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 
Hey! We tried a deep ball. Try another.
Naw, not conservative
Ho0rrible spot. That should be a first.
Hoooooo boy.
Fuck. Gave away too many plays there.
Davis with the whiff.
He’s the weak link now. Boone?
That’s Jason Babin’s third sack today.
I wonder who has him on their fantasy team?
I do. You stoopid mooks.
Good one Del
Game comes down to stopping Vick here.
Alex doesn’t cover well.
Shit. The Puppy Killer beat us on the hot read.
Is that last play a catch? I need another angle…
Yup. We are getting in Vick’s face, he’s just getting the ball out. I can’t believe we can’t tip these balls. He’s sidearm half the time.
That was fucking Madieu Williams again on the “coverage.”
This just in: he still sucks.
Reggie Smith dropped that INT. Pour beer on his head.
My fellow baseball fans will get that reference…
awwwwww reggie !
good ‘d’
Holy Crap. Thank you
That kicker should sleep with one eye open if he resides anywhere near Philadelphia.
Well, they are cetrtainly giving us our cgances.
One drive, baby.
Danny Noonan again!
Funny thing, I was begging the Niners to draft Henery in April.
I think that makes me qualified to win Jed’s next nation-wide search for a GM.
Another FG missed. Time to march on down for a score.
Slant, goddamn it.
Hunter. Get him in now.
Facemask . . .