Golden Nuggets: Dee-fense time

Doesn’t that bring back memories of Dean-fense? It looks like the good ole days are back again. We really need his speed on passing downs. I still think the player we have missed the most on defense though was Jaquiski Tartt. No offense intended to Marcel Harris but the team really seemed to struggle without Tartt in the lineup. He has been outstanding against both the run and the pass all year. Ok, ok, I will make sure I also mention how excited I am to have Kwon Alexander back. We now should be just as strong in the base defense as we are in the nickel.

Kittle says he isn’t worried about the Vikings focus on him. That sounds just like the Kittle we have grown to love. Let the Vikings focus on him, this could be a very big day for the Samuel and Sanders’ show. Then you have both Kittle and Juszczyk blasting mega holes for Mostert and Breida. Who knows Kittle may even take on a triple team for a game winning touch down?

I am actually feeling pretty good abut this game. I think the Vikings will hang around but I think we have a quarterback that will get the job done in the fourth quarter with the game on the line.

Now onto those sizzling hot links:

Dee-fense: Why Dee Ford is so Valuable to the 49ers Eric Utter

Kyle Shanahan explains why the ‘starter’ label isn’t important for the 49ers running backs David Bonilla

Dee Ford questionable for 49ers Josh Alper

Five Key Matchups: 49ers vs. Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round Matthew Asher

Emmanuel Sanders explains why defenses fear Deebo Samuel David Bonilla

How ex-Viking McKinnon has helped Jimmy G, 49ers without playing a game in 2 years Cam Inman

Why 49ers’ George Kittle isn’t worried about Vikings’ focus on him Jennifer Lee Chan

Why Kwon Alexander’s fiery presence is so important to 49ers’ success Jennifer Lee Chan

Barnwell: Predicting roster turnover for all 12 NFL playoff teams Bill Barnwell

Resurgent 49ers dominate voting for Sporting News’ 2019 honors Tadd Haislop

Plenty of content is coming on Friday Mike Florio

Despite other suitors, Earl Mitchell was only ever ending ‘retirement’ for 49ers Jacob Hutchinson