Division round vs Niners 7:15 Saturday LFT

[tynimiller]

We'll this is gonna sound insane but does anyone else feel like if MLF somehow finds a way to lose this game on Saturday that his seat should start getting warm? He has to atleast make the SB this year. Shanny & McVay have already been there.

Clearly logic and soberness is not a prerequisite to posting....

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

there was no taunting,,why would you say that?

Because I believe one of the idiot announcers implied it and never corrected himself. The replay clearly showed Ackers telling Baker to stay down, knowing he was hurt bad.

 

[Wi. Mike now in Florida]

I just hope this playoff game MLF and Rodges can decide between them to either pass the ball or run it in 4th. down,
so Rodgers doesn't leave Lambeau Field again with a big huff this off season.

 

[Pugger]

Anybody miss Mike McCarthy? Decent coach, until game day. His decisions continue to be baffling.

One thing MLF has over MM is Matt's teams do not kill themselves with stupid penalties.

 

[Guacamole]

Because I believe one of the idiot announcers implied it and never corrected himself. The replay clearly showed Ackers telling Baker to stay down, knowing he was hurt bad.

was I quoting you? no.....

 

[Mondio]

He should have been ejected. First he rips the guy's helmet off, then takes a couple of swings. I guess he gets the superstar treatment.

Equally egregious was Cam Akers taunting Budda Baker after he was laid out. No penalty called either.

If we get past the 49ers, I'd like to see the Rams come to Lambeau so we can beat their ***e$ again.

I thought the same thing. I don't know who I want to beat more, the Bucs or the bush league Rams. Both deserve a pounding. It's one thing to jump up and be a bit pumped, but when you see a guy having obvious spastic reactions in his upper extremity from the collision you back the **** off. It's not normal for that to happen and is the result of a pretty severe trauma and disrupted signals from the brain.

I get that he might not know it in that instant he pops up, but within a second a person with 2 eyeballs could tell Baker was in some trouble. he decided to take some steps over him and tell him to stay down. As if his neurologically impaired body had a choice at that moment. Would not have cared had someone pulled his helmet off and gave him a little head trauma as well. I'm getting sick of these ****ing punks playing football. it's football, you've never run anyone over before? BFD.

 

[Pugger]

I always wonder (and worry) about which Packer defense is going to show up. They really need to take charge of this game from the outset. If the defense attacks, dictates play, and contains Samuel and Kittle, the offense ought to be able to take care of the rest. If those guys get loose and the Packers are chasing them all over the field like keystone cops, all bets are off. Pressure Garopollo enough, and he'll make mistakes. I'd love to see some power, possession football with Dillon pounding the ball and an air attack that picks apart that secondary. Tire that defense out and make them feel the tundra cold.

If we can keep them from running wild I think our pass rush with the return of Z and Mercilus will be enough to force Garopollo to screw up.

 

[JKramer64]

there was no taunting,,why would you say that?

If you watched the replay, after Akers got up, he walked past Budda and did a downward pushing motion three times as if to say 'stay down'. The referee on the broadcast said taunting should have been called. Akers claimed after the game that he didn't realize Budda was hurt, but Budda was spread eagled on the ground when Akers walked past him.

 

[Mondio]

there was no taunting,,why would you say that?

have your nipples poked your own eyes? he stepped right over top of him and motioned for him to "just stay down"

 

[Dantés]

@Dantés is it bad I'm kinda mad we were right about liking Elijah Mitchell so much and both of us believing he was a Day 3 draft priority? He has killed it for the Niners this year in the 10 games he has played...containing him could be tough for a team that has struggled mightedly at times with gap integrity.

I'm not too mad about it. I liked Kylin Hill a lot and he looked great before getting hurt.

 

[MadCat]

I usually prefer to defer to second half...but wouldn't it be something special to pound them in the face with like a 20 play long time wasted drive right off the bat with our Quadfather? Set the tone early.

I can’t tell you how much I like your post. I don’t think we should ever defer against teams with a decent or better offense because we give up so many early scores. Playing from ahead versus playing from behind early can have considerable impact in the outcome of any game, let alone one as important as this one, and even more so if weather adds a potentially negative component as well.

 

[tynimiller]

Okay possible juggling of actives. My thoughts follow in next comment/post @Pokerbrat2000 here you go

1	Aaron Rodgers	24	Kenny Clark
2	Jordan Love	25	Kingsley Keke
3	Aaron Jones	26	Tyler Lancaster
4	AJ Dillon	27	Dean Lowry
5	Patrick Taylor	28	TJ Slaton
6	Davante Adams	29	Rashan Gary
7	Randall Cobb	30	Preston Smith
8	Allen Lazard	31	Zadarius Smith
9	Marquez Valdez-S…	32	Whitney Mercilus
10	EQSB	33	Jonathan Garvin
11	Mercedes Lewis	34	Krys Barnes
12	Josiah Deguara	35	Devondre Campbell
13	Tyler Davis	36	Oren Burks
14	Bakhtiari	37	Isaiah McDuffie
15	Runyan	38	Alexander
16	Myers	39	Stokes
17	Patrick	40	King
18	Newman	41	Douglas
19	Turner	42	Sullivan
20	Yosh	43	Amos
21	Wirtel	44	Savage
22	Bojo	45	Scott
23	Crosby	46	Black
	Kelly		Yiadom - 3rd most ST snaps
	Moore - returner on ST?		Heflin
	Dafney - 19th snaps ST		SJC - 6th most ST Snaps
	Amari - returner on ST?		Galeai
			Summers (IR) - 4th most ST snaps

 

[Mondio]

I'm still fine taking the ball in the 2nd half to start. Yes it would be nice to come out with a 20 play pounding drive. I do not see that as our identity at all. We're slow starters on both sides. We just are, we aren't changing our spots this time of year. Could it happen? sure, we have a good offense, but i wouldn't count on it.

We're best after we've settled and get the flow of the game. I expect to have to withstand a very juiced up and pumped team in the 49er's. I expect that will make some fans panic. I expect we'll withstand that and then pour it on in the middle of the game and get the ball to start the 2nd half when our offense will be running efficiently and prepared and we'll put the game away.

 

[tynimiller]

The one I see as most likely not on the 46 that is listed as such is Mercilus and/or Zadarius...I struggle to think both are active this week....so that is a spot and depend on Berry and staff deciding does that mean we roll with ST priority and Yiadom or Moore get the nod instead of him?

Another likely option is we roll with only 3 safeties instead of 4.

Getting that 3rd OL reserve (Kelly) with a just recently returned Bakh and Myers also may be a priority which could mean something gives elsewhere.

Do we risk it and enter with just Jones and Dillon at RB with packages with Deguara lined up beside Rodgers....

Is it too much to even assume Jaire dresses? Slaton could also be a healthy scratch but with the Niners run offense I think Berry will fight for DL depth.

 

[XPack]

Just read that we are the only team with perfect home record this season!

 

[tynimiller]

Just read that we are the only team with perfect home record this season!

Correct and oddly enough after being one of the most dinged up teams all year are the healthiest playoff team, if the report was right (I didn't research much so take it as you will).

 

[Guacamole]

have your nipples poked your own eyes? he stepped right over top of him and motioned for him to "just stay down"

noshit sherlock

 

[eldapeeze]

49ers fan here. Let me start off by saying I'm impressed with most of you. Packers fans seem mostly respectful and they tone down the trash talking. I've been to Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks and Cowboys forums the last few months and those sites are unbearable (especially the Seahawks site, the most delusional fanbase I've ever seen).

As for Saturday, it's going to be an interesting game. Early in the year, the 49ers were a mess. The low point was losing to the Arizona Cardinals JV team led by Colt McCoy and we were sitting at a disappointing 3-5 record. Since then though, the 49ers have been on a roll, going 7-2 in the last 9 and just knocked off Dallas. What makes the 49ers so good is that the pass rush is outstanding, which helps mask our terrible secondary. We also have a very good rush D. On offense, we have an outstanding run game because we rely on so much misdirection. Deebo is a do-it-all player that is explosive and frankly fun to player to watch. As you all know, Jimmy g is our weak spot. Friggin guy drives us nuts with his WTF passes. We were in firm control for 3 quarters against Dallas and Jimmy G decided to start playing like an idiot. But other than him, our offense is clicking. The 49ers are very physical and match up well with non physical teams like the Rams and Cowboys. If we don't have Bosa and Warner though, it could be a long day with no pass rush on Saturday.

With that said, this is the first time in a long time that the 49ers travel to Green Bay. I think 2013 playoffs was the last time? If this was in SF I'd be more confident, but I agree with you all, that this might be the best Packers team you've had in a while. Great D and obviously great offense. I think it'll be competitive because the 49ers barely ever get blown out. But our weak link (QB) is clearly your strength.

I have the Packers in a close game.

 

[Pkrjones]

Welcome, @eldapeeze ! What's your take on why Kittle hasn't been a focal point lately? Also, Aiyuk was severely in "the doghouse" early in the season but has become a 4-6 target guy since the revitalization... is he for real or Jimmy's best friend?

 

[tynimiller]

Welcome, @eldapeeze ! What's your take on why Kittle hasn't been a focal point lately? Also, Aiyuk was severely in "the doghouse" early in the season but has become a 4-6 target guy since the revitalization... is he for real or Jimmy's best friend?

Kittle is an excellent TE, but Deebo and the offensive system Kyle runs doesn't run through Kittle nor should. They are at their absolute deadliest when Kittle plays as a strong decoy and makes room for the more dangerous with the ball Mitchell and Samuel.

 

[eldapeeze]

Welcome, @eldapeeze ! What's your take on why Kittle hasn't been a focal point lately? Also, Aiyuk was severely in "the doghouse" early in the season but has become a 4-6 target guy since the revitalization... is he for real or Jimmy's best friend?

Good question on Kittle. I've been surprised at his lack of targets. I think Deebo and Aiyuk are getting most of the looks because they've been playing so well.

As for Aiyuk in the doghouse early in the season, not totally sure. He did have drops in consecutive preseason games but I think Shanahan mismanages players at times. Once you get in his doghouse, it's hard to get out of it. Aiyuk has really rebounded though and it was a nice surprise.

 

[eldapeeze]

Kittle is an excellent TE, but Deebo and the offensive system Kyle runs doesn't run through Kittle nor should. They are at their absolute deadliest when Kittle plays as a strong decoy and makes room for the more dangerous with the ball Mitchell and Samuel.

Kittle is also a great blocker, so even if he's not catching the ball, he's making way for other players.

 

[mongoosev]

49ers fan here. Let me start off by saying I'm impressed with most of you. Packers fans seem mostly respectful and they tone down the trash talking. I've been to Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks and Cowboys forums the last few months and those sites are unbearable (especially the Seahawks site, the most delusional fanbase I've ever seen).

As for Saturday, it's going to be an interesting game. Early in the year, the 49ers were a mess. The low point was losing to the Arizona Cardinals JV team led by Colt McCoy and we were sitting at a disappointing 3-5 record. Since then though, the 49ers have been on a roll, going 7-2 in the last 9 and just knocked off Dallas. What makes the 49ers so good is that the pass rush is outstanding, which helps mask our terrible secondary. We also have a very good rush D. On offense, we have an outstanding run game because we rely on so much misdirection. Deebo is a do-it-all player that is explosive and frankly fun to player to watch. As you all know, Jimmy g is our weak spot. Friggin guy drives us nuts with his WTF passes. We were in firm control for 3 quarters against Dallas and Jimmy G decided to start playing like an idiot. But other than him, our offense is clicking. The 49ers are very physical and match up well with non physical teams like the Rams and Cowboys. If we don't have Bosa and Warner though, it could be a long day with no pass rush on Saturday.

With that said, this is the first time in a long time that the 49ers travel to Green Bay. I think 2013 playoffs was the last time? If this was in SF I'd be more confident, but I agree with you all, that this might be the best Packers team you've had in a while. Great D and obviously great offense. I think it'll be competitive because the 49ers barely ever get blown out. But our weak link (QB) is clearly your strength.

I have the Packers in a close game.

Well said. Everyone on here knows i'm very honest with my scores and don't show any favoritism. I really believe this will be a lopsided game in favor of Packers. All they have to do is stop your great running game like we did Ari. and it's all Packers O from there.

With that said....Packers 13 49ers 2

 

[Poppa San]

Okay possible juggling of actives. My thoughts follow in next comment/post @Pokerbrat2000 here you go

1	Aaron Rodgers	24	Kenny Clark
2	Jordan Love	25	Kingsley Keke
3	Aaron Jones	26	Tyler Lancaster
4	AJ Dillon	27	Dean Lowry
5	Patrick Taylor	28	TJ Slaton
6	Davante Adams	29	Rashan Gary
7	Randall Cobb	30	Preston Smith
8	Allen Lazard	31	Zadarius Smith
9	Marquez Valdez-S…	32	Whitney Mercilus
10	EQSB	33	Jonathan Garvin
11	Mercedes Lewis	34	Krys Barnes
12	Josiah Deguara	35	Devondre Campbell
13	Tyler Davis	36	Oren Burks
14	Bakhtiari	37	Isaiah McDuffie
15	Runyan	38	Alexander
16	Myers	39	Stokes
17	Patrick	40	King
18	Newman	41	Douglas
19	Turner	42	Sullivan
20	Yosh	43	Amos
21	Wirtel	44	Savage
22	Bojo	45	Scott
23	Crosby	46	Black
	Kelly		Yiadom - 3rd most ST snaps
	Moore - returner on ST?		Heflin
	Dafney - 19th snaps ST		SJC - 6th most ST Snaps
	Amari - returner on ST?		Galeai
			Summers (IR) - 4th most ST snaps

Assuming the walking wounded all return as hoped:
Unless they are ST stalwarts I don't recall hearing about, sit Mcduffie and Taylor and possibly Black. I don't think you need a 9th LB. Gamble with the 3rd RB not being needed.
Roll with Kelly as a security blanket for 1 of the 3 wounded OL reinjuring or lack of stamina. As the 8th OL, isn't that spot "free" for the game day roster?"
Use Moore as #6 WR and returner.
Dafney has seen more than a few offensive snaps IIRC.
Roll with one of Black, Yiadom, SJC, or if healthy Summers for the last spot.

 

[tynimiller]

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