Stingy 49ers hold down Drew Brees, Saints, 36-32
Published January 15, 2012 | 
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
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Published January 15, 2012 | 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.
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Published January 15, 2012 | A closer look at the New Orleans Saints NFC divisional-round playoff game against the host San Francisco 49ers, Troy Aikman color.
At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9
The San Francisco 49ers hosted the New Orleans Saints on Saturday afternoon at Candlestick Park in a playoff game that was a long time coming for the beleaguered Bay Area franchise. When the smoke had cleared, the 49ers came out on
At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9
At San Francisco, the Alex Smith-to-Vernon Davis connection has the 49ers in the NFC championship game and the stunned New Orleans Saints headed home. Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9
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Published January 15, 2012 | Alex Smith threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the San Francisco 49ers lead the New Orleans Saints 29-24 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
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The 49ers have only eight players with postseason experience; the Saints had 39 before defeating Detroit. Goodwin's insights could help in their NFC divisional playoff game scheduled for Jan. 14, 2012, against the Saints. (Rob Carr / AP) San Francisco
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
Our San Francisco 49ers are set to play their first playoff game since 2002, and there is magic in the air. Hopefully they're as ready as we are because they are going to have their hands full with the New Orleans Saints coming