Saints @49ers playoff thread

[Msmith]

The Saints scored about 23 points average in away games, except at the Vikings game they scored 42 points. If they score only that much today they could be in trouble.

The 49ers scored about mid-20s in their home games. They are hoping that their offense would score couple TDs, 1 or 2 FGs, and their defense could yield at least a pick six.

It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

[Okie_Apparition]

Hello, loney thread with no replies
Would you like a grilled cheese & tomato soup
No, me neither

[Okie_Apparition]

I guess pawning off my pear & cottage cheese on a lettuce leaf with some kind of powdery red stuff on it
Would be taking advantage of the situation

[chief52]

In a normal year the field at Candlestick would be slick and unsure. The Saints would be totally out of their element. But due to the lack of rain in California this year, the field is in great condition. The footing will be very sure. That works for the Saints.

Plus, who you going with in a big playoff game...Alex Smith or Drew Brees???

Saints 27-17

[Pioli Zombie]

Count out a home team that plays great defense in the playoffs at your own risk. Id pick the Saints, but this is no sure thing. Btw, the unbeatable Saints lost to the Bucs and Rams on the road this year

[cardken]

Saints slower off turf, rain or dry. First Defense the Saints have played in weeks. Keep Brees of the field and grind the clock with the Gore running game. Guaranteed Lock Niners over Saints.

[Deberg_1990]

The Saints lost las year in the playoffs on the road to a 7-9 team the Chiefs stomped. Anything can happen.
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[Caseyguyrr]

saints will win

[The Bad Guy]

49ers 27 Saints 20.

When you punch the Saints in the mouth, they fold.

[milkman]

This game is going to be a close one, and it will probably come down to which QB can make plays late.

As someone else asked, who are you going to take?

Brees or Smith?

[The Bad Guy]

I just think it's going to come down to the defenses at the end.

The 49ers defensive speed is going to force Brees into some uncomfortable spots. Brees will turn the ball over when pressured enough.

the Saints defense just isn't good at all. Their deficiencies get exploited today by Gore and Vernon Davis.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

49ers 21 saints 20

[Titty Meat]

Saints 34

Niners 17

[KCrockaholic]

This game is going to be a close one, and it will probably come down to which QB can make plays late.

As someone else asked, who are you going to take?

Brees or Smith?

Brees will make the plays because he's not the game manager. But Brees will make the wrong kind of plays. The mistakes. Alex Smith wont make mistakes.

[KCrockaholic]

Let me admit, I'm proud of the 49ers and I'm happy for them to be back in the playoffs, and becoming relevant again. San Fran is a team that deserves to be where they are.

Yeah they play win a weak division, but they've beaten some great teams this year, and I'm not sure if there's a team with better chemistry in the playoffs right now. I like the Saints a lot, but this time I'm hoping the 49ers can pull it off.

[Bane]

Should be a good game and probably closer than I think but I'll go Saints 31-49rs 21.

[Deberg_1990]

Brees will make the plays because he's not the game manager. But Brees will make the wrong kind of plays. The mistakes. Alex Smith wont make mistakes.

Yes, Brees tends to make more mistakes because hes constantly pushing and challenging a defense. Alex Smith plays it safe.

This is a fascinating matchup to me.

[KCrockaholic]

Yes, Brees tends to make more mistakes because hes constantly pushing and challenging a defense. Alex Smith plays it safe.

This is a fascinating matchup to me.

It's almost like the ultimate "Game Manager" Vs "Franchise QB" game. Something's gotta give in this one.

[Crush]

I believe the 49ers are going to win this one. That Saints defense is Greg Robinson-esque.

[milkman]

Yes, Brees tends to make more mistakes because hes constantly pushing and challenging a defense. Alex Smith plays it safe.

This is a fascinating matchup to me.

You mean the guy who threw the ball more than 200 times more, threw for a higher completion percentage, and threw fewer picks than the other guy is more mistake prone?

I'm missing something.

How's that work?

[milkman]

I believe the 49ers are going to win this one. That Saints defense is Greg Robinson-esque.

The '09 Saints defense ranked 25th in the league.

This year's Saints D ranked 24th.

That '09 defense did create more turnovers.

[boogblaster]

aints by 10 ......

[Crush]

aints by 10 ......

Maybe, but I do not trust that Saints defense on the road.

[BoneKrusher]

Saints Win.
"you cant stop Brees you can only hope to Contain him".

[CupidStunt]

When you punch the Saints in the mouth, they fold.

Except if Alex Smith's jelly fists are throwing.

[Deberg_1990]

You mean the guy who threw the ball more than 200 times more, threw for a higher completion percentage, and threw fewer picks than the other guy is more mistake prone?

I'm missing something.

How's that work?

I meant over the past 4 or 5 seasons i guess. Ive seen Brees throw plenty of picks and fumble as well.

[the Talking Can]

sick move by sproles

[Baby Lee]

Goose says, pressure.

Thanks Goose.

[Fritz88]

Darren Sproles is money.

[-King-]

Shitty ass call.

[Backwards Masking]

good grief not even 4 minutes in and the refs are Babying Bressus Christ already

Goodell's WWF

[Slainte]

Terrible PI call....

[Backwards Masking]

we can't have Breesus go 3 and out...let's put him in FG range instead

[Backwards Masking]

i'm so sick and tired of the direction this Wrestling League is headed.

the acting is just getting flat out Shitty

[Backwards Masking]

surpsied they didnt call Unnessary Roughness against Sproles right there

[stonedstooge]

KO

[Backwards Masking]

Good - Poetic Justice for the Babying of Bressus

49ers Football!

[the Talking Can]

owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[-King-]

Whoa. Nice hit. Helmet to helmet though, but they didn't call it.

[siberian khatru]

Helmet to helmet

[tk13]

Niners defense is nasty. Also led the league in TO's. They have to keep punching NO in the mouth.

[chief52]

The line judge was signaling forward progress...not saying he was correct, but he was. Can not have forward progress and a fumble.

[Kerberos]

Whoa. Nice hit. Helmet to helmet though, but they didn't call it.

That should have been a penalty. BS non call.

[FAX]

I don't see how Sproles could have avoided that, though. The receiver dropped his head.

Heck of a hit.

FAX

[Sassy Squatch]

Bullshit on helmet to helmet. Both players lowered their heads.

[Fritz88]

I like the Saints, but the 9ers are a well coached team that force you to respect them.

I wish we hired Jim.

[htismaqe]

Niners defense is nasty. Also led the league in TO's. They have to keep punching NO in the mouth.

That last hit wasn't nasty, it was illegal. And they're fighting for the ball when Thomas was OBVIOUSLY unconscious, laying on the turf.

That's absolute BS. The NFL should be ashamed.

[Pioli Zombie]

This is why I said do not count out a 13-3 team with a great defense playing at home in the playoffs.

[the Talking Can]

this is going to be a good game...all games should be outside, screw domes

[htismaqe]

Bullshit on helmet to helmet. Both players lowered their heads.

If that was Jerome Harrison, he'd be sitting for a game. The NFL either needs to call it every time or get rid of the BS rule.

[tk13]

That last hit wasn't nasty, it was illegal. And they're fighting for the ball when Thomas was OBVIOUSLY unconscious, laying on the turf.

That's absolute BS. The NFL should be ashamed.

He wasn't headhunting there. The ball carrier lowered his head right into him.

[htismaqe]

This is why I said do not count out a 13-3 team with a great defense playing at home in the playoffs.

Unless they're in the AFC.

[-King-]

Gash

[-King-]

If that was Jerome Harrison, he'd be sitting for a game. The NFL either needs to call it every time or get rid of the BS rule.

James.

[TheGuardian]

is it me or the all the 49ers defensive players just act like they killed someone when they make a tackle?

You can tell these guys have read too many of their press clippings.

[htismaqe]

He wasn't headhunting there. The ball carrier lowered his head right into him.

Doesn't matter. They would have called that on several other players in the league. No consistency. But that's not uncommon for the NFL.

[htismaqe]

James.

Oops!

[Sassy Squatch]

That rule is horseshit. I understand why its their but the implementation has been awful.

[tk13]

Doesn't matter. They would have called that on several other players in the league. No consistency. But that's not uncommon for the NFL.

I don't know about that. He wasn't a QB or defenseless WR.

[Pioli Zombie]

Unless they're in the AFC.

There are no 13-3 teams in the AFC with a great defense

[Fritz88]

Smith is going to lose this game for the 9ers.

[-King-]

I'd just blitz him every single play.

[Slainte]

this game is going to be good...

[the Talking Can]

smith got DESTROYED


this game is already kick ass

[Kerberos]

This is why I said do not count out a 13-3 team with a great defense playing at home in the playoffs.

95 Chiefs VS Colts (with Jim Harbaugh) at Arrowhead

[Sassy Squatch]

This is how football should be. Nastiness abound.

[htismaqe]

I don't know about that. He wasn't a QB or defenseless WR.

It was obvious from my COUCH that he was hurt the instant he was hit.

The entire field - both teams and all of the officials - were more worried about where the ball was than the defenseless player at the bottom of the pile.

They're either interested in limiting injuries or they are not. It's pretty obvious the NFL is only worried about limiting injuries to their cash cows...

[htismaqe]

There are no 13-3 teams in the AFC with a great defense

I know.

You didn't say anything about not counting out an NFC team, you just said team. 13-3 AFC teams never win.

[Sassy Squatch]

It was obvious from my COUCH that he was hurt the instant he was hit.

The entire field - both teams and all of the officials - were more worried about where the ball was than the defenseless player at the bottom of the pile.

They're either interested in limiting injuries or they are not. It's pretty obvious the NFL is only worried about limiting injuries to their cash cows...
Playoffs, baby.

[Psyko Tek]

niner's where drving decently
could be a score fest.lets see how long the d hold up

[-King-]

It was obvious from my COUCH that he was hurt the instant he was hit.

The entire field - both teams and all of the officials - were more worried about where the ball was than the defenseless player at the bottom of the pile.

They're either interested in limiting injuries or they are not. It's pretty obvious the NFL is only worried about limiting injuries to their cash cows...

I'm sorry, but are they just not supposed to go for the loose ball in that situation? Are they supposed to think in less than a second, "Hmmm, he might have a concussion, I won't try to get the fumble"?

[Frazod]

I know.

You didn't say anything about not counting out an NFC team, you just said team. 13-3 AFC teams never win.

Actually, I think the formula is 13-3 + Tony Gonzalez = You're screwed.

[mnchiefsguy]

Hard hitting good game so far.

[htismaqe]

Playoffs, baby.

Exactly. The NFL is a sham.

[Slainte]

SF defense is nasty...

[htismaqe]

I'm sorry, but are they just not supposed to go for the loose ball in that situation? Are they supposed to think in less than a second, "Hmmm, he might have a concussion, I won't try to get the fumble"?

Notice that I included the refs?

[mnchiefsguy]

Aldon Smith...Mizzou with the big sack!

[the Talking Can]

another sack

[Deberg_1990]

Bad mistake there by brees

[KCrockaholic]

Mizzou is big in this game with Aldon and Justin.

[scho63]

Aldon Smith reminds me of Neil Smith. Am I the only one who thinks so?

[Pioli Zombie]

Ah, ok I get it. 13-3 is a bad memory for Chiefs fans. Sorry.

[tk13]

TD Niners. Vernon Davis to the house.

[Coach]

Touchdown, 49ers.

[Frazod]

Ouch. Defenders took each other out.

[htismaqe]

That is HUGE. Gotta love seeing the Niners take shots downfield.

[Slainte]

Drew who? Jimmy who?

LOL

[the Talking Can]

LMAO

2 saints defenders take each other out, San Fran TD

game on

[Pioli Zombie]

So, how are the 49ers ever going to beat this unstoppable team?

[DaFace]

Excellent.

[KCrockaholic]

Gorgeous play. Great ball placement, and Vernon Davis being Vernon Davis.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

alex smith>>>>>>cassel

[Deberg_1990]

I'd throw downfield to Vernon Davis all day If I were the Niners

[DaFace]

So, how are the 49ers ever going to beat this unstoppable team?

Careful, the Lions were up on them too.

[Sassy Squatch]

Fantastic game so far.

[Frazod]

alex smith>>>>>>cassel

pretty much anybody>>>>>>>cassel

[KCrockaholic]

Just saw a great tweet LMAO

Jimmy Durkin @jdurk12
#49ers got their VD on. Later on, they're gonna get Crabs. @VernonDavis85 @KingCrab15

[Sassy Squatch]

That 49ers defense is insane. They just dont give a shit

[TheGuardian]

Fuck the 49ers. I hate that team.

[Slainte]

Is it too early to call game over?...

[-King-]

WOW!

[htismaqe]

**** the 49ers. I hate that team.

Me too. But they look charmed right now.

[mlyonsd]

Oh-oh.

[Frazod]

Damn.

[Coach]

Almost a pick 6.

[Pioli Zombie]

The Lions defense wasn't the Niners defense. This reminds me of the Patriots-Colts matchups in '03 and '04. How can they stop Manning? That's how. Defense.

[mnchiefsguy]

I think the Saints are in some real trouble, especially if they give up another TD here.

[-King-]

He had great protection too.

[Sassy Squatch]

Gore that shit in there.

[Coach]

Is it too early to call game over?...

No. The Saints are more than capable of erasing a 14 point defict in a hurry.

[the Talking Can]

BREESINT


wow did he force that....terrible decision

[DaFace]

He had great protection too.

Yep. That was all on Brees.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Uhhh, Drew this isn't a Goonther coached D on the other side.

[scho63]

Bad play calling here

[Sassy Squatch]

Damn, that is some bad offensive playcalling. killing the crowd.

[-King-]

Too easy.

[Slainte]

Oh hi, Michael....

[DaFace]

Pretty slant.

[morphius]

49ers are bringing it today!

This is going to be a fun one.

[siberian khatru]

Too easy

[scho63]

Imagine a Harbaugh vs Harbaugh Super Bowl?

[the Talking Can]

wide open

cassel might have even been able to make that

14-0 49ers

[Coach]

14-0 now.

[TheGuardian]

God I hate the 9ers. Fuck that team.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Is it too early to call game over?...

Really????

[siberian khatru]

Too easy.

Ha. By a nose.

[stonedstooge]

wide open

cassel might have even been able to make that

14-0 49ers

And it sails high on Cassel

[Sassy Squatch]

That was set up by the defenders return. What a great effort.

[Pioli Zombie]

God I hate the 9ers. **** that team.

Money on the Saints?

[Coach]

wide open

cassel might have even been able to make that

14-0 49ers

Shit, I highly doubt that. It probably would be batted down at the line of scrimmage.

[-King-]

I really don't want to see the 49ers in the superbowl. The Saints or Packers HAVE to beat them.

[Setsuna]

Check the polls, I called this. Niner D is stout.

[-King-]

wow!!!!

[siberian khatru]

OMG

[-King-]

Holy shit! This couldn't be a worse start for the Saints.

[Sassy Squatch]

HOLY SHIT!!!

[Slainte]

LOL!!!!!!

[TheGuardian]

Jesus fucking christ, what the hell is going on here?

[Coach]

For reals?

[scho63]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS UGLY!

[LiveSteam]

Total fucking meltdown

[Fritz88]

The Saints can still make it.

[BigMeatballDave]

Saints are pulling a Cassel

[chiefs1111]

wow

[Pioli Zombie]

Oh my word

[-King-]

Jim's like... "I thought NFL playoffs were supposed to be hard?"

[Frazod]

Damn, I sure didn't see this coming.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Saints plus NFC West team on the road equals pants shitting time.

[mnchiefsguy]

Saints defense has to hold them to a field goal here.

[Deberg_1990]

This is why I don't bet or predict many games. You can't ever predict turnovers.

[the Talking Can]

holy shit

saints are shitting their pants

[Coach]

I cannot understand why the Saints don't let Darren Sproles run that.... Unbelieveable.

[Slainte]

Fucking aye -- Go 'Niners!!!!

[the Talking Can]

Saints are pulling a Cassel

LMAO

this

[-King-]

sup dude?


ROFL

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Yeah the Chiefs will never have a start like this to a playoff game...

[BigMeatballDave]

The Saints can still make it.

Yep. The Niners have to continue to keep the throttle wide open.

[tk13]

This is why I don't bet or predict many games. You can't ever predict turnovers.

The Niners led the league in turnovers forced. And committed the fewest turnovers in the league.

I've been saying it all week. This is just like people overlooking Pittsburgh's terrible road performances last week. The Niners are nasty, they are a legitimate Super Bowl defense. And the Saints have not been a 40 ppg juggernaut playing outdoors on grass.

Still a long way to go though. You blink once and the Saints will torch you. I thought the Niners problem would be scoring points.

[TheGuardian]

Actually someone talked about the Saints outdoors the last few years. They still put up a ton of points outdoors.

[CaliforniaChief]

Now we're going to find out how good the Saints really are.

[Hammock Parties]

True Fans are partying hard!

[Slainte]

Actually someone talked about the Saints outdoors the last few years. They still put up a ton of points outdoors.

Yep. So far they've put up zero...

[Frazod]

This reminds me of an old time Niners/Saints game.

[Pioli Zombie]

Wild Card and divisional playoff rounds are always dominated by home teams. The Niners were a great team all year.

[tk13]

Actually someone talked about the Saints outdoors the last few years. They still put up a ton of points outdoors.

It's not like they've been horrible. But their last outdoors game this year was an ugly 22-17 win over Tennessee. They lost to Tampa Bay 26-20. Only beat Jacksonville 23-10.

[KChiefer]

The Niners led the league in turnovers forced. And committed the fewest turnovers in the league.

I've been saying it all week. This is just like people overlooking Pittsburgh's terrible road performances last week. The Niners are nasty, they are a legitimate Super Bowl defense. And the Saints have not been a 40 ppg juggernaut playing outdoors on grass.

Still a long way to go though. You blink once and the Saints will torch you. I thought the Niners problem would be scoring points.

Yeah. No way I was picking a team that has never won a road playoff game and their offense is based on being in their sterile home dome. If they wanted to be SB bound, they needed that 1-seed.

I did pick the steelers though dang it!

[-King-]

How the fuck isn't that unnecessary roughness?

[LiveSteam]

Oh WTF was that?

[TheGuardian]

How the fuck is that not a flag?

[stonedstooge]

How the **** isn't that unnecessary roughness?

Ref looking the other way

[morphius]

That was an impressive flop

[TheGuardian]

How the fuck can you shove a guy down 5 seconds after the whistle and not get a god damn flag?

[-King-]

ROFL ROFL ROFL What the shit? ANOTHER ONE!

[Slainte]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LiveSteam]

Saints ball

[TheGuardian]

He was down.

[Frazod]

That will be overturned.

[the Talking Can]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME AGAIN

[TheGuardian]

These refs are trying to fuck the Saints.

[Slainte]

Ahh, his knee is down...

[WilliamTheIrish]

Woah! Sproles may have been down or it was inc. But the 9'ers are hitting like a mofo out there.

[scho63]

This will be overturned. Thank God for the Saints

[HoneyBadger]

Good no unsportsman conduct flag after seeing the replay.

[LiveSteam]

Wake up Saints.

[HoneyBadger]

Saints are playing like shit.

[morphius]

Yeah, the ball moved on initial contact, but he regained control before hitting the ground.

[the Talking Can]

yeah the 49ers are just teeing off on every hit...


harbaugh must be some kind of genius...

[-King-]

What the hell? How does Fox manage to keep coming out with these shitty ass cartoons?

[Setsuna]

Saints are like superman. Away and on grass is their kryptonite. As well as a sick defense.

[Deberg_1990]

Napoleon Dynamite the series! 6 years after the height of its popularity. Brilliant FOX.

[-King-]

That is one calm ass ref. ROFL.

[mikey23545]

I'd love to see the 49ers wipe the field with the Saints.

Brees smells too much like a Charger.

[morphius]

These refs are trying to fuck the Saints.
They were given the only big penalty of the game with the PI call...

[LiveSteam]

Games getting chippy

[TheGuardian]

9ers are a dirty f'n team.

[-King-]

God damn patrick Willis is a fucking monster. That strip was nice!

[TheGuardian]

Shove that shit up your ass faggots.

[Frazod]

Nice.

[-King-]

Nice throw and nice catch!

[stonedstooge]

Brees says hold your horses

[Sassy Squatch]

How are they dirty?

[tk13]

Jimmy Graham is a freak. You can't defend that.

[scho63]

Back in business on Blue Star!

[TheGuardian]

How are they dirty?

I know a dirty team when I watch em.

[stonedstooge]

How are they dirty?

They play for a Harbaugh don't they?

[-King-]

ROFL ROFL ROFL WTF Old Spice!

[Sassy Squatch]

I love old spice commercials.

[TheGuardian]

This particular posession may decide the ball game.

[Setsuna]

I know a dirty team when I watch em.

Sounds like you're losing a bet.

[swayy07]

didnt see this anywhere but any streams of the game?

[-King-]

didnt see this anywhere but any streams of the game?

http://www.firstrow.tv/sport/american-football.html

[TheGuardian]

Sounds like you're losing a bet.

No I didn't bet, the 9ers just play a little too past the whistle for me.

[Sassy Squatch]

Firstrowsports would have it.

[the Talking Can]

didnt see this anywhere but any streams of the game?

http://www.firstrow.tv/sport/american-football.html

[scho63]

Feeling a momentum shift

[Deberg_1990]

3rd and 11 swing pass.....that's like some vintage 90's Chiefs Paul Hackett stuff there.

[the Talking Can]

saints have finally stopped crapping their drawers

[LiveSteam]

How are they gay?

o:-)

[the Talking Can]

3rd and 11 swing pass.....that's like some vintage Chiefs Paul Hackett stuff there.

it will be interesting to see how conservative harbaugh is....has he learned the ancient lesson of marty

[morphius]

No I didn't bet, the 9ers just play a little too past the whistle for me.
Well, if the Saints would stop fumbling the ball...

[TheGuardian]

Well, if the Saints would stop fumbling the ball...

I wasn't even talking bout the turnovers. I just mean the way the things the 9ers are doing. That hit Whitner put on Thomas that created the fumble was helmet to helmet. And post whistle their defensive players are still taking shots.

[KChiefer]

o:-)

They love ramming their fists up their opponents asses?

[Setsuna]

No I didn't bet, the 9ers just play a little too past the whistle for me.

Against good offenses you have to.

[CaliforniaChief]

Yeah the 49'ers can't let off the throttle now.

[-King-]

Holy smokes! What a throw!

[Frazod]

Another dangerous pass.

[the Talking Can]

damn nice pass

[Coach]

That was a laser-like throw...

[scho63]

That was a laser-like throw...

He learned from the best....Palko

[morphius]

I wasn't even talking bout the turnovers. I just mean the way the things the 9ers are doing. That hit Whitner put on Thomas that created the fumble was helmet to helmet. And post whistle their defensive players are still taking shots.
It wasn't on a defenseless receiver they both ducked their heads into the tackle trying to get lower then the other.

[Setsuna]

LOL grounding

[TheGuardian]

Brees is starting to pick these faggots apart.

[-King-]

That ball was thrown late.

[-King-]

DAMN!

[TheGuardian]

LOL grounding

no it wasn't.

[stonedstooge]

Beyootiful pass by Brees

[TheGuardian]

What a fuckin throw.

[siberian khatru]

Incredible throw

[LiveSteam]

Oh shit that was a TD

[Coach]

Yeah, that's a TD.

[the Talking Can]

HOLY


SHIT

BALLS


that is inhuman

[tk13]

What a disgusting pass.

[-King-]

That's just unreal.

[morphius]

Wow, that was pretty.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sick throw

[Sannyasi]

Brees just makes it look too easy.

[TheGuardian]

Complete momentum shift.

Fuck the god damn 49ers.

[WilliamTheIrish]

That was an incredible ballsy throw and catch. Holy fuck!

Yea, we don't need to draft a QB.

[siberian khatru]

I want me one of them thar QBs

[scho63]

That was unbelievable and if it stands, it's only a 3 point lead after how bad the Saints played.

49'ers are now scared sh*tless