triman

We have a tough time running the ball against this D. Ball security is as always a key . Run D is the key for us on Sunday. Starting fast and forcing Kap to make his throws.Make np mistake this is a team that we have problems with.Turnovers have been the reason they have beat us the last two times we have played them. Don't get a single beer to watch the game get a six pack its gonna be a war.

SloMotion

In 2011/12, SFran had the #1 defense against the run, allowing 77yds per game and only 3 rushing TDs all season. 2012/13 they slipped to #4, allowing 94yds per game and 7 rushing TDs per game ... fast forward to 2013 ... they're #11 against the run, average over 100yds rushing per game and have allowed 8 rushing TDs in 9 games thus far. It's been a slow decline ... still a formidable defense, but there's chinks in the armor ... just sayin' there's a chance, .

During this period, they went from #16 vs the Pass ('11), to #4 ('12) and are currently at #7 ('13) ... but since when do the Saints worry about pass defenses that much?

I think the Saints are gonna' be able to run the ball ... if not 'with authority', certainly with some proficiency. . Bet.

WhoDat!656

The 40-whiners are real good at beating teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Rams.

If Brees hadn't thrown 2 pick-6es last year the Saints would have won that game.

34-17 Saints

Schmohams

I think we will see a lot more blitzes Sunday because of Megaminds(kaepernic) inability to throw the ball. Hopefully that leads to sacks and gets him neverous enough to throw a couple of picks.

The Dude

I think his ability to run will keep us pretty honest when it comes to blitzing. I think we try to stop gore and the run game and make him beat us with his arm.

MaggieMayTB

Gentlemen, Many strong points in this thread.
Allow me to place in evidence the weapon most often discussed when a team plays in Seattle.

I could systematically review all the evidence with a strong lean toward the absence of the Mad Doctor Payton, last season, and his acquired sidekick, RrrrrRyan.

Payton unleashing some more of his gris-gris, bit by bit, sprinkle by sprinkle, planned pent-up Payton particular prescription for 49er Total Annihilation.

Mind you, this systematic plan will crescendo.
Keyword PLAN.
Planned wins, losses, never showing all the cards.
Deflecting attention.
Remember, the strongest card is status quo.

After all, the Doctor hears his first name all the time and is tired turning his head to acknowledge, only to discover it is the other NO favorite son...Peyton.

RrrrrRyan, a sidekick with no respect.
Defensive Einstein, look at the hair, RrrrRyan, another man guilty of too many men named Ryan.
A diabolical addition to Payton's recipe for Mayhem.


The unspoken weapon, the Seattle Strong man, the damn 13th Man.
That's right gentleman, US.
Yes, placing in evidence - US.
The Dome needs to perform and take back the title of 13th Man.

Men in Black.
Revenge.
Total Annihilation.
The recipe to begin where we left off...first at home against them.

The team which started our Go-to-dell death spiral outside the gates of bounty hell.

It starts with US.

I rest my case.

Snap, placement, kick by Hartley, and it is — AND IT'S GOOD!
IT'S GOOD! IT'S GUH-HUH-HOOD! Ha ha ha! Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints are on their way to the Super Bowl!

rezburna

Don't doubt Kaepernick just yet. Its not like he has the best targets to throw to. His #1 receiver has been out all season. I'm hoping for a win. I'll leave it at that. Nothing is certain. Jets? Remember?

SmashMouth

Oh yeah, buddy.... doubt him plenty. He can't read fast enough. Methinks he gets some new tattoos in the shape of FDL, a sort of "remember me shots"! They will try to run, and likely get some yards at first. But as we pull away, they will have to abandon their game plan. Last year we were sans SP, Drew threw 2 pick sixes, and still the game was merely a 10 point loss; it should have been worse. We have SP back and the pick sixes ain't happening this time around, and our D is much improved. I am ready for a FORTY burger.

MaggieMayTB

All good points.
And yes, Remember the Jets!

Never forget your failures and learn from the experience.

49ers.
This is personal.

This the guy that took your sister out and then posted pictures of her servicing him in his car.

This is the girl you asked to prom and dumped you the night before.

This is making it to the playoffs and losing.

This is the last game your beloved coach coached before hell froze over.

rezburna

Lol. I don't even count the loss from last year. That playoff loss though...I still feel like we beat our self. I feel the same about the Seahawks.