We CAN NOT be afraid of this game. We had struggled for national relevance and we desperately want to have our franchise taken seriously.
This is the moment. Games like this are unavoidable if the road to being "great" is to be navigated. Why would we want it any other way? If we lose, then we aren't ready for it yet. If we win?....... Then we will have achieved something great. To advance to the Super Bowl by ending the season of the Niners would be the only way I'd want it.
Greatness can only be achieved when great opportunities are in front of you and you meet them head on, unafraid, and prepared to be special.
The Hawks will be ready.