49ers Week 12 preview vs. Packers: Jimmy Garoppolo must be on point

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GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Quarterback Comparison: Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers took a while to adjust to Matt LaFleur’s offense, which was the subject of some scrutiny earlier this season.

But the Packers have since found their rhythm, making Rodgers just as potent as ever. Paired with a balanced rushing attack, LaFleur has his quarterback playing well once again, while Jimmy Garoppolo has been asked to carry the offense the past three weeks with San Francisco’s own ground game faltering as of late.

2019 Passing Table
Player	Tm	Age	Pos	G	GS	Cmp	Att	Cmp% ▼	Yds	TD	Int	Y/A	Rate	Sk
Jimmy Garoppolo	SFO	28	QB	10	10	218	317	68.8	2478	18	10	7.8	97.7	19
Aaron Rodgers	GNB	36	QB	10	10	225	347	64.8	2718	17	2	7.8	102.7	22

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/21/2019.

Both signal-callers have posted similar numbers, aside from one notable stat: interceptions.

Garoppolo has averaged one interception per game this season, while Rodgers has done an excellent job protecting the ball.

But there’s a hope Garoppolo might be able to cut down on the turnovers in Week 12, considering the Niners are expecting some much-needed reinforcements back for this Sunday Night Football contest.