Daily Madden: How The Giants Dominated The 49ers
"If you're going to be the best you have to beat the champions, and (the 49ers) weren't able to do that."
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"If you're going to be the best you have to beat the champions, and (the 49ers) weren't able to do that."
Coming off their bye week, the Raiders played surprisingly well and nearly beat the Atlanta Falcons, eventually losing 23-20. Despite the loss, many positive signs emerged from the game.
The New York Giants just put the rest of the NFC on notice. After dismantling the 49ers, who many believed to be the most complete team in the NFL, the Giants are back to the form that earned them a Super Bowl win last year. However, San Francisco can point to missed chances to at least keep the game close.
Antrel Rolle intercepted two passes by Alex Smith, Prince Amukamara picked off another and the Giants shut down San Francisco in a 26-3 victory over the 49ers on Sunday
Fans of the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL teams might argue with the Raiders' ranking. Nonetheless, most tailgaters at O.co Coliseum wouldn't argue with these 10 tailgating guidelines, laid out by the Raiders.
For San Francisco 49ers players and tailgaters alike, timing is everything. Make sure you plan your game outing appropriately.
The Raiders have a tall task ahead of them, as they will take on the undefeated Falcons on Sunday.
San Francisco (4-1) has been eagerly awaiting this game after New York won 20-17 in overtime at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, costing the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl.
Alex Smith is a viable MVP candidate. Smith leads the NFL in quarterback rating. Yes, you got that right.
In a rematch of the 2011 NFC Championship Game that saw the 49ers lose in heartbreaking fashion, San Francisco appears poised to exact revenge.
It's hard to see things going well for the Raiders in Atlanta against Matt Ryan, who has thrown 13 touchdowns passes to just three interceptions.
Not only have the 49ers avoided the injury bug, but they have gotten more and more healthy. The lone name that is new is the most important player on the 49ers roster, Alex Smith. However, the injured finger on his right hand seems to be fine and of no real concern. The Giants on the other hand are missing a few starters on offense and will hope that Hakeem Nicks is able to play.
Will the battered Raiders be able to compete against the 5-0 Falcons?
It's the 2011 NFC Championship Game all over again, only this time Kyle Williams won't be playing Santa Claus.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Andre Carter was always taught to do everything on the field at full speed. Recovering from a torn quadriceps injury required a bit more patience.
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is taking on another coach, again.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has practiced for the second straight day and there is a chance he will play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the NFC title game.
"If you watch Atlanta, they're good, but they're not a dominant team. Every time I watch them play, they come close to losing it seems."
The Oakland A's got a standing ovation from fans at the Coliseum Thursday night after their loss to the Detroit Tigers in the division series ended their season. "It was a great ride," John Madden told the KCBS morning crew.
You don't have to live in the Big Apple to enjoy the immense taste of it. Even if the Giants aren't your team, Big Apple Burgers will taste great to fans from all regions.
Going into their Week Six game against the 5-0 Atlanta Falcons, the Raiders' focus is on improving their league-worst run game and trying to get more interceptions on defense. The Raiders have yet to record an interception this season.
The Atlanta Falcons are tied with the Houston Texans for the best record in the NFL at 5-0. With depth at every position, how can the Raiders hope to stop the high powered Falcons?
It wasn't very difficult for Mario Manningham to leave the New York Giants after winning a Super Bowl.
Oakland cornerback Michael Huff hasn't had much time to rest since changing positions to help the Raiders' injury-ravaged secondary.
