By: Joe Lami

After two straight nightmare performances for the 49ers (1-2), things won’t get easier this week for the red and gold, as the Green Bay Packers (3-0) come to Levi’s Stadium this Sunday.

The 49ers are coming off of one of their worst performances of recent memory, as they were blown out by the Arizona Cardinals 47-7 in week three. Things went down hill fast as Colin Kaepernick was intercepted twice in the first two drives with both interceptions brought back for touchdowns.  The 49ers were trailing 14-0 within the first six minutes of the contest, and it was the first time since 1925 a game started with the quarterback throwing two pick sixes in the first two drives.

Kaepernick was intercepted four times in the contest, a career-worst and finished his day 9 of 19 for 67 yards. He also got the only touchdown on a 12-yard scamper to the left. The running game didn’t come to the rescue either, as Carlos Hyde was shut down, running for 51 yards on 15 carries.

Things didn’t get too much better for the 49ers defense either, as the secondary got lit up again. Carson Palmer threw for 311 yards going 20 of 32 for two touchdowns and throwing an easy interception to Anton Bethea. The Cardinals were also able to get the running game going, as Chris Johnson finished the day with 110 yards on 22 carries for two touchdowns.

With the horrendous performance Kaepernick had on Sunday, Niners coach Jim Tomsula reiterated his confidence in his quarterback.  He may seem to be the only person in the Bay Area with confidence in the man that finished with a quarterback rating of 16.7%.

The 49ers only hope this week comes from catching the Packers on a short week, as Green Bay defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-28 on Monday night.  Aaron Rodgers went off for Green Bay as he finished with an outstanding night of 333 yards and five touchdowns.  Rodgers now leads the NFL with passing scores with ten in just three contests.

Kansas City was able to shut down Eddie Lacy, as he only carried the ball ten times for 46 yards. Causing one would have to think that the Packers are going to go in with the same game plan and let the ball fly with Rodgers. His main target on the year has been Randall Cobb, who leads the Packers with 20 receptions for 245 yards and four touchdowns.

Unfortunately, it’s going to be another ugly week for San Francisco, as they are going to be embarrassed at home by Green Bay this coming Sunday. They have shown no improvement in the secondary, and an all-pro quarterback like Rodgers is geared up to have an absolute field day.

Prediction: Packers 42 49ers: 10