Niners Couldn't Handle The Higher Power

This past Monday, the Niners had their first encounter of the Super Bowl Champion, the New Orleans Saints. Their game began with San Francisco receiving first and Delanie Walker took the kick out near midfield, but a holding call against Moran Norris put them back to the 10. After two runs by Gore, the Niners needed to get a first down and decided to throw. Unfortunately, the center snapped the ball over Alex Smith's head. He had to chase it down to the touchdown and hit it out before defenders could grab it for a touchdown. This caused a safety and a rough start for The 49ers. After turning over the ball, the Niners give up a touchdown in the Saints' opening drive. The two teams continue to trade scores as the go back and forth ending up in the endzone.

Then the fourth quarter comes around and the saints made a 46-yard field goal to open up the quarter. It was now 14- 19 Saints and the Niners need to answer back. On the returning drive Alex Smith threw to an open Michael Crabtree, but the ball was tipped and picked off by Tracy Porter. At this point, Alex Smith was fuming and had a hard time staying focused. The crowd was cheering for the simplest gains and now quiet if not booing. They were frustrated too and all they could do is watch. the Saints drove it back on the Niners and hit yet another field goal. The Niners have to pull it together and work as a team if they want a chance for a win at this moment. The Niners drive back on the Saints with many hard runs and a couple key passes. Their offense was rolling and the crowd was getting into it. On a pass play, Smith hit Zeigler crossing down to the 7 and managed to get out of bounds. Gore then rushed in for the 7-yard score on the next play! The crowd is going wild at this point, with the Niners only down by 2. They go for a 2-point conversion with a short comeback route to Vernon Davis, but it seemed he caught it on the line and was pushed out. The refs called it out and no good or the conversion. However, they went under review and called the play good! The game is tied and the Niners jus need to bring it into overtime. On this final drive, the defense is giving it their all and the Saints Offensive Line is doing what they can to combat them. The clock is tcking dwn to the final seconds and then Brees passed it to Jeremy Shockey down at the 14. Out comes Hartley for the field goal attempt. On this final play, the Saints were flagged for a false start and that will make it more difficult. Moved back 5 yards, the kicker steps to kick it, and was tipped! Somehow how, it managed to slide in between the crossbars and the Saints pull away with the win 25- 22.