What do we do ?

[WizardHawk]

Nah, he gives us more of a chance than that... Consider we were down to our 4th string running back, adding Lynch and Turbin, is a big lift compared to running with a couple practice squad guy's or relying on a 4th guy ... Great news though, Clowney is playing, so that helps.... It's looking like Griffin will be back also...

More like getting kendricks, Griffin, and clowney back moves it from 1% to at least 35%.

 

[MrS]

What about diggs? Our backup safety situation is absolutely atrocious.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

What about diggs? Our backup safety situation is absolutely atrocious.

Diggs is still iffy... I haven't seen confirmation that he's out, so who knows, maybe he steps in ... But if he's on the fence, it's probably better he waits until the playoffs, rather have him back when he's 100 percent...

 

[Screamin12th]

Diggs has that dreadful high ankle sprain, those take time to heal. Like normally 3-4 weeks and this is week #2.

 

[seattlefan75]

Look Like Hill will be in place for Diggs, I was hoping for more from hill since we drafted him coming from Michigan under Harbough the defense that year was pretty good. I wouldn't want Diggs out there with a hurt ankle not being able to run that could be a huge problem as a safety. I like Blair but he needs more experience

 

[Anointed One]

Diggs is still iffy... I haven't seen confirmation that he's out, so who knows, maybe he steps in ... But if he's on the fence, it's probably better he waits until the playoffs, rather have him back when he's 100 percent...

John Clayton yesterday said he's not playing this weekend... Said that he may not return until our 2nd postseason game, if applicable...

 

[Anointed One]

Look Like Hill will be in place for Diggs, I was hoping for more from hill since we drafted him coming from Michigan under Harbough the defense that year was pretty good. I wouldn't want Diggs out there with a hurt ankle not being able to run that could be a huge problem as a safety. I like Blair but he needs more experience

Hill scares me... He seems to always be out of position... A lot of the big AZ runs were due to Hill being out of position... Carrol wants experience so he's probably going to go with Hill over Blair... I due like Blair moving forward though...

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

John Clayton yesterday said he's not playing this weekend... Said that he may not return until our 2nd postseason game, if applicable...

Ah bummer.....

 

[WizardHawk]

Those that have lost all hope should look closer at this.

SF had the #1 defense through the first half of the season. They literally played no one. It was fools gold. They averaged giving up 11pts/gm. Since the Seahawks game they have given up over 26/gm. The last 4 they are 2-2 and given up well over 30/gm. And those 2 wins one was in OT (still impressive because it was at NO) and the other was because Rapp was way out of position on 3rd and 16. They aren't the juggernaut they looked like early.

JG also isn't the threat they peddle him as. We saw he's really nothing special without kittle.

So the two biggest factors on the field will be kittle and Wilson. Which one will be more neutralized by the other team. No one is confident the hawks can cover kittle and that is a concern. Still, it's a home game and I don't know if their defense is entirely going to take Wilson out either.

Also, JG has 13ints this year and 5 fumbles. While I may not trust any of our RBs right now, any kind of pass rush should impact the game. I'll be shocked if they don't get at least one, if not multiple turnovers in this home game with that crowd.

Sure, I still give SF an edge because of the injuries, but not a huge one. This game for sure could go either way.

 

[MrS]

After the putrid showing against a 4 win team with a half of backup qb play, can you blame anyone for being pessimistic?

 

[HaroldSeattle]

After the putrid showing against a 4 win team with a half of backup qb play, can you blame anyone for being pessimistic?

No one can deny the times look dark. Not even because of the lose ( which was bad enough)but because of the injuries. We can only hope that the Seahawks do the unexpected and win.

 

[Jikkle]

Those that have lost all hope should look closer at this.

SF had the #1 defense through the first half of the season. They literally played no one. It was fools gold. They averaged giving up 11pts/gm. Since the Seahawks game they have given up over 26/gm. The last 4 they are 2-2 and given up well over 30/gm. And those 2 wins one was in OT (still impressive because it was at NO) and the other was because Rapp was way out of position on 3rd and 16. They aren't the juggernaut they looked like early.

JG also isn't the threat they peddle him as. We saw he's really nothing special without kittle.

So the two biggest factors on the field will be kittle and Wilson. Which one will be more neutralized by the other team. No one is confident the hawks can cover kittle and that is a concern. Still, it's a home game and I don't know if their defense is entirely going to take Wilson out either.

Also, JG has 13ints this year and 5 fumbles. While I may not trust any of our RBs right now, any kind of pass rush should impact the game. I'll be shocked if they don't get at least one, if not multiple turnovers in this home game with that crowd.

Sure, I still give SF an edge because of the injuries, but not a huge one. This game for sure could go either way.

Wouldn't say the 9ers defense was fools gold but just at this point in the season injuries have taken their toll and eroded it. Kwon was a big loss, Dee Ford has hardly played lately, and even though they aren't marquee guys they've lost a number of rotation and depth guys along the defensive line.

JG is having his 1st full year as a starter and it shows. Hard to say what you'll get with him week to week as you'll see him go toe to toe with Brees one week and look completely lost the next. He's still turning the ball over too much for my taste but I'll say he's made progress on that issue compared to where he was in the 1st half of the season. Anyways guess in what he'll do on Sunday. If you told me he threw for 400 yards and 3 TDs I wouldn't be shocked and if you told me he threw for 200 yards 1 TD and 2 INTs that wouldn't surprise me either.

Kittle I believe will be the difference for the 9ers. What goes under the radar is his run blocking and I think that will be a big boost in the 9ers ability to run the ball. With the passing game he forces defenses to invest resources to account for him so even if you limit him it should free up other guys like Sanders and a quitely emerging Deebo Samuel to get better looks.

But when the 9ers and Hawks play it's almost impossible to tell what's going to happen. Even though I feel the 9ers should win with all the injuries Seattle has on their plate right now no outcome would really surprise me with these guys.

 

[WizardHawk]

After the putrid showing against a 4 win team with a half of backup qb play, can you blame anyone for being pessimistic?

First of all you are always pessimistic.

Second, all I was doing is adding perspective. The 9ers should be favored, but not to the point of no hope. They lost at home to Atlanta ffs.

The hawks are dealing with more injuries. They have always struggled against solid TEs even when they are healthy and look to have no good answer for kittle. These are true.

It's also a home primetime game with everything on the line. Our staff and QB have proven you can't count them out in such situations. We know the moment won't be too big for them.

Most people were not expecting them to win either home NFC CG against the 9rs or GB because of how they looked on paper. They pulled both out and had no business winning either.

I won't be shocked if they lose, but I expect a much tougher battle than last week. If it's a one score game late I trust our players and staff more.

 

[Warden]

A win most likely mean we play the Vikings at home in the first round of the playoffs barring some miracle from Detroit.

A loss means we play the Eagles or the Cowboys on the road in the first round of the playoffs.

 

[JMR]

A win most likely mean we play the Vikings at home in the first round of the playoffs barring some miracle from Detroit.

A loss means we play the Eagles or the Cowboys on the road in the first round of the playoffs.

Detroit doing their part, up 14-0 right now.

 

[JMR]

If you buy into 538's analysis: Hawks 45% to win x GB 15% chance to lose = 6.75% chance to be the 2 seed. This is assuming NO holds on vs CAR. And as I type, GB is down 14-0 to the Lions.

ESPN is saying Detroit currently has an 81.4% chance to win based on being up 14-0 with 2 min left in the 1st half. That gives us a 36.6% chance at the 2 seed.

 

[MrS]

Rodgers looks hung over, even his face looks like shit.

However, its the lions...

 

[Warden]

No miracle in Detroit today

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

This showdown tonight just got WAY more important for the Niners.... As it sits now if we win the division we play the Vikings at home with a win, or the Eagles on the road with a loss... Not nearly the stakes the Niners have with the number one seed and a bye ...

 

[Warden]

This showdown tonight just got WAY more important for the Niners.... As it sits now if we win the division we play the Vikings at home with a win, or the Eagles on the road with a loss... Not nearly the stakes the Niners have with the number one seed and a bye ...

As a fans perspective you are correct. As a teams perspective this game is just as important as it was yesterday. A whole lot more money to be made with a home playoff game