Photos: Green Bay Packers can't hang with San Francisco 49ers in NFC title game
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The Green Bay Packers couldn't overcome a slow start on the road as the San Francisco 49ers rolled to a 37-20 win in the NFC title game Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, earning the franchise its first Super Bowl berth in seven years.
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Fans tailgate before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Fans arrive before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Fans tailgate at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers fans before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is tackled by Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) scores against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) scores in front of Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after converting a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes under pressure from Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, right, blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive end Anthony Zettel during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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A Green Bay Packers fan watches during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, center, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt, left, and cornerback Richard Sherman during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is taken off the field during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers fans watch during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert, bottom left, runs against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams, right, knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Packers recovered.Â
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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The San Francisco 49ers celebrates after interception by defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (41) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (35) and cornerback Tramon Williams during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, obscured, as Emmanuel Moseley watches next tduring the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (41) reacts after intercepting a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) scores against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, center right, watches during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (55) gestures next to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) is blocked by Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Fans cheer during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Fans cheer during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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A Green Bay Packers fans watches during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford plays against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin celebrates during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa plays against Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Musician Lil Jon watches during the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham, right, pushes San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw away during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers' Jared Veldheer (68) and teammates stand on the sideline during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) sits on the bench during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20) during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) cannot catch a two point conversion pass in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams breaks away form San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers fans watch during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Anthony Zettel (92) applies pressure during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.Â
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