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 
The dream fuck ups.
Har har, love it
How does Smith catch Maclin? Unreal play.
Right, amazing
Justin Smith is Berger’s fav Niner. He always drafts him on his fantasy team.
Right again, my friend.
Sweet! Don’t drink too much Bergs, LOL
First fucking down by Gore, oh yeah
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I have no idea why I watched the 2nd half of this game. I was gonna go on a run. What an unbelievable game.
Epic sez chuck, yep
J Smith with the play of the game there . . .
And just falling on the fumble was big. How many times have we seen a guy try to scoop it up?
Great team play in 2nd half
can we run out bthe clock !
WE WIN!!!!!!
I’ll drink to that! (later, it’s 4:30 AM)
Fucking yes!!
You’re going to be pretty busy smoking pole for the rest of the day, Wet Brain. But you’re used to it
Super proud of this team. Harbaugh. Smith. “other” smith. The goddamn team. Great game.
Not gonna stay up; I’ll catch your comments later you Faithful Fans.
Nite…
Wow, a HUUUUUUUGE win by the Niners. Gutty as hell. Game balls for everyone.
Smith wins a hard-fought game on the road. he nutted up big time in the 2nd half. Probably his best stretch of football ever. This is a good sign for Harbaugh. With all the mistakes and problems, they still managed a win.
The key was staying on the east coast last week.
Yep true dat
Smith 21-33 291 YDS 2 TD 0 INT 112.1 Rating
Gore 15-127
And what a brilliant play by Justin…. awesome win..
You da man, Phil. I suppose if I was somehwere in the hinterlands, I’d be watching, too.
My last link with the good old USA
Cheers
Monday morning there. You gotta work?
You work at hut, right?
Lol, naw I’m a screw around retired guy. Just axe skeebs, haharhar.
Forty Fucking Niners!
Lucky bastard. Giid fior you. How did you happen upon the Phillipeans? Once my son’s out of HS, we’re looking for someplace to go. However, I don’t think it’ll be as dramatic as the far east. Somehwere near the beach, though. San Luis Obisbo is nice.
Well my Dad worked over here after WWII and I was born here; went to Calif when he retired in 1966 and came back when I retired 2008.
SLO is pretty nice. I was living / working in Mendocino county prior to moving here, too col;d for the beach!
What is SOOOOOO good about this is this is the kind of game that Singletary lost.
This is the kind of game that Nolan lost. They would go home lick their wounds and say, “we lost but we put up a hell of a fight” and basically call it a moral victory.
By hook or by crook, they got it done.
Fuck, yeah, baby.
I’d hate to ascribe too much to this win, but really, down 20 in the 2nd half on the road, and they win? That hasn’t happened since the Seifert era.
How ’bout them chokin’ Cowboys???!!!
They coughed it up to Deeeetroit?
Wow, a great day for football.
I didn’t have too much trouble doing my “job” today, but thanks for your concern, NoFear..
Orton throws a pick 6 vs GB! Even better!!