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Biggest threat in the NFC and why
Jan 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM
- Heroism
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The biggest threat are injuries. Otherwise, the Niners are going to smash every single team in the NFC. They're too damn talented on both sides of the ball to be beat. The energy and intensity they're going to come out with after the week off is going to be unreal. It's going to be surgical ass-whoopings on the way to the Superbowl.
Jan 2, 2024 at 12:03 PM
- Cg9erSF
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Respect all, fear no one! This team has been so close for years and I believe they are on a mission and excepting injuries they will beat whoever is next!!! JMHO Go Niners 
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Jan 2, 2024 at 12:06 PM
- LifelongNiner
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I'd pick the Rams because they have the best combination of QB + coach + offense. We should still win however.
I expect the Rams to be an issue going forward l. We are going to need to beef up O-line to ensure we can play keep away and DB to somewhat neutralize Nacua and Kupp.
I expect the Rams to be an issue going forward l. We are going to need to beef up O-line to ensure we can play keep away and DB to somewhat neutralize Nacua and Kupp.
Jan 2, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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Jan 2, 2024 at 12:08 PM
- 9moon
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Originally posted by Monsterniner:
Let's talk about the biggest threat the Niners might face to get to the Super Bowl.
Honestly I think that a healthy and rested Niners team playing at home is gonna cruise to Las Vegas but if I have to pick a team that I think can give us problems it would be the Rams.
Yes, the Rams mainly because of their offense.
They started 3-6 but since then they are 6-1 and the only loss was to the Ravens in OT.
In those last 7 games their offense is averaging 403.8 total yards and 29.2 ppg. We know that Stafford can make all the throws and Nacua is great and Kupp is back but the reason for that offensive success is the running game. In those 7 games their running game is averaging 141.7 ypg with Kyren Williams averaging 120.8 ypg. In the 5 games before that he averaged 59.6 ypg.
Right now the Rams are the second best offense in the NFC behind the Niners and their O-line is really good executing inside zone and with Kyren Williams now they can run well for the first time since 2018 when they had Todd Gurley.
On the other hand the Rams defense isn't good and Shanahan/Purdy can move the ball at will on them if they don't turn the ball over but the Rams offense would give us problems if we have to face them.
I think that a Rams-Niners playoff game would be a high scoring game with the Niners winning but it would be very stressful to see their offense having success against us.
Thoughts.
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Kyle Shanahan... EASILY !!!
Jan 2, 2024 at 12:17 PM
- Montana
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NFC- not worried about any team really as long as injuries don't screw us and defense doesn't take a dump.
AFC I am a bit more concerned about
AFC I am a bit more concerned about
Jan 2, 2024 at 12:20 PM
- Southpaw79
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The biggest threat is the next opponent.
Jan 2, 2024 at 12:24 PM
- Ruixx
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None. Zero. Seriously no fear from the NFC, not even on the radar.
Jan 2, 2024 at 1:23 PM
- Sickaa
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Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
As if the Lions are something.
Better than the Rams imo
Rams would be more of a threat due to then being a divisional rival.
I don't think anyone should be concerned with the Lions just yet
Jan 2, 2024 at 2:12 PM
- RiceOwensStokes
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Originally posted by Sickaa:
Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
As if the Lions are something.
Better than the Rams imo
Rams would be more of a threat due to then being a divisional rival.
I don't think anyone should be concerned with the Lions just yet
I don't think either are a threat to the Niners, but I believe the Lions would beat the Rams in a potential wildcard match up
Jan 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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I'd say Rams just because McVay/division familiarity and theyve been hot lately
I'd actually want all the home teams to win in the first round so we can have the winner of NFC south first and then the winner of ReportGate revenge bowl
I'd actually want all the home teams to win in the first round so we can have the winner of NFC south first and then the winner of ReportGate revenge bowl
Jan 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM
- 49erFaithful6
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January recipe / checklist
QB?
HC?
DEF?
you want to check all the boxes
NFC DAL - yes (had to think a sec on McC)
PHI - yes (had to think on HC, but sure)
DET no the D is disqualfying
LAR no the D counts them out they start Witherspoon
GB no (see Joe Berry)
TB no (do they have any of the 3)
AFC side
BAL has all 3
KC may have all 3 more than any team in the field
QB?
HC?
DEF?
you want to check all the boxes
NFC DAL - yes (had to think a sec on McC)
PHI - yes (had to think on HC, but sure)
DET no the D is disqualfying
LAR no the D counts them out they start Witherspoon
GB no (see Joe Berry)
TB no (do they have any of the 3)
AFC side
BAL has all 3
KC may have all 3 more than any team in the field
Jan 2, 2024 at 3:24 PM
- SmokeyJoe
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
January recipe / checklist
QB?
HC?
DEF?
you want to check all the boxes
NFC DAL - yes (had to think a sec on McC)
PHI - yes (had to think on HC, but sure)
DET no the D is disqualfying
LAR no the D counts them out they start Witherspoon
GB no (see Joe Berry)
TB no (do they have any of the 3)
AFC side
BAL has all 3
KC may have all 3 more than any team in the field
Philly aint checking that defense box or HC box either… and they have real schematic problems on offense recently as well.
Being generous you could give benefit of doubt on Offense and HC. The defense is plain not good.
Jan 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
- 49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
January recipe / checklist
QB?
HC?
DEF?
you want to check all the boxes
NFC DAL - yes (had to think a sec on McC)
PHI - yes (had to think on HC, but sure)
DET no the D is disqualfying
LAR no the D counts them out they start Witherspoon
GB no (see Joe Berry)
TB no (do they have any of the 3)
AFC side
BAL has all 3
KC may have all 3 more than any team in the field
Philly aint checking that defense box or HC box either… and they have real schematic problems on offense recently as well.
Being generous you could give benefit of doubt on Offense and HC. The defense is plain not good.
Yup, maybe I was not thinking about this year's version, but last years
any thoughts along this line: they are going thru it now, like we did in our L streak, so can/will Philly 'right the ship'
Jan 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
- Hangman_52
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Biggest threat is Wilks