Can the 49ers Make the Super Bowl?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2011/12/20 14:00:00

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As we covered here before on SodaHead Sports, the San Francisco 49ers have seen a rebirth this NFL season. For as memorable as they were in the '80s and '90s, the team was just as forgettable in the early 2000s, with no playoff appearances after 2002. However, that's all changed in 2011. The 49ers are 11-3, NFC West champions, and are guaranteed a playoff spot with homefield advantage for their first postseason game.

If the 49ers win their last to games and the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers slip, they could get homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. They are 7-1 at home at Candlestick Park. Despite numerous power outages and a tough opponent in the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 49ers dominated them on Monday Night Football, cruising to a 20-3 win. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger played hurt and couldn't handle the 49ers defense, throwing three interceptions. Roethlisberger's thoughts on the 49ers' performance? “I was probably the best 49er tonight,” Roethlisberger said to Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com.

The more they keep winning, the more the confidence of the 49ers grows. A very good team with homefield advantage, youth, and confidence could be a nightmare for the NFC come playoff time. The question before the season was whether the 49ers could make the playoffs. If they keep on rolling into the playoffs, the question might be whether they get to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994.

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Jacker The Capper 2011/12/21 01:22:07

Yes

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CAN THEY? Yes. WILL THEY? No.
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No. patriots brady yes. all the way..

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rkrkelly01 2011/12/27 05:01:51

Yes

they have the talent to beat green bay, it looks as if theyve got the 2 seed, so they would only have to play one away game at most

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Vincent Simonetti 2011/12/26 03:24:01

Yes

the eagles aren't making playoffs so if they could get lucky against the saints or packers.. yes but no1 and i mean no one is stopping a healthy michael vick

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Amy.[: 2011/12/25 23:05:43

No

I could care less

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westernslope~PWCM~JLA 2011/12/25 23:01:24

Yes

It's possbile, but looking like all roads go through Green Bay right now. Perhaps the Cowboys can get a defense and join the big boys over the next couple years.

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Bob DiN 2011/12/25 13:37:25

Yes

They have a Champion Caliber team this year.

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Dick Nixon 2011/12/24 18:21:13

No

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Green Bay Packers. Enough said.

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Bob DiN to Dick Nixon 2011/12/25 13:38:50

+1
Packers vs 49ers should a great game.

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none 2011/12/24 18:13:24

Yes

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They're doing real well so of course they CAN make the Super Bown, but I don't know if they WILL.

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joe mauro 2011/12/23 22:05:16

Yes

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they are primed and ready to go SO LONG PACKERS!

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wes 2011/12/23 20:25:58

Yes

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I'm pretty sure they make enough money to get tickets if they're any available......

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Tea in the Harbor 2011/12/22 20:34:03 (edited)

No

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The road to the Super Bowl goes through Green Bay... in January. Green Bay has gone through the equivalent of an entire season, including a Super Bowl win, undefeated.

They had one bad day. My guess is they didn't like it.

Come on with your bad self! LOL!

PS: Bring a jacket.

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Frank 2011/12/22 18:59:44

Yes

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There are several teams that could make the super bowl, and San Fran is one of them.

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Bunk11 2011/12/21 17:44:26

Yes

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While I think the Packers are most likely team to go to the Super Bowl from the NFC, if they could lose to the Chiefs, they could certainly lose to the 49ers or the Saints.

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James to Bunk11 2011/12/21 23:37:36 (edited)

On a better day with Jennings back and the OL in shape, they can't be beat. They lost to the Chiefs because Nelson, Driver and Finley couldn't open to get the ball. This was caused by Jennings not being there to alleviate some of the pressure off the receivers.

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Bunk11 to James 2011/12/22 18:21:17

Well, since Jennings may be out for a bit more, they could still lose. Even with Jennings back, if they could lose to the Chiefs without him, they can lose to better teams with him. No team is unbeatable. I still think the Packers will likely win the NFC, but there is certainly a chance for the Saints or 49ers.

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James to Bunk11 2011/12/22 20:14:55

Nah, the only reason they lost without him is because the Cheifs were using man to man and since they didn't have Jennings they were one man short...well that one man was the difference between receivers being open and receivers being covered. You can't throw to a covered receiver...unless you're Rodgers... : ) Even then though, he's running a risk. I've been reading some articles and if you watch the Bears game, you'll see a definite spark from the Packers!

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Bunk11 to James 2011/12/26 04:33:45

Well, the Bears were without Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, so that game wasn't a big surprise. On any play, there are 5 receivers whether Jennings is in the game or not. To say the Packers can't win without Jennings suggests that they are definitely beatable, even with him.

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James to Bunk11 2011/12/26 05:29:23

Well..... Rodgers threw for 5 TDs.... they picked off the QB like what? 2,3 times? They showed tonight that they CAN win without Jennings so this is good! The Pack is back!

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Bunk11 to James 2011/12/27 04:53:33

As I said initially, I think the Packers are the most likely team to go to the Super Bowl from the NFC. It is *possible* for either the Saints or the 49ers to beat them, though. A solid performance against the Bears given their injuries and the way they've been playing the last few weeks doesn't say much either way.

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*Mahogany Goddess 2011/12/21 16:49:54

No

+1

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Goducks5 2011/12/21 16:21:33 (edited)

Yes

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They can but I think they will go to the NFC Championship game and lose to the Packers. They will get a bye the first week of the playoffs though because they only need to win out for that to happen and they got 2 easy games against Seattle and St. Louis.

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jacktown kid 2011/12/21 16:05:52

No

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The Packers will take care of business

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*Mahoga... to jacktow... 2011/12/21 16:50:11

+1
Exactly!

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jacktow... to *Mahoga... 2011/12/30 19:58:51

+1
Thanks have a Great New Year

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david shiel 2011/12/21 15:28:45

Yes

+1
but will they

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Superman 2011/12/21 15:19:08

No

+2
Packers . . . Saints . . . Falcons

The 9ers currently have zero playoff experience. The Falcons have it and the Saints and Packers are former Super Bowl Champions. The 9ers will have to get by at least two of those three teams. I don't see it happening.

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metalmania17 2011/12/21 12:41:18

No

+2
HELL NO !!!!

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*Mahoga... to metalma... 2011/12/21 16:51:18

+2

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metalma... to *Mahoga... 2011/12/21 16:53:24

+2
A thousand raves...

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mrdog 2011/12/21 11:07:40

Yes

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ToxicChili 2011/12/21 10:30:46

No

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I don't think they will make the superbowl.

I would like to see the Saints at the superbowl again, but also not convinced that will happen either.

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Meako 2011/12/21 10:20:54 (edited)

Yes

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I love my NINERS... we have got to get better in the red zone.... WIN LOOSE OR TIE, I'M A NINER TILL I DIE...

WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BODY...!

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alithenextidol 2011/12/21 09:38:35

Yes

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they can, if their offense can crack the end zone. most likely won't.

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Bobbie ballard 2011/12/21 08:54:03

No

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The bears will

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Kent Ha... to Bobbie ... 2011/12/22 00:38:12

Maybe in 2021..

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Dick Nixon to Bobbie ... 2011/12/24 18:24:56

huh?

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Bob DiN to Bobbie ... 2011/12/25 13:41:03

Not this year.

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Typhoon 2011/12/21 05:27:30

Yes

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If their defense can stop Green Bay and/or New Orleans. If they only have to play one of those two, their odds are much better.

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