These are the times that try men’s souls. Or some shit. The season comes down to these two upcoming road games. The Big Easy and the Big Sleazy. Come out of this with a split, and there’s a possibility that we are still hanging on to that 6th playoff spot. N’Alwins has never been an easy team to play with their firepower and all, and its even more daunting playing them in their dome. Offensively, they are pretty damn good. Their offense is scoring better than anyone not named Denver. Drew Brees is lighting things up per usual, but the new wrinkle is the running game behind 29 year old journeyman Pierre Thomas and young Mark Ingram. NO Dropped a 245 yard rushing performance on the Cowboys last week. They have weathered the Gregg Williams/Sean Payton deal and are now thriving under Rob Ryan’s newly installed 3-4 defense.
The Niners? Well, we’ve (and everyone under the sun) has dissected, detailed, and debated the current failings of this offense. No need to flog the equine any more than previously done.
This is a huge game for the morale of this team and this young QB. A win would right the ship and hopefully propel them into the playoffs as the WC team no one wants to play. Lose this game, and it may start a slide right out of the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
Yeh it’s a tough place to play Chuck but….They don’t have the Defense that we have and, we don’t have the Offense they have.
I’ve never been scared of a Rob Ryan Defense either.
Agree that this game is big for us in the standings.
We’ve basically kissed the Division title good bye, unless something monumental occurs.
I’ll be fine with getting in as a WCard.
I’m also hoping in a strange sort of way that Carolina wins the NFC South.
Too early to predict but, it’s possible, if we can steal the win today and, Carolina can sweep them in their upcoming matchups.
For now, we just have to get our house in order and make the Playoffs.
It’ll mean playing on the road but, playing is all that matters.
Ain’t over yet.
Best way to win this game is takeaways. Take care of the ball and the penalties while forcing and taking advantage of their mistakes. Provided our takeaways result in TDs and the defense keeps their points down around 24. Best formula for any road game but critical here I’d say.
I don’t care if the Saints put up over a hundred yards on the ground as long as it’s not in big chunks or 3rd down conversions. I don’t know how healthy Jimmy Graham is but I don’t think we can cover him without help if he’s healthy. That’s how they get you in five and six back defenses and run on you.
How can you cover three wides and a Jimmy Graham TE and Thomas out of the backfield with two safeties deep? Puts a lot on the backers especially if they’re keying on the backfield. Change a d-lineman for a nickelback and a linebacker for a dimeback? Makes getting pressure and playing the run tough. Need to beat them at the LOS, and all day long.
This is the sort of game that proves the worth of the effort they make all year. Contenders or pretenders?
Hey NoFear49er-
Our ILBs are probably the best in the League.
We’ll need pressure on Brees to force him into the shorter routes for sure.
Lemonier and Skuta should be helpful too.
Not sure what to expect from Wright if he gets the playing time.
We could be catching them at a good time, getting Malcom Jenkins in place of Vacarro.
We’ll see which 9er Team shows up.
Our D has been solid. No reason to lose a game when you hold an opponent to 10 pts.
This one is on the Offense to control TOP and get into the endzone.
Takeaways for points would be outstanding as well.
Have to get something going in the short passing game too.
Ryan is a blitz happy sort. Just don’t think they’ve got the LB speed to stop Kendall or LMJ on the short screen game.
Hope Roman finds a way to utilize it.
Need to take some shots deep also.
I think they give up alot without Vacarro.
Sproles is a terror too.
Again, I think our ILBs can handle that challenge.
Pivotal game for us.
Hope it’s not another letdown.
Sure would be nice to find a passing game.
No Typhoons, hurricanes or arrest warrants this week but its early. Winning this one would go a long way towards cleaning out the bad taste from last week. Typhoon Yolanda missed and so did the officer LOL but those Panters… ugh.
Send Roman back to the WAC 10 or whatever its called. Gravity seems to have pulled us back into the sardine can no thanks to him.
Do you want the bad news regarding today’s prediction now? I think I’ll hold off and allow you to enjoy the nice weather over on the island. The Niners and I don’t have to spoil everyone’s day — at least not yet.
According to Advanced NFL Stats, the Niners have a 4% chance of still winning the west, and a 68% chance of making the playoffs overall. I can’t imagine those numbers improving after we lose today…
http://www.advancednflstats.com/2013/11/playoff-projections-week-10.html
Yea, this one comes down to the d line play. We beat them last year by constantly harassing Bree’s and making him real uncomfortable when he went back to pass.
Aldon Smith having a breakout game will be key.
Despite all the hand wringing about our passing game, or lack thereof, I think this game comes down to our running game, keeping Brees on the bench and control of the LOS. Apparently MM is hobbled (already?) and so in the WR dept we’re supposed to see added production from…Baldwin? Osgood? Bueller?
Maybe the new good hands TE Carrier will get a pass thrown his way.
Yeah I predict a loss but who cares? Even I don’t give a damn about what I think. Of course I’m always ready to be surprised.
“How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?” And some vodka. That’s my exacta box for today.
I’m really trying to get excited by the Jets @ Bills, or Eagles @ Redskins, but fortunately I found the Jack Benny uberclassic “To Be or not To Be” on TCM.
I’ll still be laughing during the game. Hopefully, I can transfer some of that mirth to the Saints.
I may have to amend our opening WC weekend opponent — PHI making a strong push, especially today, in quest for the NFC East. They’ve already lost to DAL, at home no less, so the tie-breaks aren’t in their favor — yet. Final game of the yr — Eagles @ Cowboys.
Who would you rather play? I know which QB and team would have more history and garner more interest and evoke the most hatred…
How bout dem Cowboys!
That’s assuming we even *make* the playoffs. 😛
Worthlessberger looks oooh so appropriate in his prison stripe uni.
In his last 20 HG, Drew Brees has thrown 70 TDs. That averages out to a tidy 3.5 TDs/gm.
O/U 3 1/2 TD passes for Brees today? Drew is on my fantasy team(s), so I’ll recuse myself.
WTF didn’t Joe Flacco throw any passes to us in the SB like he just did to that Bears’ DE?
I still don’t know how we lost to Ravens in the SB last year.
HOW THE FUCK DID WE LOSE TO JOE FLACCO AND THE RAVENS IN THE SB?
In a few minutes, Jerry’s Toys are going to be in 2nd. The moon and stars are truly aligned today!
Nice fucking start
Could be along worse Jr.
Their winning the field advantage position, while shutting down Brees for now.
How do you throw in to triple coverage to Boldin??
Kapernick looks like shit. No way they win this game without the D scoring
They had better score on offense or kiss the playoffs good bye!!
Total fucking penalty grabbing Baldwin’s jersey.Fuck these refs on the Saints payroll!!!
They should not give up on the passing down the field. Missed holding call!!!
That leg buckled like it was made of rubber! Ouch!!!
Grabbing a jersey in coverage is no longer a flag.
Apparently.
Now were talking, great punt by Lee.
Field postion huge right now.Pinning Brees at the goaline is big.Fuck lets get a turnover now.
Donte “Hitner” with the whiff on that play. Fuck him and his name.
You mean Donte Whiffner? That was ugly.
So frustrating watch WR’s that know how to run routes and get open!!
Agree Kevin.
Can’t find one on our team.
Atleast were winning the battle of carts on the field.Sproles out would be huge.
Way to fuck up the challenge Jimbo!!!
Get your fucking coaches new binoculars.
Another terrible call
Game over
Okay this is where the HC and the OC had better have a plan, and a better on than they had last week!! They had better starr spreading that field, early and often,
So what do we see on the first play two backs and a run!! And then a sorry pass that is not even close to a first down marker. PASS the FU**ING BALL DOWN THE FIELD!!! Roman is an idiot!!!
First down!
Barely passed the first down marker!!
Getting first downs on a wing and a prayer.
What the fuck was that on 3rd down? Mother fucker.
WTF DUMBASS CALL WAS THAT ROMAN.!!!
Holy scheist that rule HAS to be scrapped.
I don’t fucking believe it. We’re going to lose a second challenge.
I want whoever is in charge of that up in the booth, DEAD.
OH Fuck I’m sure we will lose this challenge as well and won’t have another one.
The OC has no guts to call a big play,
Terrible decision to challenge when it was obvious that it was incomplete.Someone needs to lose their job upstairs over that one.
Nice back shoulder throw to Boldin.
woohoo!!
SF got completely bent over and dry-fucked on that challenge
Coaches better pull their head out of their asses on the play calling and game managenment or the division is over today.
A lucky TD thanks to special teams. This offense is sucking horse dick otherwise
I wonder if the Saints can count to 7? Obviously their fans can’t.
So Roman is going to continue to run and run and run. And they can’t even get a play off
OH WHAT A FUCKIN CHRISTMAS GIFT IF We GET THE TOUCHBACK.
Seriously. Who is in charge of our replays up in the booth? I need a straight answer.
thanks.
Stevie Wonder??
That was bizarre.
We have NO BUSINESS being tied 7-7 at this time.
Seriously. We need to be taught a fucking lesson.
Roman has no clue what to do with Kap. Call in Chip Kelley
Wow way to go Dawson!
That baby would of been good from 60.
And the ST fuck up.
Fucking ST play.
Son of a fucking cunt.
Well were even in Cart use today.
Hard fought game.
Just tuned in. Who got hurt? Besides my feelings by their special teams
Tarrel Brown for us Phil(lower leg/ankle)
Saints CB Greer looked gruesome ankle leg probably busted.
Thanks Kat
Kap looking stupid
Did we fire Jim Harbaugh yet?
Where is Peyton Manning?
He’ll be on at 5:30 tonight on NBC. You’ll be watching. I’ll be watching. The entire NFL world will be watching. Peyton Manning has returned from his neck injury to continue his future HOF career. Peyton, even at his advanced age and recent injury has been, the best QB and best player — by far — in the NFL since his return. That’s a fact. It’s a shame, though. Because if the Niners would have just listened to my one simple request…
Did we sign Peyton Manning yet? We would have won the SB last year, and be well on our way for a repeat…
*sigh*
Finally a well designed play.
Kap rolling out plenty of blockers.
Saints bite for a run,And VD slides past the DB for 6.
Way to step up big Defense.
Smith and Willis come up huge with pressure.
Nothing better then sticking it to Fat Fuck Rex Ryan uhh Jerry Garcia hippie.
Guy has always bugged me going back to the Raiders,and the Cowpokes as well.Eat Shit Rex!!!!
Back shoulder fade…it’s basically indefensible if executed correctly.
Kap to Boldin was perfect.
Not so good when throwing to Davis however.
OMG Gore just dropped a TD play.
Fucking A that would of sealed it.
And if course we throw a useless no one looking for the ball play,and have to punt.
And now its on the D again.
The throw could have been better, but yeah, he’s gone on that play.
Lets get a hold here. C’mon D.
What the fuck was wrong with that sack???? Wtf?
THAT’S THE MOST FUCKIN BULLSHIT PENALTY I’ve EVER SEEN.FUCK THESE REFS THEY NEED TO ALL BE SHOT ON SIGHT!!!!! FUCKING TERRIBLE FUCKING CALL FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK THIS CREW THEY SUCK DONKEY DICKS!!!
What did he do wrong?? Shittiest call I have seen in a long fucking time. Makes no sense.
This is a huge test for Kaep and the Niner coaching staff, they should win this game in regulation
-7 yards??? WTF
Anyone have any doubt at all what is coming here?
NO offense, no composure, no chance.
Oh hell, hey stupid!!
15 ys PF on K. Os”no”good” Fuck him and his mother.
So, we just saw how Kaep has no composure in the last 2 mins. And whoever drew up those plays for him is an idiot!!
Nice work Osgood.This game is over after another stupid penalty.
BS call on Brooks will cost us this game.
Fuck this crew of incompetent refs.
Key sequence of the game: two ineffective Gore runs, followed by failure on third and long forcing us to take the FG on our last scoring possession rather than trying to get a TD. Total bullshit.
We deserved to lose today. End of story.
And the division race is over. Seattle has an insurmountable lead – for this team.
Grump, like I asked earlier, would you rather play Dallas or Philly in the WC round?
that’s where we’re headed. If we make it…
Right now? We lose to either team, so it does not really matter.
If we were playing a little better, I’d rather play Dallas – Romo and the rest of Jerry Jones’ Motley Crew excel at giving games away, and we need the charity this year.
Did we fire Jim Harbaugh tonight?
Fuck the world right now.
You are seeing a huge difference in play calling and execution of those plays. Drew B and his WR’s know what they needed to do. It’s going to get ugly if Alex and the Chiefs win.
Fuck Alex. Water under the bridge months ago.
Say what you want about Alex he is at least passing for over 200 yards a game. How many diff WRs did Bree’s connect with??? We are awful in the passing game if the person is not named VD or Boldin. Even Gore can’t catch passes that are thrown right to him!!
Alex is doing well, but this team would be struggling today with him, just as with Kap. People would be bitching about how Alex never goes downfield.
FACT IS, THIS OFFENSE DOES NOT SCARE ANYONE; AND ONLY BEATS TEAMS WE *SHOULD* BEAT – under .500 teams.
Kap is not playing well – but most of the problems are coming from the sideline. We cannot even figure out when to throw the challenge flag.
We’re not going to beat ANYONE in January the way we’re going right now.
When I dump a chick, it’s over. Keep on hanging on brother.
Can’t wait for the latest “Excuses” out of Harbaugh’s mouth after this one.
Yeah, when is he going to admitt they have no WRs, the back ups need to be gone next year, they are awful!!
Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
Fuck you shaman !! Now I’m really getting you drunk on Tuesday! 😉
LMAO – You just made Dennis’s day though.
Well atleast Howie Long saw Ahmad Brooks play like all of us except those jackass refs.
Clearly not helmet to helmet.
He was disappointed on the call, and said so, which would have sealed the victory .
And so another full week of “who’s fault is it” is launched. Roman? Kaep? The WRs? I don’t f*cking know. But what is beyond doubt, is our offense really sucks right now. Pathetic.
Well, closer than I thought. Defense is playing well, with the occasional hiccup. Offense is the problem. And, I’m not sure why Brad Seely is considered a great special teams guy. You can’t win a playoff game, or even get there, with no passing offense. How many years do we have to say that same thing. This defense gives SF a window to win championships. If it had even a mediocre offense, the team is in the hunt for a SB birth again…
It was only close because of Saint turnovers and uncharacteristic bad decisions by Brees.
Our offense did nothing to feel good about.
Damn. The game turns on some random plays. Gore drops the pass with 40 yards of clear sailing. Bowman called for the most asinine penalty in the history of football. Taking a sack on 1st down on the 20, thus killing the last drive. Osgood committing the most stupid penalty in the history of the NFL. Galling to me was seeing the first pass play where Baldwin and VD are running the same route, thus dragging 4 DBs into the picture. These passing plays make no sense. They took away the run, and we had a little success passing. But once again the defense was forced to make all the plays
BLEEP!
A horse designed by committee is a camel. The offense is a bits and pieces offense, it’s not cohesive. I think it may be a simple as they don’t have a single vision OC. They have the running plays guy, the wide receivers guy, the QB guy and Harbs all creating the O plays Roman, Chryst, Morton and Harbaugh.
Very interest perspective, I agree with you
Yep.. Post made a lot of sense. The truth hurts sometimes..
Every team has position coaches. The problem is the OC. He cannot adjust to different looks. Kappy plays a part in this by not getting through his progressions, but ha can learn and he can also be put in better situations to succeed. Again though, they make enough plays to win this game
True every team has position coaches Chuck, but they contribute under an overarching OC and his scheme. By all accounts the Niners operate as a collective.
Personally, I thought the running game was more terrible. Stop running Gore outside and stop sticking in Hunter or James and handing them the ball for that one play and expecting them to break the game open. An established run game would have helped CK7 today.
We went into the Saints’ stadium and held Drew Brees to a single TD and the team to less than 24 points. “Hitner” controlled Graham very well, too. The thing we didn’t do was finish. Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. So simple even Singletary saw it. (Cheap shot. I like Singletary, only not as a head coach)
Dennis, you act like we had a shot at signing Manning. I wish you would shut the fuck up about it.
It was Manning’s choice. Get it? Manning’s call. Manning. Peyton Manning picked where he went. Not Harbaugh. Not Wizzenhut. Not anyone else in the running. Manning made the call to go to Denver.
What part of this won’t get through your head?
Are you fucking dense? Yes we DID have a great chance of signing Peyton Manning. IF, IF, IF Jimbo would have made Manning the Top Dog. Jimbo would not acquiesce to Manning. Bo Schembechler Jr. had to retain his 3 yds. and a cloud of dust mentality.
Jim Harbaugh is a goddamn stubborn fool. HE, Jim Harbaugh, would not relinquish the reigns to Manning. Our loss. The results speak for themselves…
Did we fire Harbaugh yet?
No, you moron. We had none chance. If Peyton was interested in coming to the Niners he would have actually COME to Santa Clara. Get it? Of course not.
Its hard to run against 9 in the box. Which is what we faced all day. Their DBs did not honor our WRs all day. As usual. We didn’t throw one deep pass. If you never show it, no one has to defend it. Elementary. Everything is pinched in toward the middle and clogged up.
The Niners one good drive, I counted 4 1st down runs to the right with Gore. They got a total of 4 yards. Play action is a myth. I think I saw one in the 4th quarter.
Bullshit
Right. I saw at least 15 plays where NO had 9 in the box. And we ran into it.
If the Denver refs had been in N’awlins, the Niners would have won. The Saints secondary was pulling lots of crap all game that is being called tonight (on both sides).
No matter. Insert foot, shoot it off. Again. Two weeks in a row.
Watch out for the Giants vis a vis slot #6. They’re playing superior ball right now.
Bear in mind RT they were playing GB. Who was their QB today?
Did they suit up a QB?
Really, I was thinking in terms of the last month after that 0-6 start.
Peyton Manning has been the best player, let alone QB, in the NFL since his return.
Of that, there can be no question.
Period. End. Of. Sentence.
Who cares? He’ll fail in the playoffs. Again. Then what?
Dennis, Manning has been to the playoffs 11 times, and won 1 SB. That’s like going to the prom with the Prom Queen and having some guy take her from you!!
With the Aints fumbled punt and the Breese touch pass INT, SF was lucky the score was as close as it was allowing them to have a chance at the end. I saw this game as the Aints nearly beating themselves rather than SF stepping up and beating them.
The problem with that was the Niners had a 6 point lead and had forced the fumble on Brees. Shoulda woulda coulda but really, you can’t hit the QB in the head, or below the knees. The chest is off limits now?
Fuck it. Ludicrous call that lost the game. They might as well outlaw sacking the QB.
My feelings exactly.. There was NO *NO FUCKING REASON* to call that textbook sack a penalty. For shame, NFL..
Got to giver Kappy props for chasing down the DB on the pick and somewhat forcing the fumble out of the end zone.
Timeout called in the first minute of the game.
Two (two!) clearly failing challenges shortly thereafter.
With the ball under 2 minutes to go in the first half, Kap had no timeouts! Who’da thunk it?
Kap had a poor game, but a fish rots from blunders like this.
Yeah, I heard after the game that Mangina called those red flag plays.
Horrible. Yeah, we had a chance to at least kick an FG at the half with a couple TOs.
Let’s face it the Niners need better backup WRs than what they have, just because your starter goes down does not mean the drop off should be this bad!! And it is clear that we do not have a pass catching back. Other wise they would be using him better. Gore may be a great RB, but he is no Rodger Craig, or emmit Smith for that matter.
LMJ fits that bill, put him in the slot sometimes, it’s not like Williams or now Manningham are doing much there anyway. Play LMJ 15/20 snaps a game in various roles.
Use someone please!!!
But using LMJ on 3rd and 2 was a joke of a call.. That’s on Roman..
ITSET, NFC wildcard round:
Panthers @ Eagles
Niners @ Lions
Who would’ve even dreamed of that scenario at season’s start?
Again, I’m taking liberties, but we’re fucked…
Houston Hello!
We’re going to have our ass handed to us.Right down the middle.
Any fellow Catholics? Genuflect, hello!
Can we just put the Broncos and Seahawks in the SB and get on with it…
Sorry. The motherfucking truth hurts sometimes. Hurts like like a motherfucker.