San Francisco 49ers 2009 Schedule: A few odds and ends

by Fooch on Apr 15, 2009 9:52 AM PDT in News Comment 29 comments

The 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.

by bayboy on Apr 15, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

last two games of the season didn't look bad w/o him.

by rlott#42 on Apr 15, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by wjackalope on Apr 15, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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?

by bignerd on Apr 15, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by wjackalope on Apr 15, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so it’s the same difference

by bignerd on Apr 15, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by sam23 on Apr 15, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

most likely losing streak-hate to say it, but I could easily see us losing at least 6 straight in that stretch of out of division games right after the bye. If we can go 4-5 in the 9 games immediately following the bye, we’ll actually be in decent shape.

Thing A

by sam23 on Apr 15, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I AGREE, THE STRECH AFTER THE BYE IS ROUGH. WE HAVE GOT TO WIN RIGHT FROM THE START AND HAVE A EARLY WIN STREAK.

by NINERSGRL on Apr 15, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by wjackalope on Apr 15, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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).

by sfgfan on Apr 15, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

HILL SHOULD AND WILL START

by NINERSGRL on Apr 15, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by onexmanxshow49 on Apr 15, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thank you

49ers WILL make the playoffs this year.

by iaalexeeff on Apr 15, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by cassusriff on Apr 15, 2009 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

4-2 in the division like last year, but the overall record will be 9-7. Could be 10-6 or 8-8 depending on an improved division record or some surprise wins.

by cassusriff on Apr 15, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!!

by rlott#42 on Apr 15, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"PLAYOFFS did you just say PLAYOFFS"

Yeeeaahhhh Buoooy!!

by rlott#42 on Apr 15, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yi Yi

49ers WILL make the playoffs this year.

by iaalexeeff on Apr 15, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by iaalexeeff on Apr 15, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Game when P. Willis breaks Kurt Warners ribs

week 1 in Arizona

by Redding49ers on Apr 15, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

10-6!!

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by 49erLou on Apr 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs