Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperIn the NFC west we do fear Justin more than the other Smith. Aldon only has 22.5 QB pressures of which 19.5 are sacks. Those sacks are coming on plays where he runs free.... Because of Justin.
Any team can win on any given Sunday. In case you forgot, they were very lucky to even get into the playoffs. They went 8 - 8 in the regular season. They were a .500 team. You didn't actually forget, you just ignored.
You never did answer. Since Denver wouldn't have nearly the season they have without Payton Manning, do they not deserve to win? ...[text shortened]... ble-teamed man on the 49ers defense and he's largely regarded as the anchor of the Niners D.
Originally posted by tomtom232Exactly. That's why you can't judge a defensive lineman on a 3 - 4 defense on sacks and tackles. They tie up the O-line while the linebackers get the glory.
In the NFC west we do fear Justin more than the other Smith. Aldon only has 22.5 QB pressures of which 19.5 are sacks. Those sacks are coming on plays where he runs free.... Because of Justin.
Incidentally the 49ers went from a 1 point favorite to a 2 point underdog after Smith was confirmed not to play.