Any Given Sunday:

by ninerfanNVA on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 AM PDT Comment 22 comments

Now that reality has finally set in(or maybe it hasn't) that the 49ers are a slightly above aveage team I thought it would be a good idea to see what the 49er fans forsee happening the rest of season as far as remaining games. It really is quite difficult to predict the outcome of any game but throw in the fact that the 49ers just got humilitated on the field verses the falcons it makes you wonder what team will show up on sundays and in turn makes it that much harder to predict.

While it makes sense to believe that the team that played the first few weeks is the team that the 49er fans can believe in; a loss as ugly as the before mentioned makes you take a step back and rethink the games we as fans counted as a victory. There a lot of things that can happen inbetween now and Week 7 with the trade deadline fast approaching; however the more likely situation to happen is that we will see a few changes on the offensive line which will probably remain within the players that the 49ers already have on the roster.

So with that said as we all know on any given sunday anything is plausible and though we as 49er fans would love to not lose another game; the reality of it all is that the 49ers probably will. So the question I ask the 49er faithful is this. What games will the 49ers win and what games will the 49ers lose of the remaining schedule? Give me your best case and worst case scenario(if you must) and let's see who is right at the end of the season. Hopefully this will not get in the way of Fooch's weekly prediction games and if you are unaware of what that is exactly please go check it out.

After the jump I will give the remaining games and my prediction of truth.

Week 7: @ Houston Texans: The 49ers will have Gore back and Crabtree playing; will that be enough? Will the 49ers prepare for the texans the way the falcons prepared for the 49ers? My gut instinct is to say yes but the texan's offense scares me. In fact it reminds me a lot of Atlanta's; how so? Turner/Slaton, Ryan/Schuab, White/Johnson. With that said I give the nod to the 49ers. 24-21

Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts: I am a realist and even though I bleed red and gold all the way in the east coast I also know truth and the truth is this. It will take either a perfect game by the 49ers or horrible game by Peyton for the 49ers to come out of Indy with a win. I wonder how it feels to fly under the radar every year and yet somehow be one of the best teams no one talks about. Thats the colts and they win 35-21.

Week 9: Tennesse Titans: Some would say that this is a sure win for the 49ers but I beg to differ. Should we win? Sure but will we win? The titans haven't won but have you seen the teams they played? Pittsburg who they lost to 10-3, Houston who they lost to 34-31, NY Jets who they lost to 24-17, and the jags who they lost 37-17. How many of those teams are better than us and they were in every game. I don't see a lot of scoring in this game and I'm going to believe the real 49ers will show up and the 49ers win 17-14.

Week 10: Chicago Bears: Quite frankly I believe the bears are better than the 49ers(on paper) and at the QB postion and for me this is where the game is decided. If the 49ers do not get to Cutler this game is over before it started and if the 49ers O.line doesn't block for longer than 2 seconds against a good defense this game will be as bad as the falcons game. The outcome for me? The bears win 35-20.

Week 11: @ Green Bay Packers: I guess this is the 49ers trip through the NFC North and even though the Packers have a better QB unlike the bears they don't have a better defense. The offensive line of the packers and 49ers both suck as I write this so barring some complete turnaround by week 11 the 49ers defense will get to Rogers and help pull out a win. The 49ers win 28-21

Week 12: Jacksonville Jaguars: This is a team who you don't know what you will get; I mean one week they blow out the titans and the next they get blown out by the seahawks who we blew out. I think the jaguars are who we thought they are and that's the team who loss to the hawks. 49ers win in a close one 24-20

Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks: A very crucial game for the 49ers in fact I will go as far to say that it is a MUST win game for them. A loss here with a tough game coming up against the cardinals the following week; things could get out of hand quickly for the playoffs. The seahawks will want revenge and probably will be a lot healthier than in the first meeting. But I believe the 49ers are the cream of crop and will rise to the top in the NFC west. A closer competition this time around. The 49ers win 31-21

Week 14: Arizona Cardinals: I will keep this short and sweet...the 49ers better win this game because the cardinals will be on their heels the entire season. A loss here may determine who goes to the playoffs. Previous years I believe this season series has been split between the teams....not this year. 49ers win 28-27

Week 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles: Remember I said I am a realist? Yeah short and sweet....49ers lose...big!

Week 16: Detroit Lions: With the loss still lingering in the air like a bad fart the 49ers get to play host to an improved lions team but yet still one of the worst teams in the league. Here's a hand clap to the schedule makers because the 49ers will need to build the confidence back up. 49ers win 42-28

Week 17: @ St. Louis Rams: Again let us thank the schedule makers for giving the 49ers two cupcakes at the end of season that should catapult us into the playoffs. The rams stink like some of the jobs on dirty jobs with Mike Rowe. If the 49ers lose this game it means we were totally wrong on the 49ers being a better team than last year. 49ers win by more than 3 scores. 49ers win 42-17

So there you have it; this is my best case scenario for the 49ers and their remaining games. The worse case would be anything less than making the playoffs or for me 9-7 with a loss to the cardinals. So if I do my calculations correctly that would mean I am picking the 49ers to finish what? 10-6! But something tells me that somewhere in there the 49ers will have a relapse and lose a game they should win...I just don't know where so here's to crossing my fingers, doing a couple hail marys, praying to God up above and crossing my chest that I'm completely wrong.

What are your thoughts and best guesses?

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Your picks look about right. I think Indy and Philly are probably automatic losses. Even if our D line is capable of giving Peyton some pressure, he’ll still beat us. That’s what Peyton does. The Philly game is week 15. We’ll have to wait and see who’s healthy.

I agree that we could very well lose some games that we should win, but we could also pull out one or two that we shouldn’t get. Any given Sunday, right. And Sing has a history of making this team over-achieve at times. Fingers crossed.

I think we still have a decent edge on the Cards, but who knows if they’ll suddenly get hot again this year. That worries me.
Tommorrow I’ll definitely be rooting for them ’Hawks.

by Krowley on Oct 17, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I may be at the bottom 1% in predictions

but I think your predictions would make the 49ers one of the highest scoring teams in the league.

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on Oct 17, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and a horrible defense as well

"Optimist Prime"
"Child Please" -Ochocinco

by rlott#42 on Oct 17, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

defense is overrated

just joking but I think that our defense is just okay right now. I hope I’m wrong and that the 49ers keep them lower but I think teams will score on the 49ers…i mean the falcons did.

"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"

by ninerfanNVA on Oct 17, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol @ supraman

you are correct and thats just me being wishful and dreaming that crabtree will help. Can’t hurt but be optimistic but the win’s work.

"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"

by ninerfanNVA on Oct 17, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine

49ers @ Houston (W) 31-10
49ers @ Indy (L) 20-28
Tennessee vs. 49ers (W) 24-28
Chicago vs. 49ers (W) 20-23
49ers @ GB (L) 17-27
Jax vs. 49ers (W) 13-23
49ers @ Seattle (L) 13-17
Arizona vs. 49ers (W) 24-30 OT
49ers @ Philly (L) 17-31
Detroit vs. 49ers (W) 27-30
49ers @ St. Louis (W) 27-3

You actually have the Niners finishing 11-5 and I have them at one less 10-6 (Division 5-1)
Only games I see different is Chicago at home and GB away. I also see us in a close defensive game out in Seattle.

Hopefully the right adjustments are made to the offensive line and Crabtree will be an immediate impact to boost the offense a bit more. Gore’s back and it’s crucial for him to stay healthy the rest of the year to pull off these wins.

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh really?

a win at chicago huh? I’d like to see that. What makes you think that the 49ers can pull that off? Just curious

"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"

by ninerfanNVA on Oct 17, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We play Chicago at home

and GB away

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We played Minnesota

down to the last minute (away at that). Minnesota is the best team in the NFC North. Why would Chicago be a bigger threat?

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

at Candlestick

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here I go

Week 7 Houston: We’ll get a taste of the offensive blueprint we need to follow, pass rush will be all over us and the front 7 will sufficate our run. We will pass more this game due to the Team observing their weakness. Niners 23-21
week 8 Colts: Another loud ass dome game. With the interior lineman of the Colts being subpar our lineman will gain massive amounts of confidence early. niners run for 200 yds and Crabtree scores twice, Niners hand the Colts their one of two losses on the season. (yeah the upset of the year) 27-24
week 9: Very ugly game and low scorer. Turnovers will get 49ers FG position 3 times this game niners lose by 3,………..16-13
week 10: Sing will remember the lass Butt whoopin’ and the niners will deliver it’s second big win against the bears and Cutler will be like Favre of old-Niners 17-13
week 11 Green bay- our run will be stuffed and our passing game will be what it is L in Packer land Packers 27-10

week 12 Another blowout game for SF………jk this will be a double digit win 27-17
week 13 Reality bites..Seattle, Hasslebeck will not suit up 49ers 24-13
week 14 Cards return the favor-Ari wins 31-9
week 15 49ers in the cold vs young fast WR’s and RB’s Phi loses in a shocker 19-17
week 16 Lions? Wake up call Niners lose to DETROIT 28-13
week 17 Rams get handed another loss to help them draft number 1 overall and repeat the Lions of lst year with no wins 24-9 49ers

10-6 49ers get to playoffs

"Optimist Prime"
"Child Please" -Ochocinco

by rlott#42 on Oct 17, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man.....

Those are some Nostradamus style picks. That’s one chaotic season. My heart might not be able to take it.

by Krowley on Oct 17, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

heck yeah

if that happens I don’t know if I would want to be a 49er fan anymore…geeze

"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"

by ninerfanNVA on Oct 17, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not so sure the Niners will be blown out by the Cards on Monday Night Football at home. 31 points on our defense in the cold December weather and more than likely wind blowing like it typically does at the stick….31 is ALOT

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not familiar with the weather in SF

So with wind being that high and cool air Cards do short routes and still score 31.

"Optimist Prime"
"Child Please" -Ochocinco

by rlott#42 on Oct 17, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nah

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I probably over predicted also

I just think it will be close (like it has been in the last 4 or 5)…possibly an OT game. There’s rarely been blowouts on MNF games in the last few years also

by Drew K on Oct 17, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could be wrong but(time will tell)

when it comes to chi & gb(it could be just me), they’re no better than the vikes & we almost beat them(we all know how that game end). i don’t believe that game was a fluke, but i do believe that the atl game was though. the niners have been consistent all season except for the last game. solid defense & a offense that does JUST ENOUGH to win games. the last game the offense scored their season low of 10pts(they looked outta sink), the defense allowed the most yards passing(if i’m not mistaken), points in a game & in a half (if i’m not wrong again too), & allowed a 100yd rusher all in one game. if you a real fan, like the team right now or not you’ve got to admit they were off their game. sorry but i don’t believe that we’re that bad & they’re that good. it’s the only game that is inconsistent(so far n-e-ways). as far as phiily goes again whats with all the hype. this same team(basically) was hanging with & winning into the 4th quarter(if not mistaken again) eagles team(the game isn’t over yet bet they’re not looking good against the raiders). Just Turn Over sullivan was tring to do too much & costed us the game. with more time, experience, hill instead of jt playing why can’t we beat them. i’m not saying that we’ll win all except for the colt game but like someone said there are going to be some games that they win that they shouldn’t & vice versa.

go niners!!! airday allday

by calinig4life on Oct 18, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good point about our loss to Atlanta

Did the Raiders just beat the Eagles? What the heck!
You may have to mark us up a win for that game now. Actually, I think it’s the same deal. The Eagles are a great team. But they happened to suck when they played the Raiders. It’s always a matter of showing up to play in the NFL. If not the Raiders will beat you.
From the start of the season I’ve thought 9-7. I’m hoping for 10-6 or better. Either way, we better make the playoffs. Things are looking tougher as AZ is now 3-2….Crap cakes.

by carbone on Oct 19, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Texans are an offensive juggernaut

much like the Falcons (but with an inferior defense) and we all saw what horror those Dirty Birds brought upon us. This is a game in which I think the 49ers have to play superb offensively, essentially go blow for blow on offense with the Texans, to pull out a win since it’s at Houston at an early start.

Good thing Gore is back and maybe Crabtree will do something worth mentioning, but let’s not even talk playoffs until at least 12/15…

Win the inning.

by Scooter Ellis on Oct 19, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

we need

Special teams and Defense. We need to play solid on Special teams and Defense or our Offense will fall short. Blow for blow will need to happen in order to get the W anyway. However, our D needs to generate that much needed fumble or interception that changes the game.

by carbone on Oct 19, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watching all of the games this past weekend...

showed me that the 9ers current situation aint all that bad. There are far worse teams and we are in a good position given the division were in. When you see the Ravens and overrated Jets lose 3 in a row, I don’t feel so bad about being 3-2 lol.

"Bar None!" - William Floyd

by maveric_87 on Oct 19, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs