SNF: San Francisco 49ers(9-3-1) vs. New England Patriots(10-3)

[ChitownBears22]

yeah, but they're going against the #2 top rushing team in the NFL.

If it is snow or rain like you stated in your comment it becomes disadvantage defense in the run game. Reacting to cuts is very difficult without sure footing.

[NormSizedMidget]

And the Patriots haven't lost a home game in December since 2002. Do either of those things mean anything? Not really.

Some of the most pointless stats on the planet. So no, they don't mean anything to me.

[ChitownBears22]

so what? they also lost 2 Super Bowls in late January.

Were either of those games this year, at Gillette, or against the 49ers?

[B'sCeltsPatsSox]

yeah, but they're going against the #2 top rushing team in the NFL.

Patriots run defense is 8th in the NFL and they just shut down Arian Foster. They can slow down Gore.

[ChitownBears22]

Patriots run defense is 8th in the NFL and they just shut down Arian Foster. They can slow down Old Man Gore.

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[Gibby23]

Patriots run defense is 8th in the NFL and they just shut down Arian Foster. They can slow down Gore.

They can, but I think the Niners running game as a whole is going to have a big day.

[lincecum=future]

This is going to be some high quality television here. I like me the niners getting 6 although I do not bet on my team.

[KmB728]

Should be a great game. Not worried about San Fran's run game we shut down Arian Foster. I am however worried about protecting Brady, he took some shots last night.

[lincecum=future]

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Old man Gore will pop an easy 100 yds

[Bigdaddyburch]

And the Patriots haven't lost a home game in December since 2002. Do either of those things mean anything? Not really.

This is the point i keep trying to make. BB and Brady will not lose at home in Dec with a shot to clinch.

[lincecum=future]

This is the point i keep trying to make. BB and Brady will not lose at home in Dec with a shot to clinch.

Oh you're right its decided ! Niners have zero chance people !

[GoBruins17]

The Patriots bring their best game when the competition is stiff, and they make their statements fast and furious. The average score of their 6 games against teams vying for the playoffs (.500 or better) at the end of 3 quarters is

Patriots 30.3 Opponents 12.7

I know it's a 4 quarter game, but it would be a moot point if the 49ers can't contain them through 3. Want their equivalent??

The average score of SF's 7 games against teams .500 or better after 3 quarters?

49ers 11.9 Opponents 11.3

Thank goodness for that Bears thumping. Without it, it would be 49ers 9.3 Opponents 12


How anyone thinks we have the combination of slowing Brady with points of our own is beyond me. It's going to be a **** show.

[Gibby23]

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Kinda like the Old "Best Defense in the NFL" in the Bears did? Don't be mad because the Niners sent your season down a tube and you are a loss or two from having it done.

[NormSizedMidget]

Patriots run defense is 8th in the NFL and they just shut down Arian Foster. They can slow down Gore.

It's not about Gore.

I'm going to get shellacked for this but the creativity of SF run game is off the charts. There's nothing in the NFL I like to watch more. It's amazing. So saying well Gore VS Foster of whatever...I know HOU and the ZBS blah blah. But I take that system they have in SF every day of the week.

I'm not so sure the run game is really going to be this huge factor anyways though.

[NormSizedMidget]

This is going to be some high quality television here. I like me the niners getting 6 although I do not bet on my team.

**** that. I'm waiting til the ML gets juicy in a few days. 49ers are going to win this.

Way too much BS NE arrogance going on right now.

It's like nobody has watched the NFL this year.