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The Green Bay Packers didn’t lose in Denver because the Broncos were invincible. They lost because once adversity hit, everything just crumbled. What began as a poised, confident road performance turned into a bruising reminder of how fragile margins can be in December. A nine-point second-half lead disappeared. Their offense sputtered, the defense collapsed, and discipline went out the window. By the time the clock hit zero on a 34–26 loss, the Packers were reckoning with how quickly a promising season can tilt when execution, health, and composure fail together. Blew it Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Packers lost after blowing a nine-point second-half lead in one of the season’s more jarring momentum swings. Green Bay entered halftime ahead 16–14 and appeared to seize control early in the third quarter. That was after Josh Jacobs powered in for a touchdown to make it 23–14. From there, though, the game flipped. Jordan Love threw two second-half interceptions, while Denver capitalized on defensive breakdowns, special teams miscues, and short fields. The loss dropped Green Bay to 9–4–1. It was also compounded by injuries to several key contributors, most notably Micah Parsons. His non-contact knee injury late in the third quarter coincided with the Packers’ defensive collapse. Once Parsons exited, Denver dictated terms. The Broncos scored repeatedly and pushed Green Bay down to the NFC’s seventh seed. Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the Green Bay Packers most to blame for their Week 15 loss to the Broncos. QB Jordan Love Love was excellent until he wasn’t. For two quarters, he looked completely unfazed by Denver’s relentless pass rush. He delivered throws on time and guided an offense that consistently moved the chains. Green Bay’s first-half 16 points could have been more if not for a handful of self-inflicted mistakes. The turning point came with the Packers up by nine points early in the second half. Love took a deep shot toward Christian Watson with pressure closing in. He tried to give his top target a chance downfield. Patrick Surtain II read it perfectly. He stepped in front for the interception and flipping momentum instantly. Worse, Watson was injured on the play. It removed Love’s primary vertical threat. From that moment on, the Packers’ offense collapsed. Love and the unit managed just three points the rest of the way. On three separate fourth-quarter possessions with chances to tie the game, Green Bay came up empty. One drive ended with a misfired throw intercepted by Riley Moss. Denver’s pressure mounted, and Love was sacked three times in the second half. The calm command he showed early vanished under duress. Love finished with two interceptions and three sacks, all after halftime. Against elite defenses, one bad quarter can undo an entire afternoon. That’s exactly what happened. Offensive line If the Packers’ comeback hopes died anywhere specific, it was in the trenches. Green Bay’s offensive line simply could not hold up late. The fourth quarter was a disaster. Love was sacked twice in rapid succession on one drive, forcing a turnover on downs. On the next possession, Anthony Belton jumped early for a false start. The Packers just never recovered. The offense gained nothing meaningful, and the game slipped away. Rasheed Walker, in particular, endured a brutal afternoon. He was flagged four times, each penalty coming at a moment that stalled momentum. A false start led to a failed conversion and a field goal. An ineligible man downfield penalty killed another drive. A holding call near the goal line nearly erased points entirely. Another false start set up second-and-long. The Packers ended a drive with zero points after Love took a sack. Special teams The Packers’ special teams unit once again found ways to hurt the team at the worst possible times. Early on, they surrendered a 37-yard kick return that handed Denver favorable field position. Later, Kingsley Enagbare was flagged for unnecessary roughness…

Kyle Shanahan revealed Brandon Aiyuk’s standing with the San Francisco 49ers following the team’s 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. Aiyuk has been with the 49ers since the team selected him in the 2020 NFL Draft. He developed into one of their top receivers, achieving consecutive 1,000-receiving yard seasons in 2022 and 2023. However, 2024 ended his season early after he tore his ACL and MCL. The recovery process has been long and hard for the star receiver, which will keep him out of the 2025 campaign as well. Shanahan gave his thoughts on Aiyuk’s situation after the game, via 95.7 The Game. He said that the team hasn’t seen the star receiver in quite some time, but it hasn’t had a negative impact on the team’s morale. “We haven’t seen him in forever. I haven’t seen him in a month. Hasn’t been an issue with our team at all. We’ve been plugging away. No big deal,” Shanahan said. “We haven’t seen him in forever. I haven’t seen him in a month. Hasn’t been an issue with our team at all. We’ve been plugging away. No big deal.” Kyle Shanahan on the team putting Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list pic.twitter.com/EddtySkWFV — 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) December 15, 2025 How Kyle Shanahan, 49ers performed against Titans Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images It’s clear that Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers are emphasizing focus instead of worrying about Brandon Aiyuk’s return from injury. They showed that with their solid win over the Titans. San Francisco took firm control of the game in the first half, taking a 17-10 lead at halftime. Even as Tennessee tried to rally back against the deficit, the hosts responded with more big plays in the second half to secure the victory. Brock Purdy is getting more comfortable with the offense this season after dealing with injuries. He completed 23 passes out of 30 attempts for 295 yards and three touchdowns while adding seven rushes for 44 yards. Christian McCaffrey continues to be the star in the run game, having 22 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle stood out in the receiving game with eight catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. Ricky Pearsall came next with six receptions for 96 yards, while Jauan Jenning caught three passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns. San Francisco improved to a 10-4 record on the season, holding the third spot in the NFC West Division standings. They are above the Arizona Cardinals while trailing the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. In terms of the NFC standings, they sit at sixth place. They are above the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions while trailing the Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rolling with four straight wins, the 49ers will look forward to their next matchup. They will be on the road when they face the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET. The post Kyle Shanahan reveals 49ers haven’t seen Brandon Aiyuk ‘in forever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.