In a frantic finish, Alex Smith found Vernon Davis for the touchdown with nine seconds as the Niners advanced to the NFC Championship. For more on this game, check out 49ers blog Niners Nation, Saints blog Canal Street Chronicles and SB Nation’s Saints-49ers StoryStream.SI.com: Live Box Score
NFL Playoffs 2012: Fun Win Probability Graphs From Saturday’s Games
It’s always interesting to check out win probability graphs, no matter the sport. Looking back on the swings in momentum, plays that had a significant affect on the outcome of the game and just how in-control a matchup was at any given time can paint a fun picture of what happened. Such is the case for Saturday’s NFL playoff matchups, which took two drastically different paths to their outcomes.
And then there was the Patriots win over the Broncos. By halftime, the game was basically over in a statistical sense.
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers Score: Darren Sproles Gives New Orleans Their First Lead
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Sproles now has 13 receptions on the day, tying an NFL playoff record. Brees has now attempted 58 passes and the two quarterbacks look like they could possibly combine for over 100 pass attempts by the end of the game.
Read Article >PHOTO: Daryl Johnston Got Dressed In The Dark
Suit watch is back on and this time we turn our attention to Daryl “Moose” Johnston. What in the world is going on here?
Also note the faces. Moose is struggling to get something out and Kenny Albert looks ready to jump out of the booth. Playoff fever! Catch it!
Read Article >VIDEO: Frank Gore Run Sets Up David Akers Field Goal, 23-17 49ers Lead
Here’s video of the play that may have secured the Niners’ passage to the 2012 NFC Championship Game:
But they got something that led to that nothing, and that something led to points. For the Niners, that was a huge boost.
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, NFL Playoffs: Jimmy Graham Is Just Fine, Scores Touchdown
PHOTO: NFL Films Crew Member Wins The Day
Looks kind of familiar, doesn’t he? Like, perhaps, a certain character from Sonic?
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, NFL Playoffs: San Fransisco Settles For Field Goal After Fumble
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For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, 2012 NFL Playoffs: Alex Smith, Michael Crabtree Turn Interception Into Touchdown
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For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >VIDEO: Vernon Davis Scores First Touchdown For 49ers Vs. Saints
Smith found Davis on a crossing route downfield, and Davis benefited from some defensive misconduct in getting free and scoring from — of course — 49 yards out.
For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, NFL Playoffs: Jimmy Graham Returns, But Saints Go Three And Out
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For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >NFL Playoffs Predictions: Saints Offense Can Topple 49ers
For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for theSaints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >NFC Divisional Playoffs, Saints Vs. 49ers: Home Field Advantage Is Key
Niners coach Jim Harbaugh knows how important home field is, and what it means to the players. Well, I think it’s an advantage. “They work very hard for it. They earned it. And they get the benefit of that,” Harbaugh said at a Thursday press conference. “So, it’s not to say that teams don’t win on the road in the playoffs, because historically they do. But, I think our team goes into this game confident and bold and with a great amount of respect for the New Orleans Saints team as well. Great amount of respect for who they are, what they do, and what they’re capable of.”
For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here’s a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
Read Article >NFL Playoff Schedule For Saturday: Broncos-Patriots, Saints-49ers On Tap

Getty ImagesHere’s the schedule and TV information for Saturday:
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:30 p.m. on FOX
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, NFL Playoffs 2012: Ideal Football Weather Expected In San Francisco
Little wind is expected and the temperature will approach record highs for January.
Earlier this week, David Fucillo of Niners Nation jokingly suggested that maybe the 49ers could leave the sprinklers on overnight to slow down the Saints.
Read Article >Saints Vs. 49ers, NFL Playoffs 2012: Game Time, TV Schedule And More
Game Date/Time: Saturday, January 14; 4:30pm ET
Location: Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
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