Don’t see much of a chance against Philly, unless there is constant pressure from the get-go, the 49ers force some early turnovers, and the are-we-not-so-sucky O line can figure out how to pass protect. And run block. These two teams have had some interesting games over the years. I read a wonderful thing in the paper in that before last week’s loss to the Giants, the Iggles hadn’t given up 4 TDs in the air since Joe Montana dropped 5 TDs on Philly in 1989. 4 of those TDs of course came in the 4th quarter. Then there was the beat-down that Philly laid on SF in 1994 (40-8?), where Young went ballistic when George Seifert pulled him out of the game. The players themselves said it was the turning point of the season, and the Niners won 10 in a row, and closed the season 13-1 and went on to win the Super Bowl.
Recent history hasn’t been so kind. In 2005, Tim Rattay was chased and harassed to the tune of a 42-3 beat-down. In 2006, the Eagles ruined one of Alex Smith’s best days when he went 27 for 46, 293 yards, and one TD en route to a 38-24 loss. The 2008 debacle was the death knell for Mike Nolan. Going into the 4th quarter with a 9 point lead, Gore at 98 yards on the ground, and possession of the ball, the Niners (and JT O’Fuckmeagain) fumbled and pick-sixed their way to a demoralizing 40-26 loss. Gore had 6 yards rushing on 3 attempts, with the LEAD. This prompted the Nolan firing a week later, and the throttling of the pass-happy Mike Martz by Mike Singletary. 2009? Well, a 3 pick day by Alex sealed that game, a 27-13 ho-hum loss. Last year’s game was another close-but-not-quite loss. Alex had his only 300 yard game in his career, going 25 for 39, and 309 yards. However, he skipped a screen pass off Gore for a pick, and gave Philly 6 points on a misguided attempt to salvage a broken play. He instead fumbled and Philly took it to the house. Another close comeback thwarted by the misfortunes of the Singletary-led 49ers.
I’m not expecting miracles. I am hoping for better line play, continued improvement by the secondary, and some consistent drives. If the Niners can keep it low-scoring, thaey have a chance. A track meet doesn’t bode well.
Forty Niners Forever 
ALL QBs face pressure, Mike. Not just Sir Alex. How they deal with it is the mark of a good QB.
A stop here would really help.
As usual, simplified to the extreme.It’s not the same on each QB, dumb shit. And in fact, his turnover number and QB rating show he does handle it. You have one goddamn fumble to make your non-case.
Bowman is on fire. . ..
Fuck me, Ginn. He was down.
As I pointed out to you, Chucklefuck, there will be fumbles and ints when rushers come unmolested. Smith’s ball protection has been stellar this year, thus far.
His QB rating today is 109.5, BTW. He’s not the problem, children
When Smith fumbles on the 18 yard line without geting hit, IT”S A PROBLEM.
It was a blitz. Everyone faces them, skippy. He dropped it before he got hit.
Yes I have a probklem with that.
Hunter looking real good getting down the field
Yeah …Some positive signs here in the 2nd half. Philly is taking some hits. Keep it going.
We got ’em right where we want ’em. Kill the Phills
Miller on what Davis is calling a ‘flat slant’ to the 15
Nice drive..agree, good protection the key.
Excellent drive there. Need to keep the pressure on Vick. Smith showing some stones in the 2nd half.
Alex is having an excellent 2nd half. There, I said it.
Both of you just eat shit and enjoy it..uh-oh, Alex just just blew coverage.
A QB fumbles on the 18 without getting touched, it’s his fault.
See what happens when you throw the ball deep? Fuck me.
We haven’t even attempted a pass like that this yr.
Seee what happens when a receiver is open? Wet Brain, you’re stealing air space from deserving people.
D is fired up! 2 sacks/stops in a row. I hear the beginning of boobirds
Oops, DeShawn shows some speed
That’s 2 3rd and 15+es that they’ve converted. Got to make a stop here. At least force a long FG.
4th Q coming up. Time for another Vicodin and a prayer to our Holy Mother.
NOOOOOONAN!!!
Noonan? Who dat? Sorry missed it
Misses the FG. Okay 9ers pounce on these bastards
The Eagles just conceited the FG on that 3rd dn play, and he missed it.
Being conservative only works in politics.
Conceded . . . Mike’s conceited . . .
2008 draft We took Chilo Rachal with the 39th pick, Philly got Desean with the 49th…
Here we are. Start of the 4th quarter.
Down by 6. This would be a hard-fought win for the Niners. An epic win.
We look a hell of a lot better than the Rams! Getting interesting late!
Fuck. Through the hands, Crabs.
Crab AGAIN!