Here we are, once again meeting Philly in the playoffs. Last time of course saw the mercurial rise and devastating crash of Brock Purdy in his rookie season as he came from running the scout team to leading the 49ers into the NFC Championship game.
That ended badly of course as Purdy didn’t get through his second possession. Now? Well, it’s all about the defense. The Eagles defense is about as far away from the Seahawks defense as Seattle is from Philly. They don’t defend the run particularly well, but they don’t allow a lot of points. And with Trent Williams back, the hope is CMC can break off some nice chunk yard runs.
Ricky Pearsall is another matter. He’s a game-time decision. What diff he would have made last week is hard to guess as Purdy had about 0.75 seconds to get his passes off. Why Shanny didn’t adjust to the relentless rush by running slants and quick passes baffles me no end. And all y’all screming about getting 2 TE sets in there is also a valid beef. Then again, how many times can I rail against the soft zone on 3rd down?
Hard to be confident in this game. At least for me. Despite the trials and tribulations overcome this season with all the (once again) injuries and BA turmoil, unexpected wins and crushing losses, I just don’t think we can get over the hump. Then again, this team has zigged a lot this year when I thought they would zag. As they say, one game at a time.
Maybe leave this one up to the football gods. Shanahan certainly doesn’t have the greatest record vs Vic (remember me?) Fangio.
Forty Niners Forever 
80s videos are just amazing things to behold.
I didn’t appreciate a lot of the 80’s and 90’s music at the time but I do so now
Up to Shanahan to get enough out of the offense to make up for whatever happens on other side. Be great to get running game going, set up play action, use weapons you have, keep D off the field et al Special teams have been mostly boon this season, be great to have edge there as well.
Make one play at a time.
You’ve turned me on to a lot of cool 50’s, 60’s stuff.
Fare Thee Well, Bobby . . .
Yeah, sad news indeed.
I love the playoffs, great games so far and 2 lower seeds went through, let’s make that 3.
Niners 24-21
2023 49ers went 12-5 and went to the SB, well here they are at 12-5 again!
Pearsall not playing is getting old, especially in an elimination game.
I dont know for sure but indications are that the team feels he’s being ultra conservative with the knee.
If it doesn’t go well today Pearsall will be the donkey.
Pearsall is are new Jalyn Hurd, well he has played some unlike Hurd who never played an NFL game so Glass not total bust yet..
Everyonbe saying run 2 RB/2TE sets.
Shanny needs to show somw different looks.
Agreed
No Ricky.
If Kyle didn’t watch the Seattle game over and over to figure out what to do, then the Niners are not going very far. I heard on the radio KNBR Purdy has never won a road playoff game, time to exorcise that demon 😈
The only one he lost was the Philly game he got hurt in.
Wow!!!!
Play fucking ACTION!!!!
Yeah that’s the way to shut up the Philly thug base!Right down the field with Mrs.Robinson leading the way!! 1st RD to Shanny over Fangio!!!7-0
Purdy throwing across his body. WOW!
That was an unbelievably difficult TD pass to complete.
2 rushing yards, 74 air yards, masterful play calling.
Demo again, WTF.
Brown missed him
ST may decide this.
And turnovers
Demo switched sides of the field