Wednesday, December 19, 2012

49ers Hold Off Patriots, Clinch Playoff Berth

Where they rank: No. 11 on offense (2nd rushing, 26th passing); No. 2 on defense (3rd rushing, 5th passing). TV: NBC (KING/5 in the greater Seattle area), with Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya. Significance:

Toughness and mental fortitude was evident throughout. “There's never a time with the team you see the evidence that it's getting to them or they're pointing fingers at one another,” the 49ers coach said. “That's not easy to do.”

The 49ers are assured of a playoff berth for the second time in as many seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh. They can clinch their second straight NFC West title with a win or tie Sunday night in Seattle or on Dec. 30 against

Where they rank: No. 11 on offense (2nd rushing, 26th passing); No. 2 on defense (3rd rushing, 5th passing). TV: NBC (KING/5 in the greater Seattle area), with Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya. Significance:

We break down the NFC playoff picture heading into Week 16, and what the 49ers playoff scenarios look like.

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