Stingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32
The 49ers offense has a couple injuries worth noting: Jonathan Goodwin missed a second-quarter series with a left leg injury but returned for the final snaps; Ted Ginn couldn't play the last couple series because of an
The 49ers are clinging to a six-point lead, even though the Saints have committed five turnovers. Prior to today, every team that has committed at least five turnovers in a playoff game has lost. (Update: John Kasay's 48-yard
The 49ers are clinging to a six-point lead, even though the Saints have committed five turnovers. Prior to today, every team that has committed at least five turnovers in a playoff game has lost. (Update: John Kasay's 48-yard
The 49ers offense has a couple injuries worth noting: Jonathan Goodwin missed a second-quarter series with a left leg injury but returned for the final snaps; Ted Ginn couldn't play the last couple series because of an
The 49ers forced three turnovers in their first quarter of playoff football in nine years. They've parlayed that into a 14-0 lead and reached the doorstep of the Saints' end zone as the quarter expired. (Second-quarter sneak
49ers' toughness shines through
By Will Brinson The Patriots and the 49ers advanced to their respective conference championship games on Sunday. San Francisco did it with defense and a heroic effort by Alex Smith, while Tom Brady simply eviscerated the Broncos.
Now, after beating New Orleans 36-32 in Saturday's NFC divisional game, the San Francisco 49ers just had theirs. If there is a tougher team left in the postseason, you'll have a hard time arguing that case after this contest. The 49ers didn't just beat
AP, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. The 49ers won 36-32. Photo: Paul Sakuma / AP San Francisco 49ers
Now, after beating New Orleans 36-32 in Saturday's NFC divisional game, the San Francisco 49ers just had theirs. If there is a tougher team left in the postseason, you'll have a hard time arguing that case after this contest. The 49ers didn't just beat
San Francisco 49ers (13-3, 7-1 HOME)vs.New Orleans Saints (13-3, 5-3 ROAD)4:30 PM ETCandlestick ParkSan Francisco, CATV: FOXLive Blog: You're Already Here Amazing offense against amazing defense.