Week 12 is upon us and your San Francisco 49ers are in the drivers seat for that last coveted playoff spot. Expectations have changed dramatically during this tumultuous season. The 49ers defense has pretty much stayed true to course. The offense on the other hand has regressed badly among questionable play calling, fair to poor quarterback play, and injuries to Kappy’s wide receiving corps. Which at times have resembled corpses out there. Win all their games with teams not named Seattle, and they are in. Lose this next one, and with an AZ win, the Niners would be back out in the cold. As of now, the Niners own the 6th spot over AZ because of their better divisional record. Which makes this Ram game all the more important.
The good news for the Niners is they are currently 2-1 in division games while AZ is 0-3. Beat the Rams and they could lose to AZ in that last game, tie with AZ, and still get the 6th spot, providing Seattle does us the favor of beating AZ. Which brings us to the Rams. A team that has had a schizophrenic run this year. They’ve had 2 two=game winning streaks, and 3 two-game losing streaks. Along the way, they’ve played awful (after Sam Bradford went down to injury), and some great performances as Kellen Clemens has settled in as the QB. Most recently, speedster Tavon Austin had a coming out party in the beat-down of Indy in their house and, last week, a trouncing of the Chicago Bears and their once-highly-touted defense.
For sure this is a different team than the one the Niners trounced in their house way back in September, but defensively, they haven’t changed too much. Gore ran wild, over 150 yards rushing, and I’d think we would start out trying this strategy. Michael Crabtree should make his return to the field in this game, so we will finally have out complete set of WRs. Something that should also loosen up the running lanes. The Niners were missing Patrick Willis and Aldon Smith in the previous game with these guys and handled them easily, even with their starting QB in there. The biggest difference between this game and last is the emergence of 1st round WR Tavon Austin. He of the slow start and instant sensation these past couple games.
I’m hoping we handle these guys fairly easily, but I haven’t been very right this year. Except for game 1. Besides, we have out secret weapon, safety Chad Hall.
Forty Niners Forever 
Three straight losses for those vaunted Chiefs. Hmmm.
Lions have tiebreak over Pukes, Pukes have it easily over Iggles, Iggles have it easily over Niners, but 1 game back.
Iggles are a real threat for the WC game @Dallas.
Strength of schedule RT, Chiefs played nobody really, at least at the time they played them.
I think Eagles should be favored for the division right now.
Cowboys win the break easily over the Niners, too. That one game lead is crucial now to keep the second WC.
Romp. Called for 14 point differential but lookie here its 17. Blind hog Phil nails one
broken clock syndrome Phil?
LOL last Rams game I said Rams by 3 TDs. So yeah
I called 20-10!
23-13 makes you da Man RT!
Well, 23-6. At least I’m in the stadium for a change!
lol
Niner D seems really ready for prime time against the Seahawks. Offense has to turn it up. Hopefully Iupati comes back and Staley isn’t down…
Last 4.
Home vs. SHawks.
At Bucs
Home vs. Falcons
At Cards
Ya gotta say they’ll take Bucs and Falcons. So they need to take one vs. SHawks or Cards. If they can take SHawks next Sunday, I’d say the 3 outta 4 is a given, and they’re good to go at 11-5…
Sounds good. Looking forward to the Shehawks next. Man the passing game is improved but we need better play calling
I figured 11-5 pre-season but they have a great chance to go 12-4 now. Niners can beat the Squawks at home, Cards in Arizona too, not easy but they are getting hot at the right time.
Worried about Staley though.
Well, Chuck you called it with the Niners winning fairly easily. Though in the first half it didn’t seem that easy. Niner D is just dominant now against anything less than a good QB. Offense is doing enough to win, as long as it doesn’t cough the ball up much. And, Crabby does seem to have helped to open things up a bit for Kap to run, and attract attention away from VD and Boldin…
Nobody getting very open for the Rams today. Impressive coverage, even if they seem to drop most of the balls they get a play on, good coverage plays a part in that, too.
If I had to choose a Div winner to play, I’d pick the Cowboys. They aren’t good. And, Romo will throw some picks under pressure. Plus, winter weather in Philly could be dicey. I’d prefer to play Cowboys over Lions, too. Lions look a little dangerous this year…
Are we the West Coast Ravens then? Win the SB id say yessss
Just keep relying on the D. The O needs a circle jerk or something to get going. Roman deserves a large black cock in his ass, dry, then a nut in his eye
Thoughtful opinion JT.
Maybe you are on the wrong site? Try Cowboys.com
True
Or Penthouse Forum.
Chiefs get huge break with fumble uncalled and sideline cam partially blocked… Chefs alive.
That was a terrible call. The ball was knocked loose by the defender and it was obvious.
Alex having a helluva drive though. He never stood in the pocket to make those throws when he was here. Good for him for bettering his game but Harbaugh made the right choice.
Matters not. Alex vs Peyton. That’s all you need to know. What’s funny, is that Alex and the Niners are still joined at the hip. Both his Chiefs and our Niners will be the 5 seed this yr in the playoffs.
Who’s chances do you guys like better?
Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
Bummer, Alex. Played a great game. No scheist.
Didn’t see it, but KC didn’t convert their 4th and 4 at the 13.
Maybe they shoulda signed Peyton Manning.
Want to bet Payton doesn’t win the Super Bowl this year?
Niners will be 6th seed, Dennis. What’s scary is your inability to move on.
NO. What’s truly scary is that you’re afraid to admit that you’re WRONG.
Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
Smith vs Manning: Alex 0, http://www.papajohns.com/ 2.
Extra sauce, please.
There’s nothing to be wrong about, Dennis. You are under the delusion that the Niners stood a chance at signing Manning. They weren’t going to fire their newly hired coach and OC to accommodate Manning. Manning never came to SF to talk to the front office. If you count jerking off in the bushes as courting Manning then have at it.
Shit, I’ve been reading too much JT.
Stood a chance? Manning was ours if Jimbo wasn’t such a stubborn goddamn mule. Funny. A 2-time SB winner and HOFer, John Elway knew well enough if he signed Peyton he would have to relinquish the reigns and let Manning run the show. Harbaugh? “Capt. Comeback” was not going to budge.” “My way or the highway.”
We have Bo Schembechler Jr. to thank for Peyton Manning not coming to SF.
Did we fire Jim Harbaugh yet?
BLEEP!
Now if you’ll please excuse me, I have to go feed my mallards. They depend on me throwing bread in a timely and accurate manner. I can hear the ducks say…
Did we sign Dennis yet? 😀
Quack!
Manning would have never let Harbaugh lead him around by his dick.
Cant you do yer wanking in private?
Barrows reports MCL sprain for Staley. Out for the SHawks game at least. But, sounds like it could have been a lot worse, dodged a bullet…
whew!
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Mind your manners, son. You’re not at the dinner table talking to your uncle.
Kids today…Can’t take them anywhere.
And in the vein of stranger things have happened:
Squawks lose Monday night against the Saints and against the Niners on their short week next Sunday and it’s a one game race with Squawks going to NY and hosting Cards and Rams
while the Niners are at Tampa, host Atlanta and at Cards after the Squawks have beat them up the week before.
I don’t hear the fat lady singing just yet faithful.