***Official NFC Championship Thread: Seahawks v 49ers*** (1 Viewer)

[Sabertooth]

Try again. He was picked 36th overall, 4th pick of the 2nd round.

 

[Insein]

No dog in the fight but Seattle is just a tad bit cocky. I want a feisty old school football game with lots of extracurricular nastiness.

Sf 22

Sea 19

 

[Short Corner]

Kaep now the franchise leader in road playoff wins.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Try again. He was picked 36th overall, 4th pick of the 2nd round.

This is much funnier.

 

[proninja]

I'm optimistic this thread goes better than the Saints thread did.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I'm optimistic this thread goes better than the Saints thread did.

Is ITS banned from this thread? If not, I wouldn't hold your breath

 

[ScottyDog]

SF can't afford to get off to a slow start like they did in ATL last year during the NFC Championship! Falling behind in Seattle is game over, there is no coming back from that.

NO fell behind 16-0 and almost pulled it off.

Not really. Seattle controlled the entire game, having 15 seconds to score eight points in the 4th quarter with 55 yards to go is not "almost" pulling it off. If you think it is, then the Panthers almost pulled off the game today.

Doesn't matter what the circumstances were. Point is they were close enough to pulling it off to make a statement like "SF cant afford to get off to a slow start" incorrect. SF had a slow start the last 2 games and did just fine. If they keep SEA under 20 points which is perfectly doable, they have a legit shot.

I'll take less than 20 from the Hawks. 40 Whiners scored a total of 17 the last two trips to Seattle COMBINED.

 

[proninja]

SF can't afford to get off to a slow start like they did in ATL last year during the NFC Championship! Falling behind in Seattle is game over, there is no coming back from that.

NO fell behind 16-0 and almost pulled it off.

Not really. Seattle controlled the entire game, having 15 seconds to score eight points in the 4th quarter with 55 yards to go is not "almost" pulling it off. If you think it is, then the Panthers almost pulled off the game today.

Doesn't matter what the circumstances were. Point is they were close enough to pulling it off to make a statement like "SF cant afford to get off to a slow start" incorrect. SF had a slow start the last 2 games and did just fine. If they keep SEA under 20 points which is perfectly doable, they have a legit shot.

I'll take less than 20 from the Hawks. 40 Whiners scored a total of 17 the last two trips to Seattle COMBINED.

I'm not optimistic this thread goes better than the Saints thread did anymore

 

[ScottyDog]

Here's some fuel for the fire...

Harbaugh was gifted much of his team from previous management. Carroll built his entire team from scratch.

Am I wrong?

No, that is pretty much what has happened.

 

[ScottyDog]

SF can't afford to get off to a slow start like they did in ATL last year during the NFC Championship! Falling behind in Seattle is game over, there is no coming back from that.

NO fell behind 16-0 and almost pulled it off.

Not really. Seattle controlled the entire game, having 15 seconds to score eight points in the 4th quarter with 55 yards to go is not "almost" pulling it off. If you think it is, then the Panthers almost pulled off the game today.

Doesn't matter what the circumstances were. Point is they were close enough to pulling it off to make a statement like "SF cant afford to get off to a slow start" incorrect. SF had a slow start the last 2 games and did just fine. If they keep SEA under 20 points which is perfectly doable, they have a legit shot.

I'll take less than 20 from the Hawks. 40 Whiners scored a total of 17 the last two trips to Seattle COMBINED.

I'm not optimistic this thread goes better than the Saints thread did anymore

Keep it positive ProNINJAAAAAAA. Cool name by the way, is that your profession?

 

[The General]

Here's some fuel for the fire...

Harbaugh was gifted much of his team from previous management. Carroll built his entire team from scratch.

Am I wrong?

No, that is pretty much what has happened.

Harbaugh did go get Kaep.

John Schneider and Carroll have built Seattle.

 

[fantasycurse42]

SF can't afford to get off to a slow start like they did in ATL last year during the NFC Championship! Falling behind in Seattle is game over, there is no coming back from that.

NO fell behind 16-0 and almost pulled it off.

Not really. Seattle controlled the entire game, having 15 seconds to score eight points in the 4th quarter with 55 yards to go is not "almost" pulling it off. If you think it is, then the Panthers almost pulled off the game today.

Doesn't matter what the circumstances were. Point is they were close enough to pulling it off to make a statement like "SF cant afford to get off to a slow start" incorrect. SF had a slow start the last 2 games and did just fine. If they keep SEA under 20 points which is perfectly doable, they have a legit shot.

I'll take less than 20 from the Hawks. 40 Whiners scored a total of 17 the last two trips to Seattle COMBINED.

Does your job require you to wear a name tag?

 

[fantasycurse42]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

 

[bierfiend]

SF can't afford to get off to a slow start like they did in ATL last year during the NFC Championship! Falling behind in Seattle is game over, there is no coming back from that.

NO fell behind 16-0 and almost pulled it off.

Not really. Seattle controlled the entire game, having 15 seconds to score eight points in the 4th quarter with 55 yards to go is not "almost" pulling it off. If you think it is, then the Panthers almost pulled off the game today.

Doesn't matter what the circumstances were. Point is they were close enough to pulling it off to make a statement like "SF cant afford to get off to a slow start" incorrect. SF had a slow start the last 2 games and did just fine. If they keep SEA under 20 points which is perfectly doable, they have a legit shot.

I'll take less than 20 from the Hawks. 40 Whiners scored a total of 17 the last two trips to Seattle COMBINED.

I'm not optimistic this thread goes better than the Saints thread did anymore

Keep it positive ProNINJAAAAAAA. Cool name by the way, is that your profession?

he is retired...only does a little community service ninja on weekends these days

 

[Statorama]

Current line on the game: Seattle favored by 3 to 3.5, total of 39.5 to 40 depending on the book

 

[False Start]

No dog in the fight but Seattle is just a tad bit cocky. I want a feisty old school football game with lots of extracurricular nastiness.

Sf 22

Sea 19

Harbaugh has enough cockiness to go around, Kaepernick pointed to the scoreboard today too. So I guess it evens out in the end.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Current line on the game: Seattle favored by 3 to 3.5, total of 39.5 to 40 depending on the book

Hate to say it, but I like Seattle with anything under 7.

 

[proninja]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

Yup. And if Seattle doesn't bring their A game, their season will probably end.

It's really an exceptional matchup. If I weren't a fan of these teams I'd be excited to watch it. Probably more so than I am.

 

[tommyk7]

Should be a great game. Lynch is all-world right now but the 49ers will focus on him and force Wilson to pass - where they are not very strong even with Harvin back.

New Orleans showed that a committment to the run did work somewhat - even without Pierre Thomas - so I think that Gore could have some success on the ground for SF. And their passing game is just much more dynamic with Boldin, Crabtree and, for my money the best playoff tight end in the business right now, Vernon Davis.

Niners 24-21.

 

[False Start]

Current line on the game: Seattle favored by 3 to 3.5, total of 39.5 to 40 depending on the book

Hate to say it, but I like Seattle with anything under 7.

Does anyone really think someone is going to win in Seattle? That is a tough variable to overcome.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

 

[thecatch]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

Kaepernick can't throw his way back into a game in that environment against such a tough pass D. If Seattle gets up two scores again it will snowball (just as it has the last couple of games up there).

 

[Doctor Detroit]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Kaep now the franchise leader in road playoff wins.

Wow, that's amazing. Even acknowledging that their previous great QBs usually had home field it's hard to believe he has the record in his second season of playing.,

 

[5Rings]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

Don't sleep on those dirty Canucks, unless you find a fat one in Winnipeg, then it's ok.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

I don't know what the MNF game where Bo ran into the tunnel 25 years ago has to do with this one... If SF falls behind early, it'll get ugly... No team in the NFL is equipped to to come back in Seattle and SF has shown they can let it get away when playing there. Furthermore, they've been notoriously slow starters in the playoffs over the last two years which just adds to the element of danger in this game.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Seattle banning ticket sales to CA for the game is just silly, I wonder if stub hub gets a kick back from all the Niner fans forced to buy their tickets that way.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

I don't know what the MNF game where Bo ran into the tunnel 25 years ago has to do with this one... If SF falls behind early, it'll get ugly... No team in the NFL is equipped to to come back in Seattle and SF has shown they can let it get away when playing there. Furthermore, they've been notoriously slow starters in the playoffs over the last two years which just adds to the element of danger in this game.

That was a great run by Bo. And it has just a little bit less to do with this upcoming game than the 42-13 Seattle win in 2012. The 29-3 game in Seattle this year might carry a bit more weight but likely is only motivating to the Niners. The fact that SF has played noticeably better than Seattle over the last month, both at home and on the road, is a much bigger factor. Both defenses are great. The SF offense has been better recently. Seattle is at home. This will be a close game.

 

[Alkahsu]

Go Seahawks, but the 49ers are scary. They've lost 2 since week 4 by a total of 4 points (Panthers, Saints).

They're rolling

SF was rolling last season when they came to Seattle and got blown out. Kap was coming off his best game ever as a passer when they came to Seattle this year and got blown out.

I don't think Seattle blows them out in this game with what their offense has been doing the last month, but Seattle needs some offense that isn't Lynch. I'm glad this game is in Seattle.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

I don't know what the MNF game where Bo ran into the tunnel 25 years ago has to do with this one... If SF falls behind early, it'll get ugly... No team in the NFL is equipped to to come back in Seattle and SF has shown they can let it get away when playing there. Furthermore, they've been notoriously slow starters in the playoffs over the last two years which just adds to the element of danger in this game.

That was a great run by Bo. And it has just a little bit less to do with this upcoming game than the 42-13 Seattle win in 2012. The 29-3 game in Seattle this year might carry a bit more weight but likely is only motivating to the Niners. The fact that SF has played noticeably better than Seattle over the last month, both at home and on the road, is a much bigger factor. Both defenses are great. The SF offense has been better recently. Seattle is at home. This will be a close game.

The game last year with a Super Bowl bound SF team and this year where they are NFC Championship bound look like a shell of themselves both times they played in Seattle. The rosters were very similar too! If they fall behind early, it can get ugly, I think this is more of a fact than a debate. Seattle is the hardest place to play in the NFL & my fear as a niner fan is this will make a world of difference in this game, especially for a team that of late that has shown an inability to play there.

 

[BaBastage]

Sweeney/drummer will have 7 pages themselves.

Only 7?

 

[CapnJB]

Seattle also gets the added benefit of playing yesterday. The Niners will have to travel home then travel to Seattle. It shouldn't make too much of a difference but the time to prepare is definitely in Seattle's favor.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

I don't know what the MNF game where Bo ran into the tunnel 25 years ago has to do with this one... If SF falls behind early, it'll get ugly... No team in the NFL is equipped to to come back in Seattle and SF has shown they can let it get away when playing there. Furthermore, they've been notoriously slow starters in the playoffs over the last two years which just adds to the element of danger in this game.

That was a great run by Bo. And it has just a little bit less to do with this upcoming game than the 42-13 Seattle win in 2012. The 29-3 game in Seattle this year might carry a bit more weight but likely is only motivating to the Niners. The fact that SF has played noticeably better than Seattle over the last month, both at home and on the road, is a much bigger factor. Both defenses are great. The SF offense has been better recently. Seattle is at home. This will be a close game.

The game last year with a Super Bowl bound SF team and this year where they are NFC Championship bound look like a shell of themselves both times they played in Seattle. The rosters were very similar too! If they fall behind early, it can get ugly, I think this is more of a fact than a debate. Seattle is the hardest place to play in the NFL & my fear as a niner fan is this will make a world of difference in this game, especially for a team that of late that has shown an inability to play there.

I'll quit arguing with you. I hope you're right and that SF ####s the bed in Seattle again leading to a blowout. Not likely.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Seattle is a great team and their stadium is possibly the most difficult place to play.

The bottom line is simple; If SF doesn't bring their absolute A game, this will get ugly!

I'm just not buying this. No way does this game get ugly, as in a blowout. It will get ugly in other ways, but this will be a close game.

I've watched every second of the last two SF games in Seattle... When they're in the PNW, the Hawks unfortunately have their number... If they aren't playing at their highest level, it'll get ugly quick!

I've watched nearly every second of every Seahawk game for the past 37 years, let alone the past two. Yes, SF has imploded in the past 2 regular season games in Seattle, much due to great Seahawk play, but I don't think that will happen next week. These teams are very evenly matched and SF has played just a bit better than Seattle the past few weeks. This will be a 3 point game, either way.

I don't know what the MNF game where Bo ran into the tunnel 25 years ago has to do with this one... If SF falls behind early, it'll get ugly... No team in the NFL is equipped to to come back in Seattle and SF has shown they can let it get away when playing there. Furthermore, they've been notoriously slow starters in the playoffs over the last two years which just adds to the element of danger in this game.

That was a great run by Bo. And it has just a little bit less to do with this upcoming game than the 42-13 Seattle win in 2012. The 29-3 game in Seattle this year might carry a bit more weight but likely is only motivating to the Niners. The fact that SF has played noticeably better than Seattle over the last month, both at home and on the road, is a much bigger factor. Both defenses are great. The SF offense has been better recently. Seattle is at home. This will be a close game.

The game last year with a Super Bowl bound SF team and this year where they are NFC Championship bound look like a shell of themselves both times they played in Seattle. The rosters were very similar too! If they fall behind early, it can get ugly, I think this is more of a fact than a debate. Seattle is the hardest place to play in the NFL & my fear as a niner fan is this will make a world of difference in this game, especially for a team that of late that has shown an inability to play there.

I'll quit arguing with you. I hope you're right and that SF ####s the bed in Seattle again leading to a blowout. Not likely.

I hope I'm wrong, but I find it hard to think a 3 point game here is a guarantee.

 

[BaBastage]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

Until the 49ers don't get blown out in the Kaepernick/Wilson, Harbaugh/Carroll era, you'll have a tough time defending this statement.

I think the 49ers are capable of winning, but they'll have to be near-flawless. Just like I thought New Orleans was capable, but they weren't flawless. (If they convert those field goals and not fumble, *maybe* they win the game. I'm not saying 100% they would have, but a win would have been plausible.)

That's the thing about beating Seattle at home. The team and 12th Man goes nuts whenever an opponent screws up. Hence, you've got to be pretty close to perfect.

 

[BaBastage]

Go Seahawks, but the 49ers are scary. They've lost 2 since week 4 by a total of 4 points (Panthers, Saints).

They're rolling

SF was rolling last season when they came to Seattle and got blown out. Kap was coming off his best game ever as a passer when they came to Seattle this year and got blown out.

I don't think Seattle blows them out in this game with what their offense has been doing the last month, but Seattle needs some offense that isn't Lynch. I'm glad this game is in Seattle.

I think this is fair. I'd feel a lot better if the game were in SF.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Go Seahawks, but the 49ers are scary. They've lost 2 since week 4 by a total of 4 points (Panthers, Saints).

They're rolling

SF was rolling last season when they came to Seattle and got blown out. Kap was coming off his best game ever as a passer when they came to Seattle this year and got blown out.

I don't think Seattle blows them out in this game with what their offense has been doing the last month, but Seattle needs some offense that isn't Lynch. I'm glad this game is in Seattle.

I think this is fair. I'd feel a lot better if the game were in SF.

If the game was in SF I'd call it a pick em, maybe favor SF by 1 or 2. In Seattle, I feel like they should be getting at least 5-6.

 

[proninja]

Historically, 3.5 point favorites win at about a 60% rate. From http://wizardofodds.com/games/sports-betting/nfl/

 

[Doctor Detroit]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

Until the 49ers don't get blown out in the Kaepernick/Wilson, Harbaugh/Carroll era, you'll have a tough time defending this statement.

I think the 49ers are capable of winning, but they'll have to be near-flawless. Just like I thought New Orleans was capable, but they weren't flawless. (If they convert those field goals and not fumble, *maybe* they win the game. I'm not saying 100% they would have, but a win would have been plausible.)

That's the thing about beating Seattle at home. The team and 12th Man goes nuts whenever an opponent screws up. Hence, you've got to be pretty close to perfect.

I like how you created a nice little cubbyhole to put your argument in by having Kaepernick/Wilson in there. 49ers won two years ago in Seattle, in December. Past results don't necessarily guarantee future returns anyway, it will be a one score game on Sunday IMO.

Also if Canada invades the U.S. this week, I'm right anyway.

 

[BaBastage]

I like how you created a nice little cubbyhole to put your argument in by having Kaepernick/Wilson in there. 49ers won two years ago in Seattle, in December. Past results don't necessarily guarantee future returns anyway, it will be a one score game on Sunday IMO.
Also if Canada invades the U.S. this week, I'm right anyway.

I'm not going to argue strongly against you... in the 2012 December loss the 49ers had already clinched and had come off a major road win the week prior against the Patriots. Seattle destroyed them. And early this year, there was no real WR outside of Boldin. (Manningham and Crabtree were still out.) IMO anything earlier than those two aren't relevant.... the further you go back in history, the more both teams have changed since today.

Still, until it actually happens, I'm wary of saying it won't again.

But I hope you are right that it's a one score game. I'll keep an eye out for CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Forces) mobilizing near the border.

 

[The General]

There is no way this game is a blowout. Seahawks offense is not going to blowout a great defense right now.

 

[jojoh07]

Really anticipating ITS prediction on this game

very unbiased and knowledgable

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

SF 20

Sea 16

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

seahawks off to a good start with an arrest already!

Spencer Ware arrested Sun Jan 12, 08:40 PM

Seattle Seahawks FB Spencer Ware was arrested and booked for driving while intoxicated early Sunday, Jan. 12, in King County in Washington state.

 

[seahawk 17]

seahawks off to a good start with an arrest already!

Spencer Ware arrested Sun Jan 12, 08:40 PM

Seattle Seahawks FB Spencer Ware was arrested and booked for driving while intoxicated early Sunday, Jan. 12, in King County in Washington state.

He doesn't even play...no big deal.

 

[seahawk 17]

There is a better chance of Canada invading the U.S. this week, than there is of this game being a blowout.

5R you have big internet balls to roll in here, after targeting me all week.

 

[The General]

Really anticipating ITS prediction on this game

very unbiased and knowledgable

You guys love him.