Well - how about them Niners, yeah? I was thinking about something during this game ... even before the 49ers took their lead and looked like they were going to win. People continue to say that the 49ers are going to face a tough test this week ... they have a test they need to pass ... the Detroit Lions will challenge them ... the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will challenge them. Well you know what?
The New York Giants faced a test on Sunday - not the 49ers. This was the Giants coming to Candlestick Park to see where THEY stand, and they didn't pass the test. I've been so hesitant to fully buy in to this and express so much confidence publicly, but you can't argue with seven straight wins, can you? Let's get to the linkage. Awesome people first, just so you're aware.
First, there's the gamestream from SB Nation Bay Area - where I had a play-by-play of sorts during the game and will have two posts in the morning recapping it from different angles. (SB Nation Bay Area)
49ers prevail after NY Giants dare Alex Smith to beat them (BayAreaSportsGuy.com)
Alex Smith on being a game manager: "I managed myself into a victory" (Examiner.com)
49ers discover they can win with -- not in spite of -- Smith(NFL.com) [Sidenote ... this is such a dumb headline. 49ers fans discovered this - the 49ers themselves knew it all along]
Gore injures knee against Giants (CSNBayArea.com)
49ers' Justin Smith closes out another game (MercuryNews.com)
Jim Harbaugh's team no longer can be underrated (SFGate.com)
Greg Roman: "The table was set to throw the ball." (PressDemocrat.com)
Harbaugh touts Justin Smith as MVP candidate (CSNBayArea.com)
Postgame analysis: 49ers 27, Giants 20 (MercuryNews.com)
Akers vital with four FGs and onside kick (CSNBayArea.com)
49ers Game review (SFGate.com)
Week 10 grades (PressDemocrat.com)
Tuck a 'class act' after 49ers' win (CSNBayArea.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
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49ers Vs. Giants Injury Update: Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham Are Game-Time Decisions | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants Inactives: Ray McDonald And Hakeem Nicks Both Active | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants: I Need A Stiff Drink And A Cigarette After That One | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants: Alex Smith, Offense Overcome A Banged Up Frank Gore | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants: Notable Stats And Performances | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants: Rockin' The Stick | Fooch
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