Our man Ninjames is out of commission for today's Nuggets so I'm getting us ready for today's game. The 49ers square off with Green Bay and while it's not a must-win game, it sure would be nice to take this one. The 49ers can win the division at 7-9, but why not just win today and make life a lot easier? I suppose that might just be crazy talk, but maybe the 49ers can take care of business.
In an unrelated note, I was at a Christmas party with some friends and left and got home around 12:30. I wrote up these Nuggets before heading to bed and scheduled them for their normal 3am start time. However, as I was doing them I was flipping around on my TV to see what's on. Over on VH1 I flipped over just in time for the final 20 or so minutes of Top Gun. I'm sorry but the first 20 minutes and the last 20 minutes are just spectacular. The movie will be 25 years old in 2011, but it's still a great movie. Anytime it's on TV I can't help but watch. I know this has nothing to do with the 49ers, but I am just curious how many other people feel this way. Anyway, on to the links.
The 49ers have a difficult task in trying to confuse Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (SacBee.com)
A basic scouting report for 49ers-Packers (SacBee.com)
An article on the crappy weather at Lambeau Field (SJ Mercury News)
Jeff Reed is more than a stopgap for the 49ers this season (SJ Mercury News)
Kawakami looks at Mike Singletary's Friday press conference comments (SJ Mercury News)
The Press Democrat provides a basic preview of the 49ers-Packers matchup (Press Democrat)
A look at the 49ers fairly dismal road record (Press Democrat)
Although the Packers and 49ers have opposite records, they have the same goal this season (Yahoo! Sports)
A look at Delanie Walker's impact and leadership role on special teams (SFGate.com)
Mike Sando looks back at the 49ers 2009 Draft (ESPN.com)
Mike Sando looks at a few random nuggets about the NFC West (ESPN.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Cautious Optimism | Ninjames
49ers vs Packers: The Anthony Dixon Side of the Equation | Fooch
College Football Gameday Thread: Week 14 | Drew K
49ers vs. Packers: The Battle In The Red Zone | Fooch
NFLPA "Internal Deadline" For New CBA Has Passed | Fooch
49ers Injury Update: Jeff Reed, Joe Nedney, Ziggy the Robot | Fooch
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Gameweek
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