and without question the Niners are doing well in that regard.. it's their strength..... but like you I've seen them often and no matter HOW much you want to say the game is 'entirely' the line it actually is not. There are other players. And it's THERE where I think the Niners are not 'all that'. With the possible exception of Kittle.
Their confidence is off the charts... I remember in the movie "Miracle" Coach Brooks said, "The Russians KNOW they are going to win"... the Niners are playing EXACTLY in that way. Kudo's to them... it's a HUGE part of the game. You've got to spot the Niner's 7, maybe 10pts just because of their attitude.... forget their talent, (which is very good, not saying it isn't).
Let's be honest... the Ram's are terrified of them... the Hawk's, on the hand, are not.... concerned yes, but not terrified. They'll play them without succumbing to intimidation...I'm not sure the Ram's can... BUT... I am also sure the Ram's have MORE than enough talent TOO play them tough, and blow their 'reputation' away... will they? We'll see. - JamesJM