49ers Vs. Giants, 2012 NFC Championship Game: Preliminary Storylines
by David Fucillo on Jan 15, 2012 6:43 PM PST
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PrintThe 49ers and Giants are officially locked in for the 2012 NFC Championship Game in a rematch of a fun game earlier this season. Both teams came away with upset victories this weekend and both have been underestimated at times this season. The 49ers open as slim 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 point favorites depending on whom you ask. They will be considered favorites in some circles, but I would imagine the Eli Manning factor could give the 49ers a little bit of fodder this week.
There will be plenty of storylines, and thanks to the Packers losing we won't have 10,000 stories about the 2005 NFL Draft. Instead, we'll get a lot more pertinent football breakdowns to give us a better idea of what this matchup means. There are tons of great matchups in what I think could be a respectable sequel to the regular season matchup.
The 49ers secondary will face a group of receivers that are as good as any they have faced this season. While the Saints have a prolific offense, they spread the ball around to so many different players. The Giants can spread it around, but Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham bring some serious skills to the table.
Although the 49ers did get burned on some big plays yesterday, they also did some great work more often than not. Carlos Rogers, Chris Culliver and Tarell Brown all made huge plays yesterday, and could get just as many opportunities on Sunday. The 49ers secondary versus the Giants wide receivers will be one of the most important matchup of the day.
A storyline that will get a little bit of play is the weather report. The folks at weather.com are projecting a mix of light showers and steady run starting Wednesday and lasting through Sunday. The Giants aren't an indoor attack like the Saints, but they will still look to pass frequently on Sunday. It will be interesting to see what a muddy field can do to slow that high flying attack.
And of course the history storyline will get as played out as anything. This will be the eighth postseason matchup between these two teams, which is the highest for the 49ers. They have had some epic contests (2003, 1991) and some one-sided beatdowns (1994, 1987). After last week, I think my heart could use a comfortable 49ers victory.
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This game scares the heck out of me
That pass rush versus our oline
and those receivers versus our dbs
thats like our two biggest weaknesses versus their two biggest strengths
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 15, 2012 6:47 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
They might though
We dont have a receiver outside of VD and crabs…. Kyle Williams will have to be in synch with smith.
Dalenie Walker
Dalenie would is the perfect 3rd receiver
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
If we can get pressure on Manning like we did with Brees
then our DB’s should be fine. The saints have more offensive weapons than the Giants and a better QB. Only reason why Brees got 462 yards was because he threw 63 times.
yep, Manning was spot on today and went not pressured, but when you get to him...
those balls will sail—int time. The Smiths will get through and probably early on. Y’all said they were beast (I had not seen SF play before the NO game) and they are.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
TBF
They run more than the Packers, which is good for us, and they also have vulnerable DBs. I think it’s a better matchup than the packers, plus at home.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
Yesterday my bro in law was like
“Why the heck are the Saints wasting downs by trying to run on the Niners?” lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
LoL
Obviously he didn’t watch us much I’m guessing.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
It's not a better matchup than GB.
The Giants are a better team than the Packers because they dominate in the trenches on both sides of the ball. GB has a much weaker defense and a banged up Oline.
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by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 15, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe
Personnel wise I agreed with you, but I’d rather face the Giants here than the Packers at Lambeau.
The Niners seem to do better against 4-3 defenses
Easier to know who is coming
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Giants pass rush = overrated
They’re good, but not the reason Rodgers was out of sync.
Well Osi's strip sack
And Boley’s work certainly were big factors
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
True
but Packers looked bad. If they were on their game they could have overcome the sacks and Osi’s forced fumble.
by musamonster on Jan 16, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
No Torture Please
I agree Fooch, I’m going to have to start taking heart meds if this keeps up. I hope it’s not as close as the regular season matchup, but I have a feeling it will be.
Sacks.....and long ball completions will determine Giants/9ers game
Which ever team cause havoc to the other teams Q.B. and which ever team connects more for chunks of yardage on deep ball will WIN.
However, I truely belive if we can get Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter going it would clearly help us. I think those two big running backs Giants have may be a factor.
Gore and Hunter
will be big deals here. Unlike the Saints, it takes the Giants more time to move the ball usually. Most of their big plays are off a missed tackle, then Nicks or Cruz taking it to the house. If we can keep the clock moving and let Gore and Hunter bust some big runs, we should be good to go.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly
We beat them because they were too concerned with our running game. After beating them by passing, they might stuff the box with fewer people.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
Tim said it all
We can beat them with passing, but we’ll be better off running and mixing it up. They’ll be more wary about stacking the box this time since they’ve seen that Alex can air it out now.
Unfortunately for them, Frank is healthy now, and Hunter is raring to go. They should find luck running screens; the pass rush is likely going to be relentless.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
true
We’re going to see a lot of Gore and Hunter next weekend. The Giants looked good but we have to remember that Green Bay’s defense was not very good in the regular season and looked horrible against NY. No way the Giants look as good against us.
Much better chance they look like a 10-6 team next weekend than a contender.
Most of their big plays are off a missed tackle
Can’t be having our safeties blow tackles this time around. It was tough enough to overcome it against NO.
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by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 15, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
The run game will be more important this time
Early weather reports say the field will be nice and soggy. That means less passing. I don’t know who that favors. Their backs seem to be healthier but we have a better run defense. That could also lower our chances to get turnovers. Guess its the old saying, the game will be won in the trenches.
We damn near screwed the pooch
by not running hard and consistently in the 3rd and early 4th qtrs against the Saints. The offense must relieve Andy (magnificent Andy) of field position duty, and take over TOP battle. Frank, Kendall, and Anthony follow the O-line to the Super Bowl!
by TheCatch81 on Jan 16, 2012 7:56 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Turnovers
Rain usually leads to slippery balls and more turnovers.
Bring on ... The Blue Man Group ...!!
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 ...!!
I am absolutely convinced the 49ers are a better team than the Giants.
I know this is a bit homer of me, but I have to say that the Niners play a better physical game than the Giants do. The Niners held the Saints to 17 points until 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter. A couple big plays near the end, but the offense pulled through when it mattered. It’s clear that the Saints were a much bigger challenge than the Packers.
Green Bay was starting to falter near the end of the season, and I think the Giants showed the Packers’ weaknesses just as much as the Giants showed their strengths. They are a similar team to the Niners, although more explosive at WR and QB, and less dominant on defense. The Niners showed they have the ability to cover good receivers and limit excellent passers, and I would not expect the Giants to get any sort of running game going on the 49ers either.
Both teams are certainly very good, and both are playing much better than they did when they met oh so many weeks ago in the regular season. But the 49ers have to be favorites here. This time, it’s the Giants who will have to pull out the upset. They very well could: it’s difficult enough to beat a team once in the course of a season, especially a team of this caliber. But it’s reasonable to be confident going into this game.
by Rhombus on Jan 15, 2012 6:57 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Green Bay's Defense
was horrible all season. Only reason they went 15-1 is because of their offense. Thus any good Giants performance has to be taken with a grain of salt.
TBF
That cuts both ways.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
I'm absolutely convinced this is another coin flip game
and that the super bowl will be too no matter who makes it
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 16, 2012 6:59 AM PST up reply actions
at least.....
its at our house and not green bays……just sayin,
joe montana in the house bitch!!! oh wait that was peter griffin.......
Dang , I wanted to see Justin do the discount double Choke over Rodgers ...!!
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 ...!!
Hope Ginn and Walker are healthy enough to play ...!!
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 ...!!
Saints for RBs by FAR
Probably GB for WRs
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
well with a healthy Bradshaw, I wouldn't say by far
Bradshaw and Jacobs > Thomas, Ingram and Ivory…..Sproles may give them a slight edge
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
reading malfunction, sorry lol
I read the first part and assumed you mean Giants since we are playing them next lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with you though
I think of the 3 teams, NY has the best backfield because they can pound it and wear you down. I think the RB’s of GB and NO looked better than they were because of the passing game. The front 7 will have a tougher time stopping them this time.
Doesn't matter , their both sitting home watching the game next week ...!!
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?
who cares, we are playing the giants…..nfc championship game.
joe montana in the house bitch!!! oh wait that was peter griffin.......
by ninerfan1964 on Jan 15, 2012 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
You mean in the division game or overall?
Cause GB’s WRs let Rodgers down today. Dropped a lot of catches.
Yep. Who would've guessed
That Alex would play so much better in Division weekend than Rodgers? Awesome!!
NFC QB Ratings
Manning – 114.5
Smith – 103.2
Brees – 93.5 (Still pretty solid, but a few critical mistakes)
Rodgers – 78.5 (Rather average, especially for him)
Just saying….
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Awesome!
Manning had a better rating but Smith played a better game IMO. And the Saints have a better defense than the Packers.
Smith played a much better game.
Manning’s rating is inflated because of Nicks’ massive YAC.
Packers’ D is pretty garbage anyways.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
Meant to say better game, not much better; not like Manning was bad
VD had some pretty big YAC too, but definitely some big dropsies on Crabs and Williams, and that messy play with Swain; he could have taken that one to the house.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
I now like to think that the MNF blackout at the stick was the magic returning to the niners
by baykid415 on Jan 15, 2012 7:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Holy Crap...
I really like that theory…I’m going to put a call into Harry Dresden and find out…
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 15, 2012 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
It was a good thing the Packers lost
because I doubt they would have had two crappy offensive performances, two weeks in a row…..also, Harbaugh is a Prophet, he said after the Giants game that they’d probably seem them again, deep into the playoffs lol
This is so sweet!
for once we continue to watch our team play for once! and not talk about the draft at this point and time like the past seasons.
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by Giants49war on Jan 15, 2012 7:19 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
I can't find the radio call of the "Catch 3"
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 15, 2012 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Where?
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Awesome
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
better imo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgME9M9MGw0&list=LL3jLc38V6mEDWxDI-nN7m6g&index=1&feature=plpp_video
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 15, 2012 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
Thank you for that. So great to see the Stick rocking again.
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by LeMasterBlaster on Jan 15, 2012 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
Does anyone know how to do strikethrough on sigs?
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:28 PM PST reply actions
Thanks
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
Chuck TESTa
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
NOPE
“The Man Your Man Could Smell Like”
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
NOPE
The carls jr commercial with Mrs. Turkey.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 15, 2012 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone who think's this game isn't going to be as challenging as the Saint's game is delusional
The Giant’s are ON FIRE right now and their D just stuffed the League MVP
"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"
I would agree
but I think that the Saints are just a better team. Definitely not taking the Giants lightly though.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
every game is challenging
but come on, no way the Giants are as good as the Saints were. The Saints had some serious momentum coming into SF.
Giants played underachieving and overrated Falcons team and a horrible Green Bay Defense. Big difference between the Saints and them
Giants also have some momentum
Though I agree their ‘Hot Streak’ is not THAT impressive. They won a game they had every right to lose against the Cowboys, then they lost to the Redskins, then they beat the fraudulent Jets, then they beat a Cowboys team that made 100 trillion mistakes, then they beat the fraudulent Falcons, then they beat the Packers. However, momentum is most about how a team feels about itself, and they are coming in with a ton of confidence.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
we match up well
with the Giants. The only part of the Giants team that is very good is the pass protection from their O-line as they pass protect Eli very well. They built nice walls on several passing plays.
We can handle their run game but if we don’t get any pressure then it will be a long game. If we can give Eli some 99 problems then the scales tip mightily in our favor.
The Mizzou Smith twins.
Both will be critical. Pressure on Eli is important; he’s very streaky.
I think Aldon should be able to work David Diehl nicely.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
Saints pass protection was impressive all year and particularly against Detroit in the Wild Card game. Their guards (two pro-bowlers) were serious business…and yet, our front four got steady pressure. I think we’ll get to Manning, no matter who’s blocking. Feels like Justin and Aldon are on a mission.
Also, when we were rushing three and dropping eight against the Saints our DBs held up. Except for two missed tackles that turned into points, our defensive backfield played fantastic.
Manning played an unbelievable game against us earlier this season – making huge play after huge play. He’s a tough match up when he’s on, but he’s erratic and The Smiths should help keep him erratic.
Which is all to say, I agree – if we don’t pressure Manning early and often, we’re in for a very long day.
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by LeMasterBlaster on Jan 15, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
Giants have scored
Points all year without a Running game.The problem teams can have with the Giants is U can hold them down they look out of sorts then Cruz,Nicks or Manningham will burn a team for 80 yards.If U can get those guys to the ground for the 15 yard gain instead of a Salsa dance in the endzone U have a good chance of beating the Giants.
@Jmpasq #49ers fans the Giants will see u again in 9 weeks in the divisional playoffs. …
wrong week but u got the jist.
Anyway good luck next week.I respect the 49ers way to play football.I hate the tinkerbell offensive teams like the Saints and Packers.Smashmouth 90’s Football is what I miss and the 49ers play it.
I'm scared about this game
But I was scared about the NO game too. But I’m also excited. I guess this is what happens when your team makes the playoffs. It’s a weird feeling. I’ve been on high nerves ever since NO beat Detroit, really.
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Is it just me
Or towards the end of the game did it seem like there was a LOT of Giants injuries. Everyone is saying they’re good or they will be. But will they be?
The only major injury I saw was Canty
And he said post game that he was just shaken up.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
He had to be helped off the field. He may very well be alright and play, but he was more than shaken up.
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Cramps
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Nah both teams are healthy
Except for Delanie :(
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by doubleteapot on Jan 15, 2012 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah any news on that knee injury?
Kyle is a burner though, maybe he can replace Ginn
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by doubleteapot on Jan 15, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
hard to "replace" Ginn
Since Crabs, Williams AND Ginn are the only real receivers the Niners have lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like he might play.
RT @Dwalk46: Just got a lil workout in I’m so ready to pad up on Sunday
by mikeinsp on Jan 15, 2012 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I agree
kind of wish Cruz would have remain injured. lol.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
by Kittles on Jan 15, 2012 7:41 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Me too
:s He’s just as dangerous as Nicks right now, tbh.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
Here is something to ponder...
Is anybody else just flippin’ happy and excited that we get another solid week of 49ers football!? And I am talking about everything from TV to internet to sports talk radio! Couldn’t be better!
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
by Kittles on Jan 15, 2012 7:44 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I'm scared... and I don't know why...
OK, I do know why. The Giants are HOT right now. Hopefully the predicted rain with cool them down considerably but they are one of the most complete teams in the league right now. I think we have more than a chance to beat them but they still scare me… It’s going to be a long week.
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 7:34 PM PST reply actions
We're pretty complete ourselves, mate.
What scares me more is that we’ve seen this club already – name your factors for how it may hurt us, but boy…am I glad SF doesn’t need to hit the road. Means just a little more rest and prep time – Harbaugh will NOT leave those precious hours to waste.
Make it so.
That’s why I said “one of.” Our running game worries me a bit thought since it’s very boom or bust. The Giants, on the other hand, seemed to be able to grind out yardage when they felt like it. Of course, that was against the Packers’ atrocious D so it’s not really indicative of what they’ll do against us.
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
Amen
this is the defensive clash that the NFL never envisioned, but the run games on both offenses will be very crucial. Yeah, Niners can stop it, but I don’t see Eli chucking over 60 passes – they won’t leave Jacobs and company to rust. Stuff happens. Smith is Capt Clutch, but I hope we run the ball plenty too – just not so much “up the middle, into the pile”.
Make it so.
We didn't have Gore for almost all of the 1st game.
And the Giants have been terrible running the ball this year.
But they've been much better at it lately
Which shouldn’t be a problem for our D but is still a factor to consider.
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
I think it will be just like all our other games against good passing teams
Those good QBs will get their yardage. The key for the Niners is to force some turnovers and get extra possessions for the Niner offense.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jan 15, 2012 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
Manning left hand
or make Manning throw one of his left hand throws
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Giants
had 85 yards rushing against a bad D. Not scary.
Don't worry we're all scared
That’s what it means to be a fan :)
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by doubleteapot on Jan 15, 2012 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
9 game winning streak scoring like 40+ ppg?
Yeah, I think that qualifies as being hot.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jan 15, 2012 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
If anything, the way the Giants have been playing this year
they are due for a stinker (a few games they look elite, then they lose a few to bad teams)
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 15, 2012 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
Saints were hot on offense
they’re defense was never that great. The Giants D is much healthier now than it has been all season. They’re a much more well-rounded team than the Saints are, even if they don’t have a unit as great as the Saints’ O. And they’re playing great right now on all facets.
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 15, 2012 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
*their defense
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 15, 2012 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Don't overrate
their performance tonight… The Packers we way out of sync. And this is the Giants that got swept by the Skins. Good? Yes. Great? At times, but not consistent.
yeah..
But we didn’t exactly blow out the skins either. I don’t really dismiss division (any division opponents) when you play them in games and the Skins defense has the Giants’ number in terms of matchup this year. Not to mention, once Boley went out, we totally exposed that vulnerable Giants’ middle.
by uberfunction on Jan 16, 2012 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
@Dwalk46
“Just got a lil workout in I’m so ready to pad up on Sunday”
by agchee on Jan 15, 2012 7:35 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
WOOT!
Hope he is able to be effective after missing so much
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
Just being on field will help our overall offense
Being able to disguise our run and pass plays with multiple formations will make a huge different.
True
It’ll be like Peele on that last play yesterday (“The Grab,” “The Dagger,” “The Catch III”?)
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
Except that Peele was never a real pass option
He was just meant to hold the LB to allow VD to get open. But if Delanie is on the field, he’s a playmaker and is always an option.
a extra day and we stay home. how sweet it is.
This should be another great game. We went at it once and it should be another hard fought game. Last time they didn’t have A. Bradshaw and the D-line is looking vicious, all in all they are playing great football but so are we. I still think we have room for improvement but we are playing great football too. We have to rattle Eli quick and not let the run game even get started. We have to worry more about the run and they have weapons but I think they really punish teams with the YAC and we have to keep making great tackles.
by BUDDED420 on Jan 15, 2012 7:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I am afraid...
that if we make it to the Super Bowl…I am gonna pee my pants. My dad…a packer fan. Brother, Cardinals fan. Needless to say we were happy house 94-96 as every one of our teams won a SB. Recently I haven’t had much ammo. I have been in there face ALL DAY LONG.
LOL
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by doubleteapot on Jan 15, 2012 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
I ment to put Cardinal/cowboy fan...
He is more a casual fan. My dad and I are the die hards.
Does'nt Eli have the highest 3rd down conversion rate of all the playoff Q.B.'s?
and the most 4th quarter comebacks too?
Alex Smith just one-upped him though...
With 2 in one game!
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
FTW!
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 15, 2012 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Since the Giants will be playing zone and sending 4
We should start the game playing Tebow ball. And I mean specifically running draws and options with Alex. Alex could probably rack up 75 yards and 4-5 first downs with his feet the first 2 drives before the Giants pull their LBs down to challenge the run. Then we go downfield. Pretty much the exact opposite of our last game.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 7:54 PM PST via mobile reply actions
A winning do
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 7:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
A winning formula to start the game.
Alex 10 rushes 75 yards, 6 completions 50 yards. Gore + Hunter 15 carries 75 yards. This will Force the Giants to completely change their gameplan. And then Alex can torch them when they start having to commit to him picking up 1sts with his feet.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 7:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Pretty much anytime Umenyora or JPP runs themselves out of the play and the drop 7
Pick up 7 and slide. Play a safe gameplan. If we don’t give them points, we’ll win a game in the mud and wear them down on the front 7
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 8:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Exactly.
Umenyiora & JPP don’t play the run that well. If we can get a run game established, it’ll keep them off balance throughout the game.
Our lines are gonna be the keys to this game. If we get consistent pressure on Eli, we should be able to win.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
I like the idea of opening it up with Alex running
actually I’d like to open it up with a huge deep ball and then the next play a qB draw or end around.
Alex is actually a pretty athletic quarterback
They won't be playing zone...
Part of their recent revival was the fact that they moved away from playing zone. They play more man now. Before their Jets game, EVERY TEAM was converting 3rd and long on them. They would still get sacks but had one of the worst pass defenses. Since getting back Osi (who was out for a good portion of the season) and Boley, the Giants defense has looked scary. While some people here are dismissing the opponents the Giants have beaten, sorry to say but their defense is playing lights out right now. Do not take this matchup lightly.
by uberfunction on Jan 16, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Last time we played the Giants
They were shocked by the amount we passed. They thought we were gunna run it all day long. This time around I think they will be looking more pass then they were before. Not only because of the last game but because of Alexs game yesterday. Should open up some holes for Gore
See my post directly above.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 7:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think the Giants D is a lot like ours in it's aggresiveness
I’d like to see a lot of misdirection plays and counter plays. Try to get them to over purse. Run out of passing formations, pass out of running formations. Looks like we’ll have Delanie back so our formations should be all over the place and confusing the defense constantly.
But please, no Gore pass attempts!
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
He has been bad at catching this year
Hunter is catching it well and picking up big chunks of yards. I’d also like to see more of Bruce. He catches it well and is pretty nifty for a FB.
I was referring to that failed Gore-to-Smith trick play yesterday
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah lets not talk about that play
Bad play call and even worse execution. If they try something like that again, I’d like it to be someone who has a history of playing QB at some level.
we should run that play with soap
he can throw the ball 50 yards down the field with a flick of the wrist
HEY!! SHH...
The Giants don’t know that. It’s not on film. But that would be freaking awesome!! Might be saving that play for the SB.
I want us to try to get that play set up again this week, only in the right situation though.
If they notice it then just go for the FG.
From another angle
guys were wide open down field. I think Alex was supposed to go deep if he caught it.
by The_other_Rice on Jan 15, 2012 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
I agree
It looked like Gore was supposed to get back to Alex so he could hit VD deep. I’m saying, I think we need someone other than Gore to get that ball back to Alex.
Example
3 TE, 1 RB. Pelle and VD on the right. Delanie motions from the left to FB. Stretch play to the right and off to Delanie, pass back to Alex who hits VD sneaking out of the back field.
I'd rather have Crab throwing back to Alex.
He’s the only one that’s actually played the position at some level(HS,college,NFL)
Gore hesitated.
He was supposed to throw it back earlier but held on to it for a second or two longer before finally throwing it.
Not worth it
We put way too much valuable into that bad play
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
The way to beat the Giants...
You need to open up the pass to establish the running game. This was done in the first meeting but they’ve gotten a lot better at stopping big gains on 1st and 2nd down. Also, they’ve pretty much stopped teams from getting the YAC. I think the Giants will line up Boley or Williams on Davis and look for Kiwi on formations where the Giants will play run. If Prince Amukamara is out there in place of Ross, test out the coverage.
by uberfunction on Jan 16, 2012 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
They will play us the same way, give us the same looks, so they can tey to force turnovers.
Try to make us revert to what they are familiarly with.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
I know some Giants fan (granted its a very small percentage) sound like Jamie Dukes
In saying that wasn’t Alex yesterday, and it was a fluke. Love it some people still don’t think we are legit. I read a couple comments actually saying we weren’t for real.
I personally could care less, I just wonder what it takes. LoL
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
I know this is a little off topic but......
i was wondering if anyone has seena postgame video of the locker room after the game on saturday. I’ve been looking around and can’t find one. I’m in need of more harbaugh to fire me up for the giants!!!!
Another 50/50 game
hopefully they get Walker back
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 15, 2012 8:15 PM PST reply actions
I'll be suprised if he doesn't play
Dwalk46 Just got a lil workout in I’m so ready to pad up on Sunday
I don't really buy into this stuff....
but, this is really starting to feel like a “Team of Destiny” type situation. On paper this game is pretty much a pick’em. When you look at recent history and playoff experience the Giants seem to have the advantage. But, this Niners team just seems to have something special following them around that you can’t put your finger on. From Alex dropping dimes downfield all day to VD suddenly finding his hands. Cant wait for this game. The NFC Championship now runs through Candlestick again!!
"That is totally on me, I shook his hand too hard..."
by Brian Hengstler on Jan 15, 2012 8:18 PM PST reply actions
I know exactly what happened
God decided that Tebow was no longer worthy and transferred all of his powers to the Niners
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 15, 2012 8:19 PM PST up reply actions
The power outage
Is when God’s favor was transferred.
"Our opponents are nameless and faceless" - Jim Harbaugh
Twitter
Not afraid of the NY Giants
We already beat them physically and mentally.
People wanna say Giants are hot right now… Isn’t that all that was said about the Saints?
Guess who is the hottest NFC team right now? I’ll give you a hint, it doesn’t start with an N Y or G.
I believe in San Francisco. I’m not scared of Eli because I saw our defense do wonderful things against the second NFL MVP.
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they’re bigger than everybody else, and that’s what makes them the biggest guys on the field." ~ John Madden
by 49erfannm on Jan 15, 2012 8:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Why should we?
I think we do better against G men than Packers, Packers would force us into Nickel with their wide sets, once we get Dalenie Walker back we will be way more balance on passing downs
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 8:50 PM PST up reply actions
Hey guys
Giants fan checking in. Grats on the NO win. Looking forward for another good game between our teams. Anyone know who the ref is going to be? After today i think the giants deserve Mike Carey.
Carey's crew called 15 penalties against us in DET.
GB been carried by the officials all season. Great job overcoming the all the obstacles today.
It's been a long time coming, And the table's turned around
Cause one of us is goin', One of us is goin' down
I dont think the nfl will let him do a giants playoff game anymore.
He’s only done one giants game since he robbed us, back in 06 against the jags.
Yeah, the refs were definitely against you...
Not sure they’ve announced the refs for Sunday, but the refs will NOT be as biased for us as they were for the Packers. Let’s just say that it’s a very impressive accomplishment for the Saints to go 67 dropbacks without a single holding penalty, especially facing Justin Smith.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
Fishy
yea, that last roughing the passer was very fishy
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
Not to mention the fumble that was "reviewed"
It's been a long time coming, And the table's turned around
Cause one of us is goin', One of us is goin' down
that had to be one of the most bullshit calls ever. Even the packer fans at AcmePackingCompany thought it was a fumble and were shocked when the play stood.
Most Bull Shit, not really, the Most Bull Shit call this season is Bills punt return TD stands when the guy already step outta bound
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
that's why I said "one of the most"
this really was a bad season for the referees. Horrible decisions were made left and right
Also
Not only did the Saints not have any holding penalties, they didn’t have ANY penalties. At all. Not one.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
To be fair
One did get declined
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jan 15, 2012 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Andy Lee
But they should be a running into the kicker call if Andy Lee would just flop and roll on the ground
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Not really
I think those were 50/50 holding calls, overall I’m happy with all the calls in our game vs Saints
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
They did let them play...
We only got called for 3 penalties, not counting the 2 stupid offensive PI penalties that were declined.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
Those 2 were deserved. Worst execution I've ever seen on a pick.
It's been a long time coming, And the table's turned around
Cause one of us is goin', One of us is goin' down
Graham
the Jimmy Graham PI call was plausible
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
I know
I’m saying, they were stupid by us. And twice in a row? Inexcusable.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
very reasonable
I thought the 2nd offensive PI was a very legit call, Kyle Williams literately try to block out the defender before the catch. everyone NFL is about no contact AT ALL in the passing game
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
I couldn't tell if the Saints were releasing their holds more quickly
Or if our D was just fighting through them. Either way we won, and the officiating was improved over what we were getting earlier in the season.
It's been a long time coming, And the table's turned around
Cause one of us is goin', One of us is goin' down
Brees
Nah, I think Brees had really good snap count, their center always get off the ball before Sopoaga and J Smith
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
Mike Carey! Oh god no. Mike Carey shows up and I don't like 49ers chances.
I wouldn’t mind who showed up to Candlestick yesterday. They didn’t flag a thing but they were consistent and not over the top one sided.
Mike Carey Voice
on the bright side his voice always sound very hilarious
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
And he's always so dramatic with his arm motions.
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
Salesman
Mike Carey would make an awesome Real Estate agent, I can just picture him showing me the house with hilarious voice + arm motions
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
The ref is John Parry.
One NFL head coach rated John Parry as the league’s best referee a few years ago.
I really liked the game he called.
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
Mike Carey
I would still want to Mike Carey to explain the game rule during the coin toss
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
Parry and crew
missed quiet a few blatant holds by the Saints and also as pointed out in a previous thread totally screwed us on the Baltimore game!!!
by Frisco_Kid on Jan 15, 2012 11:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
East Coast Bias
I truly hope the East Coast/ESPN/NY base media let us stay under the radar and SHOCK THE WORLD
The funny thing is
49ers and Giants were both underdogs all season. Now both teams and fans are fighting to be underdogs! lol I think there is no real favorite in this one, except that it’s in Candlestick.
Beside the special team
I will say we have a HUGE edge on special team, G men punter is sorta weak
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
Kicker doesn't look great either
So special teams might be the game changer. I forsee Williams/Ginn being able to pick up some solid chunks on returns. Spillman, Jones, Gooden, Costanzo….. We’ve got some serious special teams aces with legs.
by DeviousSavant on Jan 15, 2012 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
50/50
Also, I like that both teams are relatively healthy. I don’t want the media or fans, us included, to have any excuses with the outcome of the game. If they beat us, they’re clearly better. If we beat them, we’re better. Both teams are very deserving of a chance to win the SB.
Should be
Yea we need our 3rd down Specialist back, Bruce Miller = Delanie Walker without the catching ability
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
Oh come on! Love me some Bruce Miller
He has great hands for a full back. I think I only remember him dropping only one.
Not about hands
I think Delanie Walker is better down the field or middle of the field threat than Bruce Miller, Bruce got good hands, just don’t have the speed or agility to beat out DBs
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
well he is a FB after all
where as Delanie is a TE. Safe to assume that DW should have more athleticism and speed than Bruce
Speed, yes.
Athleticism – ginger got that in oodles.
This doesn't make sense.
Bruce Miller = Delanie Walker without the catching ability
That’s like saying Brian Jennings = Tom Brady without the throwing ability.
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
Brian Jennings is better than Tom Brady…at anything.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 15, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
well i think we all agree when i say
fuck joe buck.
by NYG_Slater on Jan 15, 2012 9:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
+1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkCSZKbyL94
this video should be posted everytime joe buck is mentioned
We should make it a rule
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
Agree
Joe Buck has the skill sets to turn the most amazing highlight into boring grandma porn
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, me too
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Well I guess defense still does win championships
New Age of Passing Offenses? Something the stats geeks still haven’t grasped is those offenses aren’t playing the weaker defenses come playoff time. Passing windows are much tighter and the QB is under a lot more pressure, defenses are more focused with more film to study tendencies. Its now a one a game season and season long projections with results from playing weaker teams aren’t so relevant. I’ve never believed in the modern offense hype because I’ve already lived through that experiment in the 90’s with the 49ers and certainly didn’t work. A lot games like the Packers had today.
On a side note with the Packers losing today, The NFL Network No Huddle show still has time to organize that Saints @ Packers game we were destined to see since the 1st game of the season.
Bring on the Giants. Should be another good tilt. No blustering or comparisons here. Whoever plays better this Sunday is going to win, it is that simple.
Not yet
well if NE wins the SB, then superior offense is beating superior defense
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
I'd be surprised
Brady and Grono are great players but they can’t carry an entire team to a championship. Getting fat off Tebow was like a 2nd bye week.
No way the Giants
would have hung with the Saints and Drew Brees like we did. I think we are going to knock them out.
Pressure Eli and like clockwork he starts throwing picks. That will be the key here.
Underdog
I rather be underdog, plus Nicks did burns us several times
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
With the gambling line opening up less than 3 points favoring the home team
The 49ers are being smacked with the underdog label.
Brandon Jacobs
Brandon Jacobs big mouth would talk the ESPN experts into believing the 9ers are underdog
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
Giants fans already act like they defeated the baddest team around
If anyone out there thinks that Green Bay was hot during this game then they are smoking something.
The Packers were flat and cold as ice and never got things going to what they (and the rest of the world) knew they were capable of.
All those dropped passes made me think that the Pack read too many of their own press clippings before the game.
New Yorker
It’s call being a New Yorker, Jets fan been pre-ordering SB tickets for the past 2 seasons
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
I just don't want to underestimate anyone at this point
Too many people guaranteed victories that didn’t happen. I think the Giants will be a tougher team than the Saints. They’re also very good in all 3 phases. Can’t take them lightly.
Just throwing this out there
there’s a 70% chance of rain on Sunday In SF and its supposed to start on Wednesday-Thursday
by Dilon on Jan 15, 2012 9:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
i saw that but....
on accuweather and sfgate they report sunny and partial cloudy on Sunday…guess we’ll know in a few days
by Frisco_Kid on Jan 15, 2012 11:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think the real key is that we need Ray McDonald to be huge
I don’t recall hearing much of his name yesterday but if he is on then we’re looking really good.
He left in the 1st quarter because he re-aggravted his hammy.
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
This is the Saints
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
by mikeinsp on Jan 15, 2012 10:15 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
rec"ed
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 16, 2012 12:48 AM PST up reply actions
Everyone should take a close look at that 2.5 point spread
Because what that basically says is that most people think the Giants are a better team even though they went 9-7 vs the 49ers 13-3 and already lost to the 49ers this year. Home team usually get’s 3 points automatically.
On a national level,no one believes in the 49ers.
Lol IDC
I’ve said all along, the more ammo the nation gives Harbaugh to fuel his ‘Nobody Believes in Us’ fires, the better.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
One thought I have before I go to bed
If the 49ers beat the Giants and go on to play the Ravens in the SB. I PROMISE it would turn out different then Thanksgiving. Giving Jim 2 weeks to avenge a loss to his brother. Scary.
If i remember correctly Frank did not play in our first matchup
could be why so much was put on Alex against them…
by Frisco_Kid on Jan 15, 2012 11:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions
He was hurt in that game
Only had 6 carries and also crabtree only had one catch and Vernon about 3 catches, I guarantee they’ll make more plays come sunday
by 49erEmpire on Jan 15, 2012 11:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We need to play the way we've been playing all year
Make the Giants turn the ball over and protect the ball when we’re on offense
short passes and run the ball with Frank
Stop their run game and force Eli to make mistakes like Brees did yesterday
The anxiety is already kicking in and it’s barely the beginning of the week
by 49erEmpire on Jan 15, 2012 11:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I think this is the game where we become a power running team again
Slow down the Giants rush, force them to play a different style of D and keep Manning off the field. Plus having Delanie back will add some more versatility to our formations. And after all the passing the Niners have been doing of late, they may not expect us to come out and run, run, run.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 16, 2012 12:37 AM PST reply actions
Super Bowl goes through San Fran!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol at everyone else
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
I dunno how much a wet field benefits the Niners
Cornerbacks and safeties can slip just as easily as receivers
more so because they have to react on a dime.
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.
wet field favors defense in general, the game becomes sloppy
bad QB footing, timing messed up and offensive linemen get big advantages in getting push forward.
The passing offenses that benefit are the playground style offenses like the Steelers.
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 16, 2012 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
In general I don't think it'll provide a great deal of help for the 49ers, but I do think it will lower the score
more runs
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 16, 2012 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
Culliver needs to step up
Somebody said he was fighting some kind of virus on Saturday. I hope so and that he gets better because he’s proving to be the weak link among the d-backs.
"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger
disagree, thought he played very well
It was the Saints and they passed 63 times. The only time Culliver got really burned was on that perfect pass and catch.
Thought Brown was the weaker link, but that no one played badly on the defense other than Whitner in the last 5 minutes.
Defense played well enough for the 49ers to run away with the game, but the offense was basically dead for 40 minutes in the middle of the game. The offense needs to step up, like they did in the first Giant game.
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 16, 2012 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
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