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49ers 36, Saints 32: San Francisco Forces A Thousand Or So Turnovers In Playoff Victory

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14:  Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

What an emotional roller coaster. The San Francisco 49ers came out gunning with multiple turnovers in the first half and a 14-0 lead. Eventually, the Saints brought it within three at the half, and it ended at 17-14. San Francisco came out in the second half and showed questionable play-calling on offense, letting the New Orelans take the lead But it was insanely good play-calling that brought the 49ers right back.

They called a play that sent Alex Smith scampering around on a Tim Tebow play (yeah I said it) ... and it turned into a touchdown. So they had the five-point lead, and of course, Jimmy Graham came forward and scored for the Saints, putting them up again with under two minutes to go. At this point, I proclaimed that the 49ers were done and had no chance to come back.

Kind of a thing I do - because every time I've done that this season, they've come back to win it. I'm happy about that. Vernon Davis came up with two big catches on that final drive, including a touchdown. On top of that, Smith's ball placement in the fourth quarter was insane. Those were some grown-ass-man throws right there and Smith hit them.

Before this game, a Saints fan told me that they were going to play a level of football that we're not used to watching. He told me the game would be too fast for me to keep up. He was right ... those damn fumbles are so hard to keep up with! Davis had 180 yards and two touchdowns off of seven receptions. The play calling left something to be desired, but in the end, the 49ers won the same kind of game that they've been winning all season.

I'll have a second recap with some bullet points later, but until then .. WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US!?

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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 6:14 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

he always has been...

that’s why I like him

Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!

The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!

by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 14, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

That birth mark on the side of his face annoys me

I always think to myself that he needs to go wash his face

by smileyman on Jan 14, 2012 6:16 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I originally wanted the Broncos to win, but now I hope this Broncos Pats game is a blowout so all the focus is on the 49ers win.

Harbaugh will be pulling double duty kicking shins this week.

Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh

by Virginia9er on Jan 14, 2012 6:18 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

ANYONE JUST SEE THAT JOHN 3:16 COMMERCIAL ON THE PATRIOTS GAME?

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais

by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 14, 2012 6:18 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

I like most Christians I meet

But people like Focus on the Family RUIN them for me.

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

My family has a super-christian neighbor

who always tries to convert me… but she’s incredibly nice and an amazing person. She loves everyone, even gays. Most Christians I meet are like that as well. But really, fuck people who use their religion to hate any group of people.

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

If any of it isn’t bleeped…

Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh

by Virginia9er on Jan 14, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Whatever

We are playing football next week!!!!!!!!!!!

by AK49e on Jan 14, 2012 6:19 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Ha!

Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.

by homegrowntalent on Jan 14, 2012 6:20 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Smith can't even throw for 300 yards.

game manager

Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.

by homegrowntalent on Jan 14, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

double rec

I’m buying my #11 jersey tomorrow

Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.

by homegrowntalent on Jan 14, 2012 6:24 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

he won that game twice!

when Whitner fell down, I was like “crap, Alex’s gotta do it again”

AND HE DID

by brundylop on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Still can't believe that happened

I was cheering so loud, I scared the shit out of my son. It made him cry. I felt bad but at the same time, my six year old son got to witness a game that will be remembered for decades.

I'm in love with a man. A man called Harbaugh. Does that make me gay? Am I gay for Harbaugh? You betcha!

by Haggardninja on Jan 14, 2012 6:21 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

My apartment complex was going nuts.

And our walls aren’t exactly paper thin. My ceiling was getting some serious thumpage too.

by jveezy on Jan 14, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Agree. I didn’t like it when people sent me those.

2011 World Cup Champions Team India

by Rishi on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

VERNON DAVIS should be MVP

Political correctness is for the weak and spineless. GROW A PAIR!!!

by Fishmonger on Jan 14, 2012 6:22 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

PINCH ME

PLEASE!!!

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

The defensive backs were outstanding.

Tarell Brown has upped his game in the last few weeks, outstanding. Carlos Rogers, outstanding again. This is especially highlighted by the fact that the Saints O-line did pretty well keeping Brees upright

Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)

by teekay on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

This game in particular. We’ve faced some good offenses, but we hadn’t faced a team that spread the ball around quite this much.

Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh

by Virginia9er on Jan 14, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Rogers was amazing this game

that back-to-back pass breakups (one in the endzone) was absurd

by brundylop on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Even Goldson had a good game

despite missing a tackle that cost us a touchdown

by smileyman on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

if anything

Whitney had a poor day. Didn’t see his coverage most of the game (TV angle) but he missed some tackles

by brundylop on Jan 14, 2012 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I honestly think that was the hardest game we will play

Our front 7 should be able to get pressure a lot more easily against all the other teams left in the play-offs

Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)

by teekay on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

i hope Broncos and Tebow lose

so all this week they talk about how great the 49ers and Alex Smith are!!!

49ers 2012 Offseason: HELP WANTED at WR, DBs, & O-Line

by Giants49war on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Hats off to the Saints fans

Like us, they talked a lot of shit before but were respectful and standup guys, for the most part.

by agchee on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Agreed

I'm in love with a man. A man called Harbaugh. Does that make me gay? Am I gay for Harbaugh? You betcha!

by Haggardninja on Jan 14, 2012 6:24 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Best "Tough-It-Out" Game ever!!

Alex Smith—Gutty-Comeback.
Vernon Davis—You are a “BEAST!”
Frank Gore—Great determination and running!
Coach Harbaugh—Coach of the Year!
DEFENSE—DEFENSE—DEFENSE!!
Entire Team—“JOB WELL DONE!!”

by KY49erfan on Jan 14, 2012 6:25 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Love you guys totally

Wonderful to watch this game of games with niner nation friends right along side through great horrible high anxiety and JOY.
Thanks everyone
Thanks fooch and the all the blogmasters

by Rhardin49 on Jan 14, 2012 6:25 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

LOVE YOU TOO

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by Rishi on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Who's got it better than us?

Fookin Nobody!!!

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

What

a fucking game.

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Who dat say dey gonna beat them saints? Who dat? Who dat?

Perhaps you are hard of hearing or missed the game, but it was the 49ers! Any other questions?

by 9erguy on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

WE BELIEVE 49ERS!!!

WHO’S A GAME MANAGER NOW?!?!?!

We still believe!!

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by R Dizzle on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

He managed that game fantastically

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Dat managing

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 14, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

he played well all game

but his role early was the same old. Only on one play did I recognize Smith should have seen man coverage over the middle against the blits — he settled for an underneath that was incomplete. But two plays later, same play, same situation, he found Davis on man coverage for that first TD. This is why I feard it would be Harbaugh, not Smith, that might cost us this game in agonizing fashion.

by salary_cap on Jan 14, 2012 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Anybody see the post-game locker room on NFL Network?

Nice short speech by VD.

Basically saying that it isn’t over and that the team has to go back to practice and keep working. Love it.

by neder on Jan 14, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Let's go

Gi-Ants.

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

I want the Giants next ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 14, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

Oh yeah

Home Sweet Home!

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Even though to go to Green Bay and take them too , would be EPIC ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 14, 2012 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Eh, you know what?

Whether Green Bay or New York wins, the Niners will be ready. I’m not going to cheer for either team to win.

If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross

by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 6:30 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

DC TO VD

Woohoo!

"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith

by riderless on Jan 14, 2012 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Alright all...

I’m all celebrationed out. I love you all. See you guys later.

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 6:31 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Cya dude!

Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)

by teekay on Jan 14, 2012 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Extra day to get ready!

We will be ready come next week!

Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)

by teekay on Jan 14, 2012 6:31 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Current Mood: Defense wins championships

A slightly different mood than they had at the Saint blog

by 9erguy on Jan 14, 2012 6:32 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Davis' Comment

He said the right thing and reminded his team to take it one game at a time!
“Way to go Vernon!”

by KY49erfan on Jan 14, 2012 6:32 PM PST reply actions  

he should be proud

played his guts out and lost at the last second to the best team in the NFL

by mcwagner on Jan 14, 2012 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

True that

It’s not like we just went 62-3 to them. It was a hard fought game that was down to the last 10 seconds.

We still believe!!

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by R Dizzle on Jan 14, 2012 6:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Yea

Hell, two times he didn’t even get to go on the field cause his Sp teams unit coughed it up.

Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh

by Virginia9er on Jan 14, 2012 6:34 PM PST up reply actions  

The Saints defense however should be ashamed

As great as Alex and VD played, no way should they have allowed 36 from the niners

by 9erguy on Jan 14, 2012 6:35 PM PST up reply actions  

they played better than usual

VD was on one and AleX turned into a hero. We beat them, they didn’t give up an inch. Very well-coached team

by mcwagner on Jan 14, 2012 6:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Vernon's talking about the team, the team in his press conference.

Jimmy Graham scores and points to HIS name on HIS back!

Vernon Davis scores and immediately runs to celebrate with his TEAM!!

by mikeinsp on Jan 14, 2012 6:35 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

amazing

that its the same prima dona that was dancing during a losing game just a few years ago. He is a man of respect now

by mcwagner on Jan 14, 2012 6:38 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Ugh did I miss something here...feel like I've been marked as a troll

I’ve been posting rather rationally since the middle of last year…

"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw

...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"

by jimisoursavior on Jan 14, 2012 6:35 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

awesome: the playcall for the winning TD pass to VD was simply called "Vernon post"

from Jim Harbaughs postgame press conf @ csnbayarea.com

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by ezoo on Jan 14, 2012 6:43 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Enough celebration

See y’all here next week.

2011 World Cup Champions Team India

by Rishi on Jan 14, 2012 6:49 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Best

Fricken game ever. Def geared yup

by mvp4gman on Jan 14, 2012 7:05 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Greg Roman Quote

when asked whether the saints defense game planned to make Alex Smith beat them,

“How’d that work out for them?”

Awesome!

Go Bears!

by calgiant on Jan 14, 2012 7:24 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Such amazing amazingness

Such a great and awesome game! No other game will compare do this game!

by seancca on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Just read this whole thread

I love you all. This is too unreal and I hope I never wake up.

"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful

by shahbazi3 on Jan 14, 2012 10:18 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

so let me get this staight

2011 Saints = elite team
2011 49er’s beat Saints in epic divisional playoff game in a tremendous fashion

Question;

If the above observations are indeed facts, then what does that make the 2011 S.F. 49ers NFL team?

Another question;

WHOOOO’S Got It Better Than US?

"Let It Roll"

by To The Bone on Jan 14, 2012 11:56 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

1. 49ers are a great TEAM on all 3 facets of the game.....

2. NOOOOOBODY!

What a thread!?!?!

Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!

The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!

by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 20, 2012 8:37 AM PST up reply actions  

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