In 95 our biggest threat, the 49ers, got knocked off before we played them, can it happen again?

[NumOneQB]

I think the 49ers are vulnerable to a team that can score quickly. They’ve won most of their games with a lead and that defense. If a team gets a lead or stays with them then the 49ers have not been good at coming from behind or going blow for blow. They’re good at grabbing a lead early and holding it.

So a team with a high powered offense that can put up points early, like us, Rams or even Philly poses a threat. Look at the times they lost. They lost when the opponent kept it close or got a lead.

Someone like the Rams can give them a run because with Stafford, Kupp and that other WR they can score quickly. I haven’t seen Purdy play from behind. The 49ers are great when they control all aspects of the game but when something unexpected happens then they looked very beatable. When Cleveland controlled the 49ers running game they lost. Albeit with CMC was out, but Purdy didn’t beat the Browns defense without CMC. The Ravens intercepted Purdy 4 times.

Point is they are beatable anyone but especially with teams that can put up points because they are not good playing close games. I’m excited to see what we can do this time around with the improved play of CD, the emergence of Cooks and Ferguson. The first time we played them all they had to do was shut down CD. Now they got Cooks and Ferguson to worry about and Dak has been scoring from all over the field.

Agreed. If they have to rely on Purdy to throw them back into the game, they’re done. Dallas has to strike quickly. Everything plus the kitchen sink should be in the playbook for this game.
But Dallas can’t get caught looking ahead. Packers first…..

 

[PAPPYDOG]

That's the big difference vs 95. AFC was much weaker than NFC in those days. I think AFC is stronger than NFC in 2023.

So even if you get lucky and the Niners knocked off, you still face maybe the only truly dominant team this year - The Ravens.

I think it is pretty PATHETIC for some of our fan base to want others/Luck to get it done for us.
Tom Laundry is turning in his grave.

 

[DanTanna]

Fingers crossed man. And throw in a few concussion protocals and I like our chances.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Hopefully. I still remember where I was during that SF and Green Bay playoff game that year and celebrating like a maniac when Green Bay punched their ticket to make the championship game in Dallas.

SF would’ve destroyed that Cowboys team again that year if they’d had the chance.

That Super Bowl 30 team was soo inconsistent . Jerry sold his soul for that trophy it seems.

Jerry needs to sale his soul for another Superbowl!!!!

 

[Captain43Crash]

I think it is pretty PATHETIC for some of our fan base to want others/Luck to get it done for us.
Tom Laundry is turning in his grave.

Tom Landry was analytical and logical.

I am confident he would be thinking analytical and logical about this situation. “Let’s beat GB and root for the outcome that gives us the best chance to reach the Superbowl”.Which of course is the Rams winning so we would have 3 home playoff games, if we keep winning”.

 

[stiletto]

I don't like wishing for the bully to "get gone" but this year it might be beneficial. Maybe next year we can face the demon again..

 

[ak47kaehu]

The Rams will take care of business

 

[Captain43Crash]

We’re going to beat whoever comes across our path. That’s the way to look at it confidence.

I want to play the team that gives my team the best chance to reach the Superbowl! If we win 3 playoff games we will be plenty confident!

 

[Captain43Crash]

The Rams will take care of business

I like their chances.

 

[Captain43Crash]

I don't like wishing for the bully to "get gone" but this year it might be beneficial. Maybe next year we can face the demon again..

Logical!

 

[Bigrandrn]

So now we're looking for the Rams to do the dirty work for us in the playoffs?
How about before the kickoff all the Raven players in the SB get food poisoning would that make some of you happy?
Man, this is NOT what this proud franchise of ours is about and hopefully win or lose we stand on our own Merritts and Pride and just WIN baby!!!

The players gotta fell that though….they look kinda shook when they play SF, need to get over that to beat them….

 

[cald0d30s0]

Focus on Green Bay…

 

[Mannix]

In the 95 playoffs the Whiners lost prior to the NFC Championship game. We beat the Packers in the NFC Championship game at home in a high scoring game to head to the Superbowl.We matched up much better vs the Packers than the Whiners. I remember hoping the Whiners would lose, so our road to the Superbowl would be a little easier. Our 95 team was formidable, but it had more holes than the 92 and 93 teams.

This year we have a formidable team, but not the odds on favorite to reach the Superbowl from the NFC! If we take care of business and win 2 home games AND the Rams beat Detroit( which I think will happen) then beat the Whiners( I think the Rams matchup well vs the Whiners AND know them very well), we will be home vs the Rams in the NFC Championship game!!!

If we meet the Rams in the NFC Championship WE will be the favorites to reach the Superbowl!!!!

The Rams beating the Whiners, in that so called, meaningless game for Whiners, the last game of the season could be huge.

Shanahan won’t admit it, but I bet deep down he was really disappointed his team didn’t come back and beat the Rams in that meaningless game!

Look out for Billy Waddy!!!

 

[wssaustin]

One game a time, let's take care of Packers first.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I want face the 49ers again, as this is the team's final hurdle to breakthrough. Kind of like Jordan against the Pistons.

I'd settle with beating Baltimore or whoever in the SB. I think I can live with that.

 

[Jayinem]

The 49ers will face Bucs, Eagles or Rams in the 2nd round. I give Rams the best chance of winning because they're division rivals but I don't think any of them can beat them.

 

[Sydla]

Rams, maybe?

Eagles? They are a mess BUT............. they have oodles of offensive talent that if they just happen to be hitting on that day, maybe they can win a shoot out. Hurts pulls some big runs out of his butt, etc. Unlikely, but so are the Rams beating the 49ers. I don't think the Bucs would have a snowball's chance in hell of beating them.

At the end of the day, I think the only team standing in the 49ers run to the SB is likely us.

 

[Whirlwin]

I want to play the team that gives my team the best chance to reach the Superbowl! If we win 3 playoff games we will be plenty confident!

Play whoever comes across