Facing Charles Davis’ calm analysis, Spencer Larson was not worried at all. “Before we officially enter the prediction, we can look at a set of data. The San Francisco 49ers are third in the league in offense and third in defense. Three, and the extra points and free kick percentage of special team David Akens are the best in the league. This is an all-round rising team."
"In terms of pure statistics, the San Francisco 49ers are the most balanced and outstanding team in the league. They have a greater chance of winning than the New Orleans Saints. But obviously, the game is not determined by statistics. Let us put it into perspective. Keep your eyes on the two teams." Spencer said clearly and methodically.
In fact, the efficiency of the San Francisco 49ers' defensive team this season has really exceeded people's expectations, because the defensive team's performance is not very stable and always has ups and downs. They rely more on the offensive team to win the game; and the defensive team changes the ball. His power and scoring ability can only be ranked at the bottom of the league.
With four weeks left in the regular season, the San Francisco 49ers' defense ranked eighth in the league. However, in the last four games, they posted incredible data and made a comeback in one fell swoop, eventually ranking third in the league. Overall, their defensive strength is still not as good as that of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.
However, as Spencer said, data is just data, and the game is not determined by data. Otherwise, the Pittsburgh Steelers would not have lost to the Denver Broncos. The Steelers, the league's No. 1 defensive team, actually faced the college Wildcats. The array was helpless, and it almost fell through everyone's eyes.
"What I want to say is that the San Francisco 49ers are a young team, and experience is what they lack, but this vitality is also the key to their victory. I believe that in this game against the Saints, the 49ers It is not the favored side. It is generally believed that Brees will continue to set records, and what the 49ers are best at is defeating opponents when they are not favored. They do not lack strength, nor confidence, nor motivation. I think that's going to be a game-changer."
Spencer's analysis was simple and unique, which really made people's eyes bright. Then he added again, "We can refer to the first round of the wild card game of last year's playoffs. As the defending champion New Orleans Saints, facing The Seattle Seahawks, the first team in history to enter the playoffs with fewer wins and more losses, faltered at a critical moment and lost the game. We have enough reasons to believe that the 49ers have a greater chance this year than last year's Seahawks. .”
Under Spencer's aggressiveness, Charles almost lost control of his emotions again, but this time he finally suppressed it. However, his tight voice still revealed the turbulent boiling in his heart, "Absurd!"
A scolding once again showed his original style. The situation is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change.
However, Charles still realized that he had been in too much trouble recently, and on the cusp of racial issues, he still swallowed those words that were out of control, and then stated his position, "The Saints will not be the same." One stone is tied twice! More importantly, the 49ers' overall opponents this season are still too weak."
"This season, among the 49ers' opponents, only the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cincinnati Bengals have entered the playoffs..."
Charles was only halfway through his words when he was interrupted by Spencer, "And of these five games, the 49ers won four!"
Charles' voice also rose, and the veins on his neck popped out, "But among them, only the Tigers can win easily! In the other four games, the victory and defeat are all decided by one touchdown. Within the points, I mean, winning these tough battles is really admirable, and the game temperament at critical moments is commendable.”
"But, the regular season is not the playoffs after all!" Charles slammed everything down with both hands and came to the conclusion, "The same game can be won in the regular season, but not in the playoffs. What's more, now on the other side of the court It's the New Orleans Saints, one of the best teams this season. I don't think the regular season rules apply to the playoffs."
In other words, he doesn't think Lu Ke can continue to perform well after entering the playoffs.
What Charles didn't say was that Lu Ke's performance against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night was a disaster; and against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, Lu Ke was also dancing on a tightrope; Now on the bigger stage of the playoffs, Lu Ke's performance is absolutely worrying.
The reason why I didn’t show this trump card was to avoid sensitive topics.
Deep down, Charles didn't think the San Francisco 49ers could win.
In fact, even if Charles doesn't say it, everyone knows it. Everyone sees the regular season games, and the playoffs are naturally the best criterion.
The debate between Charles and Spencer is just a microcosm of the entire show. Choosing the Saints or the 49ers is a dilemma, and there is no right answer. No matter which team you choose, there are good reasons. If you need to convince others, you only need to convince yourself.
So, Charles chose the Saints and Spencer chose the 49ers.
Even the host Edward Bowen said that among the four divisional rounds in the second round, this game is the most variable, closest and most exciting.
The New England Patriots faced off against the Denver Broncos. Obviously the former had the upper hand, and the biggest highlight was Tebow.
The Green Bay Packers faced the New York Giants. During the regular season, the Giants' state has always been ups and downs and full of too many variables.
The Houston Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens, the league's fourth defense against the league's second defense, and it should be a dull matchup.
The many highlights of these three games are more of a focus of discussion on paper. After actually entering the game, it is often easy to be disappointed; but the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints was the real spark. Full of excitement and expectations, especially the duel between the two quarterbacks——
For neutral fans, offensive battles are always the best recipe for adrenaline.
Now, all netizens are eagerly anticipating that this game will lead to a battle between forties and forties. The popularity of the discussion has easily exceeded the charts, even surpassing the racial discrimination incidents in the regular season. After the San Francisco 49 That Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers set a new season high.
Analysts and commentators "within the league" also fell into a battle between heaven and man. In the end of a series of fierce disputes, five people supported Charles and three people supported Spencer.
In the final analysis, the New Orleans Saints are still the more favored side.
It can be said to be unexpected, or it can be said to be expected. Once again, the San Francisco 49ers are still the underdog. Similar dramas run throughout the entire long season. Although the routine is extremely familiar, it is also irrefutable. So what about this time? Can the San Francisco 49ers still complete their counterattack?
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January 14th, Saturday, is another game day.
Today, the second round of the divisional round of the playoffs officially kicks off. The two games that are about to debut are the "old and new showdowns" that have gathered all the focus of the entire league!
Western time, at 1:30 p.m., the San Francisco 49ers will take the lead in their home game against the New Orleans Saints; Eastern time, at 8 p.m., the New England Patriots will welcome the visiting Denver Broncos at home. As a night game, it has become a hot topic. .
Ground manager Raymond Jackson still followed his habit and got up before four o'clock in the morning. Under the starlight, he entered the Candlestick Stadium and started walking around the stadium step by step. However, he couldn't help but think about it in his mind. It reminds me of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers two months ago.
No one believed the San Francisco 49ers could win the game, but they did, despite the first snow in thirty-five years.
It seems to be the case again today. No one believes that the San Francisco 49ers can defeat the New Orleans Saints, but Raymond firmly believes that they can still have the last laugh and return to the championship ranks again.
If they are a dark horse, then they will complete the counterattack and break all the rules; if they are a strong opponent, then they will win the game with overwhelming force and continue their strength to the end.
Without any hesitation or hesitation, I prayed silently in my heart. The pace under my feet was so firm, step by step, as if I could clearly feel the cheers of the red ocean in the audience. The noisy roars and shouts made the entire Candlestick Stadium... They began to tremble, and amid the roar of the mountains and the tsunami, they reaped victory again and again.
After finishing the circling movement, Raymond couldn't help but clenched his fists heavily, turned around and faced the faint stadium, and then raised his hands high, as if he could already touch the glory of victory with his fingertips. With a slight twist, the hot heat was surging, igniting the blood all over the body along the fingertips, and then began to boil.
With brisk steps, Raymond left the stadium, but he did not start today's work immediately. Instead, he walked towards the entrance of the stadium. From a distance, he could see the bright lights and the outline of a continuous scene. The undulating outline continues from the ticket window at the entrance all the way along the arc of the edge of the stadium.
Getting closer, getting closer, the appearance of the tents gradually became clearer, and the standing figures during the walk formed a long queue, surrounding the entire Candlestick Stadium; although the dawn had not yet broken, But the team in front of them was not drifting off to sleep, but was chatting excitedly.
From a distance, the wind carried the sounds of their lively conversation, and it seemed that I could picture in my mind the excitement and excitement of their long conversation all night long. Even though they had not slept all night, they were still in high spirits.
Raymond's footsteps stopped at the front of the queue and he couldn't help but sigh, "Why is the queue getting longer and longer?"
