2011 Divisional Round Saints @ 49ers

The 49ers find themselves in the playoffs for the first time in 9 years, as they face Drew Brees and the unstoppable New Orleans offense in an absolute classic.

[@justinhedges2151]

This was one of the best playoff game I've ever seen.

[@SYEDSHAZEB46013]

Saame. I was watching this live too and I was going nuts

[@boturner003]

Facts 💯💯

[@thebowtiechaplain3399]

Amen!! Gives me goose bumps every time I watch it. I wish I could have been there

[@ryanfowler5101]

I'm a saints fan and this wasn't just one of the best playoff games, but one of the best GAMES period! GEAUX SAINTS

[@andrewmartinez9992]

Best game I’ve seen

[@BasePuma4007]

Is it just me or was the NFL way more entertaining from around 2011-2014?

[@tommyv4980]

They don't make football players like this anymore. They were one of a kind. That was the most violent and gritty era of football.

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

no doubt. donte whitner's hit in the 1st quarter gets an auto flag today.

[@GRIMLOCK07]

Yeah Wilson, at least I think so. The 2011-2014 season were some Great SB's for the GIANTS, Ravens, and Seahawks.

[@pp3k3jamail]

The nfl was more entertaining in the 80s 90s and 2000s

[@pp3k3jamail]

@@tommyv4980 no it wasn't

[@timtai7414]

Donte Whitner & Dashon Goldston were one of the NASTIEST safety duos.

[@jeffreymartinez6175]

TAI TIM man!

[@luismoreno6264]

TAI TIM naaaaaah at that time was Charles Woodson and Nick Collins for green bay

[@MrFreakazoid24]

Hitner & Gold what a fucking headache they were for offenses

[@rickyespinoza3880]

@@MrFreakazoid24 Literally they give you concussions

[@EternalCreator]

@@luismoreno6264 who tf is Nick Collins?

[@refealibazeta7886]

I miss the stick. So much history in that park.

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

niners really gotta bounce back to san francisco. even dante pettis recently referred to having practices " in san francisco " i will say at least that Levi's seems to have a new energy now that jimmy's here.

[@pp3k3jamail]

Refeal Ibazeta Candlestick was loud as back this game. I don't get the vibe from like this new stadium but we'll see.

[@tyzxcj34]

Totally agree. I knew it was a bad idea to pick the site they are currently at. They should have rebuilt right there in Candlestick.

[@CandlestickSec7]

ti inu that was the plan, then Eddie's idiot sister took over the team.

[@MrSaints74]

Refeal as a Saints fan this game hurt. Just as bad as losing to the Niners in the 80's classic games against Joe Montana. I got to travel to San Francisco in 2008 and a real treat for me was to pass by Candlestick. Just to see a stadium with so many classic games played their was so cool. Much respect to your Niners from a Saints fan. We should have won this game, 5 turn overs and still should have won. Stupid Greg Williams blitzing everyone with 45 seconds to go leaving Jenkins man to man against your te (can't remember his name but he kills us everywhere he goes)

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

2:13:57 One of the top 3 defensive plays I have ever seen in the history of football at any level. This should be in the film room of every defensive coordinator to demonstrate what maximum effort looks like in a football game. Yes, a whole lot of this was Justin Smith and his enormous strength, but a whole lot of this was a ,man more determined to get to the quarterback than any defensive lineman ever. An unbelievable individual play that has largely been ignored because it didn't lead to a touchdown or a game winning score. It's simply one of the greatest efforts I have ever seen by an athlete in the history of sports. Justin Smith's play goes beyond football. It's an inspiration and should be an inspiration to athletes everywhere.

[@djCatScanRL]

Horsecollar? Or is that allowed on a quarterback?

[@mooseclamps]

@@djCatScanRL no horsecollar penalties inside the box

[@reckbomb82]

I miss Justin Smith so much. That man was a force to be reckoned with.

[@robsmith961]

The best defensive effort EVER was Ben Watson running down Champ Bailey.

[@Miatacrosser]

I don't even have to go to the time you posted to see what play you are refering to. Has to be when JS literally pushed the offensive lineman into Drew Brees and took him down while still engaged with the lineman blocking him. That man truly deserves consideration to be inducted into the HOF.

[@carlos.a]

Who's here from week 14, 2019 When the 49ers played the Saints !!!

[@superduperm1]

A tight end with number 85 coming through? History repeats itself!

[@SoloDoloToker]

I spent most of my childhood watching the 49ers suck every week...this game..this whole season was magical. This current 49er team is giving me these 2011 vibes.

[@dezliin]

exactly bro those Nolan and Singletary years made this game so satisfying

[@jacobwisherd5864]

@@dezliin oh Jesus Nolan😭

[@AWFULLOTTACOUGHSYRUP]

NFC championship bound baby

[@ericjackson7632]

I feel the most for the 49ers fans in their 20s and 30s as they had to endure the mess of what has been most of the 21st century. I'm glad to say I think we will be on the winning side more often than not under Kyle/Lynch.

[@disneydanny2]

not that it was a factor in *THIS* game, but, *HOW THE HELL DID KYLE WILLIAMS CLEAR CONCUSSION PROTOCOL* ? i SWEAR the dude was STILL concussed in this game from the beating he took in Seattle.

[@ericbarth547]

The explosion of the crowd when Vernon Davis catches the ball is one of the most amazing things I’ve heard.

[@Mr.Derogatory316]

Just like with Dwight Clark's Catch and then with Terrell Owens Catch

[@harpoon_bakery162]

were you there?

[@sidnee1968]

I was at that game--and the energy after he scored was the most amazing thing to experience!

[@kevinbeattie7297]

Me and my buddies had it in the intro to a rap song we made lol. Let see me if I can get the link

[@kevinbeattie7297]

It’s in the outro if you wanna skip listening to our early 20s bullshit raps lmao

[@DaveG425]

I was lucky enough to be at this game. What a memory. Thank you Vernon for clearly putting your heart and soul and everything you had in you into that catch. Was the first time I teared up over a sporting event and I didn’t even know he was balling too til later when I saw the highlights. Also, I miss my homey J Meezy Jamaal Andrews RIP. Went to this game with him and was the last time I saw him before he was murdered. Miss you homey

[@baldywally]

One of the best games I have ever watched. Go Niners.

[@jonq8714]

One of the best games I've ever seen. 2:27:23 Game winning Drive 1 2:29:47 beautiful pass to Vernon Davis 2:33:44 the bootleg TD (Joe Staley with the key block), Greg Roman's best play call by far. 2:42:04 Jimmy Graham's TD 2:45:26 Game winning Drive 2 2:47:31 Vernon on the crossing route 2:48:46 The Catch III

[@joekaput747]

The last great playoff game at Candlestick. Thank you for this.

[@ColinYangGang]

Nah Giants Niners 2011 was better;) But I agree, seeimg Candlestick go really sucks.

[@CJ_TheGod]

All these years later, still chokes me up to see us win our first playoff game in forever.

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

I was at my girlfriends house in a tiny town in iowa..the town didnt get the channel to watch the game...so my brother called me and i listened to the game over the phone lol...best game i never saw!!

[@rancholosgirasoles9914]

2019 niners 3-0 since 98 ... and im just here Reminiscing on the good days cus theyre coming back!!! Shauu

[@ere116]

me too bro were now 4-0 and im heading to the Rams match up in l.a.

[@TomNook]

5-0 now

[@AlexSmith-vd2oh]

6-0 now

[@princecheck11]

Ima saints fan & hopefully we get this rematch in the upcoming playoffs I suspect a different outcome this time 😎

[@TomNook]

NINERS! 7-0 now.

[@dodger1214]

I was there. Best football game of my life. The ending to that game was absolutely insane.

[@toddhawley2226]

Me too. The first playoff game I'd ever witnessed in person. I picked a damn good one for my first postseason game. The place was LOUD right before kickoff. I was sitting in the third deck, south end zone. I couldn't tell at first if Davis had gotten in, but when I saw everyone going nuts I figured he must have. Incredible finish.

[@RandomGamesProductions]

Josh Gitt I wish I was there but sadly wasn’t able to make it

[@dillpickle7358]

Josh Gitt it was horrible. I cried.

[@eljefe114]

That Dante Whitner hit to force the fumble on that crucial first drive at the 5 would be a penalty now and that could have hanged this whole game..just think about that..go niners!! Niner fans like this if u can’t wait to be back in the playoffs with jimmy g

[@jonathanguzmanaldapa9234]

we here

[@adammaestri4284]

Yeah I just saw same thing man - the saints got one more TD if they have rules of today. He hit him , speared him, helmet to helmet and knocked the guy out and they awarded the 49ers the ball. That's like 1920s rules. That should have been penalty and then saints get a TD there 1st and goal at the one. Fking niners lost in next round anyway and the dum guy is crying. They should not have won. Their offense sucked. All they had was d. Saints didn't have great d but their offense was great.

[@angeloayala2136]

We coming to avenge the teams that have fallen before us😪

[@goalscorerlajon]

Did you all of a sudden FORGET that the game was played in 2011 and NOT 2019? DIFFERENT RULES FOR A DIFFERENT ERA. GO NINERS!

[@jrmartinez8299]

11:54😳😳😳 donte block

[@sholland3925]

That was a magical game! Alex Smith cemented himself in the hearts of true Niner fans after this performance.

[@jimmyw369]

After getting spoiled from the years of Montana, Young, and a bit of Garcia. Later suffering thru the first decade of the millennium... Thank you to Alex Smith and all the players from the 2011 Niners Team! You guys were the Super Heroes that season. So many Great Niners from those couple of years. We Will Rise Again!

[@antoinewallace2777]

And Colin Kaepernick who got the 49ers to the Super Bowl the next year

[@DavefromCA2023]

Late to the party I know, but this is so well said. Us fans from the 80s were so spoiled for so long. That 10 years really hurt, then this happened. Thank you to the 2011 49ers.

[@highvoltagemedia7150]

One of the best 49er games of all time.

[@BasedDad35]

HIGH VOLTAGE *One of the best NFL games of all time

[@TruthHurts-gr1ju]

Only time in 2018 49er fans can celebrate is watching old KZbin videos. BLACK AND GOLD TO THE SUPERBOWL 2018.

[@jameslisle7775]

As a Giants fan who remembers the blowout lost to the Saints, I was rooting for the 49ers. I was at an outback with my family and we were waiting for our table. This game was on and all of the Giants fan were cheering for the 9ers. With the final touchdown with 9 seconds left in the game, the whole restaurant of Giants fans went nuts!

[@jorgebucio9489]

Y’all wanted no part of #9 that year !

[@jameslisle7775]

@@jorgebucio9489 No we didn’t!

[@ACZiemba326]

2:51:30 Actually made me tear up, really amazing to see the relationship and the passion a coach and player can share

[@christianschneider6538]

I have never had more fun watching a Playoff game. Both teams played out of their minds. Whoever had the ball last was gonna win.

[@voncinnamon1]

saints had the ball last lmao

[@Chris_oak80]

2019 I just love the way this Defense plays! Faithful always!

[@jameslisle7775]

The Greatest 4 Minutes in Football History!

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

Saints fan here. It was pure rage. I was yelling at the TV, "Just stop Davis!" That playoffs was made for the Saints, and that defense blew it.

[@gregorychimenti4422]

As a Giants fan it was made for you. If not for the 49ers, the Saints would of beat us and won SB 46. I feel your pain as my 08 team lost and they shouldn't of.

[@josen1223]

Man this game still gets me! One of the best

[@MarioDiaz-fz3vh]

I miss this day, wit all my HEART!! Never seen San Francisco so LITT!!! After this game 2011

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

Theyre lookin just as good now though...but i miss the team too....the LB group was epic

[@Miatacrosser]

Thank you. This was hands down the best playoff game this century if not in the entire history of the NFL. The only one that was more gripping was the NE comeback against Atlanta.

[@rhmayer1]

Most games take years to then look back and call them "classics." This one was a bonafide classic as soon as the clock expired. "4 lead changes in the last 3:50." When I heard my 49er Faithful crowd erupt after Vernon's catch, I cried with him. Both teams poured their hearts into the game on every down. Thanks for posting, Bart!

[@andrewmartinez9992]

This game still gives me chills. Best game I ever seen

[@eljefe114]

Everything about this game is perfect

[@nickdimariamusic]

Best football game I've ever seen, possibly best sporting event I've ever seen live. The energy and emotion of that last 5 mins is just electric. You can tell Smith and the 9ers are just in flow-state, in the moment doing what they have to do. The reason why anyone loves sports as much as they do.

[@JonnyRebel1776]

The embrace that Davis and his HC share at the end there is what our game is all about. God Bless American football. What a game.

[@eljefe114]

Who’s here after the tough loss to the ravens in 2019? Bang bang niner gang

[@Airjordans2011]

CaliBear 415 it’s gona make us stronger now no other team could keep up with Ravens we only loss by a field goal it’s to move on with the saints and fight hard

[@duhh4641]

We gone fuck yall up just for what happened this Sunday...

[@DannyGoldingTV]

I'm here! Sunday's Saints game is a game we gotta win! Reminiscing on this game hoping it turns out like that!

[@carmeloanthony7290]

49ERS 4LIFE

[@Jason-on7ci]

@@duhh4641 better luck next time

[@kashandrahall9844]

San Fran has/had some of the cleanest unis in the game. Beautiful day in San Fran for a football game.

[@kashandrahall9844]

Or maybe they just looked better because the team was good.

[@Hoshy83]

This was the best team under harbough in my opinion, defense was nasty in this season. Should of been in super bowl that year too

[@derrickbaker759]

Eli manning ... he played a great game vs a tough defense....Let's go big blue

[@user-gz2sd7ds1x]

If KYLE WILLIAMS didn’t fumble that fucking ball in the championship game we would’ve been champions

[@VeLATAYOave]

We got that feelin' of the D-LINE again this year. Let everyone sleep on us!

[@jeremyscherer6131]

@San Trez you shut the fuck up clown ass

[@abc_12333]

Now the ONLY team undefeated :)

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

@San Trez looks like ya slept on us douch waffel

[@scoredfranklive337]

Rocco Viola yeah he did

[@paulpatane2439]

The 11 49ers were better than the 12 team that lost to the Ravens. I always liked this team with Alex Smith

[@dezliin]

Exactly we were white hot with Smith under center, always wished we could’ve seen a few more playoff games out of him

[@surferguy1974]

I also put the 2019 49ers over the 2012 49ers! And over the 2011 49ers!

[@dl4569]

@@surferguy1974 Bold take on picking that time over the '11 and '12 teams. I could see why you would pick them especially since they had better offensive weapons and a very solid defense, but I would rather have Harbaugh than Shanahan in the end. Harbaugh just has more confidence with his personnel more IMO

[@gorrow1990]

One of the best NFL playoff games.

[@stevebutabi3970]

Thanks a lot Kyle Williams

[@baileym4708]

Don't remind me. Now I'm sick.

[@eblackman]

Brooooooooooo you brought back the worst feeling in my bones reading this.... yea K WIll fucked it up for us

[@dasun13]

smh

[@stevenschiro1838]

The last 5 minutes of this game was incredible. I've never been so excited after a game than this. I think it's the only time in history 4 lead changing TDs ever happened like that

[@ewright2829]

It is 2021 and I remember this game like yesterday!!! Truly one of the best games I ever seen!!! Physicality, grit, toughness, we flat out played ball.... ‼️‼️‼️#49ERS #Faithful #RainOrShine #BBNG

[@jgood4010]

What a game I was there crazy atmosphere nothing like the Stick

[@baileym4708]

Man, the Saints have fan crushing playoff losses. This 2011 final seconds loss to Niners, 2017, Minny beats them with a miracle last second 61 yard TD, 2018, the no call PI loss in OT to Rams and then 2019 OT loss at home to Minny. I think the Saints take the cake with soul crushing playoff losses.

[@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820]

As a relatively young cowboys fan, I didn't grow up with the cowboys-49ers rivalry, so it was pretty easy for me to root for this team, Alex Smith was a great comeback story. I was very disappointed when the team chose to bench him after a great start in 2012. I really believe SF would have won a championship with him.

[@willmcanurn228]

@Jackson Pettinato alex smith is actually a great runner.

[@paulk2781]

I was there - Lower reserve, around the 20 yard line from the other end of the field where Davis made his catch. Back row. Flew halfway across the world for the first playoff game in a decade and it's some of the best money I ever spent. I completely lost my voice for two days cheering, and got sore from waving that rally towel for three hours. Beautiful weather too. A perfect day. What a shame Kyle Williams had to go and ruin the perfect Cinderella season the following week.

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

D.bress and J.staley are the only 2 players left still on these teams

[@janossario3527]

Nope. Cameron Jordan too.

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

@@janossario3527 ahhhhh...yup forgot about him

[@Noneedtoknoww]

Probably the best game I ever seen

[@g5pigott]

I couldn't be mad. The Saints left it on the field. I have never had that many emotions in a game in my life.

[@Y.A.504]

Honestly if the Saints didn't have all those turnovers this game.would've been an easy victory i have yet to hear someone say that.

[@kashandrahall9844]

2:34 3rd & 7 QB Sweep call was if sheer brilliance. NOBODY, and I mean nobody, in a million years would have foreseen that call. Brilliant!And shoutout to big Joe Staley pulling on that one!

[@donkloos9078]

Was brilliant call, at last. Joe Staley pulling...and tripping the tackler...

[@refealibazeta7886]

This niner squad was hella good!

[@andrew_yang12]

Watching this video brings me tears. Miss this 49ers team

[@cjsr20det]

Still gives me chills..

[@toYOder]

Im here days after the niners saints game of 2019. What a battle now. And what a battle it has been before.

[@tnawcwvictoria]

Well say what you want about the 49ers, but they showed guts and so did Alex Smith The biggest problem with the Saints was this: They left too much left on the clock and that's something that you don't do Alex Smith was probably saying let's not kick a Field Goal and go to Overtime, let's go for the W and that's what they did I didn't like how the Niners treated Alex Smith and that's why he went to Kansas City and now to DC God Bless Him

[@cj7139]

"They left too much left on the clock and that's something that you don't do" What should Jimmy Graham have done? Kneel down inside of the 5, assuming that they would score a TD and be able to milk clock? You have to accept a 70 yard TD and trust your defense.

[@angeloayala2136]

I miss Alex Smith as a niner, good ole days

[@eduardodedios8213]

What a Defense and Special teams!!!

[@s.e.v.e.n5589]

1 OF THE TOP TEN BEST PLAYOFF GAME..WHO DAT! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 49ERS OF OLD.

[@christianchannel6185]

Perfect 😁 best playoff game ever

[@tyzxcj34]

Man that was such a physical game.

[@GiantTributes8690]

Loved this game because I knew my Giants would have had a hard time going into New Orleans and winning the next week. Had a feeling we were Super Bowl bound when the Niners won! Big Blue!!!!

[@wolflifewild3244]

Damn. We were a fuckin squad back then. Miss those days and hate how Alex Smith was treated and taken for granted. Miss all those guys, but looking forward to this season as a Niner fan also

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

He was a solid QB dumped for the overrated Kap

[@RooflessVillain]

Alex Smith deserved to be bench.

[@curtist.strawder4004]

@@RooflessVillain for a helmet to helmet hit that wasn't his fault?

[@cj7139]

@Robert Johnson Did Alex raise his game? Or was there 1 great play call that lead to the easy TD run, as well as the Saints gift-wrapping them field position and making his job easy?

[@alext1661]

This was the game that made me a 9ers fan

[@kjjr6713]

Facts

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

best game ever. alex dropped the spirit fingers on us!! that niner defense makes me wanna shed a tear just be happy it happened lol

[@ohgloucak3211]

Watching this thinking “wow we could really hit each other back then”

[@wickedirish1267]

yea... sports basically being ruined quickly now. they should make players sign wavers to play

[@n_a8917]

We?

[@silverjaiden2450]

It’s 2011... the rules were the same as they are now. The refs just didn’t enforce them

[@MyTeamOnly_]

It was just such a fascinating time . You had offenses like packers New England and Denver. Then you had teams like Seattle ravens and niners who were like a 80s team great physical defenses

[@paulk2781]

I was there (Section 20), having travelled halfway across the world to watch the first playoff game in a decade. A memorable day from every respect. Glorious weather, the city never looked more beautiful, a game for the ages. Afterwards I lost my voice for 2 days. Happy memories.

[@pp3k3jamail]

I miss candlestick park that place uses to rock. I don't feel the passion in the new stadium.

[@Miatacrosser]

They shoulda just knocked down the old one and built a new one right there at Hunter's Point. Santa Clara isn't even near the water much less in the Bay Area.

[@wickedirish1267]

@@Miatacrosser they werent getting enough money from what I was told... its a shame the fans weren't more "faithful" as they always put it as being. I'm a niners fan and I have always watched them play even during some of the toughest seasons

[@highvoltagemedia7150]

The Monday night game against the Seahawks and the Sunday night game against the packers had the crowd ROCKING. If the team is good people will pay to come. Levi’s is getting there

[@kingz1063]

Give Levi's a chance, 2019 season, that stadium was packed every game. its getting there

[@donovanwilson1039]

Key Plays: 15:25 SF: Willis fumble recovery 18:25 SF: Gore 15-yd rush 25:55 NO: Morstead 60-yd punt 27:35 SF: Davis 49-yd rec TD from Smith 31:00 SF: Goldson 41-yd INT ret 33:40 SF: Crabtree 4-yd rec TD from Smith 36:00 SF: Costanzo fumble recovery 43:05 NO: Colston 20-yd rec from Brees 50:50 NO: Graham 14-yd rec TD from Brees 1:02:05 NO: Colston 25-yd rec TD from Brees 1:07:20 SF: Davis 20-yd rec from Smith 1:13:10 SF: Brown INT 1:25:30 NO: Vilma fumble recovery 1:35:55 SF: Jones 1-yd fumble ret 1:42:20 NO: Colston 31-yd rec from Brees 1:49:30 SF: Lee 63-yd punt 1:51:00 NO: Henderson 19-yd rec from Brees 1:56:05 SF: Miller 16-yd rec from Smith 2:11:55 SF: Lee 61-yd punt 2:15:15 SF: Gore 42-yd rush 2:25:05 NO: Sproles 44-yd rec TD from Brees 2:29:45 SF: Davis 37-yd rec from Smith 2:34:00 SF: Smith 28-yd rush TD 2:42:15 NO: Graham 66-yd rec TD from Brees 2:45:55 San Francisco game-winning drive start 2:47:30 SF: Davis 47-yd rec from Smith 2:49:15 SF: Davis GW 14-yd rec TD from Smith 2:54:40 New Orleans final play Key Stats: NO: Drew Brees 40/63 pass, 462 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT Chris Ivory 9 car, 23 yds Darren Sproles 3 car, 3 rush yds, 15 rec (19 targets), 118 rec yds, 1 TD Marques Colston 9 rec (12 targets), 136 yds, 1 TD Jimmy Graham 5 rec, 103 yds, 2 TD Roman Harper 1.5 sacks, 8 tackles, 1 FF Malcolm Jenkins 1 sack, 8 tackles Martez Wilson 1.5 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 FF SF: Alex Smith 24/42 pass, 299 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 car, 28 rush yds, 1 TD Frank Gore 13 car, 89 rush yds, 7 rec, 38 rec yds Vernon Davis 7 rec (10 targets), 180 yds, 2 TD Michael Crabtree 4 rec (10 targets), 25 yds, 1 TD Dashon Goldson 1 INT, 11 tackles NaVorro Bowman 11 tackles Patrick Willis 8 tackles, 1 FR Blake Costanzo 1 tackle, 1 FR, 1 FF

[@JudahwardIV562]

One of the greatest games I attended. Niner Gang!!

[@tyftgaming4044]

4:52 RIP this legend🙏🏽 had to come back n pay my respects. RIP GOOSE

[@toma_a]

This squad was full of hitters 💥💥

[@bomacion2507]

Sa Nu'u yea thats so true like damn

[@dasun13]

yall ready for Saturday?!?!?!?!?!

[@KeeperOfProphecies]

This was a great back-and-forth match.

[@djCatScanRL]

More like a tail of 2 halves. 9ers Dominated 1st half, then SAINTS came Marching STRONG in the second, & only ONE Play from advancing (Just like the "Minn Miracle" last yr) I'm a lifelong N.O. fan, but I can't hate this one cuz it was just an Amazing Football Game! WhoDat for LIFE!!!

[@BAYAREA-kd1ig]

Watching this on TV, you could tell the Fans brought the noise all game. Went to a DEVO concert that night in S.F. and ran into a friend who went to the game. First thing he tells me how loud it was for the game.

[@IwhowasdatXD960]

This game was just as good as Week 14 this year in 2019 regular season

[@cryptopioneer6755]

The greatest football game I have ever been to. It was so much fun as a 49ers fan.

[@DUKETATUM]

Bro why do the older nfl games look so beautiful idk how to explain it like the sun hitting the cam quailty everything bro

[@taco2k3]

Vernon Davis’ Greatest game with the 49ers. One of the top 3 greatest 49ers post season victories. 49ers playoff games at Candlestick were epic.

[@CryptoSlice]

JFC. I forgot how GREAT Justin Smith was. Dude is monster!

[@jorgebucio9489]

People forget how fucking good Drew was! The saints were looking like the greatest show on turf with sub par receivers throughout his prime .

[@isaacjones6323]

Most underrated game in history

[@navy4735]

I was living in NY at the time, still remember, we went crazy !!!

[@ryanlane6221]

I remember being like 6 watching this with my dad

[@ryanlane6221]

Marquis Beverley 14

[@MaddManBack]

I remember watching this game live and it still hits the same. Great game!

[@matthewepperly7964]

I remember a point where that crowd in Candlestick Park would boo Alex Smith like they hated him. So watching him turn it around and have those same fans cheering out of their minds at the end of this game is just so special.

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Saints fan here. This was one of the all-time great NFL playoff games, but it will be largely forgotten because the 49ers couldn’t get it done against the Giants the following week. This was just an insane football game with two very, very good football teams that year. So entertaining. And what do you know, the Saints’ D couldn’t get it done at the end of the game despite the brilliance of Drew Brees. Some things never change, eh?

[@TheAireaidLord]

Jeez how many playoff heartbreakers have the Saints had? This game, the Minnesota miracle, the non call against the Rams that robbed them of going to the super bowl. I swear after winning SB 44 they're cursed lmao.

[@KegBert420]

The beastmode run the year before too.

[@damonvargas885]

It's funny how Coach Harbaugh shook the hand of the N.O. this game but barely did the same for their next game afterwards

[@raidernate9042]

Colston is one of the best recievers ive watched play the game...soo underrated

[@dappperdan23]

Go niners

[@kevinbeattie7297]

Still love rewatching this. Got the photo of Alex running into the end zone on my desk at work. And the greatest KO in NFL history for my money as a biased niners fan

[@DeedeeandtheBeebee]

Alex smiths 28 yard run was epic....underatted play

[@kyoakland]

I'm from Oakland and was watching this game live i lost 200 bucks to my niners fam on this one best game ever though

[@benparkins15]

This was the game that turned me into a football fan. An unforgettable classic.

[@olegredko7813]

Amazing game. Thanks Bart. Keep posting.

[@brandonbarton9942]

People just don’t understand how talented those 49ers teams were from 2011-2015. Determined as one of the best teams to have never won a championship in that time span. Im not a fan of San Fran but that doesn’t mean I don’t know they won 5 Super Bowls. 80s dynasty team was one of the best teams to have ever stepped on a football field. As for this year, I believe they have the talent to win a Super Bowl but I’m going to assume that when it gets to be late in the season and teams are playing extra gritty you’ll see this 9ers team have a stint of some sort due to their inexperience. They’re young and though they’re talented they don’t have that guy at WR that can “get open” at will. Emanuel Sanders is a good compliment to that style of offense but he ain’t their “guy”. Sanders and Goodwin are similar, having both will help spread the defense a little more and they can hopefully see some one on one coverage for George Kittle. I believe SF will win a SB within the next three years if they keep the group together. Honestly, if they could have traded for Sanu instead of Sanders I believe their chances of actually winning a super bowl increase dramatically with Sanu. Would have fit perfect with Kyles system.

[@mrsportsguy134]

The 2019 team is not inexperienced. Joe Staley is still there and he's been to a Super Bowl. Sherman has been to two Super Bowls. Tevin Coleman has been to a Super Bowl with the Falcons. Emmanuel Sanders has been to two Super Bowls. Jimmy G, although he didn't play obviously, went to a Super Bowl with the Patriots.

[@tommywagner9030]

it still amazes me how vernon davis hung onto that ball with harper absolutely crushing him seeing him walk off crying from that is definitely one of the more emotional sports memories i have from childhood not even affiliated with either team great game

[@stevengarrison1019]

When Harbaugh got there, he brought alex smith back from the dead. He was lost before he got there

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Fun fact: this remains the ONLY 49ers home win against the Saints since 2001!

[@benjaminfeige7986]

The Niners get to host the Saints at a minimum of once every 6 years.

[@IsThisRain]

This year's Niners is the closest team we have to this team.

[@allcheese9774]

Is This Rain? 2019 defense might actually be better 💪🏻💪🏻

[@getmagz4420]

Steve Young facts we are more sharp on all 3 levels and no knock on Willis and Bowman but Kwon and Fred are quicker and can cover better

[@willmcanurn228]

@@getmagz4420 patriots vs 49ers Superbowl 54

[@Beansauce88]

@Get Magz Our current backers are not better than bowman and Willis dude. Not even close

[@IsThisRain]

@@Beansauce88 Warner and Kwon were pretty good when Kwon was still healthy at the time I posted this comment.

[@navy4735]

still one of my favorite classics of all time...Alex Smith that 28 yard TD run..wow.just wow