I have a great deal of respect for the Atlanta Falcons.  They are a good team, and definately can win on any given sunday.  However......  I think the 49ers are better.  They've played, and beaten better teams this year on the road and at home.  Both teams have high powered offenses that can score a lot of points, the biggest difference is that the 49ers have an elite running game, where the Falcons do not.  On defense it isn't even close.  The 49ers have an elite defense, whereas the Falcons are ranked only in the 20's.  I think this is why the 49ers are picked to win the NFC on sunday by nearly every media outlet, even though the Falcons are the #1 seed and have home field advantage.

As we saw last sunday in the divisional round.  Even though Seattle spotted Atlanta 20 points to start the game, the Seahawks came back, and even took the lead.  If not for a miscue by the kicker, Seattle would be traveling to San Francisco this week to play the 49ers for the right to go to the Superbowl.

The 49ers will not spot the Falcons 20 points!