Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by SkyZer0:I think against the falcons also?
Originally postedOriginally posted by Jack49ers84:
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You don't think our defense had to win the game against Pittsburgh when the offense turned the ball over five times? Or against the Rams in week 5 when the offense averaged under 4 yards a play? Or against Washington when they put up 9 points? Or in the second game against the Cardinals when Jimmy threw a pick with about 4 minutes left in the game? Or in the playoffs against Minnesota when our passing offense was struggling badly? The defense had to carry the team in a lot of games in 2019.
and yet, in several of those games Jimmy threw the winning TD pass, and made crucial clutch 3rd down conversions in crunch time when it mattered. despite the ups and downs of the game. that's why losing the SB hurt so bad. because jimmy in his history with us has always been money on 3rd down and pretty clutch in the 4th for the most part. the only times I can ever recall him failing to get it done in the 4th was the SB, and the opening game vs the Cards in 2020.
but you're right, that year you knew if we had the ball we can score when needed
the game-winning TD was to Julio like right on the line with Ward trying to stop him. game over like instantly.
our defense couldn't stop anything that game. that was coming off a huge high from beating NO I believe.