Playoffs?!?!

Thanks Jim Mora...both, actually...dad for the title of this blog post and son for having his team tank, opening up a possible spot for the Niners as a wild card...

There are still too many teams jumbled up at 7-7 or 6-8 to make a strong case for the wild card at this time. It's much easier to think about the division, where the scenario is clear: two wins and two Seattle losses, and we're in...it's amazing to be in this situation at this point, given all of our clunkers this year. But...

You have to admit, it's likely that San Diego beats Seattle next week. It's less likely that we beat Arizona, but we're favored...

We have yet to win a blowout game this year. Even the Raiders game was back and forth for a while. I'd love to finally come charging out of the gates and buy the Cardinals. It would give the team so much confidence for Denver. Fortunately, Spencer will have had another week to rest his ankle and Ulbrich should be healthier. Derek Smith and Adam Snyder may both be back as well.

I'm stunned that the Saints lost at home to the Redskins. If we are fortunate enough to make the playoffs and somehow, some way advance into the second round to play New Orleans (who will likely get a first round bye), I'd love to emulate the 'Skins strategy...ball control and lots of Frank Gore. Start off with Smith throwing and then just plug away with Gore.

Of course, we'd also have to take away some pointers as how to neutralize Reggie Bush (7 carries for 14 yards and a non-factor in the passing game), but I'm getting ahead of myself.

For now, the defense will have its hands full with Arizona this week. I hope we can put some pressure on Leinart (even though I'm sure we won't, since we didn't even pressure Hasselback last week)...but, maybe Mr. Nolan will surpise me...