Green Bay Packers will not be making a trip back to the Super Bowl. Instead, they’ll be watching another one from the comfort of their couch, in Miami or on vacation somewhere. San Francisco will be doing the honors instead. The 49ers shoved the ball directly down the throats of the Green Bay Packers all night long. In an embarrassing effort for the run defense, the Packers lost 37-20. This is the third straight NFC Championship loss for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

Player of the Game: Raheem Mostert – Usually, I like to give it to Packers’ players regardless of the outcome, but this is strictly for Mostert. I don’t know how you give it to anyone else. Mostert had 220 yards with four touchdowns. He could not be stopped. Packers felt powerless whenever he touched the ball. Just once, I thought the Packers would shut him down for an entire series, but that did not happen. Packers could not have made Jimmy Garoppolo’s life easier in this game.

Honorable Mention: Davante Adams – I hope people appreciate the show that Davante Adams put on in the playoffs. He had 138 yards with nine catches on Sunday night. Most of that damage was done in the second half. They found ways to put him all over the field and away from Richard Sherman. I loved the deep ball connection he had with Aaron Rodgers. We need to see more of those next season. It always feels like Rodgers launches deep to Marquez Valdez-Scantling or someone not named Davante.

One Thing to Ponder: That fumbled snap – Man, what could have been with this game if that snap is right. Packers woke up when they were down 17-0 and put together a nice drive. They turned the ball over in field goal range. Packers could have got a field goal and been down two scores. Or a touchdown would have put them down 10. The game’s tenor would have changed entirely. That was the defining play of the game.

Next up: Packers will take a few weeks off then it’s on to free agency and NFL Draft. Packers need to address some things in the offseason. They will need to find more speed on defense especially at the middle linebacker position. Packers will also have to make some tough decisions on Blake Martinez, Bryan Bulaga, and Tramon Williams. As for SnoTapWI, we’re going to do Packers grades all this week and continue to talk Packers until there’s no content left.

Charlie.