Reviewing the stats of the NFCCG

[RiverDog]

I was amazed at how close this game was statistically. Both us and the Niners had 308 yards of total offense. We ran 58 plays, the Niners 54. Russell Wilson was 16-25, Kaepernick 14-24. We were penalized 8 times for 64 yards, the Niners 7 for 65 yards. We had the ball for 31:28, the Niners 28:32. Neither team was very good on 3rd down, the Niners were 3-11, we were slightly better at 5-14, but that evens out somewhat as the Niners were 2-2 on 4th down while we were only 1-3.

The big difference was turnovers. We only lost the one fumble, on the first play of the game. The Niners turned the ball over 3 times, and they were very lucky to get back a couple of fumbles that occurred deep in their own territory.

One noteworthy comparison: Frank Gore gained just 14 yards on 11 carries, and 9 of those 14 yards came on one play, while Beast gained 109 on 22 with a TD. However, Kaepernick had 130 rushing yards on 11 carries. But the bright side is that I don't think we'll have to worry about the opposition QB having that kind of rushing day on us in the Super Bowl.

[NorthHawk]

We might not have to concern ourselves with that kind of rushing performance by the QB in the Super Bowl, but Manning won't make the same mistakes throwing that Kaepernick did, either.
We can't get into any type of Offensive shootout with Denver because Manning is so good. I expect the keys will again be stopping their run and putting pressure quickly on Manning. If he has time, he will do a lot of damage.

[Hawkstar]

I was amazed at how close this game was statistically. Both us and the Niners had 308 yards of total offense. We ran 58 plays, the Niners 54. Russell Wilson was 16-25, Kaepernick 14-24. We were penalized 8 times for 64 yards, the Niners 7 for 65 yards. We had the ball for 31:28, the Niners 28:32. Neither team was very good on 3rd down, the Niners were 3-11, we were slightly better at 5-14, but that evens out somewhat as the Niners were 2-2 on 4th down while we were only 1-3.

The big difference was turnovers. We only lost the one fumble, on the first play of the game. The Niners turned the ball over 3 times, and they were very lucky to get back a couple of fumbles that occurred deep in their own territory.

One noteworthy comparison: Frank Gore gained just 14 yards on 11 carries, and 9 of those 14 yards came on one play, while Beast gained 109 on 22 with a TD. However, Kaepernick had 130 rushing yards on 11 carries. But the bright side is that I don't think we'll have to worry about the opposition QB having that kind of rushing day on us in the Super Bowl.

The game certainly didnt feel as balanced as the box score shows. Outside of turnovers, I was thrilled to see we only game up 1 3rd down conversion via a penalty. (Sherms play on Crabtree on the 3rd and 8)

[Seahawks4Ever]

Manning may rack up some yards but just like everyone else they will have to settle for FG's instead of TD's. I am sure our front 7 will move him off of his spot and he will have to throw before he is ready all of which will play into our defenses hands.

The mantra of SB 48 will be Defense still wins championships and our Seahawks defense will be the difference.

Oh, and our offense will be able to move the ball and score on Denver's defense which isn't nearly as stout as we have been going up against.

[jshawaii22]

#7's total QBR in the first 3 quarters... 88... in the 4th Qtr "6" -- that's the game!

js

[PasadenaHawk]

I was amazed at how close this game was statistically. Both us and the Niners had 308 yards of total offense. We ran 58 plays, the Niners 54. Russell Wilson was 16-25, Kaepernick 14-24. We were penalized 8 times for 64 yards, the Niners 7 for 65 yards. We had the ball for 31:28, the Niners 28:32. Neither team was very good on 3rd down, the Niners were 3-11, we were slightly better at 5-14, but that evens out somewhat as the Niners were 2-2 on 4th down while we were only 1-3.

The big difference was turnovers. We only lost the one fumble, on the first play of the game. The Niners turned the ball over 3 times, and they were very lucky to get back a couple of fumbles that occurred deep in their own territory.

One noteworthy comparison: Frank Gore gained just 14 yards on 11 carries, and 9 of those 14 yards came on one play, while Beast gained 109 on 22 with a TD. However, Kaepernick had 130 rushing yards on 11 carries. But the bright side is that I don't think we'll have to worry about the opposition QB having that kind of rushing day on us in the Super Bowl.

Thanks for sharing RD. I think the most telling stat you have provided is that both teams went for it 4 times on 4th down! Can you remember a game where that has happened?!?

[RiverDog]

I was amazed at how close this game was statistically. Both us and the Niners had 308 yards of total offense. We ran 58 plays, the Niners 54. Russell Wilson was 16-25, Kaepernick 14-24. We were penalized 8 times for 64 yards, the Niners 7 for 65 yards. We had the ball for 31:28, the Niners 28:32. Neither team was very good on 3rd down, the Niners were 3-11, we were slightly better at 5-14, but that evens out somewhat as the Niners were 2-2 on 4th down while we were only 1-3.

The big difference was turnovers. We only lost the one fumble, on the first play of the game. The Niners turned the ball over 3 times, and they were very lucky to get back a couple of fumbles that occurred deep in their own territory.

One noteworthy comparison: Frank Gore gained just 14 yards on 11 carries, and 9 of those 14 yards came on one play, while Beast gained 109 on 22 with a TD. However, Kaepernick had 130 rushing yards on 11 carries. But the bright side is that I don't think we'll have to worry about the opposition QB having that kind of rushing day on us in the Super Bowl.

Thanks for sharing RD. I think the most telling stat you have provided is that both teams went for it 4 times on 4th down! Can you remember a game where that has happened?!?

We went for it three times on 4th down, converting once. The Niners went for it twice and converted both times.

The stats seems really close, although it seemed to me that the Niners made most of their yards in the first half while most of ours came in the second half and that as the game wore on, that we were definitely in control of the game on both sides of the ball.

[Distant Relative]

Manning may rack up some yards but just like everyone else they will have to settle for FG's instead of TD's. I am sure our front 7 will move him off of his spot and he will have to throw before he is ready all of which will play into our defenses hands.

The mantra of SB 48 will be Defense still wins championships and our Seahawks defense will be the difference.

Oh, and our offense will be able to move the ball and score on Denver's defense which isn't nearly as stout as we have been going up against.

What he said 100%.

[Distant Relative]

I was amazed at how close this game was statistically. Both us and the Niners had 308 yards of total offense. We ran 58 plays, the Niners 54. Russell Wilson was 16-25, Kaepernick 14-24. We were penalized 8 times for 64 yards, the Niners 7 for 65 yards. We had the ball for 31:28, the Niners 28:32. Neither team was very good on 3rd down, the Niners were 3-11, we were slightly better at 5-14, but that evens out somewhat as the Niners were 2-2 on 4th down while we were only 1-3.

The big difference was turnovers. We only lost the one fumble, on the first play of the game. The Niners turned the ball over 3 times, and they were very lucky to get back a couple of fumbles that occurred deep in their own territory.

One noteworthy comparison: Frank Gore gained just 14 yards on 11 carries, and 9 of those 14 yards came on one play, while Beast gained 109 on 22 with a TD. However, Kaepernick had 130 rushing yards on 11 carries. But the bright side is that I don't think we'll have to worry about the opposition QB having that kind of rushing day on us in the Super Bowl.

Thanks for sharing RD. I think the most telling stat you have provided is that both teams went for it 4 times on 4th down! Can you remember a game where that has happened?!?

We went for it three times on 4th down, converting once. The Niners went for it twice and converted both times.

The stats seems really close, although it seemed to me that the Niners made most of their yards in the first half while most of ours came in the second half and that as the game wore on, that we were definitely in control of the game on both sides of the ball.

Sorry RD but those stats mean nothing heading into the Super bowl as the Broncos and the 9er's aren't even close to the same team.