Gotta wear out SF's DL and make them chase. I want them going side to side on tosses, jet sweeps, bubble screens, etc., so they tire out and ease some of the rush, and to bring those DBs up and make them tackle to get them tired and closer to the line. Later, that will give Jones a chance to break longer runs consistently to get down-and-distance in our favor. Then we keep the chains moving with the mid-distance throws and middle runs. If we do those things successfully, Rodgers will, in the third and fourth quarters, be able to take some shots down the field and hit them -- back-breakers. This game is going to require patience on the part of MLF and Rodgers. They may have to pound and pound and go three-and-out often in the first half and rely on their D to shut down SF. Rodgers can't afford to get impatient and start holding the ball, wanting to go long or start freelancing, or he's going to let those DL tee off.
On D, we need to cover the short stuff from the start. Jimmy G can be rattled, but you have to take away his short options, get some hits on him, and ask him to throw long. If he is successful to Kittle, his RBs, and short stuff, he'll get his feet under himself and get tougher as the game goes on. Rattle him early and often, and shake his confidence. In order to do this, of course, we have to shut down the run and make JG pass.
I think SF has the superior team personnel, and this will really be a test of where we need to upgrade personnel. If GB wins, it will really be a testament to MLF, Pettine, and the coaching staff.