blow-out game. I thought the packers were not even gonna be competitive, and when they were in the lead, I was like, im just waiting for the heartbreak. im just waiting for it to happen, and of course, it happened. Every time. Still, I'm impressed with how well this young team played. And I'm looking forward to next year. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is potentially meeting the 49ers in the playoffs again next year. Edit: Also, the packers need a new field goal kicker. He's all right, but he's not consistent enough. He misses a lot of his field goal attempts, and he's also not consistent from 40 plus yards.

Both teams had their peaks and valleys throughout the game. I loved how close it was, these teams never disappoint in the playoffs (that is if you’re not a fan of either and just enjoying the game.)

Rich you rock and called it.

Niners definitely needed a razor wire close game like this. I bet they're a lot more consistent next week. Man, it really is a bummer that it ended in the fashion it did. The first time Love really panicked all night. GB is gonna be a big handful for sure next season!

No other team has the ability to make the leaps that we can this off season. So many young guys, so many potential weapons, if we can steal a safety in the draft, or maybe another solid tackle. I believe in my heart of hearts that we wont just be a one and done Super Bowl team. We will be a Dynasty, we will rule the NFC, and we will use this game as the fuel to get us there.

One hell of a game

Elite teams makes the plays necessary to win big games, but the Packers have a great team, congrats to both.

I give credit to GB they are an awesome team

For while there it seemed like GB was the better team. It's unbelievable how good they are all of a sudden.

Oh Rich you and Stuart are OG Legends

Rich Eisen is one the few sane, logical and unbiased analysts out there…

Thanks Rich. My blood pressure may not ever be the same again. Go Niners!

Proud of the 49ers, dusted off the cobwebs and got it done. We get to play another week!

You are so right Rich

God damn that missed field goal could have been overtime. This sucks but I’m excited for the future. Go pack go

It felt like Kyle was calling a game he would have called for Jimmy. Watching Purdy throw flat-footed was stressing me out the entire game. When Purdy got opportunities to move around or, like on the last drive, started to bounce in the pocket as he scanned his progressions, he threw it better. That game stressed me out. At this point in the season, I'll take the win. Shanahan gets a 4th quarter "down by X" win. Purdy checks off 4th quarter comeback, game-winning drive, won in the elements, won without Deebo, won with his playmakers contributing more to drops than YAC.

Green bay is just that good..better than detroit and tampa.

Hi Rich - nice commentary. Can you tell us the brand and and model of your microphone? Thanks!

❤❤❤ 49ers!!!! A win is win. No one remembers the rest.

Kickers! They tear your heart out in the worst times.

Great commentary, Rich. I'm a Niner fan and there is no doubt that they were outplayed most of the game. Purdy looked like the rookie. We are lucky to escape with a victory,

As a Packer fan thanks for your fair, honest comments. This kind of game is what makes rivalries and sports what it is at its best.

Rich Eisen and I watched the same game. Shanahan was calling a game that had me scratch my head a few times. But the two that had to be clutch, were clutch. Great team win

Green bay gave my 49ers a fight of there life

9ers lucked out, the Packers were the better team and gave the game away.

Yep! I am very proud of our Packers and of Jordan Love! Congratulations to the Niners! Looking forward to next season

In a sea of click bait trash sports reporting, so nice to have calm, intelligent and insightful Mr. Eisen. 👊

Purdy can't throw a wet ball period.

Rich, you’re the best. So accurate and insightful. The truth hurts both sides tonight, but you spoke it without malice.

Well said Rich. GO Faithful!

It blows my mind that you say things like the Niners dodged a bullet. If it was Mahomes or Brady, you'd be saying they were so clutch and an amazing comeback.

Thanks Rich..so proud of this young GB team! I think niners were lucky. Everyone said 49ers would walk all over the Pack...they didn't. Love the Pack❤

I love rich man , just says it how it is , no over reactions no outrageous takes

The most objective commentary; thank you Mr. Eisen. Not the best game indeed but effective when it mattered the most. GO Niners!!!!

Shanahan playing for a FG instead of a TD to end the first half is what made the 3rd quarter so atrocious. Attacking and going up 14-6 only to get the ball again in the 3rd would have changed GBs strategy. Odd play calling

Kyle never manages the clock right at the end of first halves.

That was a great game

Great take and all true

Green Bay choked, either way hoping the lions win tomorrow for a great game next week. Feeling good as a lions fan, they just have to keep it together

Packers gave the 49ers a wake up call

Well said Rich

That game was torture.

49ers was nervous. GB easily left 10 points on the field

Packers was the better team tonight, even though they lost! Packers left 13 pts off the board. Should have been another pick 6 by Savage again, Packers turnover on downs in the red zone and that missed fg at the end. Final score should have been 34-24, Packers. This game shouldn't have been that close.

Didn’t mention Dre Greenlaw once. What this dudes deal? He was the hero of the game. Making tackles all night, cracking hits, and 2 picks!!!

A very stressful game but the 49ers kept focused and came out to make a win! Both teams are good and it was fighting until the end!

The better team actually lost tonight.

Dre Greenlaw MVP of that game

Im no Packers fan, but I want to say that i know what they are feeling and they have a lot to be proud of and look forward to. Good game.

The end of the first half time management and play calling was unforgivable. Shanahan dodged another bullet! Well said rich

GB was the better team