ATLANTA — This is the live blog for the third quarter of the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Falcons. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from the Georgia Dome press box.
1:44 Scott Shanle just tweeted this: “Matt ryan is identifying man or zone pre snap every time. knows right where he needs 2 go w/ ball. Need 2 mix it up or this will continue.”
1:45 On the kick return, James gets tackled at the SF 18 yard line.
1:46 From the pistol, Kaepernick play fakes and hits a wide open Moss for 21 yards.
1:46 From the Diamond, Kaepernick hands off to Gore, who gains six yards up the middle. Second and four from the SF 45.
1:47 On a read option, Gore runs up the middle for 11. First and 10 from the ATL 44.
1:47 Gore runs off left tackle and gets tackled after a two-yard gain. Second and eight.
1:49 Kaepernick drops back and hits Delanie Walker for 20 yards. First and 10 at the ATL 22. Dunta Robinson made the tackle and got shaken up. He’s down on the field.
1:50 It seems Roman has adjusted to Nolan, and Nolan has not readjusted.
1:52 The Falcons play a soft zone and Kaepernick hits Moss over the middle for 17 yards. First and goal from the five.
1:53 On a read option, Gore runs up the middle and scores easily. The 49ers have moved the ball at will on the Falcons defense since the second quarter. 24-21 Falcons with 10:47 left in the third quarter.
1:56 Touchback Akers.
1:57 On a draw, Turner runs up the middle for three yards.
1:58 Ryan drops back and hits Gonzalez for 14 yards. Rodgers took Aldon Smith out on that play.
1:58 Rodgers rushed for two yards. Second and eight from the ATL 39.
1:59 Ryan burns a timeout before the play clock expires.
2:00 Michael Turner has an ankle injury and his return is questionable.
2:01 Ryan easily hits Gonzalez over the middle for 14 yards. First and 10 at the SF 47.
2:02 Ryan drops back, steps up and tries to scramble but gets sacked by Isaac Sopoaga for no loss. Second and 10.
2:02 White slips and Culliver picks it off. 49ers ball at their 44 yard line.
2:05 From under center, Kaepernick drops back and hits Vernon Davis for 31 yards. First and 10 at the ATL 25.
2:06 Kaepernick keeps it on a read option and loses two yards.
2:06 James runs a sweep around the left end and gains seven yards. Third and five from the ATL 20.
2:07 Kaepernick’s pass gets tipped and Chad Hall drops it.
2:08 Akers attempts a 38-yard field goal. He misses off the top of the left upright. Whatever problem he has must be in his head. He cannot kick any more field goals in this game. Falcons ball at their 28 yard line.
2:10 Rodgers gains seven yards on first down.
2:11 Ryan hands off to Jason Snelling, who gains 12 yards. Bowman missed a tackle at the line of scrimmage.
2:12 Rodgers runs off left tackle for nine yards.
2:12 Rodgers runs around the right end for two yards. First and 10 at the SF 42.
2:13 Ryan throws deep for White and Carlos Rogers breaks it up. Good coverage.
2:14 Snelling runs up the middle and Sopoaga tackles him for no gain. Third and 10.
2:14 Ryan completes a pass over the middle to Jones for 14 yards and a first down.
2:15 Rodgers runs up the middle and Justin Smith tackles him after a gain of one.
2:16 From the shotgun, Ryan fumbles the snap and Aldon Smith recovers. It was a good snap, Ryan just dropped it. He’s melting. First and 10 at the SF 37.
2:17 Gore up the middle for three.
2:17 Kaepernick misses Walker on a seam deep down the middle of the field. Third and seven.
2:18 Vernon Davis runs the crossing route again, he’s wide open again, and Kaepernick throws behind him. Incomplete. But the Falcons are flagged for hitting Kaepernick in the face. Rinky dink call. First and 10 from the ATL 45.
2:19 Gore runs up the middle for two yards, and that’s the end of the third quarter. It looked like the play clock expired before Kaepernick snapped it.
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Gotta take the kickoff and score. gotta slow these guys down.
The slowing these guys down part is going to be on the pathetic defense today.
Vic has got to try sending more pressure. If MR stays comfortable this is going to be a long half…
Got to get at least 3 on the opening drive.
Pressure Ryan!!
No defense today, they are pretty horrific, no rush and secondary playing soft defense even the AS freaks can’t blame Kaep so far on this one.
We are all in this together. *fingers crossed*
Adjustments Adjustments. No Defensive adjustments means a loss for us
The defense is going to have to make some big stops at some point to give us a chance to win this. A Shootout no doubt so far.
I hope so man.
Where’s the Play action?
ok, lets finish off this drive
Good catch Walker
A Walker non-drop. Thats a great omen.
Shaken up after the no call helmet to helmet.
Grant, is abraham out there?
Randy Moss wide open for the 1st down!
now that’s what i all a DRIVE!
Yeah, big statement.
Now our defense needs to play!!!
Frank the Tank.
Gore TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never say die.
We were just by three damn could’ve went into half only down by three but I think we are about to reset that on this possession and take it 24-21 let’s go niners that won’t be nothin three points we’ll eat that up for breakfast lunch and dinner common Kap make me proud u made me see you how coach seen you all along on the switch with Alex do it again baby , and take us to the promised land
Pressure all on Matty Ice now, prepare for meltdown.
Can’t wait for the upcoming throw into triple coverage!
Now we need a stop or even better a turnover. We cannot let them get a TD.
GR using all of the weapons. Now it’s definitely a shoot out. Time for a TO.
if our D can summon some stops, we take this game going away
Glad to see VD & Moss get involved but if memory serves Crabs has 1 catch 1 yard
Was thinking the same thing, everyones been getting involved besides Crabs, that has to change
Odds of our defense forcing a turnover or getting a stop now???? They are letting us down big time.
We got one for crissake
Kap has hit 5 different recievers today & Crabtree only has 12 yards on 4 targets.
please say they made defensive adjustments that will work this half
Now is the time to show the world our D
yes, do we have a Super Bowl quality D or not? 1st half says no, 2nd half they get to prove otherwise
Repeat the greenbay game performance Kap let’s go you made me a believer do it again I see your starting to this is your half I see it 42-37 niners win common Kap you can I wanna see you put in a run too and run it in the endzone we need to see you bring their pain and d is going to step up
All effing day to throw for Ryan. Sweet misery.
4 man rush, no pressure, slow death, kill me now…….
That Gonzalez is bugging me
ok, i take the confusion as a good sign
Hit somebody D….make a statement!!!
I’m shocked Falcs aren’t going no huddle more and then run it in the 4th qtr.
Will someone please jam Gonzales at the LOS please.
at last!
@fourth&alex relax dog just because d played bad first half and even like that we kept ourselves in the game almost only down by3 in the half I bet they are going to step up now I bet stop being negative man d is coming all they need is our offense to be playing and Vegemite hyped and that is starting to happen
Kaepernick is playing big today. And the whole thing about worrying how many catches Vernon davis or Crabtree has is silly. The niners are throwing away from double coverage. Before this game- teams were doubling vernon davis- so they threw to crab.
Today the falcons are doubling crab so davis is having the big day. Simple as that.
But the niners Defense is just coming up small today. They should be trying to strip EVERY ball. And Aldon Smith has to get more pressure- he is just a half second slow
Sopoaga with a positive play?!
Need a to bad here.
you called it!
to = turnover
Got it!
there we go!!!!
Yes yes yes
CULLIVER THE MAN
There it is, the turnover.
I told you
woop there it is
INT!!!! Yeah D!
There’s the pick I called for earlier!!
let go!! pick cullyyyyyyyyy!!
Great play!
Let’s geta TD!
CULLY!
Ice….Ice…..Baby…..
I was praying at the tv throw a pick please.
They only scoring one more touchdown and 2 field goals we scoring 3 more td watch and now our engine is warming up and roaring bout to go full steam ahead lets goooooooo
Now this team is awake. 2:00 pm pacific…..coffee
Now get the lead and don’t look back.
oh man we needed that turnover!
nice of VD to show up ;-)
85 back to dominance
VD loving it
wow, what a beautiful throw
Kap to Vernon!
If my predictions right I’m going to officially buy everybody in my house a Kap jersey
I don’t want a tie
Come let’s get the lead no 3.
I love how LMJ runs hard!
This has got to be ruining 4th and Alex’s negativity game plan.
damn akers
Dude relax. This game has been negative til this point. Can you honestly say we’ve played like winners to this point? The defense needs to stop these guys.
It’s time for a Kap run
Whoa!!
CK should have run it.
Jenkins beat out by ginn and hall. Wtf
oh god akers…..
They throw it to Chad Hall? Chad Hall!? Ugh OF COURSE AKERS
akers sucks
Damn!
Damn it Akers.
Ackers oh no!
gotta shake it off.
we’re going to get more stops, we’re going to score more TDs
+1 We are going to take this one going away in this half.
F@cking Akers noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Buck is a jinx!!!
Wasted opportunity and Akers misses the fu$%&#@ field goal. I’m going to go ape.
Complete waste of a turnover.
1) Why in the hell is a crucial 3rd down play going to a practice squad player?
2) Why did they keep Akers instead of Cundiff?
no freakin kidding
Who says Cundiff makes that!?
Most kickers make a 38 yard field goal…
Agree. Kap almost throws a pick & blows a chance to score a td after the INT then Akers with the miss. *pain*
Wow. Akers. That’s a game changer. Difference between one score and two score game.
Fricking kickers!
That could really come back to hurt us.
We needed to score.
CRUD!
Akers wide left….FU AKERs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fcuking Akers always misses to the left. WTF
I was looking for the fake there!
Get 4th and Alex outa here Grant he a negative energy
Akers chokes again!
Where was aj Jenkins on that third down play
that hurts
So proud of the team, we will win this game
#7 is a beast.
+1
They’re playing the CK run well instead letting FG get yds. A reverse would work well.
Way to not capitalize, Should’ve went for it on 4th
They will next time.
Come on D!
Need a stop!
damn we need the defense to step up and stop them please!
Underthrown
We are fighter we are going to win
Akers needs to stand up and shake it off right now.
Force a punt now and we golden
Roddy interfered and played D there!
should have been a penalty on atlanta….
C’mon D. Please!
Forget it. They keep crushing my dreams.
Updated Qb Rating so far:
Matt Ryan 131.6
Colin Kaepernick 131.5
Almost dead even.
Too much time in the pocket
Call OPI please
Jones is getting away with pushing!
these refs suck!!!
We need an update from the hardest of hardcore (read overconfident) niner fans. How about….. Mr. Everything????
Any predictions?
Predictions? Yeah, Niners win it going away.
Hold them to a field goal then drive for a TD.
Matt Ryan Fumble even better!!!!
YESSSSS!
Niner football!!!!!
Warm knife and butter. Our D sucks right now.
Lol. I need to jinxs them more often.
Ahahah RYAN
Gotta love our D F@*k outta here 4th and Alex
Matty Ice is a choke, and ATL’s D is still soft.
nineers got it` huge`
Matty Ice!
We have to go for it on 4th down, we can’t trust Akers
poetic justice on that TO.
Where the f*ck is Crabtree?
Thank God!
Vernon……….was………..Wide………OPEN.
Terrible throw but thank you refs
Love that call thank you refs
a cheapo foul but we’ll take it!
Ticky tacky… but the Tom Brady’s of the world get that call so i’ll take it.
Wow that’s a penalty?
Niners getting a fair shake by the refs today.
we’ll take that
Calm down.
It looks like Kap might be able to keep the ball on the read option, they appear to be crashing on Gore now.
Yep, they may be setting it up.
Great catch by Crabs
omg
Huge play by Atl
Omg heart attack
This is such a tough game to watch. SMH
Omg wat happen dammn man we had that td
It’s ok man we just have to play that d again they at the end zone we could sack a safety or force a quick punt
We should have 31 on the board right now
if the defense and keep it up and stop them…..we can do this!
I feel like a sage…