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 
Saleh with the aggresive D
Slants goddamnit
If we can’t run we are in trouble.
Robinson needs his touches, more productive than CMC.
WE can’t stop a fucking thing and we can’t pass block for shit.
I swear to fucking God how many times can Saleh give up a 3rd and 15.
I mean playing it soft has worked so fucking well.
Damm can you please BLITZ Saleh? 3rd and 14 the usual 4 man rush they pickup almost the whole thing filled by the Push Shit and their moving again!!!
That was cool. Nope. Changed our minds. No penalty.
Saleh can hit the fucking road. So disappointed in his schemes on 3rd down.
EVERYTHING is to the sidelines. Throw a fucking slant.
kittle hurt, right ankle, shit.
This just isn’t our year, injury after injury. IF they stay healthy next year it will be a different story
Especially on the D side.
They need to go for it, even if it is 2 yards and 4th down
Fuck that. We are down a FG. The fucking defense needs to do something.
We should take the [points.
No guts no glory
They miss on that 4th down and the game is pretty much over. And if they were gonna go on 4th they should have thrown on 3rd.
And the D can’t stop them
Take the points on the road.
Tonges time.
The Eagles will burn the clock and score
Maybe. Still first half. Field goal game right now and their kicker is shaky.
The dreaded 3rd and long.
Fuck. Lucked out on that. Got a little pressure.
In fairness to Saleh and the defense, they held the offense to 13 points in the 1st half (albeit, the half is not over). Not a bad job by any means. I’ll take it.
Yeah, big opportunity here. If we can take the lead, it’ll be huge.