49ers D sets the tone in 36-32 win over Saints
SI.com
Join Baltimore Beatdown in this game-time 'Open Thread' as the San Francisco 49ers host the New Orleans Saints in this NFC Divisional Playoff Game. By Maggie Hendricks By Maggie Hendricks | Shutdown Corner – 57 minutes ago Two men were shot yesterday for cheering the San Francisco 49ers late, game-winning touchdown at a Georgia Applebee's [...]
Read MoreStingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32
Fox News
By Kevin Seifert Books will be written about the San Francisco 49ers' epic 36-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints. But here's what applies to the NFC North: The Green Bay Packers now know they would host the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game if By Marek Warszawski – The Fresno Bee With four lead-changing [...]
Read More49ers have the last word
Boston.com
49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith is up in arms after dropping Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the third quarter. (ben margot/Associated Press) By Janie McCauley Associated Press / January 15, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO – What a way to celebrate the 30-year The 49ers offense has a couple injuries worth noting: Jonathan Goodwin missed a second-quarter [...]
Read MoreMark Purdy: 49ers made their first playoff game in nine years one for the ages
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If there was any question who has the best defense in the NFC – and probably the NFL – it was answered Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers. Playing against the No. 1-ranked offense in the league, the 49ers forced the New Orleans Saints to cough up the If there was any question who has [...]
Read MoreThere's a catch, natch, as 49ers stun Saints in epic playoff game
Los Angeles
Although it has not necessarily resulted in breaking news, a lot has been achieved.” City officials and the 49ers listed a few key items that have been achieved: • The 49ers have invested millions of dollars to complete the Marcio Jose Sanchez~AP SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl cornerback Carlos Rogers doesn't care [...]
Read More49ers can't get offense going, so 8-game winning streak ends with 16-6 loss to …
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Take away the 44 yards in sacks, and the 49ers produced fewer than 100 yards passing. “It's tough to get ready for a defense like that in a short week,” Smith said. “They do so many things.” The loss ended San Francisco's eight-game winning streak and We discuss the battle between the offensive and defensive [...]
Read MorePeyton Hillis has hamstring injury
ESPN
By Jeff Schudel This story on Peyton Hillis is about — can it be? — running the ball like he did in days of yore as the Browns' best chance to beat the Raiders today. The Raiders' pass rush can be as intimidating as a gang of dark-alley muggers, Running back Peyton Hillis, who missed [...]
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