1. NFL Playoffs: Expect 49ers and Ravens to Meet at Super Bowl XLVII

    Before the NFL Playoffs began this season, I made my predictions for how they would play out. I did not have much faith either the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens...

    Dean Siemon Written by Dean Siemon about 4 months ago 1,068 reads 0 comments

  2. Can the Atlanta Falcons Shut Down a Red Hot Colin Kaepernick?

    As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, defensive coordinator Mike Nolan might as well haul a cot into his office...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 6,994 reads 33 comments

  3. NFL Playoff Schedule: Which QB Will Shine Brightest on Championship Weekend?

    With Championship Weekend on the horizon, the play of the four remaining quarterbacks will determine which teams move on to represent their conference in Super Bowl XLVII ...

    Stephen  Fenech Written by Stephen Fenech about 4 months ago 3,243 reads 4 comments

  4. Colin Kaepernick: 49ers QB Will Dominate Against Suspect Falcons Defense

    If two games against Cam Newton and another against Russell Wilson are any indication, the Atlanta Falcons defense is going to struggle mightily in stopping San Francisco 49ers ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 4 months ago 2,215 reads 9 comments

  5. Why the Read Option Is so Difficult for NFL Teams to Defend

    Ryan Pickett was disgusted. Tramon Williams was dejected. The veterans walked to the sideline after yet another big run by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick — this time a 56-yard touchdown...

    Alen Dumonjic Written by Alen Dumonjic about 4 months ago 4,268 reads 20 comments

  6. NFL Playoffs: Can the Falcons Stop the 49ers Read Option?

    This past Sunday, when the San Francisco 49ers squared off against the Green Bay Packers, Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick rushed for 176 yards on read-option runs...

    Jason Henry Written by Jason Henry about 4 months ago 1,528 reads 0 comments

  7. Why Colin Kaepernick Is the Most Dangerous Player Left in the NFL Playoffs

    The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from the Super Bowl for the second straight season and, in their emphatic 45-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Saturday night, ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 5,527 reads 23 comments

  8. 49ers vs. Falcons: Why Colin Kaepernick Will Be Key to San Francisco Victory

    The Atlanta Falcons overcame Russell Wilson and a brutally tough Seattle Seahawks team and earned the chance to take on another fleet-footed quarterback in the NFC Championship Game...

    Ryan Davenport Written by Ryan Davenport about 4 months ago 2,007 reads 5 comments

  9. San Francisco 49ers: 5 Reasons Why Win over Packers Bodes Well Against Falcons

    The Packers pass, the Falcons pass and the San Francisco 49ers , well, defend the pass. For as dominant as the 49ers are against the run, they’re just as proficient in pass defense, at least in terms of statistical ranking...

    Joe Levitt Written by Joe Levitt about 4 months ago 3,193 reads 24 comments

  10. Colin Kaepernick: Dual Threat Has San Francisco 49ers Close to Super Bowl XLVII

    Colin Kaepernick 's Twitter bio seems a bit atypical for the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers : "Trying to be #1 in a world that accepts #2...

    Ryan  Papaserge Written by Ryan Papaserge about 4 months ago 1,707 reads 5 comments

  11. Making the Call on the San Francisco 49ers' 3 Toughest Offseason Decisions

    The San Francisco 49ers will be faced with some arduous decisions this offseason. With general manager Trent Baalke leading a stellar front office, the Niners will be up to the task...

    Dylan DeSimone Written by Dylan DeSimone about 4 months ago 4,436 reads 27 comments

  12. San Francisco 49ers: How the Pistol Offense Could Bring Home a Championship

    Do you know who Chris Ault is? If you don't, it's time you learned. For those of you don't know, Chris Ault is the former head coach of the Nevada Wolf Pack...

    Giancarlo King Written by Giancarlo King about 4 months ago 2,375 reads 8 comments

  13. NFC Championship 2013: Stopping Run Is Key to Falcons Victory

    In his first career start in the postseason, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick outshined Packers quarterback and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers ...

    Marques Eversoll Written by Marques Eversoll about 4 months ago 1,289 reads 5 comments

  14. Colin Kaepernick: What to Expect from 49ers QB in NFC Championship Game

    Colin Kaepernick is the key ingredient for Jim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 4 months ago 3,491 reads 14 comments

  15. Why Colin Kaepernick Will Lead San Francisco 49ers to Super Bowl Win

    Colin Kaepernick is the talk of the NFL after his terrific performance in the NFL Divisional Round and it's because of this that it's clear that he will lead the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl victory...

    Jeremy Fuchs Written by Jeremy Fuchs about 4 months ago 5,616 reads 12 comments

  16. NFC Championship Predictions: Players Who Will Lead 49ers over Falcons

    The Atlanta Falcons pulled out a thrilling victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round, but the road to the Super Bowl will still be extremely difficult, as they ...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 4 months ago 1,551 reads 2 comments

  17. Oregon Ducks Football: LaMichael James' Impact for 49ers in the Playoffs

    The San Francisco 49ers will be playing in the NFC Championship Game for the second year in a row. In last year’s competition, the Niners fell to the New York Giants in overtime following multiple fumbles by punt returner Kyle Williams...

    Sam  Schwartz Written by Sam Schwartz about 4 months ago 3,893 reads 6 comments

  18. Were the 49ers Saving Kaepernick's 'Pistol' Formation for the Playoffs?

    If the 49ers weren’t awkward and untrusting of any form of media, it wouldn’t be a normal media session with the team...

    Scott Semmler Written by Scott Semmler about 4 months ago 3,225 reads 13 comments

  19. Kaepernicking: How Colin Kaepernick's Signature Move Has Become the New Tebowing

    Forget Tebowing and Griffining , and any other “ ining .” Colin Kaepernick ’s “ Kaepernicking ” has exploded throughout the ...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 4 months ago 4,779 reads 1 comments

  20. NFL Playoffs 2013: Power Ranking Every Remaining Team After the Divisional Round

    And then they were four. The NFL playoffs continued this weekend and fans were treated to an exhilarating Divisional Round. The field of eight teams were cut down to just the final four...

    Soven Bery Written by Soven Bery about 4 months ago 2,829 reads 4 comments

  21. Super Bowl 2013: Top Storyline for Each Potential Matchup

    The Divisional Round finished and the Conference Championship Weekend is around the corner, regardless of who advances to the 2013 Super Bowl, each matchup features a proverbial "dead horse" storyline that fans and the media will beat anyway...

    Nick Houser Written by Nick Houser about 4 months ago 3,346 reads 1 comments

  22. Colin Kaepernick: Predicting QB's Fantasy Football Draft Position Next Season

    If you're like me, you're already thinking about who you're going to select in next year's fantasy football draft...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 4 months ago 4,113 reads 17 comments

  23. NFC Championship 2013: Complete Preview for 49ers vs. Falcons

    Neither team in the 2013 NFC Championship could be any hotter. The Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers both hit speed bumps in the second half of the regular season that had analysts doubting their ability to make noise in the playoffs...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 4 months ago 14,569 reads 31 comments

  24. Jim Harbaugh's Decision to Bench Alex Smith Justified Again by Colin Kaepernick

    San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh made one of the toughest in-season decisions a coach has ever made. Fortunately for him, he made the right call. Colin Kaepernick came in at quarterback in Week 10 as relief for the injured Alex Smith ...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 4 months ago 11,430 reads 49 comments

  25. Colin Kaepernick: 49ers QB Proves Greatness in Historic Performance vs. Packers

    If anyone was still wondering why San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh made the switch from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick midway through the season, all they need ...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 4 months ago 6,548 reads 8 comments