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.
Frank and VD! Eagle whining about a flag: Personal Foul
Eagles trying like hell to give us the game. Will we accept?
eoeoozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The Vikings just lost to the fucking Chefs to go to 0-4.
Their bald HC will be nixed tomorrow…
Tough tough tough, baby. See, that was 2 diown rterritory, so it’s a great call.
good ‘d’
score and go for two !
You got your Hunter chuck
Fuck yes.
Yeah, baby. Some tought shit up the middle from Gore.
WOW! Frank
gore !
we just gored the eagles !
i’m sticking with my pregame prediction !
TD by Gore. Rob you da genius, lol
now we need to hit vick and use rogers vs. jackson ,
The old Walsh- the second half passing set up the run. Hold on and this is a HUGE win. Go with 3 man rush and Vick will kill us..
Right that was West Coast
The Bengals beat the Bills. Come back to reality, Buffalo.
101 yards for Frank
They need to keep the prressure MAX presure. No underneath shit. Live by the blitz, die by the blitz.
The Rams just fell to 0-4. Brutal early schedule has done them in.
Fucking Brooks jumps offside — again.
Epic.
smith !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and dashon
FUMBLE!!!