Well, those were some crazy ass games today. Alex Smith matches Andrew Luck TD for TD, throws no picks to Luck’s 3, and still KC loses 45-44 after Smith and Co built up a 38-10 lead minutes into the 2nd half. Philly and NO played a more defensive battle in the cold, and NO wins their historic first road playoff win hitting the game-winning FG as time ran out 26-24. Again, the winning QB was the one throwing picks as Foles had none, and Brees had 2. NO brought something they haven’t shown too much of, and that’s a strong run game. Something KC could have used, but lost early with Jamaal Charles leaving after the 1st series, and the backup RB Knile Davis also going out in the 3rd quarter.
The good news for me, besides the entertainment factor of these games was the fact that the refs were for the most part in the background. There were no blown calls, and there were no game-changing mistakes from the guys in the stripes.
So, here we go. We are the last playoff game, and I think this is another exciting nail-biter. However, I think we can wear down Green Bay’s banged up defense and win this going away. 31-20 in the cold cold cold is still my call.
Did Kap dye his hair red? That sure looked like an Andy Dalton playoff pass to me.
TO changes the MO
Damn! They put up 7s while we put up 3s.
And just like that…
Kicking FGs when you have 1st and goal does NOT win you playoff games.
We get FGs in the Red Zone; Rodgers gets a TD.
Eight years, two fired coaches and a QB change later, and it’s the same damned song.
Not quite that. Bad!!
Time to start scoring touchdowns instead of these bitch ass pussy field goals.
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NF, they got “MO” big time on their side now. Don’t panic. We need to remain calm and execute our game plan. We’re out-playing these suckers — by a lot. Just so happens it doesn’t reflect on the scoreboard.
Good answer, CK7 used to run even if he has to improv to get it in the game.
Best individual play on that drive: Frank Gore’s block that sprung Kaepernick.
Exactly halfway to my pregame prediction.
26-14? I think GB scores 21+
Dennis, with Rogers, FG’s are not going to cut it. And itis a good thing Kaep runs when needed.
Now it does, TD Gore after big Kap run
That’ was a helluva answer. Take that, MO! You, too, Larry and Curly.
Now the refs are trying to change the game
Niner D letting Rodgers beat them. Terrible
The Niners had better start catching their passes. If Rodgers continues to pass the way he is, this could be like the KC/Ind game
Slight edge at the half. But this game is up for grabs – it’s most likely going to be won by whichever team can run most effectively as it gets colder late in the game. Our O-line makes a lot of money and gets a lot of praise – time to earn it today, if they can.
Runs and FGs are not going to win this game.
Hopefully the “adjustment” won’t be to stop pressuring Rodgers and drop more into coverage, that would be a recipe for disaster. That said, once Rodgers escapes the initial rush, he’s not missing.
Now is the time for ultra-conservative. Run, run, Kappy scramble, Crabs short, run, run, run.
Or not.
Time out first play of the half????
Mike Martz had better clock and game management.
Kap didn’t have his play sleeve on that’s why he called a TO