San Francisco 49ers 2009 Schedule: A few odds and ends
by David Fucillo on Apr 15, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
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PrintThe release of the 49ers 2009 schedule yesterday has brought out a waive of predictions. I wanted to take a different angle on the schedule today. I'm in a bit of a rush, but wanted to get this up so people could throw out their thoughts. I thought I'd take a look at what might be the toughest game, the easiest game, the stretch that could most likely lead to a losing streak and the stretch that could most likely lead to a winning streak. Feel free to counter with your own suggestions.
Easiest game: vs. Detroit Lions - Until proven otherwise, a home game against a team that went 0-16 last year has to qualify right? They should certainly improve on last year's debacle, but how much could they really improve? Even if the 49ers didn't improve at all, I'd imagine this remains as close to a guaranteed win as they've got.
Toughest game: @ Indianapolis Colts - The Colts had some big struggles last season and still finished 12-4. A fully healthy Peyton Manning and some fresh talent potentially there means a dangerous Colts squad. Some other choices for toughest included the at the Eagles, at the Packers in late November and even at Houston. However, all three of those teams have reasons to not be quite as afraid of them as I am of Indy. One other quick point that Bigelow pointed out to me. In early November the 49ers play the Titans at home on Sunday, and follow up with a Thursday home game against Chicago. This would be a lot worse if it wasn't at home.
Most likely winning streak: A streak is 3 wins in a row in my opinion. There is no real easy stretch in the schedule. I'd go with sometime before the bye. I think a win in Minnesota is do-able, which could be bookended by wins at home against Seattle and home against the Rams. I thought about the last three weeks, but I'm not so sure about that Philly road game. It will really depend on where the Eagles are at at that point.
Most likely losing streak: Definitely have to go with @ Houston, @ Indy and vs Tennessee. I think the Houston game is winnable, but definitely a tough one on the road. The Indy and Tennessee games are going to be tough no matter what.
Alright, some categories are up, but aside from making your predictions within these four options, I encourage you to post your own categories. They can be serious categories or randomly amusing categories.
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maybe not Tennessee
I can’t see that D being as tough as it has been without that mountain in the middle of the D-Line and with out the Defense Coordinator who will be coaching Detroit next year, we will see.
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
my thoughts
most likely game to get flexed to Sunday night: Week 15 @ PHI
least likely game to get flexed to Sunday night: Week 16 vs DET
I agree – easiest game is vs DET and hardest is probably @ IND and I agree with your streaks.
Most likely snow game: @ GB, followed by @ PHI.
Most likely upset win: vs TEN – I think they were kind of fluky good last year and we’ll be improved
Most likely upset loss: @ SEA – of course who knows which team will be favored at that point
Best/most exciting game: Monday night vs ARI
Worst/least exciting game: vs DET or vs STL
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
10AM Games
How come NFL.com schedule analysis says the 49ers only have two 10AM east coast games but all the beat writers seem to be writing the team has to play six?
we play two 10 am pacific games that are in the Eastern time zone – PHI and IND
we play four 10 am pacific games that are in the Central time zone – MIN, HOU, GB, and STL
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
most likely winning streak-closing out the year. Philly probably won’t be as good as they were last year and considering the age of a lot of their key offensive guys they could easily have a major injury by week 15. I like our odds to beat Philly and then cruise by Det and StL a lot better than beating the Vikes and the Seahawks early.
Thing A
Game when the front office realizes it made a mistake AGAIN by forcing the team to start Alex Smith...
Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings – Sunday September 27
He will under-perform during the first two weeks and get knocked down by the Minnesota D about a thousand times before being pulled for Hill, the guy who should have been starting the entire time.
Pro-dog. Anti-Vick. In every way.
by Call It The Throw on Apr 15, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions
I dunno
I think Hill is going to start the season as the starter. I could be wrong, but that’s what I think will happen.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
Maybe....
… he was saying it tongue in cheek or sarcastically?
In any case, Hill probably will start (as it’s unlikely Smith will show a whole lot in the preseason) and CITT’s prediction may go the other way around (unlikely, too).
Yeah, I was
Pro-dog. Anti-Vick. In every way.
by Call It The Throw on Apr 15, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I think so too
But I thought he would and should start last year as well, and I don’t think I was alone.
This was more of a dark humor posting, not really what I think will happen. I think Hill will start, but wouldn’t be stunned if the front office pulls a fast one on us once again.
Pro-dog. Anti-Vick. In every way.
by Call It The Throw on Apr 15, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
tennesse titans
this is going to be a winnable game. i don’t think they’ll be close to where they were last year. it will be tough, but i think they could pull it out.
Schedule
Week 1: @ Arizona Cardinals – Sunday September 13 – Loss
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday September 20 – Win
Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings – Sunday September 27 – Loss
Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams – Sunday October 4 – Win
Week 5:vs. Atlanta Falcons – Sunday October 11 – Loss
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: @ Houston Texans – Sunday October 25 – Win
Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts – Sunday November 1 – Loss
Week 9: vs. Tennessee Titans – Sunday November 8 – Loss
Week 10: vs. Chicago Bears – Thursday November 12 – Win
Week 11: @ Green Bay Packers – Sunday November 22 – Win
Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday November 29 – Loss
Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks – Sunday December 6 – Loss
Week 14: vs. Arizona Cardinals – Monday December 14 – Win
Week 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday December 20 – Win
Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions – Sunday December 27 – Win
Week 17: @ St. Louis Rams – Sunday January 3 – Win
Sched
Week 1: @ Arizona Cardinals – Sunday September 13 – Win
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday September 20 – Win
Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings – Sunday September 27 – Loss first nail biter
Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams – Sunday October 4 – Win- largest WIN of the season
Week 5:vs. Atlanta Falcons – Sunday October 11 – Win
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: @ Houston Texans – Sunday October 25 – Win
Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts – Sunday November 1 – Win
Week 9: vs. Tennessee Titans – Sunday November 8 – Loss 2nd nail biter
Week 10: vs. Chicago Bears – Thursday November 12 – Win
Week 11: @ Green Bay Packers – Sunday November 22 – Win 1st playoff test
Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday November 29 – Loss
Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks – Sunday December 6 – Double digit loss
Week 14: vs. Arizona Cardinals – Monday December 14 – Win
Week 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday December 20 – Loss
Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions – Sunday December 27 – Win
Week 17: @ St. Louis Rams – Sunday January 3 – Win
As you see no losing streaks this season. Our trianing camp is no diff then the patriots, it’s just more publicized!!
LG
Hopeful
I hope all of you are as hopeful as I am about this season. You never know what will happen which is good and bad. We COULD make the playoffs. No 7-step drops when you are beating the eagles in the 4th quarter by 2 tds. Don’t give the ball to Michael Robinson to win the game, give it to Gore. Here is some perspective; 49ers were the 13th ranked D last years. Bears were 21st. The packers were the 20th ranked D. Falcons 24. Cardinals 19. Steelers 1. Who won the superbowl? Defense wins championships. Go 49ers!
49ers WILL make the playoffs this year.
10-6!!
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Week 1: @ Arizona Cardinals – Sunday September 13 – WIN
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday September 20 – WIN
Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings – Sunday September 27 – WIN
Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams – Sunday October 4 – WIN
Week 5:vs. Atlanta Falcons – Sunday October 11 – WIN
Week 6: BYE – WIN
Week 7: @ Houston Texans – Sunday October 25 – WIN
Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts – Sunday November 1 – WIN
Week 9: vs. Tennessee Titans – Sunday November 8 – WIN
Week 10: vs. Chicago Bears – Thursday November 12 – WIN
Week 11: @ Green Bay Packers – Sunday November 22 – WIN
Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday November 29 – WIN
Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks – Sunday December 6 – WIN
Week 14: vs. Arizona Cardinals – Monday December 14 – WIN
Week 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday December 20 – WIN
Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions – Sunday December 27 – WIN
Week 17: @ St. Louis Rams – Sunday January 3 – WIN
JAI HO!
by Rishi on Apr 16, 2009 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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