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The Packers might not recognize this 49ers defense
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The Packers might not recognize this 49ers defense

Not only will the Green Bay Packers not face quarterback Brock Purdy on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but Jordan Love’s offense will see plenty of new faces when it takes on the 49ers defense on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

As noted Matt Barrows of The AthleticOf the 11 starters on the 49ers defense from last year’s NFC Divisional Round showdown, only two are expected to start Sunday: linebacker Fred Warner and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.

Edge rusher Nick Bosa (injury), cornerback Charvarius Ward (personal reason) and defensive lineman Keith Givens (injury) are out. Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and cornerback Ambry Thomas are on injured reserve. Defensive lineman Arik Armstead, edge rusher Chase Young and safety Logan Ryan are no longer on the roster. Tashaun Gipson. who was promoted from the practice squad, is no longer a starter.

Rusher Randy Gregory, linebacker Oren Burks and defensive linemen Javon Kinlaw and Sebastian Joseph-Day, who all played 10 or more snaps on defense against the Packers last January, are also on other teams or a free agent.

Of the 16 players who played at least 10 defensive snaps for the 49ers last January, only three are expected to play Sunday: Warner, Lenoir and Gipson.

Greenlaw intercepted Love twice. Bosa had five quarterback hits. Gregory and Kinlaw made tackles for losses. Ward broke up a pass. None will play for the 49ers on Sunday.

New starters include edge rusher Leonard Floyd, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, former Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and rookies Renardo Green and Malik Mustapha.

The 49ers are allowing 22.2 points per game in 2024, up from 17.5 a year ago.

Will Love and the Packers be able to enjoy all the new faces Sunday at Lambeau Field?