The Niners basically lost this game because of WR/KR/PR Kyle Williams yesterday.  He was 0 for 4 catching passes and he lost two fumbles that led to 10 points, including the Giants’ game winning field goal in overtime.  Alex Smith was so-so in this game as he completed 12 of 26 passes for 196 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 6 times for 42 yards (7.0 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 74 yards rushing on 16 carries (4.6 ypc).  He also caught 6 passes for 45 yards (7.5 avg) in this game.  Kendall Hunter pitched in with 31 yards rushing on 4 carries (7.8 ypc).  TE Vernon Davis led the way in the passing game with 3 grabs for 112 yards (37.3 avg) with 2 TD receptions for the Niners.  The 49ers finished up with 150 yards rushing on 28 carries (5.4 ypc) and they also completed 12 of 26 passes (46.2%) for 178 yards as they had possession of the ball for 28:18.

The Niners have some coverage issues yesterday and it hurt them in the end.  The Niners had six sacks as they were laying a big time beating on Eli Manning, but he kept getting up and making big throws.  LB NaVorro Bowman (14 tackles, 1/2 a sack and 1 QB hit), CB Carlos Rogers (11 tackles and 1 pass defensed) and LB Patrick Willis (8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 pass defensed and 2 QB hits) led the way for the 49ers in this game.  DE Justin Smith (7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss and 4 QB hits) and DT Ray McDonald (5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 tackle for a loss and 2 QB hits) also had rock solid games for the Niners in this game.  The Giants finished up with 85 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.3 ypc) and they also completed 32 of 58 passes (55.2%) for 267 yards.  It’s a shame that the NFC Championship came down to a punt returners mistakes.  Kyle Williams is probably the most famous man in San Francisco today…..for all of the wrong reasons.  The 49ers’ season ended with a thud.

This was one of the best playoff games I have ever seen.  There were four lead changes in the last 4:02 of the game today!  The Niners were down 32-29 with only 1:37 left in the game, when Alex Smith led the Niners on a 7-play, 85 yard drive that resulted in a game winning TD.  Smith hit TE Vernon Davis with a 14-yard TD pass with only 9 seconds left in the football game to essentially seal the win for the Niners!

Alex Smith certainly was not in game manager mode today as he completed 24 of 42 passes for 299 yards with 3 TD passes and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 1 time for a 28-yard TD run.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners today with 89 yards rushing on 13 carries (6.8 ypc).  He also caught 7 passes for 38 yards (5.4 avg) in this game.  Kendall Hunter pitched in with 23 yards rushing on 6 carries (3.8 ypc) and he also caught 1 pass for 13 yards.  TE Vernon Davis was the star of the show in the passing game for the Niners as he caught 7 passes for 180 yards (25.7 avg) with 2 TD grabs.  WR Michael Crabtree dropped a lot of passes in this game but he still finished with 4 grabs for 25 yards including one that went for a TD.  The 49ers finished up with 143 yards rushing on 22 carries (6.5 ypc) and they also completed 24 of 42 passes (57.1%) for 264 yards as they had possession of the ball for 28:40.

The defense gave up a lot of yards and points to the Saints….but they also made some big plays that helped the Niners win this game.  Safety Dashon Goldson (11 tackles, 2 passes defensed and a interception that he returned 41 yards) and LB NaVorro Bowman (11 tackles) led the way for the 49ers on D in this game.  LB Patrick Willis (8 tackles, 1 fumble recovery), OLB Aldon Smith (3 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 sack and 4 QB hits) and DE Justin Smith (3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss and 5 QB hits) also had big games for the Niners today.  CB Tarell Brown (interception), safety Colin James (fumble recovery) and LB Blake Costanzo (fumble recovery) also pitched in with big plays for the 49ers in this game.  The Saints finished up with 37 yards rushing on 14 carries (2.6 ypc) and they also completed 40 of 63 passes (63.5%) for 435 yards in this game.  The 49ers will either host the New York Giants or head to Lambeau Field to deal with the Packers next weekend.

The 49ers needed this game yesterday to secure the #2 spot in the NFC Playoffs and earn a bye in the first round.  They had to pull out all of the stops as the Rams took them to the wire, unexpectedly.  Alex Smith was solid in this game as he completed 21 of 31 passes for 219 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 5 times for 4 yards (0.8 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Kicker David Akers hit WR Michael Crabtree with a 14-yard TD pass on a fake field goal as head coach Jim Harbaugh was pulling out all the stops yesterday.  Kendall Hunter led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 16 carries for 76 yards (4.8 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 11 yards (5.5 avg).  Anthony Dixon finished up with 21 yards rushing on 8 carries (2.6 ypc) with 1 TD carry in this game.  TE Vernon Davis (8 receptions for 118 yards) and WR Michael Crabtree (9 rec, 92 yards, TD) led the way in the passing game for the Niners yesterday.  The 49ers finished up with 110 yards rushing on 36 carries (3.1 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 32 (68.8%) passes for 211 yards as they had possession of the ball for 35:08.

The 49ers’ D was challenged big time by the Rams’ offense yesterday, and that was surprising.  LB NaVorro Bowman led the way for the 49ers on D with 10 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 sack, 1 pass defensed and 1 QB hit) led the way for the Niners in this game.  CB Carlos Rogers (5 tackles) and CB Tarrell Brown (2 interceptions) also pitched in with solid games for the Niners last night.  The Rams finished up with 111 yards rushing on 25 carries (4.4 ypc) and they also completed 14 of 34 passes (41.2%) for 200 yards.  The 49ers finish the season with a 13-3 record and the #2 seed in the NFC Playoffs.

The 49ers won a super tough battle with the Seahawks last Saturday.  Alex Smith was so-so in this game as he completed 14 of 26 passes for 179 yards without a TD pass or INT.  He also carried the ball 5 times for 22 yards (4.4 ypc).  Frank Gore led the way for the Niners on the ground in this game with 83 yards rushing on 23 carries (3.6 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Kendall Hunter also had a very solid game with 73 yards rushing on 12 carries (6.1 ypc).  WR Michael Crabtree (5 rec, 85 yards) and TE Vernon Davis (4 rec, 54 yards) led the way in the passing game for the 49ers.  The 49ers finished up with 178 yards rushing on 40 carries (4.5 ypc) and they also completed 14 of 26 passes (53.8%) for 171 yards as they had possession of the ball for 32:54.

The Niners didn’t play too well against the run, but they were sharp against the pass in this game.  LBs NaVorro Bowman (12 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 sack and 2 QB hits) and Larry Grant (12 tackles) led the way for the Niners on D in this game.  DT Ray McDonald (7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss and 1 QB hit) and safety Donte Whitner (3 tackles and 1 interception) also pitched in for the Niners in this game.  The Seahawks finished up with 126 yards rushing on 27 carries (4.7 ypc) and they also completed 15 of 28 passes (53.6%) for 141 yards in this game.  The 49ers are now 12-3 on the year.

The San Francisco 49ers whipped the Steelers last night!  Alex Smith was very efficient in this game as he completed 18 of 31 passes for 187 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 3 times for 12 yards (4.0 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the 49ers with 65 yards rushing on 18 carries (3.6 ypc) with 1 TD run.  TE Vernon Davis led the way for the Niners in the passing game with 72 yards receiving on 6 grabs (12.0 avg) with a TD catch.  WRs Michael Crabtree (4 rec, 35 yards) and Kyle Williams (4 rec, 33 yards) also pitched in for the Niners in this game.  The 49ers finished up with 100 yards rushing on 30 carries (3.3 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 31 passes (58.1%) for 187 yards as they had possession of the ball for 28:34.

The Niners gave up a lot of yards last night, but they made the big plays that essentially won the game!  LB NaVorro Bowman (8 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss), safety Dashon Goldson (7 tackles, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception), LB Ahmad Brooks (6 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss) and OLB Aldon Smith (4 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, 7 QB hits and a key forced fumble) led the way for the Niners last night.  CB Carlos Rogers (INT), CB Tarell Brown (INT) and DE Justin Smith (fumble recovery) also made huge plays last night for the 49ers.  The Steelers finished up with 84 yards rushing on 19 carries (4.4 ypc) and they also completed 25 of 44 passes (56.8%) for 305 yards.  The 49ers are now 11-3 on the year.

The Cardinals seemed to want this game more than the Niners did and that’s why they won.  Alex Smith did not play well at all yesterday as he completed 18 of 37 passes for 175 yards with 0 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 72 yards rushing on 10 carries (7.2 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Kendall Hunter pitched in with 8 carries for 20 yards (2.5 ypc) and 2 catches for 19 yards (9.5 avg).  WRs Michael Crabtree (7 rec, 63 yards) and Kyle Williams (4 rec, 42 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Niners.  The 49ers finished up with 90 yards rushing on 21 carries (4.3 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 37 passes (48.6%) for 143 yards as they had possession of the ball for 30:56.

The defense was solid against the run but not so good against the pass yesterday.  LB Larry Grant (11 tackles and 1 pass defensed) and safety Donte Whitner (5 tackles and 1 pass defensed) led the way for the Niners on D in this game.  DT Ray McDonald (fumble recovery), safety Dashon Goldson (interception) and CB Tarell Brown (interception) also made big plays in this game on D for the Niners.  The Cardinals finished up with 55 yards rushing on 23 carries (2.4 ypc) and they also completed 20 of 29 passes (69%) for 270 yards.  The 49ers are now 10-3 on the year.

The 49ers completely dominated the hapless St. Louis Rams yesterday.  Alex Smith was very solid for the Niners in this game as he completed 17 of 23 passes for 274 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 10 yards (5.0 ypc) in this game.  Rookie Colin Kaepernick made a brief appearance in which he threw 2 incomplete passes.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 21 carries for 73 yards (3.5 ypc).  WRs Michael Crabtree (4 rec, 96 yards, TD) and Kyle Williams (2 receptions for 66 yards, TD and 1 carry for 25 yards) led the way for the Niners in the passing game yesterday.  WR Ted Ginn (4 rec, 56 yards and 1 carry for 16 yards) and TE Vernon Davis (5 rec, 32 yards) also had solid games for the Niners yesterday.  The 49ers finished up with 144 yards rushing on 34 carries (4.2 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 25 passes (68%) for 245 yards as they had possession of the ball for 36:04.

The defense was awesome for the Niners yesterday.  LBs NaVorro Bowman (6 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss) and Larry Grant (6 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 sack and 1 QB hit) led the way for the 49ers on D in this game.  OLB Aldon Smith (3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, 3 QB hits and 1 fumble recovery) and safety Dashon Goldson (3 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception) also made huge plays in this game for the Niners.  The Rams finished up with 31 yards rushing on 23 carries (1.3 ypc) and they also completed 12 of 22 passes (54.5%) for 126 yards.  The 49ers are now 10-2 on the season.

The 49ers wasted an outstanding effort from their defense due to an inept offense last night.  The offensive line was pathetic as Alex Smith was sacked an amazing 9 times last night!  Smith completed 15 of 24 passes for 140 yards with 0 TD passes and 1 INT.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 12 yards (6.0 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore (14 carries for 39 yards) and Kendall Hunter (4 carries for 14 yards) led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game.  WR Michael Crabtree (6 rec, 54 yards) and TE Vernon Davis (4 rec, 38 yards) led the way for the 49ers in the passing game.  The 49ers finished up with 74 yards rushing on 21 carries (3.5 ypc) and they also completed 15 of 24 passes (62.5%) for 96 yards as they had possession of the ball for 28:52.

The defense was outstanding for the Niners in this game.  LBs Patrick Willis (8 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and 1 pass defensed) and NaVorro Bowman (8 tackles) stuffed the Ravens’ running game last nigt.  DT Ray McDonald also had a solid game with 7 tackles last night.  The Ravens finished up with 92 yards rushing on 35 carries (2.6 ypc) and they also completed 15 of 23 passes (65.3%) for 161 yards in this game.  The 49ers are now 9-2 on the season.

The San Francisco 49ers were ballhogs offensively and the defense was electric once again.  Alex Smith had another solid game as he completed 20 of 38 passes for 267 yards with 2 TD passes and 1 INT.  He also carried the ball 7 times for 17 yards (2.4 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 88 yards rushing on 24 carries (3.7 ypc).  Anthony Dixon (7 carries, 32 yards, 4.6 ypc) and Kendall Hunter (11 carries, 27 yards, 2.5 ypc) also pitched in for the Niners in the running game.  WR Michael Crabtree (7 rec, 120 yards), TE Vernon Davis (5 rec, 67 yards, TD) and WR Kyle Williams (5 rec, 54 yards, TD) led the way for the Niners in the passing game.  The 49ers finished up with 164 yards on 49 carries (3.3 ypc) and they also completed 20 of 38 passes (52.6%) for 267 yards as they had possession of the ball for 44:16.

The defense was outstanding once again for the Niners yesterday.  Patrick Willis led the way for the Niners as usual with 7 tackles, 3 passes defensed and 1 interception.  CB Carlos Rogers (4 tackles and 1 pass defensed), safety Donte Whitner (3 tackles, 2 passes defensed, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery) and safety Dashon Goldson (2 tackles, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception) also had solid games for the Niners.  The Cardinals finished up with 80 yards rushing on 11 carries (7.3 ypc) and they completed 14 of 35 passes (40%) for 149 yards.  The 49ers are now a sterling 9-1 on the year.

The 49ers changed things up yesterday as they were a pass first team.  Alex Smith responded by completing 19 of 30 passes for 242 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 INT.  He also carried the ball 6 times for 27 yards in this game.  Frank Gore only carried the ball 6 times for 0 yards and 1 catch for 8 yards, before an injury ended his day.  Kendall Hunter took over at RB by carrying the ball 6 times for 40 yards (6.7 ypc) with 1 TD run.  TE Delanie Walker (6 rec, 69 yards), WR Braylon Edwards (3 rec, 47 yards) and TE Vernon Davis (3 rec, 40 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Niners.  The 49ers finished up with 77 yards rushing on 20 carries (3.9 ypc) and they also completed 19 of 30 passes (63.3%) for 228 yards as they had possession of the ball for 25:23.

The defense didn’t have their best game but they did make big plays when needed.  LBs NaVorro Bowman (14 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss) and Patrick Willis (11 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 sack and 1 pass defensed) led the way for the Niners on D.  CB Carlos Rogers (6 tackles, 2 passes defensed and 2 interceptions) and DE Justin Smith (6 tackles and 1 pass defensed on the last play of the game which sealed the win for the Niners).  The Giants finished up with 93 yards rushing on 29 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 26 of 40 passes (65%) for 302 yards.  The 49ers are now a very impressive 8-1 on the year.