With the Green Bay defense failing to lay a hand on 49ers running back Raheem Mostert for much of the first half and the Aaron Rodgers-led offense committing two turnovers and failing to convert a third down yet again during a scoreless first 30 minutes, the Packers dug themselves a 27-0 halftime deficit on their way to a demoralizing 37-20 loss.

In the end, the message was clear. The Packers made great strides this season under first-year coach Matt LaFleur and showed they can compete with every other team in the NFC, but they're not in the 49ers' league. Not yet, anyway.