49ers at Packers 10/15/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Historic Lambeau Field will play host to a Monday night clash between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. The 49ers have dropped three straight games and have lost QB Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) for the rest of the season. On Sunday, San Francisco doubled visiting Arizona in yards but came up short on the scoreboard by a 28-18 final score. C.J. Beathard threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns for the 49ers, who turned the ball over five times in defeat.

Through five games, San Francisco ranks 16th in total offense and is scoring at a 23.6 clip. Green Bay ranks fifth in the league in total defense and allows up 22.8 points per game. The Green Bay Packers have been up-and-down through their first five games and are currently tied for second in the NFC North Division. On Sunday, Green Bay was overmatched during a 31-23 loss at Detroit. The Packers trailed by 24 points at halftime and turned the ball over three times. Green Bay K Mason Crosby missed four field goals and an extra point. QB Aaron Rodgers threw for 442 yards and three touchdowns in a losing effort for the Packers.

For the season, Green Bay ranks 10th in total offense and is scoring 23.0 points per game. San Francisco will look to be up to the challenge with a defense that ranks 11th in yards allowed and gives up 29.2 points on average.