Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the live blog. Hope everyone had a great New Years Eve and aren't too hungover. I expect the 49ers to come out and dominate early with an attempt to get out to a big lead; the goal is to rest key players like, Bosa, Armstead, Mooney Ward, Trent Williams, CMC and George Kittle. The number 2 seeding is in play with the Eagles struggling against the Saints and the Vikings going up against a hot division rival in the Packers. I like the 49ers by at least 14 points today. Go Niners!
#49ers inactives vs. Raiders:
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
WR Deebo Samuel
DL Kevin Givens
OL Nick Zakelj
TE Ross Dwelley
DL Akeem Spence
DL Kemoko Turay
Niners score lots early and rest players in the second half. Hoping for zero injuries.
ReplyDeleteThe death machine continues. Commanders going down to the Browns the week after playing the 49ers.
ReplyDeleteHa!
DeleteThe path to the 1 seed remains open.
ReplyDeleteBack when the Niners were 3 and 4, the chance at the Number one seed seemed out of reach and yet in week 17 they still have a decent chance of getting it.
DeleteI know the Eagles have been amazing this year and I know the injury to Hurts is a root cause for the two losses on a trot... but it kind of now feels like they need to win next week to right the ship before the playoffs.
DeleteScooter: "The path to the 1 seed remains open."
Delete* One step at a time: Week 17, GB beats the Vikings,
9ers beat LV and move into second seed.
Once again an opponent uses Hufanga's aggressiveness against him.
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DeleteHufanga has regressed and become a liability.
He hasn't regressed. He's been like that all year. He makes lots of big plays but can also give up some.
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DeletePurdy still checking the boxes.
ReplyDeleteRun blocking has been on point early.
ReplyDeleteDefense is getting confused by what they are seeing. Happens sometimes against a new QB.
ReplyDeleteBut the struggles stopping the run game is a concern.
DeleteIt sure is.
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DeleteRich Madrid is saying Waller was Lenoir's responsibility on the TD, not Hufanga's.
ReplyDeleteNOW THAT'S PURDY!
ReplyDeleteCome on defense.
ReplyDeleteFans who wanted to see Purdy play from behind are getting their wish....
ReplyDeleteMcGlinchey backpedaling like's doing cardio on an elliptical....
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ReplyDeleteIt's not the game plan that's the issue.
Deletehuh -- what's wrong with the game plans?? I just see players not executing.
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DeleteDefense is playing just awful today.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of backfield being suspect and the familiar problem with QBs who are willing and able to scramble...
DeleteIt's the KC game all over again.
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DeleteMood, this game just highlights once again how reliant the defense is on the DL dominating. Not doing it today and backfield getting found out as they are used to not having to cover long and able to take chances.
DeleteSpot on, Scooter. I can't be sure, but it also seems like Bosa is not being moved around enough via stunting or moving to the right side of the defensive line.
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ReplyDeleteLove the way Jennings runs his vertical routes with head down --- not giving away any clue about his cut.
ReplyDeleteDang, Purdy pulled a Jimmy G
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ReplyDeleteAh well, will get those plays with a rookie. Would like to see Kittle dominate the catch point there.
ReplyDeleteKittle just didn't have the time to readjust to the ball.
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ReplyDeleteDL did their job there!
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DeletePurdy starting to get a little off target on his throws. Feels like he is rushing things a little.
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DeleteNothing surprising for a rookie. Seems to be playing well overall under pressure and from behind in the second half.
DeleteGot lucky there.
ReplyDeleteThat's some kick. C'mon boys, close it out.
ReplyDeleteDefense is keying into Purdy's roll outs
ReplyDeleteThe dump off to CMC was just such smart QB play. See they were overloaded and get it out quick.
DeleteGreat execution on that drive.
ReplyDeleteCMac's spatial awareness is amazing. For me he is the team's best offensive player.
ReplyDeleteHis stop and go timing was just perfect.
DeleteAgreed.
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DeleteThat is not a catch.
ReplyDeleteWell, ruling that a catch certainly helps keep the game entertaining. But no way he didn't use the ground to secure that.
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DeleteWell, fans are getting our money's worth of excitement.
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ReplyDeleteJust like they drew it up!
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DeleteOh man!
ReplyDeleteAargh! The game that would not end!
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ReplyDeleteLombardi: That's Robbie Gould's first miss in 6 seasons with the 49ers with the game on the line.
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ReplyDeleteIce the game now boys!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
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DeleteYeah baby!!!
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DeletePurdy played awesome and checked more boxes for me.
ReplyDeleteI actually thought that was his worst game live. But came up with some big plays in the second half and showed poise once again under pressure.
DeleteIf that is bad Purdy then he's fine.
Realistically, it will get more difficult for Purdy as his tendencies are put on film. So I grade him relative to what I expected from him. I had expected him to play worse after Banks left due to the deteriorating pass pro.
DeleteDefenses will work on batting down his passes, taking away those rollouts and bootlegs and force him to throw weak passes under duress.
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DeleteThere will be some good film for Purdy and Griese to go over. I'm confident Purdy will learn from some of his mistakes and it will make him a better player.
ReplyDelete49ers now #2 seed with a chance at #1.
ReplyDeleteIf Packers win next week and Niners stay at #2, do the Packers play at Levis in first round?
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ReplyDeleteLATEST 9ER PLAYOFF SEED UPDATES:
ReplyDelete* Saints 20 Eagles 10
* Packers 41 Vikings 17
* 49ers 37 Raiders 34
* 49 are now second seed after beating LV and will host two playoff games at Levi if they beat Arizona week 18.
* After Eagles lose to NO, 9ers will become # one seed if they beat Arizona and the Eagles lose to NYG week 18.