Maiocco’s Observations: Banged-up 49ers come up short vs. Packers

BOX SCORE GREEN BAY, Wisc. — The 49ers took the field Sunday with three of their most important players sitting it out. Quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive end Nick Bosa were declared out for the game before the 49ers traveled on Friday. On Sunday, the 49ers announced left tackle Trent Williams as one of their inactive players due to an ankle injury. The Green Bay Packers took advantage of the 49ers' key absences in a 38-10 victory over San Francisco at Lambeau Field. The Packers improved to 8-3 on the 2024 NFL season, while the 49ers fall to 5-6. The 49ers' chances of reaching the playoffs took a major hit with six games remaining. The 49ers have their most difficult test of the season next week when they hit the road to face the Buffalo Bills, who will be coming off their bye week. Here are the takeaways from the 49ers' Week 12 game: Allen Up And Down In Rare Start Backup quarterback Brandon Allen got the call with Purdy unable to play due to a right shoulder injury. Allen had a difficult opening two series of the game before ending the first half on a good note. Allen, 32, had last appeared in an NFL game 1,075 days ago. He played in the final game of the 2021 regular...