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 
Barley, congrats on kicking my ass this week in our FF league.
You were Secretariat today. I was Mr. Ed.
Well, Phil, you are the blogger of the game. Game ball for you . . .
I mean, I waited until noon to crack that first beer. Tipping it at 4:00 am is noteworthy.
Too excited to sleep but still on the coffee don’t get me wrong. I’ll bust out the rum later today and go to bed before 10 tonight. The wife’s laughing at me sez “You’ll never get to sleep!”
Bloggers of the game are those of us who called the win, Chuckles..
No, they’re not.
I love watching Tom Brady play quarterback. If he was in the movie “Swingers,” Vince Vaughn would tell him…
“You’re so money and you don’t even know it!” Tom Brady is money.
And I love his new haircut. A certain 2-time CY winner from the Giants should take notice.
After another gag job by Pizza Boy, and you’re now on Brady’s pole.
Wet Brain is a little busy on his knees the rest of the day.
His call: 38-17 Eagles. Total troll now, as on the Flap.
The Pat’s defense is offensive.
Nice play on words right there if I do say so myself. 😛
Hey, anyone else watching that new Playboy show on TV? The writing isn’t the best, but I’ll be goddamn if that bunny played by Amanda Heard ain’t a looker. I’m not partial to blondes myself, but in her case, I’ll make an exception. And another…and another…and another…
Blaine Gabbert’s completion % today was just 38%?
You know why? He needs a goddamn haircut.
How bout them Lions at 4-0!?!??!?n They don’t play the Pack until Thanksgiving Day. I’ll have an extra side of stuffing and candied yams for that barn burner.
Happy Thanksgiving. And while I’m at it, Merry Christmas.
Bloggers of the Game: Twin and Rob
Players of the Game: Alex, Frank, Justin
Wrongo Bongo Bloggers of the Game: Chuck and Wet Brain
Whiner of the day? Mike.
Excuse-maker of ther day? Mike again.
Read the last sentence of my thread.
Rob bailed at 11:36.
I called the comeback at 11:39.
No soup for you!!!
Whiner? Winner, pal. 24-23 ain’t low scoring,dippy. Smith out duels a dude with 400+ yards passing- that’s a track meet, skippy..
Anyway, I was a little rough on Romo. Turns out he was playingwith a punctured brain- he was leaking marinara sauce…
I think it would be poetic if we played the Cowboys in the playoffs this year.
Alex Smith vs Tony Romo. I one guy is Randall “Tex” Cobb, the other is Larry Holmes.
You do the math.
No news here, but Seattle is beyond god awful. They need to pack up their shit and go away. I still can’t believe Pete has all his eggs in Tavaris Jackson’s basket. That’s one Easter Egg you’re gonna need to scramble…
Hey, guess what? We’re 3-1.
I just like saying that.
You’re full of shit. Smith made his second turnover or the YEAR when the ball squirted out of his hand, and you and Chuckles are calling him a coward. Listen bitch- don’t annoy me. You guys are dead wrtong all game long and you give ME shit? Fuck off- and be quiet doing it.
I called the win BEFORE the game, Chucklefuck- and you were trying to be sarcastic- get behind Wet Brain and wait your turn..
Bullshit. Philly could have easily scored another 13 points. The Niners left 6 out there.
In today’s NFL. 24-23 isn’t a high scoring game.
It was easy to predict the game before it started.
It took a real genuis to call it down 20-3 at the half.
What a scumbag-you were attempting sarcasm. You didn’t call shit. Easy to call before the game? Then why didn’t you, f\uckwad?
Hey, I’m going for an MRI this week. I’ll let you know if it reveals a 7-11 Slurpee in my noggin.
I love mixing the cola and cherry flavors for a Slurpee at 7-ll. Good stuff, Maynard.
As usual, Mike has to make it all about himself rather than about anything actually happening on the field.
Great, gutty win by the team. One of pretty big implications, seeing as it was on the road against a very tough team. Will this be a turning point? We’ll see, but Smith can’t put the ball on the turf like that.That being said, Smith was money in the 2nd half comeback. His best performance as a Niner, given the situation . Still, a hell of a defensive performace, even though Vick threw for 400+ yards (513 total). J Smith’s backside pursuit, and causing the fumble was key. Philly was terrible with the football and in the end it was their demise.
Might as well give the game ball to Ronnie Brown for his inexplicable lateral on the 2 yard line. It was the worst play of the game. Philly game away 13 points on their lengthy drives. The Niners gave away 7.
You wanna compare QBs putting it on the ground? What a dumb fuck comment. Back in line.
At least acknowledge mistakes when they happen twinklepuff. This isn’t about last week, or the previous games. It’s about Smith dropping the ball without getting hit.
Other QBs face pressure, unblocked guys, and the like. They tuck the ball away and take the hit. Smith lost his grip before he got hit. I guess that should have been rules a forward pass. Bad decisions should be ignored, apparently.
Alex played a near flawless 2nd half. Even I was impressed.
Fuck you.
Waaaaaaahh!
Twin can’t take it even when Del compliments Alex? This must run deeper than I thought
Two turnovers this year, Yeah,, he just has to stop doing that shit. Denny called it-fucking mook.
I thought they’d lose. And the team is even a little ahead of schedule of jelling and responding to the teachings of Master Harbaugh. I said week 6. Dennis, you’ll have fired him 46 times by then.
Chuckles- you and Wet Brain were wrong . About Smiith AND the game. Try to “man” up.
Anyone worried about manning up on a blog? Really, twinklepuff?
Twinfan, night and day halves for Smith. He looked pretty bad until we were forced to play or die. A lucky bounce fumble and a couple of missed FGs didn’t hurt either.
Good to see we had the fortitude to play hard for the win after getting beat up in the first half. We made a real football game of it.
Smith deserves credit today. He finished like a pro.