Originally posted by TD49ers:
Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Originally posted by elguapo:
Originally posted by jds_49ers:
I still think the Zona game with all their backups is the game that haunts us. There was no reason to lose that game. The Hawks always play us tough especially at home!
It was injuries in both Seattle games. Especially the 2nd one. We were a tipped pass away from overtime WITHOUT Deebo AND Warner. Enough said. Sucks
True, but the Saints have had to play half their season without their starting QB, so I don't know if we can complain too much. If this team fails to make the playoffs, they have no one to blame but themselves.
Titans game was the gut punch. Got to win in December.
Some of the early losses were similar gut punches. The 49ers should have won against Green Bay. The 49ers should have beaten Seattle. Twice. Win any one of those three games and the playoff ticket has been punched.
Part of this is on Garoppolo. He simply did not play well during stretches of some games. Part of it can be placed on the defense. The unit, as a whole, collapsed at points in some games. Fred Warner has not had his best season. Dre Greenlaw hasn't been around. Bosa has been good, but the team never really did find an answer for the missing Dee Ford.
As for the Titans game, yes, that's another gut punch the 49ers should have won. If this team goes down to defeat next weekend, classify this season as would have, could have and should hvae.