49ers and Playoffs

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
There's a good chance that Lions and Packers could wind up with one or two more losses than the 49ers. And I wouldn't be surprised if 49ers, Lambs, seaCucks, Eagles and Tampa end up with the same record in the end... Tampa would have the tie breaker on us because we lost down there

There's no clear path or world beaters in the NFC... it's too early to tell if we're the 7th, 5th or even 4th seed

Disagree. The Rams, Seahawks, and Eagles (to a lesser extent) are great teams.

The Seahawks are a top 10 team all time at this point in the season in terms of DVOA. No real weakness, outside of a hope that Darnold turns into a pumpkin in a big game.

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
There's a good chance that Lions and Packers could wind up with one or two more losses than the 49ers. And I wouldn't be surprised if 49ers, Lambs, seaCucks, Eagles and Tampa end up with the same record in the end... Tampa would have the tie breaker on us because we lost down there

There's no clear path or world beaters in the NFC... it's too early to tell if we're the 7th, 5th or even 4th seed

Disagree. The Rams, Seahawks, and Eagles (to a lesser extent) are great teams.

The Seahawks are a top 10 team all time at this point in the season in terms of DVOA. No real weakness, outside of a hope that Darnold turns into a pumpkin in a big game.

Yes, indeed, but like I mentioned, it's too early to tell... if Lambs suddenly lost their QB, then what? They're already missing Adams after they played us (I don't know the injury)... injuries can happen any moment and it doesn't have to be in a game

Take a couple of pieces off each team. Like I've mentioned many times in other threads, we could be getting healthy at the right time while others catch the injury bug. It's kinda naive to think that all those teams will go the next half of season with no significant injuries... same can't be said for us, we've lost HOF players already and still in it with reinforcements coming on offense

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
There's a good chance that Lions and Packers could wind up with one or two more losses than the 49ers. And I wouldn't be surprised if 49ers, Lambs, seaCucks, Eagles and Tampa end up with the same record in the end... Tampa would have the tie breaker on us because we lost down there

There's no clear path or world beaters in the NFC... it's too early to tell if we're the 7th, 5th or even 4th seed

Disagree. The Rams, Seahawks, and Eagles (to a lesser extent) are great teams.

The Seahawks are a top 10 team all time at this point in the season in terms of DVOA. No real weakness, outside of a hope that Darnold turns into a pumpkin in a big game.

Yes, indeed, but like I mentioned, it's too early to tell... if Lambs suddenly lost their QB, then what? They're already missing Adams after they played us (I don't know the injury)... injuries can happen any moment and it doesn't have to be in a game

Take a couple of pieces off each team. Like I've mentioned many times in other threads, we could be getting healthy at the right time while others catch the injury bug. It's kinda naive to think that all those teams will go the next half of season with no significant injuries... same can't be said for us, we've lost HOF players already and still in it with reinforcements coming on offense

This doesn't happen to other teams. Just the Niners

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:

Originally posted by DrEll:

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
There's a good chance that Lions and Packers could wind up with one or two more losses than the 49ers. And I wouldn't be surprised if 49ers, Lambs, seaCucks, Eagles and Tampa end up with the same record in the end... Tampa would have the tie breaker on us because we lost down there

There's no clear path or world beaters in the NFC... it's too early to tell if we're the 7th, 5th or even 4th seed

lol lot of wishful thinking in that post…

Dear doc, look at each teams' schedule... w/out being a homer / hater for either team, tell me who is running away

Show me your predictions of each team W/L You can't come through with clear cut scenarios, I bet you try and still can't

Come up with an analysis... you'll convince yourself with something just to feel good and sleep well tonight and maybe tomorrow

Come on now. Just in our division alone, the Seahawks an Rams are way better than us. You're banking on injuries to level the playing field when in reality no one is going to have an injuries that match the losses we have. Stafford is not going down. Neither is Darnold or Njigba. And even if they do both those teams have enough talent on the roster to somewhat quell those losses.

If so, 1 and done!

Defense won't be able to stop anyone. Defensive Edge is an abomination.

Originally posted by NoFunLeague:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I don't see this team as good enough to win a SB so what's the point of making the playoffs? Just another game or two where players can get injured bad enough to screw up next season. They had a real shot at winning when they went to the SB against the Chiefs. They lead both games going into the 4th. I doubt that this team is good enough to even win the NFC let alone a SB. Too many key players are missing.

Truth.

I feel different. I'd like to see Niners in there (playoffs) even if they have to limp in at 9-8.
Of course, a double-digits win total is what I'm speaketh'ing into existence.

Originally posted by Niner4ever:
If so, 1 and done!

Defense won't be able to stop anyone. Defensive Edge is an abomination.

And that's OK. Young players will benefit from early playoff experience, similar to Bosa, Deebo, Kittle, Greenlaw, Warner, Aiyuk, etc.

If Purdy plays, he will benefit from more experience, especially if he is asked to do more to make up for the lack of overall talent.

If Mac plays, especially if he plays well, it would skyrocket his trade value.

Originally posted by Antix:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I don't see this team as good enough to win a SB so what's the point of making the playoffs? Just another game or two where players can get injured bad enough to screw up next season. They had a real shot at winning when they went to the SB against the Chiefs. They lead both games going into the 4th. I doubt that this team is good enough to even win the NFC let alone a SB. Too many key players are missing.

Yeah, but when/if we dont make the playoffs, that gets held against KS, the orgnaization, the roster etc. People will say the Niners missed the playoffs the last two seasons, not they missed the playoffs in 2024 but 2025 doesnt count since they were hurt and had no chance to win the SB anyway. You play to win the game.

If we go I just hope we get matched up against Seattle or LA. It'd be worth it for me just to have the chance to beat one of them which I think we could do with a healthy offense. We know them well and on a great day we can beat them. Who knows, maybe they'll suffer one of the catastrophic injuries we have. The chance to beat either of those teams would make it worth it to me.

They hold it against Kyle anyway if he makes it to a SB and doesn't win. Playoff experience is fine if you have a young team but most of the key players on this team have already been to through the playoffs and at least one SB. It's not the same as a young team that's never been there like the Lions were.

Originally posted by Niner4Life21_:

Originally posted by Niner4ever:
If so, 1 and done!

Defense won't be able to stop anyone. Defensive Edge is an abomination.

And that's OK. Young players will benefit from early playoff experience, similar to Bosa, Deebo, Kittle, Greenlaw, Warner, Aiyuk, etc.

If Purdy plays, he will benefit from more experience, especially if he is asked to do more to make up for the lack of overall talent.

If Mac plays, especially if he plays well, it would skyrocket his trade value.

I can see some benefit for the younger players. Not the one extra game but the attention the game gets because there are less games. Like a bowl game.

Purdy will have a full arsenal at his disposal. I like him but he better deliver.

I don't see any scenario where Jones is traded. This team would be drafting top 3 if he were not quarterbacking this team. This season proves the importance of two able QBs.

But, yeah, 1 and done. Don't get your hopes up people.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Antix:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I don't see this team as good enough to win a SB so what's the point of making the playoffs? Just another game or two where players can get injured bad enough to screw up next season. They had a real shot at winning when they went to the SB against the Chiefs. They lead both games going into the 4th. I doubt that this team is good enough to even win the NFC let alone a SB. Too many key players are missing.

Yeah, but when/if we dont make the playoffs, that gets held against KS, the orgnaization, the roster etc. People will say the Niners missed the playoffs the last two seasons, not they missed the playoffs in 2024 but 2025 doesnt count since they were hurt and had no chance to win the SB anyway. You play to win the game.

If we go I just hope we get matched up against Seattle or LA. It'd be worth it for me just to have the chance to beat one of them which I think we could do with a healthy offense. We know them well and on a great day we can beat them. Who knows, maybe they'll suffer one of the catastrophic injuries we have. The chance to beat either of those teams would make it worth it to me.

They hold it against Kyle anyway if he makes it to a SB and doesn't win. Playoff experience is fine if you have a young team but most of the key players on this team have already been to through the playoffs and at least one SB. It's not the same as a young team that's never been there like the Lions were.

The playoffs is where good players can become great. Pressure can bring out the best (or worst) in a player.

Think Lenoir in 2022, who was inconsistent in the regular season, then came out of nowhere with a huge pick in the divisional round. His trajectory has been upward ever since. Think of guys like Bosa, who made a living getting sacks in the postseason. Deebo in 2021.

Sure, Kittle, Williams, CMC, Juice, Lenoir, Purdy and others have playoff experience. But you don't think it would benefit guys like Ricky, Huff, Green, Puni, Bethune, Collins, Mustapha and Stout?

Originally posted by DrEll:
Come on now. Just in our division alone, the Seahawks an Rams are way better than us. You're banking on injuries to level the playing field when in reality no one is going to have an injuries that match the losses we have. Stafford is not going down. Neither is Darnold or Njigba. And even if they do both those teams have enough talent on the roster to somewhat quell those losses.

Huh? The Seahawks and Rams are NOT better than us. Maybe they are a better team WHEN A LOT HEALTHIER and the niners are severely injured. Hell, we beat both teams with backups (especially the Rams)

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by DrEll:
Come on now. Just in our division alone, the Seahawks an Rams are way better than us. You're banking on injuries to level the playing field when in reality no one is going to have an injuries that match the losses we have. Stafford is not going down. Neither is Darnold or Njigba. And even if they do both those teams have enough talent on the roster to somewhat quell those losses.

Huh? The Seahawks and Rams are NOT better than us. Maybe they are a better team WHEN A LOT HEALTHIER and the niners are severely injured. Hell, we beat both teams with backups (especially the Rams)

They're better than us.

Originally posted by DrEll:

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by DrEll:
Come on now. Just in our division alone, the Seahawks an Rams are way better than us. You're banking on injuries to level the playing field when in reality no one is going to have an injuries that match the losses we have. Stafford is not going down. Neither is Darnold or Njigba. And even if they do both those teams have enough talent on the roster to somewhat quell those losses.

Huh? The Seahawks and Rams are NOT better than us. Maybe they are a better team WHEN A LOT HEALTHIER and the niners are severely injured. Hell, we beat both teams with backups (especially the Rams)

They're better than us.

No they are not. The Seahawks - They don't have a very good OL (especially run blocking), a QB that is not good under any pressure and questions at CB2,3

The Rams are overrated, especially on D. No lbs, safeties are average, Run D isn't great.

Both teams are worse than the niners, even if the niners are relatively healthy. Lucky that they both are very very healthy.

Originally posted by DrEll:

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by DrEll:
Come on now. Just in our division alone, the Seahawks an Rams are way better than us. You're banking on injuries to level the playing field when in reality no one is going to have an injuries that match the losses we have. Stafford is not going down. Neither is Darnold or Njigba. And even if they do both those teams have enough talent on the roster to somewhat quell those losses.

Huh? The Seahawks and Rams are NOT better than us. Maybe they are a better team WHEN A LOT HEALTHIER and the niners are severely injured. Hell, we beat both teams with backups (especially the Rams)

They're better than us.

If that's true, then why did both of them lose to us this season? Even with the injuries.

Originally posted by elguapo:
No they are not. The Seahawks - They don't have a very good OL (especially run blocking), a QB that is not good under any pressure and questions at CB2,3

The Rams are overrated, especially on D. No lbs, safeties are average, Run D isn't great.

Both teams are worse than the niners, even if the niners are relatively healthy. Lucky that they both are very very healthy.

Originally posted by Niner4Life21_:
If that's true, then why did both of them lose to us this season? Even with the injuries.

Take off the rose colored Niner glasses. Irrespective of the reasons, both teams are way better than us. Sure if we were fielding a healthy roster then maybe this is a debate. Standing the way it is right now, it's not even close. LA had their way with us. At no point was the game in doubt for them. We try to make it interesting in our heads and think about all the shoulda coulda wouldas but there wasn't any point in that game when we had the Ram on their heels. I reckon the same would be against Seattle.

We'll probably make the last seed in the NFC because we have a weak schedule and "should" win the next 4 games before the bye, but we're gonna get slaughtered by the first team we face in the playoffs.