The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers are gearing up for another epic showdown as they face off in the playoffs for the fourth time since 2012. This matchup has become a common occurrence in the NFL postseason, with Saturday's game marking the tenth time these two teams have met in playoff history.

In a surprising twist, the Packers will be fielding backup quarterback Jordan Love, rather than their usual signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. This adds an element of intrigue to the already storied 49ers/Packers rivalry. On the other side, the 49ers will be relying on young quarterback sensation Brock Purdy, who will be facing the Packers for the first time in his career. Head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Matt LaFleur are no strangers to each other, which further adds to the anticipation of this matchup.

Looking back at their recent playoff clashes, the first encounter came in 2012 when the 49ers dominated the Packers with an impressive rushing performance by quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick's 181 rushing yards helped secure a 45-31 victory for the 49ers. This game served as Kaepernick's breakout moment and set the tone for the season ahead.

The following year, at a freezing Lambeau Field, Kaepernick once again proved his mettle as he led the 49ers to a narrow 23-20 win over the Packers in the Wild Card game. Trailing late in the fourth quarter, the 49ers orchestrated a game-winning drive to secure their spot in the divisional round.

In the most recent playoff matchup between these two teams in 2019, the 49ers dominated the Packers in a resounding 37-20 victory, en route to clinching the NFC Championship. Running back Raheem Mostert stole the show with a record-breaking performance, rushing for 220 yards and four touchdowns.

The most recent regular-season meeting between the 49ers and Packers took place in 2021 and was a closely contested game. Despite the 49ers' offense struggling to score touchdowns, a blocked punt by Jordan Willis tied the game at 10, and kicker Robbie Gould sealed the victory with a clutch field goal. Deebo Samuel once again showcased his playmaking ability with a crucial eight-yard run that set up the game-winning kick.

As the 49ers and Packers prepare to renew their rivalry in the playoffs, both teams will be fired up to claim bragging rights and advance in the postseason. With history on the line, football fans can expect another thrilling chapter in the saga between these two storied franchises.