Thompson: 49ers need to find another gear

GLENDALE, Ariz. — There are two ways to look at the state of the 49ers as they enter the postseason. As winners of six straight who closed the regular season by gutting out two nail-biters. Or a team that sputtered across the finish line, made it, but

Additionally, six members of San Francisco's roster were selected as alternates for the Hawaii exhibition.

The 49ers will meet the Packers in the first round, while Arizona misses playoffs despite having one of their best seasons in franchise history.

The 49ers will meet the Packers in the first round, while Arizona misses playoffs despite having one of their best seasons in franchise history.

You've got it. Say hello to Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers, who'll be coming to Lambeau Field next weekend for a cold-weather playoff rematch for which Packers fans have been dreaming since the 49ers hung 579 on the Packers last January.