Originally posted by RickyRoma:
Originally posted by VinculumJuris:
So you agree your argument doesn't address the beating we took at home? Or do you have a separate argument for that loss? Because that was a f**king beating as well, even if you don't think it was nearly as bad.
I didn't say you identified it as the 'only' difference, but your post gave me the strong impression you think it was the 'primary' difference (as I said in my post). Your analysis really centered on that, seemingly to the exclusion of other factors. I strongly disagree with that take. Yes, Seattle has the ability to snowball leads into blowouts based on building momentum, but talent and scheme often put them in that position in the first place. The kickoff return TD was brutal and fluky in my opinion, and we never had momentum after that. However, even without that kickoff return, I think they still kill us in that game.
By the time the Niners/Seahawks met at the end of the season, the Niners roster had been wiped out by injury. There is simply no way around that. The only time they met last year when both teams were similar healthwise, the 49ers beat the Seahawks...IN Seattle. Secondly, you don't seem to put ANY emphasis on hype/momentum/etc....even when I've given examples. Again, all one has to do is look at when SF and Sea were battling a decade plus ago, in 2012 and 2013. The Seahawks completely destroyed SF in Seattle, yet lost both times in San Francisco. Seattle has a major home field advantage, especially night games, and when they can dominate up front defensively. It's a clear advantage at the LOS...a recipe for disaster.
Given that SF brought a pre-season squad to the playoff game....
I literally acknowledged momentum matters in my initial post. I also acknowledged injuries. I get the impression you're not reading, which is fine. Your argument isn't very compelling on its face, so happy to disengage here.
