Sunday, January 8, 2023

Week 18: Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers


 Good afternoon everyone and welcome to gameday live for the season finale. San Francisco can wrap up the #2 seed with a win today, and the #1 with an Eagles loss. These two franchises are moving in opposite directions with the Cardinals likely moving on from their GM and HC, while the 49ers will forge ahead with their Super Bowl aspirations. I anticipate the 49ers getting out to an early lead and then strategically removing starters in the 2nd half. Let's enjoy a relaxing game today before moving on to the high anxiety playoffs. Go Niners!

49ers inactives: - G Aaron Banks (ankle, knee) - QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) - DL Kevin Givens (knee) - LB Dre Greenlaw (back) - CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) - TE Ross Dwelley - DE Jackson
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  1. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 12:29 PM

    Just turned on my TV to see Nick Mullens throw an INT. Hope it isn't an omen of any sort :)

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    1. RazoreaterJanuary 8, 2023 at 1:04 PM

      Gotta do a shot when Mullens throws a pick, lol!

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  2. undercenterJanuary 8, 2023 at 1:11 PM

    Vikings won their game.

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  3. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 1:15 PM

    Mike Tomlin is a heck of a coach. 16 seasons as a HC amd still yet to have a losing season. Looked for sure like he was destined for one this year at 3-7, but goes 6-1 down the stretch and only barely misses put on a playoff spot.

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    1. eMJayJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:13 PM

      This is why the fire Kyle jabronis need to just go away. You don't let go of good coaches even in down years.

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    2. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:18 PM

      Yep, agreed.

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  4. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    CMC is so good. Giving up the quick TD obviously not great, but sometimes those trick plays will work. All comes down to how the D responds.

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  6. cubusJanuary 8, 2023 at 1:50 PM

    Philly is already up 10-0.

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  9. eMJayJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:10 PM

    What the hell!? This clown is doing this shit again??

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    1. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:11 PM

      Just ignore him. I will delete his comments.

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    2. eMJayJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:14 PM

      I will. Just happened to come in and saw they were already deleted. It would be funny if it wasn't so sad.

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  10. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:11 PM

    Purdy not looking comfortable out there atm.

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  11. cubusJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:25 PM

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember ever being so worried the defense would give up a 3rd and long as this year (esp. compared to 2019)

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    1. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:28 PM

      This is what it's been like under Saleh and Ryans if the pass rush isn't getting it done.

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  12. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM

    Nice! Excellent read, pass and catch.

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  13. RazoreaterJanuary 8, 2023 at 2:59 PM

    I sure hope our secondary plays better ASAP.

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    1. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:08 PM

      As Scooter commented, Niners will have to rely on the pass rush to get to the QB on third downs. Lenoir is who he is.

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    2. eMJayJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:19 PM

      Lenoir is feeling like the new Witherspoon. AW was even afraid to tackle near the end there, you don't want to see it happen but feels like Lenoir is heading down that track.

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    3. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM

      He was really bad last week and that deep TD today was a rough start. But he's been fine since.

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  14. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:09 PM

    First Niner receiver with a 100 yards in a long, long time.

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  15. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:10 PM

    JJ came to teach McGlinchey a few remaining lessons before he retires....

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    1. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:14 PM

      JJ has now sacked 50 different QBs!! Wonder what the record is...

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  16. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:11 PM

    Welcome back Eli!

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  17. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:19 PM

    Gipson almost pulled a Tartt but thought better of it 😂

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  18. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:34 PM

    They were already playing a lot of backups, but with that TD they should now look to rest as many starters as they can the rest of this game

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    1. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:38 PM

      Went off a bit early, but now they can.

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    2. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:43 PM

      Probably needs to keep the starting tackles in as long as Purdy plays...

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    3. Scooter_McGJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:43 PM

      Williams was replaced by Moore that last drive.

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    4. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:44 PM

      ok -- missed that.

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  19. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:43 PM

    Purdy definitely has helped revive Kittle's pass catching career

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  20. undercenterJanuary 8, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    With this win:

    The Niners clinch the second seed
    Keeps the winning streak alive
    Home field advantage is coming 35-35
    Swept the Division
    and put a smile on my face.

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    1. Mood IndigoJanuary 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

      Niners are 35-35 in regular season but 37-35 at Levi's overall, IIRC.

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    2. undercenterJanuary 8, 2023 at 4:15 PM

      I suspect it will be 39-35 overall when it's all said and done.

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  21. ricardoJanuary 8, 2023 at 4:27 PM

    Congrats Niner Nation! Lets get that 6th SB!!!

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