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G504 01-11-2012 06:06 PM

Our offense versus 9ers D (Looking at strength of schedule)
 
We've only been held under 25 four times all season (only 22 times in the past 70 games!), and we still won two of those. They've only scored OVER 25 four times all season, and two of those were against St. Louis. So us at our worst is still better than them at their best.

Furthermore, the best quarterbacks they faced all season were Eli (311 yard) and Stafford (293). That's it. No Brady, no Rodgers, of course no Payton Manning, and no Brees, except in preseason where they got lit up. From there, we go to second tier qbs like Romo (345), a past his prime Vick (416) and a hobbled Big Ben (330). They can't stop the pass.

We, on the other hand, have torched some pretty good defenses. Aside from us, no one else put 30 on Chicago before they stopped caring when Culter went down. Besides us, only 3 other teams hung 30 on Detroit. No one but us hung 30 on Houston. Only Pittsburgh (not even us) put 30 on Tennessee.

So even if they hold us to 25 points, which I don't think they will, Alex Smith can't go get 26, unless he's playing the Rams.

Halo 01-11-2012 06:19 PM

Yeah but what are the strength of schedules? Do you have a breakdown? That's what I thought this thread was about "(Looking at strength of schedule)"

I'd like to hear a comparison of our season opponents, records, etc. vs. the 49er's season opponents, records etc.

Just sayin. :)

Danno 01-11-2012 06:22 PM

We've played 6 playoff teams, we're 5-1
49ers played 5 playoff teams, they're 4-1

Saints Offense - Great
49ers Defense - Great

Saints Defense - Mediocre
49ers Offense - Mediocre

Saints special teams - Good
49ers special teams - Good


Looks like an even match-up.

Beastmode 01-11-2012 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Halo (Post 367912)
Yeah but what are the strength of schedules? Do you have a breakdown? That's what I thought this thread was about "(Looking at strength of schedule)"

I'd like to hear a comparison of our season opponents, records, etc. vs. the 49er's season opponents, records etc.

Just sayin. :)

SOS is even:

NFC Strength of Schedule

G504 01-11-2012 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halo (Post 367912)
Yeah but what are the strength of schedules? Do you have a breakdown? That's what I thought this thread was about "(Looking at strength of schedule)"

I'd like to hear a comparison of our season opponents, records, etc. vs. the 49er's season opponents, records etc.

Just sayin. :)

I accept that friendly amendment. I guess I'm more so talking about quality of opponent. I'm no stats nerd (not saying you are). I just go by what I see on the field. Tennessee, Chicago, Detroit, and Houston looked tough on defense all year (well, not ALL year for Chicago, but before their qb went out and they started to mail it in). And the only teams that San Fran beat that looked even competent on offense were Pittsburgh, Detroit, and the Giants.

lynwood 01-11-2012 06:27 PM

Big question is can Alex Smith lead his team in a Playoff game?

Danno 01-11-2012 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lynwood (Post 367920)
Big question is can Alex Smith lead his team in a Playoff game?

Mediocre QB's don't win Superbowls anymore.

G504 01-11-2012 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynwood (Post 367920)
Big question is can Alex Smith lead his team in a Playoff game?

I wouldn't put my money on it. Like I said in another thread, the 49ers 2011 is very reminiscent of the Panthers 2008.

halloween 65 01-11-2012 06:30 PM

Is our D better than their O? I say, much better..

Beastmode 01-11-2012 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lynwood (Post 367920)
Big question is can Alex Smith lead his team in a Playoff game?

05: No
06: No
07: No
08: No
09: No
10: No

Halo 01-11-2012 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 367923)
Is our D better than their O? I say, much better..

Do you think it's our line, or our secondary/skill positions vs. their O?

I do agree Alex Smith has done well but he's not a show stopper QB...

halloween 65 01-11-2012 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Halo (Post 367930)
Do you think it's our line, or our secondary/skill positions vs. their O?

I do agree Alex Smith has done well but he's not a show stopper QB...

I'd say the front 7, I think the secondary will match up well with their reciever,s.

G504 01-11-2012 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 367923)
Is our D better than their O? I say, much better..

Good question. We allowed 25 points five times this year: the three losses, Carolina once, and Houston. I keep using 25 because we gotta figure Drew can get three touchdowns in his sleep. Then against a good defense we might have to work for a 4th, maybe settle for a pair of field goals. So when out D starts allow more than 26, 27 points, that's when I get nervous.

halloween 65 01-11-2012 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by G504 (Post 367934)
Good question. We allowed 25 points five times this year: the three losses, Carolina once, and Houston. I keep using 25 because we gotta figure Drew can get three touchdowns in his sleep. Then against a good defense we might have to work for a 4th, maybe settle for a pair of field goals. So when out D starts allow more than 26, 27 points, that's when I get nervous.

I get nervous when we play teams that can score quick, the niner's are more of a ball control, grind it out type O. I don't think they will get 25, maybe 12-17 if we turn the ball over a couple times. Our D needs 3 and outs on these guys to up the tempo.

homerj07 01-11-2012 06:48 PM

You are right Smith can't BUT we can hurt ourselves.

This week more than any other point in the season we CANNOT comit tunrovers. Thjis is a "D" that will turn those into points!!

halloween 65 01-11-2012 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by homerj07 (Post 367938)
You are right Smith can't BUT we can hurt ourselves.

This week more than any other point in the season we CANNOT comit tunrovers. Thjis is a "D" that will turn those into points!!

I agree 100%. We need to let them make those mistakes, and if we get up by 2 scores it opens up a lot for our secondary.


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