I don't blame them for picking SF. They think that the Niners have turned some corner of success. The game is in SF and there is a TON on the line for them.
Some of these guys just refuse to believe the results they are seeing, especially with Wilson. The Hawks will very likely be in this game in the 4th quarter, but if I was betting money on this game I would pick SF. If the Hawks continue to carry the intensity they have played with these last few weeks I will be greatly mistaken in my pick. If the Hawks pull out this game it will destroy any confidence the Niners had and only bolster the Hawks mojo.
Frankly, I am really only concerned with the Niners intent to injure Wilson/Lynch more than anything. It isn't like they are going to be more physical than the Hawks, that much I know, but the Niners are sore losers and I would be very surprised not to see numerous late hits with intent to injure.