[baymeadows3408]

I thought the penalty call on Garland was 100% bogus.

I believe the technical.l term is BULLSHIT.

Anyone else screaming at Shanahan to go for it on 4th and 1 from their own 30 beside me? Such a surrender monkey, stupid decision to punt the ball there. You win the game by holding the ball. Or at least you make Sea use all their timeouts if you make it there an win with another first down. Even if you fail, if Sea does score, you get the ball back with time to score, like at New Orleans.

Was also dumb to go for 2 late in 3rd and then not go for 2 after 4th Q TD. Shanahan is a great coach, but his game management skills are very questionable.

Check, check and check.  I found myself wondering whether he should do those things or whether he panicked.

Incidentally...they will probably play the Seahawks in the semis.  The Eagles lost to the Seahawks 17-9 in week 12...the Eagles had four turnovers, two fumbles and two INTs.  Wentz has been strong, but I think the Eagles have the longest injury list.

I screamed at the TV to go for it. Your defense is getting creamed, so worst case scenario is you don't get it, just let the Seahawks score immediately, and get the ball back with 1:40ish and 2 TOs to tie/win.

A big angle in favor of going for it is the fact the 49ers would have only needed a field goal had they been stopped on fourth down before giving up a touchdown. A touchdown by Seattle would have made the score 27-26. If you stop the two-point conversion, all you need to win is a field goal. If Seattle converts, you can still play for the win by trying to score a touchdown, but you also have the option of kicking the field goal and forcing overtime. By going for it, you can effectively win the game right there, but even if it backfires you still have a legitimate chance to win it.

[baymeadows3408]

I thought the penalty call on Garland was 100% bogus.

I believe the technical.l term is BULLSHIT.

Anyone else screaming at Shanahan to go for it on 4th and 1 from their own 30 beside me? Such a surrender monkey, stupid decision to punt the ball there. You win the game by holding the ball. Or at least you make Sea use all their timeouts if you make it there an win with another first down. Even if you fail, if Sea does score, you get the ball back with time to score, like at New Orleans.

Was also dumb to go for 2 late in 3rd and then not go for 2 after 4th Q TD. Shanahan is a great coach, but his game management skills are very questionable.

Check, check and check.  I found myself wondering whether he should do those things or whether he panicked.

Incidentally...they will probably play the Seahawks in the semis.  The Eagles lost to the Seahawks 17-9 in week 12...the Eagles had four turnovers, two fumbles and two INTs.  Wentz has been strong, but I think the Eagles have the longest injury list.

I screamed at the TV to go for it. Your defense is getting creamed, so worst case scenario is you don't get it, just let the Seahawks score immediately, and get the ball back with 1:40ish and 2 TOs to tie/win.

A big angle in favor of going for it is the fact the 49ers would have only needed a field goal had they been stopped on fourth down before giving up a touchdown. A touchdown by Seattle would have made the score 27-26. If you stop the two-point conversion, all you need to win is a field goal. If Seattle converts, you can still play for the win by trying to score a touchdown, but you also have the option of kicking the field goal and forcing overtime. By going for it, you can effectively win the game right there, but even if it backfires you still have a legitimate chance to win it.