Super Bowl XLVII 49ers vs. Ravens live blog: Second quarter

This is the live blog for the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from my living room in Oakland.

4:08 Vernon Davis has an elbow injury and his return is probable.

4:09 The Ravens punt it into the end zone. The 49ers will start their third offensive series from their 20.

4:09 Reed is back in.

4:09 Kaepernick drops back and hits Vernon Davis for 29 yards. First and 10 at the SF 49.

4:10 Kaepernick hits Davis again, this time for a gain of 11.

4:11 From the pistol, James runs up the middle and gains nine yards.

4:11 This time Gore runs up the middle for seven yards and a first down.

4:12 LaMichael James runs around the right end, gains no yards and fumbles. The Ravens recover.

4:13 More mistakes by the 49ers. The Ravens need to capitalize because the 49ers clearly can move the ball on the Ravens’ defense.

4:15 11:24 left in the second quarter. Ravens’ ball at their 24 yard line.

4:15 Courtney Upshaw punched the ball out and Arthur Jones recovered it.

4:16 Bernard Pierce runs around the left end and gains five yards.

4:16 Pierce runs up the middle for four yards. Third and one.

4:17 Pierce runs behind Leach for three yards and a first down.

4:17 Flacco hits Pitta in the flat. Gain of eight.

4:18 Pierce runs off right guard and gains two yards and a first down.

4:19 Flacco play fakes and hits Ed Dickson for 23 yards.

4:19 Rice runs up the middle for seven yards. Second and three from the 22.

4:20 Flacco play fakes and hits Dickson. Whitner tackles him down at the eight yard line, and is flagged for grabbing the face mask. Half the distance to the goal. First and goal from the four yard line.

4:21 Rice runs up the middle for two yards.

4:21 Flacco play fakes and hits Pitta in the end zone. Whitner left him wide open. He’s having a terrible first half. 14-3 Ravens with 7:10 left in the second quarter.

4:24 Are the Ravens’ different from Atlanta? That’s what it comes down to. The 49ers are down by double digits in the first half for the second game in a row. The Falcons couldn’t hold the lead. Can the Ravens?

4:25 James returns the kickoff to the 21.

4:27 The 49ers are down 11 points. That’s the biggest Super Bowl deficit in franchise history, Phil Barber tweets.

4:27 Kaepernick drops back and throws it right to Ed Reed, who picks it off near midfield, and a huge fight breaks out.

4:29 That’s the first time a 49ers’ QB has ever thrown an interception in a Super Bowl, but there’s a flag on the play.

4:30 They are offsetting penalties. Ravens’ ball at the SF 38.

4:30 Rice runs up the middle for six yards.

4:31 Flacco hits Leach for four yards and first down.

4:31 First and 10 from the 28. Rice runs up the middle for one yard.

4:32 Rice runs up the middle for five yards. Third and four from the 22.

4:32 Flacco completes it to Rice behind the line of scrimmage, he avoids a few tackles and picks up the first down. Gain of seven.

4:33 Pierce gets the handoff and gains a yard.

4:34 Flacco throws to Boldin on a slant, he drops it and Brown almost picks it off. Third and nine.

4:34 The 49ers blitz and Flacco overthrows Torrey Smith in the end zone. The Ravens will attempt a 32-yard field goal.

4:35 It’s a fake. They run it and come a yard short. McBath tackled him. The Ravens just gave up three points.

4:36 First and 10 for the Niners are their six yard line with 3:05 left in the second quarter.

4:38 Gore runs around the right edge for no gain.

4:39 Kaepernick drops back and throws to Moss. Cary Williams steps in front and almost picks it off. Third and ten.

4:40 Gore runs up the middle for six yards, and the 49ers have to punt.

4:40 Kaepernick double-clutched on that throw to Moss, which almost lead to an interception. He seems rattled.

4:43 Jacoby Jones returns the punt to the Ravens’ 44 yard line. 2:07 left in the half. The Ravens have two timeouts.

4:44 Jones drops a pass. He was running a quick slant. Second and 10.

4:44 Flacco throws deep for Torrey Smith and Culliver almost picks it off. Third and 10. Two minute warning.

4:48 Flacco throws deep to Jones and he’s wide open. He catches it and falls to the ground. No one touches him. He gets up and scores. He absolutely burned Culliver. 21-3 Ravens with 1:45 left in the first half, and the Ravens get the ball first in the second half.

4:50 James takes a knee in the end zone. First and 10 at the 20.

4:51 Kaepernick to Crabtree for six yards.

4:52 Kaepernick to Walker for a first down, plus a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty on Ngata.

4:52 First and 10 and the Ravens’ 45.

4:53 Jimmy Smith knocks away a pass for Moss, who is not fighting for passes.

4:53 Kaepernick hits Walker down the middle for 28 yards. First and 10 at the Ravens’ 17 yard line with 57 seconds left in the half.

4:55 Kaepernick hits Davis over the middle for eight yards.

4:55 Kaepernick hands off to Gore, who gains no yards. Third and two.

4:55 Kaepernick rolls right and goes down at the line of scrimmage. Three seconds left in the first half. Akers comes on the field to attempt a field goal.

4:58 Akers makes the 27-yard field goal. 21-6 at halftime.

5:12 Silver lining: Ray Rice is averaging 3.1 yards per carry and Bernard Pierce is averaging 3.0 yards per carry. The Ravens probably have to pass the ball to put the game away.

5:21 If the 49ers defense can force a three and out to start the second half, they’ll be back in business.

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307 Responses to Super Bowl XLVII 49ers vs. Ravens live blog: Second quarter

  1. big niner says:

    first

  2. big niner says:

    weird 1st quarter, hangover???

  3. 23Jordan says:

    Kap has to keep on the read option. He can beat the Ravens with his legs. He couldve scored on the high throw to Crabs.

  4. fesnyc says:

    now thats more like it!

  5. NinerNation says:

    Ray Ray can NOT cover Vernon!

  6. oneniner says:

    yes…#7 throwing ability is special

  7. NinerNation says:

    L. James cutting them up!

  8. fesnyc says:

    gashing.

    ball security

  9. oneniner says:

    its dejavu all over……we ran the wco the best now we run the pistol the best

  10. fesnyc says:

    BALL SECURITY

  11. NinerNation says:

    fumble?

  12. big niner says:

    fffffffffffff

  13. oneniner says:

    Faaaaaaaarrrrrkkkkk

  14. FlyingAnchor says:

    OYE…that’s what happens when you start wiggling like a disco “Duck”

  15. fesnyc says:

    D has to live up to their old reputation

  16. MidWestNiner says:

    Our D is allowing too much space.

  17. 49er42 says:

    Need a turnover.

    • Dread Pirate Roberts says:

      Weren’t you watching it just happend, James coughed it up after the refs didn’t call facemask.

  18. MidWestNiner says:

    Great hit Willis!

  19. NinerNation says:

    Ravens look calm and cool on offense. They are going to go for the killshot deep in a minute.

  20. MidWestNiner says:

    What was Brown doing there?

  21. big niner says:

    come on D

  22. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    14-3 here it comes. We wont stop them on this drive, TD is about to happen.

  23. NinerNation says:

    We are making it too f*cking easy for Flaco right now. No pressure up the middle at all. The pocket is too clean, we need to get Flaco off his launching point or he will carve us up!!!!!!!!

  24. MidWestNiner says:

    Mistakes and more mistakes. The Niners are killing themselves.

  25. Txtree49er says:

    Really getting nervous

  26. NinerNation says:

    Flaco has missed only 3 passes so far.

  27. fesnyc says:

    ok, just like Atlanta.

  28. MidWestNiner says:

    Our secondary is playing very sloppy right now.

  29. big niner says:

    what is whitner doing there?

  30. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    Grant says: ” The Ravens need to capitalize because the 49ers clearly can move the ball on the Ravens’ defense.”

    Clearly that’s why it’s about to be 14-3 to 3 because we can easily move the ball on their defense, right?

  31. dc9er says:

    man that fumble by James was huge ……our team needs to wake up.

  32. big niner says:

    we need to respond now!!! We need to get a TD.

  33. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    boom 14-3. just accept it people we ARE going to lose today. we’re not going to have any miraculous second half turn around today. the Ravens have all of the emotion and when you have two equal teams battling it the one with the most emotion wins and guess who that is today?

    Not us.

  34. NinerNation says:

    49ers have not looked ready from the get go of the game….AGAIN. We look like we are playing a preseason game against the Ravens right now.

  35. big niner says:

    Moss anyone?

  36. Brotha Tuna says:

    Mungo not happy

  37. LoveDemNiners says:

    Penalties are killing us. C’mon NINERS gotta step it up..

  38. 49er42 says:

    The defense looks confused in coverage. Receivers are getting way to open. We need a TD drive now.

  39. 23Jordan says:

    Whitner is pathetic! Our secondary is officially horrible! Why need the Ravens try and run on us when they can tgrow the ball at will against us?

  40. Fourth & Alex says:

    We’re the better team, but we’re making mistakes. Let’s get our focus together.

    • Dread Pirate Roberts says:

      that is pathetic as saying, “we didn’t lose we gave them the game.” accept it, we’re NOT the better team today and we will lose because of it.

  41. Giant Fan says:

    Kaep’s gonna turn the knob to 11 and win this freakin thing now.

  42. big niner says:

    Why don’t they have DG cover the TE in the redzone?

  43. C. Nova says:

    “Ravens need to capitalize…” ????? Seems like you are rooting for the Ravens.

  44. Fourth & Alex says:

    Lets not abandon that run. Like 2 weeks ago against ATL, we need to tire out their old ass defense, and then we’ll start rolling.

  45. MidWestNiner says:

    So far the only good commericial has been the Daddy dress up one IMO.

  46. dc9er says:

    What the hell was that Kap?

  47. Fourth & Alex says:

    Wow CK. just wow..

  48. Sleeper says:

    Did that seal our fate?

    • Sleeper says:

      I hope I’m wrong, but I’m gonna say yes. Not only are they playing with no emotion, they are killing themselves with penalties. Anyone think they are being out schemed?

  49. MidWestNiner says:

    Reed is so far winning the battle against Kaep.

  50. NinerNation says:

    NO composure. What the hell?

  51. fesnyc says:

    gotta play our game. loads of time left. cant lose our heads

  52. oneniner says:

    faaaaaarrrrrrkkkkk x 2

  53. LoveDemNiners says:

    That INT was so disgusting.

  54. MontanaMan16 says:

    Defense needs to step up!

  55. MidWestNiner says:

    Gotta wonder if he had a full season under his belt, would Kaep have known to soften that pass?

  56. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    Boom game over fans. This is what it feels like to lose the super bowl. Deal with it children.

    • fesnyc says:

      if you were in a foxhole, the other person would shoot you first and then worry about the enemy!

      whining and negative vibes at the first sign of trouble – and enjoying the losing. what kind of Niner fan are you

      • fesnyc says:

        i’m pretty calm, and happy actually – i’m rooting for the team i love in the Super Bowl.

        you? ;-)

  57. NinerNation says:

    Ravens smell blood.

  58. dc9er says:

    cmon d we need a turnover

  59. MidWestNiner says:

    Our defense continues to get chewed up. Harbaugh better make some adjustments during halftime.

  60. Josh says:

    I love my 49ers, but I told you all it’s 5-1 this year.

  61. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    I’m sniffing 21-3 game over folks. Might as well turn the channel cause it’s only getting uglier from here.

  62. Sleeper says:

    They’re draining the clock.

  63. dc9er says:

    Damn even i have to admit that was a good play by rice to get that first.

  64. michael says:

    talk me down guys I am losing hope.

  65. NinerNation says:

    Ravens have used some nice short passes and dumpoffs to help Flaco get in a rhythm early.

  66. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    Where’s everybody that was saying we were gonna kick these guys azzes? What happend to that? Guess you guys didn’t know what the F you were talking about.

  67. MidWestNiner says:

    We needed Brown to intercept that ball.

  68. dc9er says:

    Cmon hold em D

  69. NinerNation says:

    We stopped them on the fake field goal!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  70. fesnyc says:

    that will cost them!

    THIS GAME IS NOT OVER.

    C’MON NINER FANS, SHOW SOME GUTS

  71. michael says:

    I hope that is what we needed.

  72. MidWestNiner says:

    A stop! Thank you defense!

  73. dc9er says:

    YES!!!!!stopped that trick play!

  74. Giant Fan says:

    Niners are king of the 2nd half. Dead Pirate is here trolling cuz he’s scared that the niners will win, which they will.

  75. michael says:

    Touchdown now play our game go in only down by 4.

  76. big niner says:

    let’s go now!!! come on!!! wake the f up

  77. NinerNation says:

    Momentum shift here we come?

  78. Big Suede says:

    Momentum shift. Talk about a time when the ravens didnt need to pull that. If the niners can get a TD going into half- this still is a ballgame.

  79. dc9er says:

    Cmon niners…..wake up and get em!

  80. oneniner says:

    always thought having starters on SP was not too great idea……..

  81. LoveDemNiners says:

    That fake FG was such cheese. Thank god we stopped it. LETS GO GUYS.

  82. Big Suede says:

    LOL- Me and ninernation are sharing a mind.

  83. Fourth & Alex says:

    Wow what a ballsy call and what a play by the special teams D.

  84. MidWestNiner says:

    Make some noise offense.

  85. dc9er says:

    oh man that was close to being intercepted…..cmon Kap do better!

  86. MidWestNiner says:

    Risky throws are ok, but that was too risky there.

  87. michael says:

    Really?

  88. msclemons67 says:

    Kaepernick isn’t looking right at all today

    • NinerNation says:

      Nerves? Need some some short easy completions to get him going like the Ravens have done for Flaco.

  89. MidWestNiner says:

    Someone light the pants of each offensive player on fire. Maybe that will get them going.

  90. oneniner says:

    daaamnnnn…noooooo….they r doubting the QB…..let him run and throw the balllllll……

  91. LoveDemNiners says:

    Hopefully the half time will clear his wits. The grandest stage is getting to him.

  92. big niner says:

    out coached again…..CK needs to run. it’s open every time.

  93. Fourth & Alex says:

    Need to keep Jacoby Jones from returning this.

  94. Txtree49er says:

    We are not looking like a playoff team today…need some big plays

  95. 49er42 says:

    If Colin can’t calm down we are in big trouble.
    need a big punt from Andy.

  96. fesnyc says:

    Niners are not taking it to the Ravens. playing tentative. gotta come out with different attitude

  97. big niner says:

    It’s like a home game for them.smh

  98. dc9er says:

    Cmon D we need a turnover!

  99. Fourth & Alex says:

    Get a turnover.

  100. 49er42 says:

    Someone needs to step up and get a turnover.

  101. NinerNation says:

    The “Golden Wall Defense” needs too step up now!!!

  102. MidWestNiner says:

    Intercept the stupid ball D!

  103. LoveDemNiners says:

    OPI. WTF!?!

  104. Big Suede says:

    Kaep is getting antsy. He needs to settle down.

    OOOOOh- that hit cullivers stomach- he has to get that.

  105. dc9er says:

    man that was offensive pass interference!

  106. big niner says:

    should have bee OPI!!

  107. MidWestNiner says:

    Good coverage Culliver.

  108. oneniner says:

    they really are going after Cully…..

  109. NinerNation says:

    Man, Flaco is just launching it out there into our secondary like “F*ck It, here it comes boys”. We should have 2 picks by now if the DB’s play the ball better in flight. C’mon defense!!!

  110. Nick says:

    Its obvious the refs are not calling anything on the Ravens

  111. Coffee's for closers says:

    Boger has at least a half dozen seriously bad calls in him per game. The only reason he’s the ref today is because the league is feeling the heat of the lack of black coaches being hired.

  112. Fourth & Alex says:

    Ravens are going for the win

  113. LoveDemNiners says:

    omg… didn’t even make the tackle…

  114. dc9er says:

    Son of a b$tch…..game over

  115. oneniner says:

    WTF

  116. MidWestNiner says:

    I just threw up in my mouth after that TD pass by Flacco.

  117. NinerNation says:

    Pathetic. Where’s the adjustments Vangio? Where’s the pressure?

  118. Txtree49er says:

    We needed the big play…not Baltimore

  119. msclemons67 says:

    Did the secondary miss the flight to New Orleans?

  120. Nick says:

    Culliver got toasted on that one

  121. Giant Fan says:

    Down 17 vs Atlanta, down 18 today. No big woop.

  122. big niner says:

    you’ve got to be kidding me

  123. Hoferfan67 says:

    Hang tough 9er brothers!!

  124. fesnyc says:

    ok, coming back from 17-0 wasnt good enough for us, so now we gotta do it from 18 points down. It can be done.

  125. LoveDemNiners says:

    JUST WANT A TD. PLEASE

  126. michael says:

    Lost

  127. Nick says:

    Need big drive here

  128. 23Jordan says:

    Secondary is pathetic. They have been exposed

  129. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    Wake the F up people.

    G A M E O V E R ! !

    DEAL

  130. oneniner says:

    we need a td to end the half….

  131. 49er42 says:

    We are getting smoked!
    Both the Offense and the Defense are getting beat.
    We have no choice but to get aggresive.

  132. LukeAF24 says:

    TD or game over here.

  133. michael says:

    finally a call on the Ravens.

  134. MidWestNiner says:

    Finally a break for the Niners.

  135. NinerNation says:

    We knew going in we had to get pressure up the middle on Flaco, he also loves throwing to his right but does not throw as well to his left. We have to move him off his spot damn it!.

  136. Big Suede says:

    STOP THROWING TO MOSS! THE GUY IS SLOW AND CANT RUN A ROUTE

  137. MidWestNiner says:

    Bad choice of throw Kaep.

  138. 49erGirl says:

    C’mon Niners – pull it together!!!!!!!

  139. Dread Pirate Roberts says:

    Cant wait for the million and one excuses as to why this wasn’t Kaepernicks fault even though our offense has proven to be totally inept today.

    that’s right it’s only the QB’s fault the offense sucks when Alex Smith is the QB apparently.

  140. Giant Fan says:

    A TD before the end of the first half, then 38-31 niners.

  141. michael says:

    Was not touched

  142. MidWestNiner says:

    Finally made it to the red zone. Great pass Kaep!

  143. Hoferfan67 says:

    It’s not over. Play better coverage and the 9ers are in it after this score.

  144. NinerNation says:

    TD is a must. Let’s go 49ers!

  145. big niner says:

    they are stopping the run, so ck goooooooooooooo

  146. 49er42 says:

    Must have a TD

  147. NinerNation says:

    D.Walker time.

  148. MidWestNiner says:

    Why aren’t we hustling better? We need a TD here because the Ravens get the ball at the start of third quarter.

  149. NinerNation says:

    You can’t get tackled there, throw it away!

  150. big niner says:

    crabs was open

  151. michael says:

    not cashing in. to many mistakes

  152. LoveDemNiners says:

    a FG i guess…

  153. 49erGirl says:

    Time for some major half-time adjustments!!!!

  154. IntelligentAj says:

    Why are we taking a FG right now?We’re down by 18 and you don’t want to try for the TD?

  155. Hoferfan67 says:

    DA has been money! Now let’s regroup 9ers and win this in the 2nd half!!

  156. big niner says:

    ck is scared!!

  157. msclemons67 says:

    I’m not a fan of that give up by Kaep there.

  158. fesnyc says:

    this game is not out of reach by any means. Niners need to step it up, but there’s an absolute boatload of time and we can move the ball. still in it folks

  159. 23Jordan says:

    Kap just blew that. Crabs was wide open and he wouldve gotten out of bounds.

  160. MidWestNiner says:

    21-6. The Niners are making big plays, but they are killing any type of momentum with their mistakes.

  161. Neal says:

    I close my eyes with Akers kick, too much torture. We will be back in the second 1/2, although my 35-10 is out the window.

  162. big niner says:

    He’s not seeing the running lanes either. They’ve been there.

  163. Coffee's for closers says:

    This team better stop believing their own hype if they wanna have a chance in the second half. Kaepernick looks like the stage is too big for him at this point.

    • AES* says:

      I have absolutely no proof that the 49ers were believing their own hype.

      The 49ers have made some mistakes on defense and offense.
      Dropped pass by Crabtree in the endzone that looked to be intended to Moss. The fumble by LMJ when it looked like we were driving for a score. The CK INT also hurt.

      Culliver is getting torched and there is little pressure on Flacco in the pocket.
      Flacco has been the hottest QB in the playoffs so it was imparitive that we put pressure on him coming in.

      Second half we be different. We always make good adjustments at halftime and I expect to see a different team coming going forward.

      • Coffee's for closers says:

        21-6 is all the proof you need that this team got caught up in their own hype and once again came out flat. This is the Giants game all over again.

    • Coffee's for closers says:

      the proof is right before your eyes in the form of 21-6.

      • Coffee's for closers says:

        blast, delay in the post made me think it didn’t get posted. zoinks.

      • AES* says:

        So tell me how that equates to the 49ers believing their own hype as you commented?

        I gave you the breakdown in plays as to why they are down, you are saying the reason is them believing their own hype.
        Sorry bud, that doesn’t work for me.

  164. dc9er says:

    Guys, we need a miracle

  165. Josh says:

    For all of you who criticized me, I called 28-24 in Atlanta, and I called 21-3 at half Ravens. I accept your apologies. I’m not just a negative jerk, I’m actually smart.

  166. big niner says:

    12 points in 6 quarters against the Ravens…..smh

  167. oneniner says:

    2 stops + 2 TD + 1 extra point = we got this!!!!!

  168. Coffee's for closers says:

    By the way don’t go fooling yourselves. Our secondary has been this bad all year.

    • msclemons67 says:

      You seem awfully cheerful any time the 49ers are losing. Are you Ray Ratto?

      • Coffee's for closers says:

        That sounded cheerful?

      • Josh says:

        I love the 49ers, but sometimes I get tired of the spoiled, cocky fellow fans. How could anyone have possibly expected ANYTHING other than 21-3 or something close if they have watched EVERY GAME the 49ers have played this year. They melt against teams like the Giants, Seahawks and now the Ravens. Do I love the 49ers less? No. Can they still win? It would take a miracle. But I predicted 5-1. I wore 49er gear through all the bad years, and NO ONE else around did. Now people out of the woodwork are bragging… shush.

      • fesnyc says:

        hmmmm Josh. all betting lines favored Niners, and most media analysts favored niners too. but apparently you saw something everyone else did not, albeit perhaps with jaundiced eyes

      • Josh says:

        They favored 49ers after so many wagers went in for Ravens in Vegas…. I mean I don’t know the future, but I predicted 21-3 at half Ravens and 5-1 49ers in SB. I could be wrong. If Greg Roman can pull it together and calm Jim down, they can possibly pull it out. The defense lacks a Ray Lewis leader, which is why they haven’t rallied yet.

  169. LoveDemNiners says:

    Need to utilize the read option more. Find that matchup problem with VD and RayRay. Play action plays with VD against EdReed would be huge since VD is a match up problem for almost EVERY player in the Ravens team. The run play hasn’t been working though, but we still need to establish it.

  170. Scooter_McG says:

    Simply a horrible first half. Defense has been rubbish so far, and need to convert red zone into 7 points.

  171. Fourth & Alex says:

    I like how that idiot Phil Simms says we need to go conservative at the start of that drive.

    We were down 18 Phil. Seriously?

  172. Coffee's for closers says:

    Well at least we get the ball in the second half to create some momentum. Oh wait.

  173. Squashleg says:

    over at half time :(

  174. Sleeper says:

    Alright, I’ve been down since the start of this game. We have been watching a team who look like they are playing soft and uninspired. That little Freddie guy seems like he’s penitrated the locker room pretty deep. All that said, this thing ain’t over. There are two quarters left to play and I am guessing/hoping that the Niners still believe they are a play away from being right back in this game. How far am I off or on???

  175. Squashleg says:

    Get Moss outta there!

  176. Spaceborn says:

    You’re down 18 points and go conservative in the redzone. C’mon R0man, call some plays to win!

  177. Squashleg says:

    He’s NOT a champion!!

  178. 49er42 says:

    This is the conservative approach the coaches take when they don’t trust the QB.
    We will lose if we continue this approach.

  179. Squashleg says:

    Just make it a GAME!!

  180. Big steve says:

    Kaepernick Looks very unsure of himself right now. Settle down and start rolling!!!!!

  181. Coffee's for closers says:

    This games looks totally different then the one played against the Ravens on Thanksgiving….

  182. Adam says:

    We’re too tight. John’s team is playing looser.

    • NinerNation says:

      Indeed. Sucks right now. We still have some life but we cant make any more mistakes on defense or offense.

    • big niner says:

      We need to get the ball back and get a TD. That’ll help us loosen up. Our secondary has to wake up.

    • Hoferfan67 says:

      Adam, I thought JoHar would out coach JiHar but the 9ers still win. I still think they come back in the 2nd half.

  183. 23Jordan says:

    Kap has finally shown some nervousness. There can be no more turnovers. 3 and out to start the 3rd quarter and Kap has to use his feet. He cant be hesitant about taking off with the ball. He can make plays with his feet outside.

    • big niner says:

      Jordan, he’s been hesitant all night. Maybe go back to regular offensive plays and then mix in thr pistol.

    • Hoferfan67 says:

      The INT didn’t hurt but the fumble did. It always comes down to TOs which will be key in the 2nd half.

    • 23Jordan says:

      Once again, its not about the plays a QB does make. Its about the ones he doesnt. Kap cant leave points on the field in the red zone. He has to get agressive with his feet. He has to burn the Ravens with his legs. He has to be selfish.

  184. Squashleg says:

    We’re FU#@*@!

  185. NinerNation says:

    The CBS panel says we are still in this because they say we are too good a team. I don’t know if they really believe it like us or they are just saying that so the softcore football fans still stay tuned.

  186. big niner says:

    Our O and D line’s are not effective today.

  187. ninermd says:

    My party turned dud!!!! Idk if we’re ready for the big stage.

    • Hoferfan67 says:

      MD, I left my block party. Too much non football chatter if you know what I mean. Time to focus on the game…

  188. LoveDemNiners says:

    anyone watching this halftime show?

  189. Tha Grinch says:

    Were gonna come back..Im a pessimist but I think were gonna come back…

  190. Squashleg says:

    It’s the Super Bowl and you’re afraid of getting hit! C’mon Man!

  191. Hoferfan67 says:

    How about close like I thought…27-24 our 9ers!!

  192. Squashleg says:

    Brother ‘s it’s been a amazing year. So close yet so far away :(

  193. MidWestNiner says:

    So far Reed is winning the battle of wits against Kaep and the Ravens have easily been the more physicsl team.

  194. LukeAF24 says:

    It’s not over yet. The first drive of the second half is going to determine if they win or lose.

  195. IntelligentAj says:

    I’m really hating the lack of aggressiveness show by the Offense. The end of the half and on our other FG drive we took mid range shots down field. A conservative gameplan is getting us nowhere. At least show some balls and try a downfield throw after we get the ball back on that fake FG

  196. Josh says:

    Actually this is by far the best halftime show in a long time.

  197. 49er42 says:

    The Defense needs to tighten up. They have to get pressure on Flacco.
    The Offense needs to push the ball down the field, run some plays to get Gore in the passing game and get Kap running.
    We really need to get a couple of turnovers. We have to attack or this game will be over by the end of the 3th quarter.

    • Squashleg says:

      It’s OVER already!

    • IntelligentAj says:

      The thing that’s pissing me off is we’re moving the ball when we get aggressive!! GR got too cute on that play before the FG. VD has been killing Ray Lewis, why not get the TE’s more involved? Kaep has a good amount of time to throw the ball

  198. Squashleg says:

    Reminds me of the Minnesota game in 87′

  199. msclemons67 says:

    Hopefully the secondary comes out of the locker room after halftime. And if Roman would put away the Jimmy Raye “Gore up the center’s ass” play? that would be nice also.

    Mostly this comes down to Kaepernick. Can he settle down and play like a SB quarterback?

  200. Squashleg says:

    At least Akers hasn’t choked yet.

  201. NinerNation says:

    Flaco’s numbers really reflect what a great first half he had…..

    13 of 20 for 192 yards passing & 3 TD’s NO INT’s.

    QB Rating: 135.8

    • fesnyc says:

      good post. i’d like to think he’s going to come down to earth. but we on the other hand have to step it up

  202. Squashleg says:

    We need to knock Flacco out!

  203. Scooter_McG says:

    Third quarter is where the SB is won or lost. Its looking ugly atm, but a stop on the Ravens first drive and a TD on ours and this game can be turned around. Need some splash plays on D – sacks, INTs, FFs

  204. Coffee's for closers says:

    Flacco isn’t seeing a Lombardi Tropy he’s eyeballing the bajillions of dollars he’s about to fleece the Ravens for on his next contract.

    He’ll return to avg status after this season.

  205. LoveDemNiners says:

    If this lack of aggressiveness continues, then this game is over.

  206. MidWestNiner says:

    Let’s begin the great comeback Niners. Make it happen!

  207. Squashleg says:

    Just make it a GAME!!! C’mon Niners you’re better then this!!

  208. Squashleg says:

    DEFENSE,DEFENSE,DEFENSE!!!

  209. Squashleg says:

    I HATE Phil Simms!

  210. LoveDemNiners says:

    omg. i think we lost.

  211. Rebelscum says:

    Is is just me or is randy moss disinterested or a step too slow? Did not like th e talk be Eddie d an dithers about a parade or a cake walk! You count your chips when the dealing is done! Ok boys lets see the fighting spirit!

  212. Squashleg says:

    We need a play!

  213. Squashleg says:

    We look like a college team :(