49ers only played 2 winning teams

[ActualCowboysFan]

SF now has the easiest schedule in the league this season. Dallas is 8th hardest. Same record.

 

[nate dizzle]

I'd rather overestimate them than underestimate them. We did that last year and they came out and kicked us in the ding ding and then stomped on our necks.

 

[Sydla]

As of this week, the 49ers could secure the #1 seed in the final week of the season with a win over the lowly Cardinals and a loss by the Eagles. But as good as everyone seems to believe their defense is, and as surprising as rookie QB Brock Purdy has been, have the 49ers actually been tested this season?

In their only game against another top NFL team, they got blown out by 21 points against the Chiefs, who beat them 44-23. In their other game against a winning team, they beat wildcard playoff team the LA Chargers by a mere 6 points, 22-16, while playing at home.

With a 1-1 record against winning teams, and a -15 point differential in those two games, is it really wise to be scared of playing the 49ers?

They are doing this with patchwork at QB. Their starter went down early. They went to last year's QB who they deemed not good enough to start this year. Then they lost him and went with Mr. Irrelevant and they continue to play the way they have.

They only beat 3 or 4 teams with winning records last year so not a whole lot different than this year. And they still came in and beat us.

This is why we should "fear" (whatever that means) the 49ers. They are everything we are not. They can exploit our vulnerabilities. They typically play smart, whereas we can tend to play dumb. They can run the ball, we aren't the best at stopping the run. They can stop the run, which many here will claim we need to do to make Dak and the passing offense way more efficient. They can rush the passer. They are typically very physical on both sides of the ball, that at times, gives us problems.

Can we beat them? Absolutely. But in reality, they are just a bad matchup for us.

 

[WarDaddy]

WOW you call a six point victory, with Dallas running out of time a curb stomping? You guys and your revisionist history.

And Jeff Davis freed the slaves I guess

I think people mentally checked out when the score was 13-0 before Dallas scored. Interesting enough, the teams played two more quarters and Dallas out scored the Niners 17-10 the rest of the way. You could argue the Cowboys were one play away from winning the game outright and you wouldn’t sound crazy either.

 

[WarDaddy]

They are doing this with patchwork at QB. Their starter went down early. They went to last year's QB who they deemed not good enough to start this year. Then they lost him and went with Mr. Irrelevant and they continue to play the way they have.

They only beat 3 or 4 teams with winning records last year so not a whole lot different than this year. And they still came in and beat us.

This is why we should "fear" (whatever that means) the 49ers. They are everything we are not. They can exploit our vulnerabilities. They typically play smart, whereas we can tend to play dumb. They can run the ball, we aren't the best at stopping the run. They can stop the run, which many here will claim we need to do to make Dak and the passing offense way more efficient. They can rush the passer. They are typically very physical on both sides of the ball, that at times, gives us problems.

Can we beat them? Absolutely. But in reality, they are just a bad matchup for us.

I’d argue that the Niners passing game isn’t “way more efficient”. It’s hard to be more efficient than the Cowboys offense with Dak this year.

When the Niners played capable offenses this year in the Chiefs and Raiders games, they gave up points. They shut down the Chargers though.

This game is all about matchups, always has been. When these two teams play each other again, matchups will be exploited. The best team will win. I believe that team is the Cowboys this year. Dallas is battle tested and tough.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

If the other playoff contenders, the Cowboys have beaten the Eagles, Stomped the Vikings and Lions, and beaten the Giants twice. Yes, they lost to Rodgers and Brady, but the first game of the season was a long time ago, and they were cruising on offense against the Packers before a late game collapse by the defense.

The Cowboys’ Head Coach is correct. The Cowboys are nobody’s underdog. This doesn’t mean they’ll win, but the team and the fans don’t need to apologize or be afraid of any of the NFC playoff contenders.

Why do I keep seeing posts that we "shouldn't be afraid" of anyone?

What does it even mean to say "we shouldn't apologize to anyone"? Like, apologize for what? What does that even mean?

BTW....just FFR, people who aren't afraid of someone or anyone, don't go around proclaiming that they aren't afraid of anyone. That's the kind of thing people who ARE afraid say, to convince others (and themselves) that that aren't afraid.

Did Mike Tyson ever walk around telling people he wasn't afraid of them? No.....he just stared at them like an ax murderer....and thought about how he wanted to bite their face off.

 

[Sydla]

I’d argue that the Niners passing game isn’t “way more efficient”. It’s hard to be more efficient than the Cowboys offense with Dak this year.

When the Niners played capable offenses this year in the Chiefs and Raiders games, they gave up points. They shut down the Chargers though.

This game is all about matchups, always has been. When these two teams play each other again, matchups will be exploited. The best team will win. I believe that team is the Cowboys this year. Dallas is battle tested and tough.

Cowboys were the better team last year too.

How'd that work out? The 49ers might not be "better" than us this year (that's debatable), but they are most definitely a tough matchup for us. Frankly, I think I'd rather face Philly in Philly before I'd have to play San Fran in San Fran.

 

[zrinkill]

That only matters when its the Cowboys ........ we have to apologize for winning if the other team is not good enough.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

I have to say...that Purdy is really slinging it...fearlessly.

There's no way he sustains this....just gotta hope his hot streak burns out before playoffs, or at least right after wild card round.

Not sure he's shown a whole lot against pressure. And if teams can make him attempt throws down the field, maybe he'll start getting out of rhythm. Everything they do is about getting the ball out quick to those YAC monsters they have

 

[WarDaddy]

Cowboys were the better team last year too.

How'd that work out? The 49ers might not be "better" than us this year (that's debatable), but they are most definitely a tough matchup for us. Frankly, I think I'd rather face Philly in Philly before I'd have to play San Fran in San Fran.

I was just about to type that. I believe this team is tougher, especially on the offensive line. I also think we have a better pass rush this season vs last and the Niners isn’t as good (while still being very good).

Also, and this is most important point, Dak is MUCH BETTER this season at reading coverage post snap (he’s been good pre snap for a while) and making quick decisions. It’s why we’re so good on 3rd downs this year. This will keep drives alive and we will score enough to do some real damage this year. Niners and Eagles are beatable. We already beat one of them. The stars are aligning, man. Let’s get happy.

If the defense can muster up enough strength to play the next 4 games like the first 4 games of this season, we can beat anybody.

 

[baltcowboy]

If the 49ers play the Packers on Wildcard weekend it could be an upset. Rodgers vs Purdy…… I would not bet on that game. Wildcard weekend could be the greatest weekend of football in recent memory. Chargers vs Jacksonville, Giants vs Minnesota, Ravens vs Cincinnati(if Jackson returns) Pittsburgh vs Buffalo, Dallas vs Tampa and Green Bay at San Francisco. You won’t leave your couch for 3 days.

 

[Stsinaz12]

As of this week, the 49ers could secure the #1 seed in the final week of the season with a win over the lowly Cardinals and a loss by the Eagles. But as good as everyone seems to believe their defense is, and as surprising as rookie QB Brock Purdy has been, have the 49ers actually been tested this season?

In their only game against another top NFL team, they got blown out by 21 points against the Chiefs, who beat them 44-23. In their other game against a winning team, they beat wildcard playoff team the LA Chargers by a mere 6 points, 22-16, while playing at home.

With a 1-1 record against winning teams, and a -15 point differential in those two games, is it really wise to be scared of playing the 49ers?

Ok but when you have that front 7 mccafrey and 15 on O they are deadly!!

 

[john van brocklin]

As of this week, the 49ers could secure the #1 seed in the final week of the season with a win over the lowly Cardinals and a loss by the Eagles. But as good as everyone seems to believe their defense is, and as surprising as rookie QB Brock Purdy has been, have the 49ers actually been tested this season?

In their only game against another top NFL team, they got blown out by 21 points against the Chiefs, who beat them 44-23. In their other game against a winning team, they beat wildcard playoff team the LA Chargers by a mere 6 points, 22-16, while playing at home.

With a 1-1 record against winning teams, and a -15 point differential in those two games, is it really wise to be scared of playing the 49ers?

Paper tigers?

 

[LatinMind]

As of this week, the 49ers could secure the #1 seed in the final week of the season with a win over the lowly Cardinals and a loss by the Eagles. But as good as everyone seems to believe their defense is, and as surprising as rookie QB Brock Purdy has been, have the 49ers actually been tested this season?

In their only game against another top NFL team, they got blown out by 21 points against the Chiefs, who beat them 44-23. In their other game against a winning team, they beat wildcard playoff team the LA Chargers by a mere 6 points, 22-16, while playing at home.

With a 1-1 record against winning teams, and a -15 point differential in those two games, is it really wise to be scared of playing the 49ers?

This type of question is only asked when it comes to the Cowboys. Every other team plays the hardest schedule in the league.

 

[Doomsday101]

Paper tigers?

I tend to think SF is a quality team and a legit contender. I for one hope we get the opportunity to face off with them in post season. To be the best you must be willing to play the best

 

[kskboys]

As of this week, the 49ers could secure the #1 seed in the final week of the season with a win over the lowly Cardinals and a loss by the Eagles. But as good as everyone seems to believe their defense is, and as surprising as rookie QB Brock Purdy has been, have the 49ers actually been tested this season?

In their only game against another top NFL team, they got blown out by 21 points against the Chiefs, who beat them 44-23. In their other game against a winning team, they beat wildcard playoff team the LA Chargers by a mere 6 points, 22-16, while playing at home.

With a 1-1 record against winning teams, and a -15 point differential in those two games, is it really wise to be scared of playing the 49ers?

W/ our inability to stop the run, is it really wise to not be afraid of playing the 49ers?

 

[john van brocklin]

I tend to think SF is a quality team and a legit contender. I for one hope we get the opportunity to face off with them in post season. To be the best you must be willing to play the best

True

 

[Starforever]

Not to bad for a team that may have home field after this weekend.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Just throwing this out there, Dallas is 5-2 against teams that are currently in the playoff picture right now. The losses are the week one no-show against Tampa Bay and Cooper Rush's last start at Philly in October. The wins are Cincinnati, Giants (twice), Minnesota, and Philadelphia.

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

I remember a similar brain dead post last year before the 49ers curb stomped us.

It was a 49ers fan that came in made that statement about the Cowboys.