Photos: Packers battle for payback against their playoff nemesis

A complete effort carried the Green Bay Packers to a comfortable win. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's initial impressions.

Green Bay didn't mess around Sunday and give their playoff nemesis much reason for hope. Here's what stood out from Lambeau Field. 

State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades Green Bay's performance in its 38-10 win over San Francisco on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur was eager to turn his attention to a Thanksgiving night matchup with Miami after his team took care of business against San Francisco. 

A three-touchdown day in a win over San Francisco was the type of game the veteran running back envisioned when he signed with the Packers as a free agent.

After coming into the game 27th in the 32-team NFL in red-zone efficiency, Green Bay was a perfect 5 of 5 on Sunday. Here's what made the difference. 

Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark knows the hassle of facing running back Josh Jacobs, which means he knows how important he will be closing out the regular season. 

The Green Bay Packers defense looks to shut down a soaring offense on Thanksgiving against the Dolphins.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love knows the Packers do not have much time to look ahead between a Thanksgiving day match up with the Dolphins and a Thursday Night Football match up with the Lions a week later. 

One quarterback hopes to end a cold-game narrative while the other is leaning into his reality. Plus it's a homecoming for a former Badger who was a prep star.

Xavier McKinney displays intense dedication to the Green Bay Packers and his craft, leading the defense with exceptional plays and unwavering commitment to success.

Jordan Love will finally get a chance to make up for the errant throw that ended Green Bay's 2023 season when San Francisco comes to Lambeau Field on Sunday. 

Despite extending their winning streak over the Bears under coach Matt LaFleur to 11-straight wins, the Green Bay Packers know there is more work to be done going forward.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love seems to be back to a healthy form and on the rise following his best game of the season last Sunday against the Chicago Bears. 

The teams' longest-running NFL rivalry added another exciting chapter when the outcome wasn't decided until the clock hit zero Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Sunday's showdown at Lambeau Field may not come down to which side has the better team, but rather which squad better handles its many injuries.