2022 Playoff Picture Thread

Originally posted by rockzz:
Eagles play @ Cowboys, vs Saints and vs Giants. The #1 seed is kind in play right now, but they need to go 0-3.

Originally posted by cortana49:

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Silky:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Ninerlakerdodger:
The NFL is rigged. After the BS flag thrown on McLaurin for not being on the line after he checked with the official doesn't prove it nothing will.

Then there is the no call for PI in the end zone as the cherry on top.

it's obvious the NFL don't want Snyder and his Commandos in the playoffs.

just cause he checked with the official doesn't mean he wasn't lined up correctly

Receivers check with the official to make sure they are covering the tackle so it kinda does.

pointing at the official does nothing

I think that the pointing and aligning has more to do with being offsides for the WR. He's just ensuring he's not lined up offsides. I don't think the ref is doing a quick scan of the entire formation and giving the thumbs up that the WR is correct positionally...just that he's not over the ball or close to it. That's why you see them do a quick adjustment (usually backing up a step)

It's not for checking to see if the WR is offsides. It's to make sure he's either on or off the LoS. WRs off the LoS will reach their hand back to signal to the ref that they want to be off the LoS.

Wow, thank you. I never knew that.

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by cortana49:

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Silky:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Ninerlakerdodger:
The NFL is rigged. After the BS flag thrown on McLaurin for not being on the line after he checked with the official doesn't prove it nothing will.

Then there is the no call for PI in the end zone as the cherry on top.

it's obvious the NFL don't want Snyder and his Commandos in the playoffs.

just cause he checked with the official doesn't mean he wasn't lined up correctly

Receivers check with the official to make sure they are covering the tackle so it kinda does.

pointing at the official does nothing

I think that the pointing and aligning has more to do with being offsides for the WR. He's just ensuring he's not lined up offsides. I don't think the ref is doing a quick scan of the entire formation and giving the thumbs up that the WR is correct positionally...just that he's not over the ball or close to it. That's why you see them do a quick adjustment (usually backing up a step)

It's not for checking to see if the WR is offsides. It's to make sure he's either on or off the LoS. WRs off the LoS will reach their hand back to signal to the ref that they want to be off the LoS.

Wow, thank you. I never knew that.

First example of this from the SEA game that I noticed. Top of screen, Jennings is confirming that he is off the LoS, Aiyuk is confirming that he is on.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

This is very big news atop the NFL. A sprained shoulder significantly hampered Jimmy Garoppolo in last season's playoffs.

We'll see how long it takes Jalen Hurts to recover. Gardner Minshew is Philly's QB2 https://t.co/jfHejmVBWO

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) December 19, 2022

49ers path to the Super Bowl

Originally posted by NotAFinga42:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by NotAFinga42:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
Here's how I feel we match up against possible opponents in the playoffs:

@ PHI
The Eagles have very few weaknesses, but their defense is "good, not great". They do have a good D-line, so we'll need the quick screen game.. This seems like the inevitable NFCCG.

@ MIN (we could overtake, but that seems unlikely)
The Vikings have a terrific offensive and a marginal defense. We should be able to control the ball on both sides. I like our chances either home or away, obviously want it at home.

TB
We just saw this game. I doubt even Brady could change that outcome. And they'll have to travel to us.

DAL
Explosive offense, suspect defense. I like our chances. Game would be at Levi's.

NYG
Great coaching has this team relevant, but we're superior in every way.

WAS
We'll see Saturday, any playoff matchup would be a rematch at Levi's. I suspect a low scoring game, but I have confidence our defense will stifle them.

SEA
We just swept them and this game would be at home. High confidence.

DET
After the Eagles, I see the Lions as the worst matchup for us, as their speed and passing offense could expose Hufanga and Gibson. I do think we could score on them and should be favored.

The Seattle game can be just as dangerous as Philly. Regardless of how good they are, it is so difficult to beat a team 3 times in the same year, as evidenced by last year NFCCG. No thanks. I still feel like Minnesota will give us the #2 seed, and while I know we're better, don't wanna have to go there.

We barely, barely beat the Rams last season and they were eventual SB champs. It's not really comparable.

It certainly is. Division matchups can go either way each time they meet. I can't convince you to worry about it, but I certainly would. Hopefully they just don't get in.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:

Originally posted by NotAFinga42:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:

Originally posted by NotAFinga42:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
Here's how I feel we match up against possible opponents in the playoffs:

@ PHI
The Eagles have very few weaknesses, but their defense is "good, not great". They do have a good D-line, so we'll need the quick screen game.. This seems like the inevitable NFCCG.

@ MIN (we could overtake, but that seems unlikely)
The Vikings have a terrific offensive and a marginal defense. We should be able to control the ball on both sides. I like our chances either home or away, obviously want it at home.

TB
We just saw this game. I doubt even Brady could change that outcome. And they'll have to travel to us.

DAL
Explosive offense, suspect defense. I like our chances. Game would be at Levi's.

NYG
Great coaching has this team relevant, but we're superior in every way.

WAS
We'll see Saturday, any playoff matchup would be a rematch at Levi's. I suspect a low scoring game, but I have confidence our defense will stifle them.

SEA
We just swept them and this game would be at home. High confidence.

DET
After the Eagles, I see the Lions as the worst matchup for us, as their speed and passing offense could expose Hufanga and Gibson. I do think we could score on them and should be favored.

The Seattle game can be just as dangerous as Philly. Regardless of how good they are, it is so difficult to beat a team 3 times in the same year, as evidenced by last year NFCCG. No thanks. I still feel like Minnesota will give us the #2 seed, and while I know we're better, don't wanna have to go there.

We barely, barely beat the Rams last season and they were eventual SB champs. It's not really comparable.

It certainly is. Division matchups can go either way each time they meet. I can't convince you to worry about it, but I certainly would. Hopefully they just don't get in.

Rather play at home vs Seattle than a team like Detroit that would have won like 9 or 10 games to get in the playoffs. Seattle sucks royally.

Originally posted by mattster03:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

This is very big news atop the NFL. A sprained shoulder significantly hampered Jimmy Garoppolo in last season's playoffs.

We'll see how long it takes Jalen Hurts to recover. Gardner Minshew is Philly's QB2 https://t.co/jfHejmVBWO

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) December 19, 2022

49ers path to the Super Bowl

Lol

Originally posted by elguapo:
Would love to play the Giants first round

Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by Crown:
Did the Dallas loss help in anyway?

No. DAL lost and still clinched a playoff spot.

Originally posted by birdie2bogey:
Great point. One will back into the 7 seed whereas Detroit will have won like 8 of their last 10 to get in. The 6th and 7th seeds will be an interesting push down the stretch

Originally posted by ComeOnDeberg:
Predicted final NFC playoff seeds

1) Philadelphia
2) Minnesota
3) SF
4) Tampa Bay
5) Dallas
6) Detroit
7) NY Giants

Predicted final AFC playoff seeds

1) Buffalo
2) KC
3) Cincinnati
4) Tennesee
5) Baltimore
6) LA Chargers
7) Miami

I think we will play Detroit.