Coach’s “Critical Mistakes Prove Costly: 49ers Lose Grip on Postseason Aspirations”Leaves Philadelphia Eagles in Uncertain Times

Coach’s “Critical Mistakes Prove Costly: 49ers Lose Grip on Postseason Aspirations”Leaves Philadelphia Eagles in Uncertain Times

 

When the San Francisco 49ers entered training camp in July, the team was left with the bitter taste of last season and the disappointment of the finals.Now that they’re in the No. 1 seed in the NFC after Sunday’s largely pointless 21-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, they can really begin to turn their attention to their disappointing playoff run.andquot;Weand#039;s exactly where we want to be, left tackle Trent Williams said. andquot;Weand#039;s number one.

Obviously, it’s never perfect. Weand#039;re still trying to improve our chances and we will go there whenever we play next week and try to keep the season alive.andquot;The 49ersand#039; The last two seasons ended with a loss in the NFC Championship Game.

 

They fell to the eventual champion Rams in 2021 and then to Philadelphia last season in frustrating losses as quarterback Brock Purdy injured his elbow on the opening drive and San Francisco was forced to play much of the game without a working quarterback.Purdy came back this season and played at an even higher level. He threw for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns and a league-best 113 passer rating.

Top Videos00:1001:30SF Board of Governors Votes on Israel’s Hamas Ceasefire ResolutionPurdy was one of several key players at the center of what was Sunday. stay healthy for the playoffs With the lack of urgency in the season finale, Shanahan emphasized tough practices last week to keep his team sharp.andquot;Our goal was to be number one, that was our first and most important goal. We did, Shanahan said. It was a little weird last week, but I like how our kids handled it. I loved how the year went.

We decided to do it. I was very happy with several men. I thought the boys improved throughout the year, but as our players said, we still know our best football and strikers.andquot;The Niners (12-5) will rest early this week and then schedule two tough practices later in the week before facing their opponent in the divisional round.andquot;It just looks like a great week for us to develop as a team, so we’ll make sure we’re the best version of ourselves when that moment comes,andquot; linebacker Fred Warner said. andquot;Who needs to come to Leviand#039;s (stadium), I want us to be ready.

I want us to be the best version of ourselves when that time comes.andquot;WHAT’S WRONGStay healthy. The Ninersand#039; The main goal of the season finale was to stay healthy, and for the most part they did. The only major injury came when defensive end Clelin Ferrell left in the first half with a knee injury that could sideline him for at least the season. final of the final.WHAT NEEDS HELPKick game. A mostly strong debut season ended badly for kicker Jake Moody.

He missed a 38-yard field goal on his first drive since Week 7 at Minnesota. He then missed his first extra point of the season after scoring his first 60 points. Shanahan said there are no plans to look at other kickers until the playoffs.andquot;Heand#039;s great all year round,andquot; Shanahan said. andquot;He was rough on those two today, but no, we’re good with Jake.andquot;STOCKSRB Elijah Mitchell. Mitchell carried a heavy load for the second week in a row with Christian McCaffrey out with a calf injury.

Mitchell led the team in rushing with 52 yards and scored a TD for the second straight game. McCaffrey won’t play many games when his head is healthy, but Mitchell shows he can be trusted when Shanahan wants to change the look.IN STOCKRG Spencer Burford. The second-year outfielder has struggled at times this season and could be in danger of losing his starting spot in the playoffs if left fielder Aaron Banks gets healthy again and backup Jon Feliciano plays well instead.INJUREDMcCaffrey should be back for the final of the final. … DT Arik Armstead hopes to return after missing the final five games of the regular season with a foot injury.KEY NUMBER76 — The 49ers finished the season opener with 76 points, 10 TDs and two field goals. That is the most points scored in an opening round by any team since at least 2000 and surpasses Green Bay’s 73 points through 16 games of the 2020 season.THE NEXT STEPSan Francisco will host the team in the divisional round on Jan. 20 or Jan. 21. The Niners will play Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, the Rams and Green Bay with the lowest remaining seed..