Thanksgiving Rematch

At this point, I believe that the Niners are playing for pride and have nothing to lose. Amidst the talk of Jim Harbaugh not coming back for the head coaching job next year, I believe that outcome is certain: he will leave for the University of Michigan's coaching offer. With that said, the Niners will try to win their last few games for him and gain momentum into next season. I understand some of you may think that there is still hope for the playoffs, but that is very unlikely. With how the Seahawks are playing right now, they would have to historically tumble in order for the 49ers to take their playoff spot. So, like I said, the Niners are playing for the coach that has taken them where only few others have, and for the idea that they will have a great team next year. The team that stood in front of them this week, were the lovely Seattle Seahawks, who I would say is the perfect team for the Niners to play right now. They are both wanting to smack each other, with the Seahawks having the opportunity to officially knock the 49ers out of playoff contention. So, I think that this game will be hard fought, with lots of after-the-play confrontations, and big hits.

Jim Harbaugh may be gone next year- Thanks to www.sfgate.com for the picture

This week in Seattle was the perfect setting for a rivalry game. The skies were blue and Century Link Field was loud(like always). This game was looked at as a rematch of the Thanksgiving game, with opportunities for both teams. The Seahawks could end playoff contention for the 49ers team, and the 49ers could gain self pride and momentum into next season. The game started off with a slow offenses and tough defenses. The Seahawks pulled out a nice drive to end the first quarter with a field goal, and a score of 3-0. The second quarter was enlightening to 49ers fans, after the offense of the red and gold drove 85 yards to get a much needed Frank Gore touchdown. The halftime score was 7-3, in favor of the 49ers. The second half was all Seattle. The 49ers offense was trifled in the second half and could not get anything going. The Seahawks scored two more times to end the game with a 17-7 victory, and officially ended the 49ers hopes of making it to the 2014-2015 NFL playoffs.

The Niners defense needs to pick it up next week- Thanks to www.rotoback.com for the picture

I would have to say that I was not all that let down with the game played by the 49ers. They went into Seattle, where it is almost impossible to win as an away team, and played a solid game. The game could have been won by the 49ers, if their offense could have put anything together. I think that The defense played well, holding Marshawn Lynch to a slow first half, and a decent second half. Plus, this game was pretty much a preseason game. The team showed how they could match up to a good team, with most of their defensive starters injured. Lets Just move onto next week, and finish off the last two games in style, with our heads held high. Lets go Niners!