Here’s the live blog for the Niners Week 17 game in St. Louis against the Rams. I’ll be updating this throughout the game from home.
9:30 Patrick Willis is active and starting ahead of Larry Grant at inside linebacker for the first time in four weeks.
Two Minute Warning
Ted Ginn Jr (ankle), Kyle Williams (concussion) and Delanie Walker (jaw) are not active. Neither are Scott Tolzien, Shawntae Spencer, Mike Person or Ian Williams.
Brett Swain will start next to Michael Crabtree at wide receiver and Joe Hastings is the third and final wideout on the active roster.
The Rams win the toss and defer possession.
First Quarter
10:03 Kendall Hunter returns the kickoff to the SF 22 before he slips.
10:03 Alex Smith completes a pass to Vernon Davis in the left flat for nine yards on first down.
10:03 Frank Gore runs off left tackle for three yards and first down.
10:05 Two tight ends, one back set. Frank Gore runs up the middle for no gain, then gets subbed out for Kendall Hunter.
10:06 Smith completes a short pass to Vernon Davis in the right flat for five yards. Third and five.
10:07 The Rams bring an overload blitz from the right, the Niners pick it up and Smith completes a short pass to Davis over the middle for nine yards and a first down.
10:07 The Rams blitz again, the Niners pick it up again, Smith play fakes and completes a pass to Michael Crabtree over the middle for 16 yards. Great execution so far on this drive.
10:08 Frank Gore runs up the middle for a one yard gain. The Rams are stacking the box to take away the inside run.
10:09 Colin Jones sprints across the formation, faking the fly sweep. Smith flips the ball to Kendall Hunter who runs the opposite direction for five yards. Third and four.
10:09 The Rams bring a safety blitz and the Niners can’t pick this one up. Smith rolls to the left and throws the ball out of bounds.
10:10 David Akers hooks the 48-yard field goal attempt wide right. This drive ends like so many other Niners drives have in the past. They move the ball well between the 20s, throwing effectively on first downs. Then they get into the Rams territory, run on first and second down, fail to convert on third down and settle for a field goal attempt. If Greg Roman goes conservative in the same situations against the Saints in the playoffs, the Niners will lose.
10:12 From the STL 38, Steven Jackson runs up the middle and gets tackled by Parys Haralson for no gain.
10:13 Kellen Clemens play fakes and completes a 24 yard pass to Brandon Lloyd in Dashon Goldson’s area. First down.
10:14 Jackson runs for seven yards off right tackle. Second and three.
10:14 Jackson up the middle for ten yards on the wham run.
10:15 Ray McDonald tackles Jackson from behind after a three-yard gain.
10:16 Clemens misses Lance Kendricks in the end zone. Incomplete. Third and seven.
10:16 Clemens runs away from Aldon Smith in the pocket and scrambles 18 yards for a touchdown. 7-0 Rams. Donte Whitner missed a tackle at the goal line.
10:19 Hunter bobbles the kickoff in the end zone so he takes a knee for the touchback.
10:21 This is the second straight game the Niners defense has given up a touchdown on the opening drive on the road.
10:22 Alex Smith lets it roll. He hands off to Hunter who runs off right tackle for seven yards.
10:23 Gore runs a counter to the right and loses a yard. Third and four.
10:23 The Rams blitz a fifth rusher and Smith throws behind Brett Swain. Incomplete. The Niners are 1 for 3 on third down and now Andy Lee has to punt. He kicks it out of bounds at the STL 8 – a 66 yard punt.
10:26 Bowman knocks away Clemens’ short pass over the middle.
10:27 Ahmad Brooks tackles Jackson after he gains five yards up the middle. Third and five.
10:28 Bowman blitzes and Justin Smith sacks Clemens for an eight yard loss.
10:28 The Rams punt to Reggie Smith who returns it 10 yards to the STL 33. This is the time for Greg Roman to call pass plays on fist and second down.
10:31 Roman calls a play-fake screen on first down. Smith completes the pass to Hunter who picks up 11 yards. Great play design, play call and execution.
10:32 And then Roman goes conservative. Gore up the middle for two.
10:32 Smith completes a short pass to Crabtree in the right flat. Crabtree breaks one tackle at the first down marker and ends up gaining 10 yards and the first down.
10:33 First and goal from the ten, Gore up the middle for 2. Atrocious play call by Roman.
10:34 Smith drops back to throw but decides no one’s open, so he throws the ball out of bounds. Third and goal from the eight.
10:34 Smith calls kill, drops back, evades a rusher and slips, gets up and scrambles eight yards for a touchdown. Great effort by Smith, Justin Peelle and Frank Gore also had key blocks on the play. 7-7. Alex Smith performed better on that possession than Greg Roman the play caller did.
10:37 On the kickoff return Colin Jones tackles Norwood at the STL 13.
10:38 Clemens play fakes and completes a wild pass to Kendricks across his body for 19 yards.
Second Quarter
10:40 Bruce Miller tweaked his knee and left the game. Moran Norris takes his place.
10:41 Jackson up the middle for two.
10:41 Jackson up the middle for five more. Third and three.
10:42 Norwood takes a handoff and throws a dead duck back across the field to Clemens. Tarell Brown easily picks off the duck and returns it to the STL 34.
10:43 Smith completes a quick pass to Crabtree on a WR screen to the left. Gain of six.
10:44 With Gore lineup up the backfield in I-formation, Smith throws another WR screen to Crabtree, this one to the right. Crabtree breaks a tackle with a stiff arm and runs 28 yards into the end zone for a touch down. 14-7 Niners. Those were two very good play calls back-to-back by Roman, and a great play by Crabtree for the score.
10:47 Anthony Dixon and C.J. Spillman tackle Norwood at the STL 17 n the kickoff return.
10:49 False start on the Rams’ Harvey Dahl. First and 15 from the 12.
10:50 Cadillac Williams up the middle for three. This game will be over real soon if Josh McDaniels calls more plays like that.
10:51 Williams takes an inside handoff up the middle for six. Third and six.
10:51 Bowman blitzes again, and Ahmad Brooks sacks Clemens on a stunt. The Rams punt from their end zone, but they get called for a holding penalty before the kick. Re-do.
10:53 Tramaine Brock comes close to blocking the punt in the end zone. Madieu Williams gets flagged for a block in the back. The Niners will start at their own 33 yard line.
10:56 Smith uses a hard count and the Rams get flagged for a neutral zone infraction. First and five.
10:57 From the shotgun, Smith hands off to Hunter who runs up the middle for three.
10:58 Isaac Sopoaga’s in the game as an extra FB. Gore runs up the middle for two yards. First and ten.
10:59 Smith play fakes, the offensive line gives him plenty of time, and Smith completes a 44-yard pass to Davis on a wheel route down the right sideline.
11:00 Smith follows that great pass up by taking a sack for seven yard loss. The Rams blitzed up the middle on that one and Hunter missed a block.
11:01 Roman calls a screen to Hunter but the Rams break the play up. Third and 17.
11:01 Smith completes a quick screen to Crabtree for a one-yard gain. This red zone trip was doomed as soon as Smith took that sack.
11:02 David Akers makes the 36-yard field goal. 17-7 Niners with 7:17 left in the second quarter.
11:04 Touchback Akers.
11:05 Jackson off left tackle for three yards. Haralson called for hands to the face. First down Rams.
11:05 Jackson up the middle for no gain. Second and ten.
11:06 Kendricks drops Clemens pass. Third and ten.
11:07 From the shotgun Clemens fumbles the snap. The Rams recover and on fourth down they punt to Reggie Smith who returns it to the SF 34.
11:09 Smith fumbles the snap from under center, picks it up and throws the ball out of bounds.
11:09 Hunter runs off right tackle for a one-yard loss.
11:10 On third and 11 Smith completes a short pass to Davis for six yards. Andy Lee time. He punts this one into the end zone.
11:11 Goldson breaks up a great throw downfield by Clemens. Second and ten.
11:12 Jackson off left guard for no gain. Third and ten.
11:13 Jackson takes an inside handoff off right tackle and Bowman tackles him after a three-yard gain. Bowman looked like Patrick Willis on that play.
11:14 The Rams punt and Reggie Smith returns it to the SF 42 where he fumbles. Colin Jones recovers the ball at the SF 44.
11:15 Hunter takes a pitch sweep to the left, cuts back and picks up six on first down.
11:15 Smith completes a quick pass to Brett Swain on a out route to the left for six yards a first down.
Two Minute Warning
11:18 Hunter runs through a huge hole up the middle for 13 yards.
11:19 Hurry up offense. Smith completes a pass to Hunter for no gain.
11:19 Smith completes a pass to Davis on a shallow crossing route for 7 yards. Third and three.
11:20 Robert Quinn beats Joe Staley and hits Smith as he throws. The ball bounces in front of Joe Hastings incomplete. David Akers makes the 42-yard field goal. 20-7 with one minute left in the first half.
11:22 Touchback Akers, again.
11:23 Clemens completes a screen to Jackson who picks up 15 yards. The Rams take their first timeout.
11:24 The Niners blitz and Clemens completes a quick pass to Lloyd for nine yards.
11:24 Kendricks falls down and Clemens pass falls incomplete. Third and one.
11:25 Clemens throws deep into double coverage, but the pass was so inaccurate it fell incomplete. The Rams punt it into the Niners end zone for a touchback. 13 second left in the first half.
11:26 Smith takes a knee.
Third Quarter
11:41 Spillman tackles Norwood at the STL 45, but the Rams are flagged for holding. Rams start at their nine yard line.
11:42 Patrick Willis gets blocked out of the play and Jackson runs through a huge hole for 27 yards.
11:42 Jackson runs off right guard this time for six yards.
11:43 Bowman trips up Jackson at the line of the scrimmage for no gain.
11:44 On third and four Ricky Jean Francois bats down Clemens pass. The Rams punt, and Reggie Smith fields a fair catch on his knees at the SF nine.
11:47 Josh McDaniels looks like he’s pouting on the sideline.
11:47 Hunter runs off left tackle for six yards. He’s averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
11:47 On second down Hunter runs a pitch sweep to the right and loses a yard. Third and five.
11:48 Smith hits Crabtree on a quick slant for five yards and a first down.
11:49 Hunter runs off right tackle for 13 yards. Vernon Davis jogs off the field.
11:50 Dixon runs up the middle for two yards. Gore’s helmet is off on the sideline.
11:51 Smith’s pass is batted down at the line of scrimmage. It seems like that happens at least once a game to No. 11. Third and eight.
11:52 The Rams overload blitz the left side of the Niners line and sack Alex Smith immediately. Lee punts and the Rams will start their drive at their 27.
11:55 Clemens play fakes and hits Kendricks down the middle for the field for 22 yards. Carlos Rogers got beat to the inside on the play.
11:56 Jackson up the middle for four.
11:56 Ricky Jean Francois tackles Jackson after a one-yard gain. Third and five.
11:57 Clemens play fakes, rolls right and hits Lloyd for a 23 yard gain. Lloyd beat Goldson on the play.
11:58 Willis sticks Cadillac Williams for no gain, and the Rams’ Tony Wragge gets flagged for a 10-yard holding penalty. First and 20.
11:58 Clemens completes a pass to Lloyd on a quick slant for two yards.
11:59 Clemens play fakes and overthrows an open Kendricks over the middle. Third and 18.
12:00 Clemens throws a screen pass to Jackson and Goldson blasts him to break up the pass.
12:00 Josh Brown makes a 49-yard field goal for the Rams. 20-10 Niners.
12:03 Hunter returns the kick to the SF 18.
12:05 Smith throws incomplete behind Justin Peelle, who was crossing over the middle.
12:06 Smith completes a quick screen to Crabtree who picks up just two yards. Third and eight.
12:07 Smith completes a quick pass to Crabtree on a shallow cross route. He breaks a tackle and a facemask grab and runs 10 yards for a first down. Add 15 yards to the end of that run.
12:08 Dixon runs off left tackle, bounces off two defenders in the hole and gains four.
12:08 Smith completes a 34-yard pass to Davis down the middle of the field. First and ten at the 18.
12:09 Hunter takes a pitch right, cuts back and loses a yard. Bad play call.
12:10 Smith completes a short pass to Davis in the right flat for four yards. Third and seven
12:11 Smith wants Swain in the end zone but he throws the ball out of bounds.
12:11 David Akers takes a direct snap and throws to a completely uncovered Crabtree for a touchdown. Akers was practicing that play in practice warmups two weeks ago. The Rams are challenging the play.
12:14 The refs confirm the touchdown. 27-10 Niners.
12:17 Norwood returns the kickoff to the STL 32.
12:18 Bowman tackles Williams after a three-yard gain.
12:18 Clemens play fakes and completes a 13-yard pass to Kendricks in front of Rogers.
12:20 If the Niners can force the Rams to punt here, Harbaugh should bring in Colin Kaepernick to play quarterback for the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter
12:21 Clemens fakes a reverse and completes a pass to Alexander in the flat, who runs 13 yards for the first down.
12:22 Willis tackles Williams after he gains seven yards up the middle.
12:22 Whitner tackles Williams in the backfield for a two-yard loss. Third and five.
12:23 Clemens completes a quick slant to Alexander 11 yards. First and ten at the SF 30.
12:24 Clemens throws incomplete before he gets hit by Haralson.
12:24 Porter lets Clemens pass go through his hands. Third and ten.
12:25 Clemens throws high and incomplete to Lloyd on the left sideline. Brown had tight coverage.
12:26 Josh Brown makes the 48-yard field goal. 27-13 Niners with 12:19 left in the fourth quarter.
12:28 Hunter returns the kickoff from eight yards deep in the end zone to the SF 15.
12:31 Hunter runs off right tackle for seven yards. He runs off tackle very well.
12:31 Hunter runs a counter to the left and picks up six yards and a first down.
12:32 Hunter takes a stretch run off left tackle for one yard. Second and nine.
12:33 Smith rolls right and throws the ball out of bounds.
12:33 On third and nine Smith checks down to Dixon who picks up for six yards.
12:34 Nick Miller lets Lee’s punt bounce at the STL five, so he falls on the ball at the 4, but there are offsetting penalties so Lee will re-punt.
12:36 Tramaine Brock downs Lee’s 64-yard punt at the STL one yard line.
12:39 Clemens play fakes and throws an interception right to Tarell Brown, who runs the ball down to the STL 13. That’s Brown’s second INT of the day. He’s having a very good season, and he will start at cornerback next year, too.
12:40 Hunter off right tackle for four yards.
12:41 Hunter gets tackled in the backfield for a one-yard loss. Third and seven.
12:41 Hunter takes a draw up the middle for nine yards and a first down. First and goal at the at the 1.
12:42 Dixon runs off Vernon Davis’ kick-out block and lunges into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown.
12:45 The refs review the play and say Dixon’s “rear end” was down at the one-half yard line. Second and goal.
12:46 Dixon gets another shot – right up the middle this time – and he scores. 34-13 Niners with 6:30 left in the regular season.
12:48 On the kick return Larry Grant tackles Norwood at the STL 31.
12:49 Clemens completes a short pass to Lloyd in front of Culliver, who gets called for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty for body slamming Lloyd after the play.
12:50 Clemens completes a 12-yard pass to Alexander in front of Brown.
12:50 Demarcus Dobbs tackles Williams in the backfield for a one-yard loss.
12:51 Clemens throws deep to the end zone but Brown – in man coverage – breaks up the pass.
12:52 Clemens throws deep again, this time for Lloyd. Whitner tries to bat the pass away but jumps too early and misses everything. Touchdown Rams. 34-20. Goldson gets flagged for an unnecessary roughness penalty after play which will be tacked enforced on the kickoff.
12:56 The Rams kick onside and recover. First and ten at the SF 36 with 4:49 left. That pretty much ensures that Kaepernick won’t play in this one.
12:57 Clemens throws deep to Lloyd and Brown gets called for pass interference. The ball was underthrown and Brown had his hands on Lloyd has he was trying to adjust back to the ball.
12:58 Cadillac Williams runs up the middle for a one-yard touchdown. Bowman missed him in the backfield. 34-27 Niners with 4:36 left.
1:01 Touchback. Niners will start at their 20 yard line.
1:02 Smith play fakes, rolls right and completes a very short pass to Bruce Miller for no gain. Second and ten.
1:03 Dixon up the middle for two yards. Rams take their first timeout. Horrendous play call. It’s not the time to go conservative. Now the Niners have third and eight.
1:03 Smith holds on to the ball forever and takes a sack. Crabtree was double covered, but Swain was open. Smith didn’t want to take a shot at Swain deep, apparently.
1:05 Lee punts to Nick Miller, who’s tackled at the STL 47 with 3:37 left.
1:06 Clemens gets flushed out of the pocket to the right and he throws on the run, but Tramaine Brock knocks the pass away.
1:06 Clemens throws to Lloyd who drops the pass. Brown never turned around to find the ball. Big break. Third and ten.
1:07 Clemens scrambles and hits Gibson in front of Rogers. Gain of 21. First and ten at the SF 33.
1:08 Clemens throws incomplete, intended for Gibson again.
1:08 Bowman blitzes and sacks Clemens, who’s down on the turf with a right ankle injury, it appears. He’s assisted off the field. Tom Brandstater is in the game at QB. Third and 17.
1:11 Brandstater throws a ground ball to Alexander. Fourth and 17.
1:11 Alexander drops the first down pass – let it bounce right off his hands. The Niners take over on downs with 2:37 left.
1:12 Smith can’t get the offense lined up properly, so Harbaugh calls timeout and barks at his quarterback.
1:14 Dixon runs off right tackle for four yards. The Rams take their last timeout.
1:14 Dixon powers through the middle for five yards. Third and one.
1:17 Dixon runs off right tackle for three yards and a first down.
1:18 Smith takes a knee. The Niners will hold on and win this one 34-27. They finish the 2011 regular season 13-3. I predicted they would win the division with a 9-7 record. Boy, did they outperform my expectations.
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It’s going to be interesting with Reggie Smith and Culliver returning kicks. Both in terms of field position and turnovers.
I just hope reggie holds on to the ball. Culliver has world class speed, I think some where in the 4-3′s. I hope we put them out early so we can see our back ups especially CK play a good amount.
Let’s go 9ers everyday all day!!!!! Joe Hastings? Wow
I’m sure P.Will is ‘chomping at the bit’ to play, but why not sit him out rather then risk any further injury. L.Grant has done a good job and at this point I would not have an issue with him starting this game.
Hopfully the 49ers take a big lead by halftime and rest their starters in the second half. Don’t want to any injuries at stage.
+1 I want to see what CK has.
Yeah, I don’t really see any upside to him playing at this point. Why not get him back %100 for the playoffs.
If we can come out of this game without a special teams turnover or an offensive turnover we will win. I’m nervous with anybody but Mr. Ginn catching and securing the football on punts and kr’s. I’m nervous these noob receivers run the correct routes and secure the football. Go 49ers!!
noob, you a c.o.d gamer?
Lets get the W Niners. We need this
Feeling good about this game. Hope to see the starters sit out the second half.
kh returning
DW has a broken jaw? wow he should be out for the rest of the year. And even if he comes back, won’t his mouth be wired shut? losing weight and strength.
A healthy dose of V.D.
Interested to see How Peele plays today. He my high school alumn.
Too bad about that. Gives Rams hope.
The only thing worse then settling for a field goal is missing it.
I think a TO for a TD is worse.
Even a pro bowler misses once in a while. Time to start a new streak for the playoffs
Game hasn’t started very well. Defense is asleep. Offense sucks like usual.
2 nd rushing td allowed.
TD’s always beat FG’s, especially missed ones. These guys need to get it together. Rushing TD’s allowed back to back weeks.
Well this looks horrible
Didnt realize bradford was sitting. D needs to take this game seriously mo reason to lose to clemens and a 2 win team
ok no more FG for us. Here’s the shoot out challenge for JH and AS.
Defense seems slugish offense back to its same ways moving the ball then get down in scoring area and falls apart. They are going to have to do better then this in playoffs.
Freddy P soft is in the building. Has been for a while now. I think he’s in the D’s huddle. Come on D!!!! these are the lambs and this is their superbowl.
Spagnalo won the coin-toss and elected to defend. What is he saying about the 49ers offense? Well, so far, he’s played his cards right.
C’mon, guys ‘wake-up!’
The rams need to win this game for us to be able to trade Indy for Luck. I said it over a month ago, the colts are old, they’d take 2 firsts and a second for that number one pick. Our team is young and we can give up this draft. We win we kick ourselves in the teeth. Our offense is a year at least away from a superbowl. I am just stoked they made the playoffs!
what if indi loses?
I don’t think STL give that pick to a divisional opponent.
Can they throw on 2nd down? Come on GR…
hell of a punt
Worst part is-its dont matter. If they come back and win-so what? if they lose-so what?..Better they lose and play more playoff games. More fun then.
Lee = MVP
Game manager 0-2 on 3rd down and the line gave him all kinds of time.
He’s 1-3.
Watch his movement presnap. He is ancy. Then watch his feet in the pocket. He is too jittery. That eguals inaccuracy and ints…
Hes 4/6 with one throwaway. Someone needs to buy you a pair of glasses.
His throws when his feet aren’t set are behind or high. Throwing accuracy is dictated by the hips. Unless you have college or higher experience, don’t comment on techniques.
Maybe its not the glasses that are the problem maybe its the comprehension.
Stick to college football
1-3 actually. And who let you out of your cage?
Wow, Gore has looked bad for the last several weeks if he doesnt start to play better we dont have a chance against the better teams in the NFL.
he doesnt seem to explode anymore.
Ok so now were at the 35 yard line, we really need to score a touchdown here just to prove that we can.
Its scary -on Palladium ch. right now,that after all these years Def Lepard is considered some iconic rock band. To me -just another Loverboy 80′s semi crap.
Just dropped that in.
great field position set up by Lee. Let’s go get 7 now.
Now’s time for Roman to show he can score on a short field.
We may be in for a long day if Akers has an off-day.
Come on GR…can you call something other than two runs on 1st and 2nd down?
Love the middle screen look.
That was fantastic, using Hunter’s height as an advantage.
Screen plays to Hunter always seem to work
wow a screen how about that?
Here we go again. Red Zone.
8 in the box. our recievers need to step up.
Good job MC fighting for yds…about time.
Crabs is a stud.
The run needs to work in the RZ…AS take off!
not another run
no crossing patterns, chip plays …..Roman get your head out of your ass!!
What a great punter and D do for you!
Get about 40 yards of field position. Hidden yardage.
WTG Alex
Finally. Makes a play.
NIce! Take the bull by the horns and make a play!
Did he audible into that?
Butt ugly but it worked
AS with GRIT!
Saints have receivers that catch the ball.
They also have Drew Brees, give it a rest already. You said the same thing about the Packers and their receivers drop more balls than the 49ers receivers do.
compare season drops and then you can debate
This season? I have.
Alex Smith is looking like Andy Luck. Never would have thought..
I always crack up when they refer to Alex Smith as an “underrated athlete” when he was drafted in part because of his athleticism. He was a spread option QB in college, he can run.
So true
That was part of his “upside” at draft time. He is a very good athlete. We have both been wanting him to run more this year, and that red zone TD showed some of that.
Pats down 14-0
They should just send Alex run free on some draws and naked bootlegs in the playoffs when we’re in the red zone. It’s our best chance at making that one extra play we need to score 6s instead of 3s.
I agree
Right Hofe, but how about the ‘beastly’ blocks from Peele and Gore?
Nice run Alex, way to make something out of nothing.
AS for MVP!
Eshmont award?
I think so hof. Who else?
That play looked ugly til Alex made something of it
Bills up 21 on Pats
I remember when Jackson was saying no on in the league could tackle him one on one…How things have changed
TB…int too easy
Not a very smart play by the Rams, good for us.
MC finally showed some burst…looked good.
That comment for the td. lol
He has shown burst all season. He has played very well this year with limited opportunities. Stop taking shots at the guy.
It was a great stiff arm. MC tends not to shed defenders real well. Nice play.
The panther’s a swinging with th saints
Crabtree looks like he came to play
Great play by Crabtree!
TD #15
Crabs is elite.
Yep- another grind it out inevitable win. Like,amazing. The same over and over.
Yes, Crabtree! Our #1 R’cvr!
Nice! More od that, please
How about that YAC for Crabs? It’s funny how he does it when he gets a chance.
JH helping him as well…
That was all Crabs.
Spot on!
Just can’t help it Big P.
Nice throw. Crab getting lots of YAC. That is Niner offense.
DS,
The kid can play. They need to put him in a position to succeed.
BigP
They can all play.
Just been one thing or another all season long. Get it all going, and our offense is good.
Add the best D in history to a good offense, know what you get? lol
DS,
Happy New Year.
@BigP
To you as well.
Grant,
Remind me. Could Crabstree have high stepped into the end zone or would he have been flagged?
high-stepping is ok unless you taunt a defender (i.e. point at him) while doing so
That high step looking real good
I -as you all know ENDORSED crabs as no.1 pick back then. I was critiqued by SF Gate people. The evil ones…
Too easy
14-7!
Get your “High Step On” Crab!
MC’s foot must have healed or is being maintained…looking better.
ELITE DEFENSE! PERIOD!!
Hofe, truth be told, Crabtree has been our ‘best’ R’cvr over the last 4-5 weeks.
Agree. Not much competition.
Hofer,
Tweaking Crabs doesn’t make Smith look any better.
BigP, what are you talking about??
You seem to really go after Crabs, I don’t get it. He has played very well this year.
BigP, hasn’t MC had a bad foot and isn’t he the best WR? What’s your point?
“not much competition” can you expound? That comment almost has a ‘forced’ approval to it.
You constantly tweek the guy. Like I said, I don’t get it. He is our best WR and he did have a hurt foot. That doesn’t change the fact that he has played very well this year, all year long. He makes a play and your attitude is like “It’s about time” or “finally.” He can only do so much by himself.
You seem overly sensitive especially when it relates to MC. Have mimosa and take the edge off…
Hofer,
You rip the receivers all the time. You try to talk about it being a team game when it benefits Alex and then lay blame on everybody but him when things go bad. Give me a break.
I just realized – Thank God Lynch got the TD last week or the 1st rushing TD given up this year would have been to Kellen Clemens
Crab having a great season considering his injury that sidelined him for basically the 1st three games. Looking good now. Petal to the medal Niners
Brees big Int.
Good job Brooks!
One for my fav JS.
One for Brooks
Just need 1 for AS
Not to start looking at the off season but Larry Grant is going to get a big fat contract with another team, he would be starting for most teams in the NFL.
Bruce Miller hurt that not good
Yeah, that sucks.
Give AS time and he hits his MAN.. Great throw!
“10:03 Kendall Hunter returns the kickoff to the SF 22 before she slips.”
Lol Grant was that a dig?
No that was a typo. I wouldn’t dig like that.
Try it- it made ROME didnt it? You might get Kendall toflip over a table in the lunchroom..
Gore has got to be hurt. He runs differently now.
Yeah…not hitting holes as quick
Nice play, but why did VD jump to catch a waist high pass? Is he that conditioned to high passes?
@msc
He’s done that all year. Caused a few drives to end.
He never did that before.
had he caught it in stride he would have scored. He likes to jump, all the time.
MC not an open field runner…pick the hole and GO1
Would have made more just running straight ahead
????????// 3-17? what’s that
VD has that bad habit of jumping for any pass above his knees.
Exactly and thus can’t get YAC
Our “Alex” with a whooping 126.8 QB rating ..WOW.
Happy New Year OneNiner
MS
Bad habit. VD makes too many body catches. He needs to catch the ball with his hands like Crabtree does.
The Alex ‘deifyers’ are at it again. Why didn’t you guys mentioned the fact that if Alex had led VD with the pass instead of throwing a lame duck, it could have been a TD. The ‘Blamers’ are in full force today!
AES, you complain about MC and NOW with AS having a good game you go into attack mode? That is what you call a BALANCED comment??!
Notice I said “good” game.
…that was why he is a flip flopper…….
Rams bringing back memories of Niners in the past. They arnt looking good.
Someone tell Reggie Smith to turn upfield. He looks like Anthony Dixon out there.
our run game is pathetic.
should have rested Gore. He doesn’t look right. Hope they sit him 2nd half and let him get his legs fresh for playoff games.
I don’t think Gores legs are tired. It looks like hes changed his leg drive. Like he’s compensating for an injury.
At this point can’t envision him being a starter next year.
Hurt, tired – either way, they need to sit him
Come on JS! Need to make that play!
hope Aldon gets his sack here.
let’s go Aldon
reggie fumbles…..good lord.
Funny how Smith barks like an angry southern bluesman at the line..then in postgame ..he’s meek and soft spoken. He’s enjoying this season for all its worth..
Panthers have 135 yards rushing in the first half against Saints.
lets go
uh-oh, in the Akers Zone
44 FGs on the year. No one is touching that record.
Don’t think they want to.
Grind-grind,grind,grind…and pull away. A formula.
Carolina ties the game.
Go go Newtons!
Although – if Payton sees this score you think he pulls starters in 2nd?
Hofe, not attacking, just being fair in metting out critique and praise.
We know it ‘irks’ you to admit that MC has been one of the best R’cvr’ over the last 4-5 games. Stop using condencending verbage when giving MC half-hearted praise. I said earlier that MC has been our best R’cvr’ over the last 4-5 games, and you replied; “Agreed, but not much competition.”
C’mon, Hofe, a subtle attack is still an attack.
He’s always done that. See if he agrees that MC is elite then his sub par performances can be blamed on Alex. This group can’t have that.
Bay, what are you talking about? Have you by AES’s definition been subtle in you critique of FG today? The receivers are 5th in drops in the league…FACT.
The Packers have 1 less drop. Just saying.
MC is a sure handed receiver. His success lies in the arm of number 11 period. Frank Gores success is on him and his Oline. It’s obvious to everyone watching Gore has not been Gore for a while.
MSC, how many more pass attempts…just saying.
If Packers have one less drop but throw the ball twice as much WHAT DOES THAT SAY?
Very surprising that playoff tickets were only 150 bucks. i was expecting much more
when did you buy them?
This morning on Stubhub. They had a lot of tickets still
ok
Got mine too!
Hoping to see alot of the bloggers at the game. We can all grab a beer together
where you guys sitting?
Im a broke college student so i’m in upper reserve.
Adam we’ll meet up. Beer is on me.
what section
Don’t know my seat but I’m in Section 3. We can arrange a meeting place a couple of days before the game.
Pretty sweet that we are even discussing playoffs : )
59 unfortunately. Had to buy cheapest ones possible. But nonetheless im there! Sounds good Bay
how about tim “rock” ryan commentating during the game, talking about harbaugh, says “winning breads confidence, so does a common sense intelligent game plan” CLASSIC!!!
Also, last week a caller calls in to the Schein and Gannon show and asks “whats the biggest difference between last year and this, could singletary possibly be that bad? adam schein emphatically says “YES”, while gannon could be heard LOL. very loudly.
I noticed that as well.
Haters will dismiss it though.
“dominate the details”
Good thing Willis played today. Looks like he needs to have the rust knocked off a bit.
yep
I want to see our Wr’s involved
Nice quick throw there – that was sweet for the 1st
I love that sweep play.
Did I miss any double reverse flea flicker statue ot Libertys?…
A harbaugh offense is like watching three hours of a Swiss watch tick.
This is not the time to relax
We relaxed in Arizona and we paid the price.
Clemens looks pretty good today. Much better than aj feely.
boom
doink! How the heck did that go through? lol
secondary still remains pretty soft between the 20′s…..against the GB and NO rcvrs there are sure to be plenty of YAC…..
OL is still a work in progress…albeit the progress has been OK for the year but it does break down on critical plays quite often
these should be enough shin kickers to keep practices motivated
Lets get the ball now and drive slowly and get a TD. Finish out the quarter and let our backups play.
our Di takes out Rb’s that 6 this year.
db’s took out
yes please!
Let’s not just try to run time off the clock. I would love to see three passes in a row and at least one for over 15 yards, and on first down.
The goal should be to score two or more touchdowns.
Alex still has accuracy issues
Vernon needs to seal the end on that play.
This is the best I have seen Crabs play. Looks like he wants it real bad.
Agree – he’s on fire today
Crabtree is playing in the zone! And, yes Hofe, Alex is making some very good passes. Alex was just ‘money’ on that pass to VD!
Nice throw over the linebacker!
The return of the seam pass!
come on Alex make tht block its a TD
Shame the receiving coach still hasn’t fixed Vernon’s technique…He still jumps each time he catches the ball. Without the jump, you are looking at 6 points.
AS makes that block that’s not a bad play
alright!!!
Great throw by AS!
DA great passer as well.
That was Andy Lee. sorry
That was the shizz. David Akers showing stunning red zone accuracy.
Pass was 10 yards out of bounds.
On another note, tired of seeing Vernons ass crack.
So im not the only one who notices that
heres a possibility, maybe alex saw the db in a trail position and the safety coming over to help so just maybe in an effort to avoid a possible sack, or RZ int, he just put it up. maybe maybe not but just a thought
Looked like a throwaway to me?
Im glad im not the only one who is noticing that haha
The Akers Zone!!!
Awesome.
At least the Zoe Dechannel commercials are interesting…. Hey! trick play. H man heard me.
Red zone Akers to crabs! love it!
Don’t mess with Harbaugh & Co.
C’mon rams, that was totally your mistake!
BAF, BigP, others defending Crabs with vigor!!! Good! Now apply the same loyalty to Smith, and this wall will be great again!
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Hey EVERYONE, quit bitc*ing about our players. Crabs has the best pure hands since Chris Carter and Alex is clearly more than adequate, given good coaching. 13-3 and an NFL record for ball possession. Life is good. Quit treating each other so poorly.
@P_B_L
Well said…keep beating that drum
Was the missed pass before the TD a set up? The throw was way out of bounds, Crabtree was on the left side and stated out there for the “field goal” attempt.
Alright, time to pull the Starters, let Aldon break the record and get out of dodge!
Bad teams always have plays like this happen to them.
Alex got his 3000 yards lets get Ck some reps
If Alex cared about yards he would have shot Harbaugh by now, heh.
?
@DS – run heavy, limited passing offense.
In a passing league, it worked to a tune of 13-3.
Haha Clemons that was hilarious! Kim Jong Harbaugh!!!
Pork Bun, I agree with your comment, but if you have been here since training camp you know that Crabtree was ostricized on almost every level.
He was called a ‘diva’ a ‘slacker’ for not attending Camp Alex II. This continued even after Harbaugh called Crabtree a ‘good teammate’ and the news of Crabtree’ foot surgery.
That’ where the angst started Por Bun, and that is why i’m profusely enjoying Crabtree’ ‘break-out’ season!
I admire your comment Pork Bun, but there is history involved here. And maybe some of still remember the ugly attacks on Crabtree.
some of *us
6 yard pass on 3rd and 9. Blah. Is the stench of Jimmy Raye still infecting the coaches booth?
If there are any fellow Jets haters here… Sanchize just threw away the Jets’ season.
No but I can’t stand their over hyped foot fetish coach.
Andy Lee for MVP of the NFL.
Who can do that?
Andy Lee with the dagger.
By the way Por Bun, are you serious about not treating others poorly after your vicious tirade about Singletary? Did you have a ‘come to Jesus’ encounter in the last 48 hours?
Suddenly you are the voice of reason. Excuse me, but i’ll have to take your admonishment with a grain of sand, dude.
+1
Great play on the ball by Tarell Brown there.
Awesome
This is what we do.
The 49ers D is sort of cruel. They give teams a little hope and then snatch it away.
For the love of Boobie Dixon!
thats bull.. why not let hunter get his TD. peyton and the fridge anyone?
hey msclemons, i hope that was a td for jason taylor. and i hope its his final play. really weird series of events
sadly it looks like it’s going to be overturned
There is 30+
How are the Rams ranked defensively compared to GB/NO?
How do GB/NO rank defensively vs. us?
See where I’m going.
Well in a couple of weeks were going to find out how good we are.
cmon aldon lets do it… its time
they’ve had aldon on either side many times and stl’s tackles are giving him all he wants. he even found his way to the ground on that td play
C’mon Aldon! Just need one sack!
Flag Football.
Blitz. Nothing to lose.
Our Achilles heel. The deep pass. Why are we not blitzing.
Time for Aldon to get that sack
why wont those pesky jets just GO AWAY? so tired of all the lip service they put out week after week.
Not finishing the game. Sloppy play. Time to blitz.
The Rams are so inept,NO,WAIT-A MIRACLE COMEBACK!!!!!……..
No harm, no foul. This game is all academic. We are the #2 seed.
Love to play the Saints. Whooo! onside kick, rams recover. Starting to get interesting.
Rams pulling out all of the tricks.
You saw that play develop from the snap, absolutely ridiculous.
bad call
wtf!!! the refs been picking on T Brown all year long. he needs to “go look at the film” and adjust his game a lil
now leads to what, a 3rd rushing td on the season. i’d venture to say all 3 were on some BS.
I agree
That is OFFENSIVE PI you blind dips*** ref.
+1
I hope this is gut check time going into the playoff offs for this defense. Since AZ, they haven’t looked great.
They didn’t look great holding AFC champs to 3, or Seattle in Seattle (ask NO)?
49ers are playing to relaxed and it’s going to hurt them if they don’t light a fire.
Let’s see how good our coaching staff is. We need 3 first downs.
In an ironic twist, it’s time for the offense to bail out the defense and special teams.
I hope we dont go into a shell
WOw.
wow. as much as id hate to say it but this would be monumental
Biggest 3rd down of Alex’s career.
I was thinking the same thing
CHoke…..
are you talking about the whole team? cuz from what i saw and what the comentators pointed out, there was blanket coverage on all the recvrs and alex woulda been a fool to chance any of them
ok special teams and defense u need to get it done
Nice clutch play Alex..
Coaching to lose!!!
Terrible.
The Rams are horrible and have put up 27 points on the defense. This is exactly why I said the Niners will have to score around 35 points to beat New Orleans or the Packers. They are susceptible to the pass, big time.
I am really not a fan of this conservative game planning. Apparently this staff learned nothing from week 2 vs dallas or the second game in Az
or the previous staff
Could you imagine Sean Payton calling plays in this fashion?
Sean Paytons offense rolled up 600 yards today. Firing on all cylinders.
His mindset is just so aggressive….he gets after it.
That’s ridiculous. eAl
Bay
Who choked?
No one was open and a turn over would have been horrible.
he wont answer you till much later when no ones paying attention
That would make sense. Bay won’t understand you
geez
They have a safety 35 yards back and you are trying to tell me they aren’t playing a prevent defense?
We had a 34-13 lead with 6 min remaining. The conservative game planning was fine, the defense needs to hold.
Instead of trying to be confrontational with each comment you make, try reading what was written. I said “I” am not a fan of this conservative game plan. It didn’t work any week we had a lead. We lost to Az and Dallas playing it. We almost lost to NY playing it. Those are facts. I am not questioning the calls, I am merely posting my opinion on conservative game planning.
Wasn’t calling you out specifically, just addressing the general feeling on the board.
AES, excuse me if I’m wrong, but Singletary is no longer a Niner, correct? Plus he buried this team for a couple years… blahblahblah. Yesterday’s vicious attack on Sing was justified as a final sayonara. Get over it.
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THIS team consists of both Alex & Crabtree, two players severely battered by fans since they arrived. It’s time they get some love, the both of them.
Follow your own rule here Pork Bun. Singletary IS no longer a 49er, so why the vicious attack? Whatever happened or happens to Singletary should no longer be pertinent. Let it go, and or at least apologize for your over-the-top attack especially before trying to admonish us not to treat other poorly.
Just heard the Rev, if he had one more year, he would of had the same success as Harbaugh.
Can you say Wild Card ?? hihihihihi
Are you still here trolling? I thought after the 49ers beat the seacocks you would stay away.
Maybe the biggest sack of the year
Who is this weird hyena!? The douchey SeaBag fan.
niners don’t deserve a bye…overrated.
Your life must be so exciting that you have nothing better to do than troll a 49er blog.
This comeback is Fangios fault. He waited too long before sending pressure.
niners got lucky
Saved by the injury
I think that the organization makes a big time offer to Indy for that 1st pick. They just have to hope that Manning can play so they are willing to deal that pick away. They might bring Smith back on a 3 year contract so they can mold Luck
Luck right out the gate is better than Luck. Knows the entire playbook too.
Better than Alex.
Respect for Clemens.
hihihihi
byebyebyebyebyebye
Spot on, Adam. Huge ‘props’ to Clemens, he played like a warrior.
Bay, that pass interference call was weak too
I thought so
I thought Brown was late locating the ball and as it was happening, I thought Past Interference until I saw it slowed down in replay. So I am willing to accept it on the fact that Brown was late turning back to play the ball.
Can the 49ers win a shootout in the playoffs? It will be very interesting to see what they have in store for that first game.
We are about to find out.
Exactly.
I think that Detroit is going to hurt NO even though NO will likely win. Our Coaching staff is superb at dismantling teams. I just hope our aggressive secondary isn’t hung out to dry. Brees had no pass rush against Carolina, so as long as we pressure Brees, it should help our secondary
Phew!
hihihi win dirty
AES, you’d rather give props to Clemens than Alex? Really? What is that?
Excuse me if I appreciate good play (in the NFL) when I see it.
I guess the proper description is called ‘good sportsmanship’ Pork Bun. It has nothing to do with Alex, don’t be offended.
read the posts. It makes sense.
Yup, you were way off. I predicted 13-3 from the get-go. Who didn’t?
blah blah blah …one and done team
blah blah blah… 13-3
This game cost JH a coach of the year award.
@!all
Thank you for coming.
You may leave now.
13-3 from 6-10? 2nd best team in the NFL. Yeah. The evidence supports you completely. No chance to argue with you there.
2nd seed! Excellent.
Any one hear if Kyle and Ted will be ready in two weeks?
They both should be I’d imagine. Kyle was doing walk-thrus already this week as I recall.
This game should be good medicine for us (particularly our defense). We gave up too many points and big plays to one of the worst offenses in the league. I think this will keep us humble and get us pump up and angry before our next game.
WHY isnt there a Raider live blog on PD?
Al Davis took it to grave with him…want raiders’ blog? go find AD…hihihihi
Welcome to the playoffs. We are goin to eat off of our defense all playoff long. And weather u like alex smith or not. If he doesn’t produce a touchdowns it will be a quick one and done. Careful doesn’t lose games but it sure as Hell doesn’t win them either. our team is built on defense just like the 02 bucs and the 2000 ravens. But when push came to shove they put the ball in the endzone. What team wants to say our kicker has more points than anyone in the history of the game in a sinhle season. Its all nice in the reg season, but to hold the trophy that lombardi built, the ball has to cross the plain. That falls on alex and it falls on the coaches. Smith because even though recievers drop tha balls, he has overthrown underthrown n flat out missed more players than they have dropped balls. Some of the inconsistency foes to the coaches. Because unless u are in flat out denial, they are telling smith just don’t turn it over or they don’t trust him to make plays. So they will live with our d n special teams. We have to be prepared to see something we might not like in the playoffs. Run run run run fg and defense. Smith is gonna pass, but for all the passing he,has done in the past couple of months, none of it has come in a shootout.. Now dont u think the playoffs is a crazy place to finally be in one. I hope we slaughter whoever we play, but for all qb supportes and non supporters(notice i didnt say haters n non haters) We better be prepared for a defensive monster. Why? Because the leauge knows smith isn’t battle tested so they are gonna try n fly the ball on our pass defense. Wich i think we are prepared to handle, but they are gonna stack the box 8 n 9 deep so smith is gonna have to win those battles. My personal opinion is he won’t win them wich means our DEFENSE is gonna run us through the playoffs n Monster us to a superbowl appearance n maybe even a superbowl win… Just my opinion
blah blah blah …nothing to do on new year eh?
Pot. Kettle. Black.
C’mon Grant-change the ch. to 5-lol…easy.
Raiders TD!!!!!!
stop it!stop it! if you actually thought that the9ers would have had 2nd seed then jump for joy.im jumping for joy because at least we are at home.living on the east coast,i wish i could be there,but im hopeful.my company has a regional meeying in chicago in two weeks,and hopefully i can work out a deal to keep going west.can anyone say southwest? pray for me niner nation.wife is already onloine working deals.i love my soul mate of 26 years.
Lions gonna beat the pack. Flynn 5 TD’s over 400 yards.
Dude is playing lights out, they are still driving.
Just threw his 6th, any chance he on the trade market this off season?
Two Qb’s, almost 1000 yards passing and 11 TD’s. Ridiculous. The Packers are playing without a ton of their starters.
I think that shows alot of how good the Packers system is. They can bring in a back-up, who is good, and he has a better game than Rodgers has had ever.
Krappy Kolb made himself $60 million based on a few above average games. Flynn just printed money today. You know he’s getting a 5yr/$80 mil type deal.
..good point Adam707……..
SD linebacker thrown out for pushing a ref- THATS a big mistake…
Im hijacking-for the good of mankind…Raiders live blog with Stan..
I KNOW-you watching the Raider game GRANT!..lol..you’re not fooling me…
That shouldn’t have been a td, refs gave the Raiders a gift there.
au contriare.!
RULING STANds…!
Boobie Dixon looks like an extra from a Mad Max movie.
Lol
The most important Raiders game in a decade..got to be live blogged.
What else Lowell got to do? like a doubleheader…
The offensive numbers between the Packers and Lions look like something out of Tecmo Bowl, it’s like fast break basketball or something.
BTW-Arty Giradano has 5x the number of INTs this year then Namdy got last year..that overrated and overpaid traitor!
Who gives a crap about the Raiders? This is a Niner blog.
Most guys who like sports and arent ten years old to choose one bay team over another.
IF YOU LIVE IN SF..then you are exceptioned..
It’s not about age, this is a 49er blog. Simple.
Go outside the box then. ignore “the man” for a change..lol…just dont think I’m the man..
Actually Stan, I believe the name is Matt not Arty. Hey, but you’re the raider fan, who am I to say?
13-3.
AES, you’re driving an agenda that is not supportable. I made a comment about a departed fraud, yesterday, not an attack on anyone on this blog. So, are you requesting that I apologize to Singletary? Really? He stole two seasons from both you and me. Or are you demanding an apology because you didn’t like the words directed at Sing? Or are you still trying to pull race card? Whatever your agenda, please either lay it out clearly or stop it. You don’t make sense as it is.
Rev ding a ling should be apologizing to us.
Sing-Has Harbaugh yet to scratch his head in confusion?
AES is a confused flip – flopper
No, I guess I was requesting an apology out of respect for yourself Pork Bun.
You descredit yourself by asking us ‘not to treat each other poorly’ that on the heels of calling Singletary “a pathetic Uncle T.”
You said earlier ‘to get over it’, i’ll let it go if you will PB.
But be careful when calling someone a ‘fraud’ after making the statement you made about a person who wasn’t here to defend himself.
Indefensible behavior. Stole from us. Stole from team. Made promises, ruined careers, lied, defrauded. It’s fact. I’m not racist.
Bresnahan strikes again-everybody in the wrong place..no coaching. SD, TD.
Flynn is free agent, you give me GBs WR’s and I could throw for 450 yards. Some team will give him some money and he will be another Scott Mitchell.
Anyways, jr. Game manager wins again and the Niners are the #2 seed and going to host a playoff game. Let’s hear the excuses from the haters.
I didn’t watch the entire game, just had RedZone on the computer, but Flynn was making super accurate throws under a lot of pressure. Green Bay has great receivers but they can’t throw themselves perfect passes while avoiding sacks.
That final drive was unbelievable. Flynn made himself a ton of money today.
…there you go all you need is one loof to believe and pay him the big bucks….Msc just proved it and he didn’t even watch the entire game….
I think Andrew Luck should decide what team he wants to play for (( NINERS ))
But what if Neal,he really didnt like Harbaugh?
We will never know.
Elway went for 2 #1′s and 2 #2′s. Accorsi claims he had an offer for 3 #1′s on the table but Irsay screwed up the deal.
I really like Luck but I’m not sure I’d want to see the 49ers give up 3 #1′s for him. And with the 49ers picking 29th or lower even 3 #1′s might not do it.
No chance they are they getting Luck, the Niners will be Luckless
Bresnahan might as well have a big cross on his neck..
lol that guy is toast. Big Al would fire him 3 games ago.
A raider loss would make my day complete!
Well,then THEY ARE good for you!
I’m trying-but the back is getting sore…but..for good of the PD future and for eastbay people..
We are lucky to have come out with a win in this one. 3 score lead and we just try to coast to victory like we have done so often this year. Conservative play call almost lost us this one. Not fair to point fingers at the offense really, the play calling had them basically taking a whole quarter off then they expect them to turn it on on the last drive and put it away, football doesn’t work like that. Shows we have to be more like GB and NO and play cut throat the whole game. Run up the score as much as possible. No game is ever out of hand.
NAh-Rams were lucky to make it just a tad close…
Anyway AES, no biggie. I’m over it… and ALL IN with Kim Jong Harbaugh. Go Niners!
Supreme Leader…and he would agree.
Cool, Pork Bun.
49ers 26 – 13 over the Saints! (if they in fact do meet)
KC whipping Denver!..7-0.
@adam707 just goes to show that when you have weapons in the passing game you can attack defenses. Just imagine if we had two more receivers in our offense like a JJones or Jennings? With our running game and defense we would be unstoppable.
I had a post the other day saying in my opinion to why Smith isn’t putting up the stats some fans want to see is because of our WR core. Crabtree i believe showed this year he can be a big time receiver for us but other than him we are weak. Williams i really like but in our type of offense he wont be as effective as he would be out of the spread. Would like to see us solidify our receiving core this offseason. If we could draft Blackmon or land a big time FA i think we’d be golden, especially with Morgan coming back. I may be dreaming though. Coaching staff may be relying on Crab, Morgan, Williams next year.
Adam,
Watch the passing tree during the game. The QB does not make throws downfield very often. He throws 5 yard outs. The TD to crabtree was thrown 0 yards down field, it was all YAC. The passing tree for Smith is to protect him. Keep him out of throwing into potential coverage. Have him keep throwing quick outs or deep routes occasionally away from the safeties. That way his inaccuracy isn’t an issue.
We have a real live Jr. Game manager at QB. He can only be effective against inferior competition if our defense doesn’t dominate. Our secondary has been suspect all year.
Better hope Atlanta beats the saints in the 1st round if they play them. That way Jr game manager won’t have to face Brees.
Not with Smith at QB. Jr game managers are not unstoppable. Thats why they have the label of Jr game manager. They have limitations so they routinely stop themselves.
Congratulations Smith. First year ove 3000 yards in 16 games. A whopping 190 yards a game. We are ready to light it up in the playoffs now. Thank goodness for the Smith management system. Way to keep Smith out of harms way JH. Smith is Jr game manager of the month.
Better get him that extension before the playoff game. 190 yards in the playoffs is quite feeble. For those of you that claim our offense is conservative. It is that way because we can’t take any chances with the Jr game manager. We don’t need Smith to try and be a real QB. Just keep letting JH hold his hand. Someone check the screws on the training wheels. Wouldn’t want Smih to fall down and hurt himself.
It’s not his yards that are going to hurt us, it’s his lack of redzone scoring and lack of individual playmaking ability…
Smithers don’t understand that the game plan is limited because his abilities are limited. We can’t even explain the gameplam to use the entire field because he doesn’t have the confidence to attempt the throws. We throw the ball sideways more than any team in the leaguers. Our passing offense is feeble. We can’t even think about stretching the field.
How do you make a play if you are afraid that it might fail? smith can’t take a chance to make a play because he doesn’t believe he can make it.
Our play soling isn’t bad, it’s limited!!!!
..haters!!!!!
13-3 amazing. the playoffs will be a big test…i dont fear a shootout as much as some do, because i think our defense can simmer down the high octane offenses, and i think our offense is capable of being more explosive than its generally shown (the 4-5 comeback wins are evidence). damn its good to be a Niner fan.
GB is beatable..and the 49er defense..it CAN happen. a SB win.
Raiders showing those signs of not being up to the challenge…
Bresnahan again..
C’mon wine sippers-cross over to the dark side!
I’m rooting for the Chargers. Is that dark side enough?
Downright evil.
Rout stinks,Bresnahan stinks.
This guy is worse then the coach who owned the bed and breakfast.
eh,looks like my last hijacking…
@lemons 5 year 80 million for a guy that has started 2 NFL games? You are clueless!
Primeniner, you must not pay much attention to the NFL in the off-season. Mediocre QBs get $10 million a year. Good QBs take home truckloads of cash.
So how much for AS if loser Kolb gets 80 million msc?
Seabass swims one for 52.
What did you do to Hue Jackson Stan? He’s obviously out to get you today.
I dont know- I wonder if he got that scar on his face from being beaten up by his sister…fighting over pedicures …
Or Irish coffees…..
@lemons, that kind of thinking got Arizona Kolb.
Yes DaPrime, that was my point.
“DaPrime.” Lmao.
lol
I retire until things change..I dont see any passion by the Raiders..that’s coaching.
“I don’t see any passion in the raiders.” You’re right, and i’m loving it!
go chargers…
Man-you are lucky I’m over,uh,24-or I would take that personal and be sooooo angry-lol.
@Lemons I’ll talk to you once free agency begins but part of that Kolb deal allows AZ to release him and not pay him very much which they might do considering his health and the play if Skelton.
As for Flynn he will not get 80 million, I think your numbers are exaggerated.
23j once jr.game manager wins his first playoff game and signs an extension you will once again look like sr. Clown blogger of the year. You can advance in your clown act by wearing a crows hat and painting a big foot around your mouth cause all year you have made predictions and come out looking like the guy with a weird obsession. Good luck at the circus!
Oneprimeninertime,
Let me know how many ducats you’d like to wager on the Jr. Game manager. The Smithers magic has finally worn off. Jr game manager throws for 165 yards against Saints and gets baffled again by that zone blitz. After the game he asks??? ” Where were all those guys coming from, it was like they had 14 guys on the field.”
We have to petition JH to at least take one training wheel off of Smiths bike. Remember, nobody expected us to be here??? We are playing with house money.
” Free the Jr game manager!!!” Just one wheel up Jim.” “Smith is ready for the next level!!!” Sr. Game manager. Joe Flacco without the deep ball!!!
@ Prime
What would 23J be without you? Talk about a needy fella.
Almost sad.
23j the circus just called, your shift starts in 10.
The passing tree? Have you seen our WR’s lack of speed, of course not, your dialed in to judging QBs by yards passing. How can AS throw deep when they can’t get separation?
You stick to hating cause you’ve been good luck, 13-3 and yeah bring on the Saints so we can shut their coach up and you all in one setting.
Primeloseroneninertime,
If desean Jackson was here, Smith would continuously under throw him all the time. He can only throw it 45 yards outdoors and 52 indoors. He’s as inaccurate as they come. Just keep the training wheels on this kid JH. separation is not the issue, accuracy is. That’s why Crabs has a whopping 3 touchdowns. The one today, ho got on his own. The Jr game manager threw that pass sideways. Hes a joke and so are you.
DS AS will not command much and the Niners will not pay that much, rumor has it 3 year worth 25-30 million.
Primeonetimerniner,
Where did you read about this rumor? Must have made it up in bed very late at night. If he is the fanchise, why only 3 years? why not 5? Gotta manage the Jr game managers contact too. The is NO extension?
“We are still a QB away from a playoff win!” “JH please remove one training wheel from Smith’s bike!”
prime
I can easily see AS taking lees if the Niners can get another top WR go with MC.
My grades for today:
OFFENSE:
Alex = A (once again, good managing and made the ‘important’ throws)
Gore = C- (ineffective, obviously being slowed by a ‘secret’ injury)
Hunter =B- (kept the defense honest with his quick running spurts)
B.Miller = ? – (not playing the entire game was evident in pass protection)
VD = B+ (made some significant catches and great blocks)
Crabtree = A (was responsible for 2 TD’ and becoming Alex’ ‘go-to’ R’cvr)
O-line = B- (was good but did allow a couple of sacks and hurried passes)
DEFENSE = C+ (overall grade)
* Nothing ‘spectacular’ here. Good 1st half, but got too ‘laxed’ in the 2nd half.
SPECIAL TEAMS = B+ (overall grade)
COACHING = B- (Par for the course. Didn’t agree with allowing P.Will play)
Except for the ‘hiccup’ in the last 5 minutes (I guess they could be excused if they were looking ahead to the playoffs), a great way to close out a GREAT season!
GREAT ‘RIDE!’
@prime, the hater club has already been shut upped! The playoffs and extension is just gravy!
@ FDM
Now we just have to find a way to keep them oo the internet. lol
That last 16 secs of the half by Hue..has more Sing on it then I can say…or Sing just traumatized the whole bay area too.
23j D.Jackson is your kind of player, just like Bayareafoolatic, big passing games and malcontents are your idea of winning football.
Wakeup bozo this is who the 49ers are, figure it out cause it’s working. You want big numbers in the passing game, go watch arena football or cheer for the Saints, that way you cAn have double the crow when we beat them if they can survive DET!
As for the extension I’ll bet anything you want, as long as it includes your clown uniform!
@Prime Time, I think your love for Alex Smith is tainting your judgement. The league is changing. The NFL is a passing league now. When was the last time we had TWO 5000 yard passers in the same season? That saying of “defense wins championships” may no longer be valid. You need a high powered passing attack in order to win championships.
@Nick
No. The best team the last 5 years are not the Pats, but the Steelers. And Pi t does it with D.
@DS94
Nice try. The past 5 SuperBowl winners are:
2007: Colts
2008: Giants
2009: Steelers
2010: Saints
2011: Packers
Pittsburgh – while successful – has NOT been the best team. You can’t deny the fact that a high powered passing attack is an essential component of winning teams.
Too early to stake that claim. NY Giants beat most prolific offense ever with stout front 7 and clutch passing, but no big numbers. True, Brees & Rodgers have each won one without traditionally formidable defenses, but two years does not a trend make.
@DS94: Dana Stubblefield?
Nick,
Don’t wake that idiot up. He actually thinks Smith can win a shootout with any team in the playoffs. Newsflash, our secondary has been suspect since day one this season. We all know it. Our front 7 has masked those issues in the secondary. Now we get to see our red zone issues and 3rd down inefficiency slap us in the face for the last time.
Our offense is dummied down because we don’t have a good QB. He is exactly average. He can’t throwvin space and he won’t test those small windows in the playoffs. He doesn’t understand risk/reward because he plays too cautiously.
He only has 6 picks this year. However, this is the playoffs. It’s one and done. You go for it or you go home. We don’t have a go for it type of QB.
To use a golf term, our offense and QB lays up. Brees and the Saints go for it in 2. That’s why they score and we don’t. FGs in the playoffs, NOT!
How good have all those other teams been in the playoffs minus their one great year?
NO last year lost to the worse playoff team ever.
NY only was good that 1 year. AndNY D had to hold unbeatable TB from crushing them.
The Colts are the floppers ofthe past decade. Know why? Cause their D stank. And the 1 year they won…they had good D and won that title game due to good D play. PM stank. Then PM threw the Int to lose their last title shot.
The Steelers of course had good D and if Troy were not injured, AR would have found out how good.
And last year NFC Champ game the Pack Dwon that game. AR was not lights out that day.
Primeoneninertime,
I don’t like Jackson, Id rather have Lil Joe Hastings. He was quite the playmaker today. I love the Jr. Game managers ability to be safe with the football. He’s even safe on 4th down. Hes a joke and so are you. where did you read about that extension again? Must be a Smithers rumor. Bwahahahahaha! Alex Smith is a good kid, just an average QB.
“We are a Sr game manager away from a playoff Win,”
Got lots of cred riding on next game, huh Jordo!
Porky,
Yes sir I do. And I don’t have a problem with it.
So you’re picking your team to lose? Is that it?
Adam,
How would I do that. I don’t even know who we’re playing. I do know that we are limited at QB and we are going to need a stellar performance from our defense. I’ll keep you posted!
Adam, you are astute. Either Jordo is picking his team to lose or believes the Niners will start someone other than Alex at QB in the playoffs. Those are the only two possibilities. Jordo is not a fan.
So your credibility is on the line, what does that mean? Credibility in what regard?
In order for you to be proven right, Smith has to fail. Ergo, Smith fails and we lose.
Right?
All the so-called experts say in order to win championships you have to have an excellent defense and a strong run game. We’ve got that plus an outstanding special teams group and an offense that can grind clock. I’d say we’re in pretty decent shape, all things considered. Nobody thought we’d be this good.
Bay, I agree with your point about the Redzone issues, but with one caveat; Alex did make an athletic ‘play’ when he ran for a TD.
As long time Faithfuls, we were spoiled by watching the great Montana and Young. Alex may or may not put his name next theirs, but he is doing ‘enough’ to win. Am I an Alex lover? No. But do I respect what he’s done this season? Yes.
And Alex has done enough IMO, to warrant a new contract.
AES,
I noticed today that our defense is tiring and and was reminded today that our secondary is still suspect. The fatigue comes from our OC putting pressure on our defense by the conservative game planning from our offense.
We don’t even have a solid passing play in the book for 3rd and 4. Its unbelievable that we cant get anything underneath or over the top on 3rd and 4.
Yes, Smith made a good play on the TD run. The 2 blocks by Gore and Peele were major. Smith made something out of nothing. Just remember, those were the RAMS. The RAMS are not in the playoffs.
AES, this game managing strategy will not win a playoff game against Brees. Our running game has slowed considerably. Gore really does look a step slow now and the O line is protecting better but not run blocking very well now. That means that we need to open up the passing game a bit more. We can’t because the QB has limitations. he does not have all the throws so we can’t use the whole field. Example: How about an 18 yard out? smith is afraid it will get picked off . He wants to wait to see if the receiver is open. He does not throw to a spot. He throws to an open receiver. By the time that receiver is open and Smith sees him, the defender has time to close on the play.
If you thought the windows were tight during the red zone during the season, Imagine how small they are going to be in the playoffs.
We know our secondary is questionable and we may potentially have to play against the 2 most prolific passing offenses in the league. We have a Jr game manager at QB. Our running game is spotty and our kicker even missed a 45 harder today and his Fg’s are starting to draw now instead of going straight. I’m worried about Akers in the playoffs. That’s why he was available to us.
These are some real issues from an objective 49er fan. The Smither don’t like to face these issues. They are wearing rose colored glasses. About that extension? I hope the front office takes a real good look at the possibility. We will not have a 3rd place schedule next year and our defense won 2 games late with strips. We got a lot of breaks this year that we did not get last year.
I’ll ask you this. We know Smith was managed in this offense . What would be the length, dollar amount of your extension?
23J, “AES, this game managing strategy will not win a playoff game against Brees.”
On paper your statement may ring true. But haven’t we been saying this about our offense all season? 23J, so far this system has worked for a 13-3 record, 2nd seed placement and the chance to prove that just maybe, this type of ‘managing strategy’ can be just as succesful in the playoffs as it’s been during the season.
Our team is in the playoffs and the playoffs represent a new season in which anything can happen.
23J, we’ve come this far, let’s enjoy the ride because it ain’t over till it’s over!
AES, nice soft-pedaling. lol
23j the only thing thT is limited is your football knowledge. When you don’t have speed at WR, you can stretch anything.
This offense is not based on the deep ball, when will you haters realize that the 49er formaula for the 1000th time is run the ball, short to intermediate passing game, play good defense and win the field position battle. Why can’t you understand that because for a 13-3 record, I’d say it’s working! Geez, it’s not rocket science, it’s just like your clown school degree you graduated with, simple, easy to understand!
Good win today. Got crazy at the end when they relaxed a bit but still a good win. #2 seed, and home game. If anyone on here says they saw that coming they are lying.
As for needing to throw all over the field to win championships….see we shall.
Another SD TD after another Raider botched red zone by Hue calls… I cant help but think Hue’s pedicures are like Sings dropping pants..says something.
Nothing Lombardi would do. Or Al.
The Raiders are an above average team with a below average coach=average seasons. Hue couldnt coach without McFadden..Harbaugh could without Gore. All math.
Hue is much better head coach then the Rev but not in Harbaugh league. Hue ego is way over the top, and his team just broke the penalty record, what a disciplinery team. He reminds me of Norv Turner, a great offensive coordinator but a mediocre at best head coach.
And Hue-bringing in Bresnahan..he coaches defense with gas and TNT.
So much blowhole hype, that Carson Palmer is going to take them to the promise land.
Stan. Puhleeeez, do us all a favor and just type your comments into MSWord.
What? and sound like some nut talking to himself? Not me!
lol again
Stan, your ‘love’ for the raiders is showing. Use your ‘GPS’ bud, the raider blog is not here, unless you want to ‘root’ against them (lol).
Nickrow: when you say high-powered passing attacks your talking about what? You don’t have to throw ball 50 times in order to win.
All those past superbowl winners were balanced and there defenses were playing pretty well.
It is a passing league and we do have a passing attack, not sure how you get away with winning 13 games without one.
Primenineroneprime,
There is no ATTACK in The Jr game managers arsenal. You are a joke. Now take out the attack and just call it a passing hope. It’s called defense and special teams. 190 yards has no teeth son!! Never has, never will. Passing attack??? Smfh!! Bwahahahahah!
..hey moron…..shhhh…we are the number 2 seed in the NFC……about to play our first playoff game since 2002….
the least you can do is lets enjoy todays win …nobody cares about your miserable sorry life……come back on thurs and continue your hating rants……
…..plz show some respect ….if not take your sorry pathetic life away from the blog…….nobody wants you here…….
..its one thing to be called a moronic idiot …its another thing to actually want to prove us all that we are right about you…please F …off
SAFETY!!!
NO safety?
Tebow time !!
Turn out the Raider kights the paaartys over. Another Chuck Bresnahan masterpeice of fold and give up. Worst DC of the decade..and the Raiders have had some lousy ones..
lights.
ANOTHER GAME,where the Raider D just let the other team score almost every time they touched it. Burn in effigy Bresnahan..or the real thing!..and slip Beane in there too..
No bomb? at least.. F’ing Hue!
TEAR BRESNAHAN LIMB FROM LIMB!!! ARGHHHH HATE,HATE,HATE!!….lol..
Hofe, “AES, nice soft pedaling.” Just trying to be ‘fair and balanced.’
Can you be fair and balanced and give Crabtree his due?
tick, tick, tick, tick? (lol)
Not so negative, read through my game comments. After MC’s injuries and missed preseasons, he is starting to look like a top pick. He is working harder and the chemistry between him and AS is starting to pay off. He’s looking better but not elite. We need help and my guess is that the 9ers take another WR in the draft.
Or through free agency
23j go back and look at the history of successful playoff teams an tell me which ones won without good coaching, good defense, and a balanced offense cause that’s exactly what the Niners have.
Otherwise get back to working on your Masters in Clownisism, your almost there!
Totally agree with your analysis about MC, Hofe. Your words almost mimic my very sentiments regarding Alex (minus the backlash, lol).
…here we go again…..Mr. flip flopper……Hof comments are totally different from what you said about Alex….
‘oneniner’ Alex may get jealous if he see’ you ‘stalking’ me.
Get lost PAROLEE!