What’s with the tipped passes?

[rjdriver]

How do they have a definite edge?

I think he meant at QB.

I would agree. Just like we have a definite edge defensively.

 

[rjdriver]

I'm not discounting the Niners. They are DAMN good. But our Defense is absolutely better, and it's not close, imo.
I'll give Purdy the edge, IF he has time back there.
McCaffrey is a grown man, so they can pound the rock. Coaching wise, I don't like Shanahan but he's damn good.
This game is a tossup, imo. As it should be.
Home field advantage? Maybe. Should be a LOT of Hawks fans there, and it rarely is packed with just Niners fans. "faithful" my a**
Niners are expected by many to win this game. WAY more pressure on them than Seattle.

Damn good objective summary.

They have strengths. So do we. They have weaknesses. So do we.

Time and t/o management is going to be big, because like it or not, this game is going to go down to the wire.

The only mild objection I have to your post @SoulfishHawk is there might not be a ton of Hawk fans because many are literally scared to step into that stadium because of the violent nature and depravity of their fans.

 

[JayhawkMike]

If the DLibe raises their hands the OLine needs to punch them in the gut. It works

 

[rjdriver]

If the DLibe raises their hands the OLine needs to punch them in the gut. It works

Works better even lower.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Agree, but it's moments like the first INT against the Rams in the first game and the goal line int in their second game where in both instances, rather than moving, he stands flat, throwing the ball falling backwards, off platform. No degree of in-game coaching or protection scheming can stop him from doing basic things to help a play succeed.

It’s so annoying!!!

 

[Appyhawk]

Why is our 6’ 3” quarterback throwing balls that are being tipped at the line on the regular?

I mentioned this very early this year when assessing Darno's drawbacks that needed work. He tries to throw the ball THROUGH linemens arms and helmets as though the ball can drill it's way to the target.

Actually I think he just gets so locked in on his target he just ignores adjacent visual trash.

 

[GemCity]

ESPN Slow Starts and turnovers do worry me.

If we can win while doing it, so be it. But I don’t think the playoffs will be as forgiving if it continues.

 

[IndyHawk]

I remember Dave Kreig had small hands, his issues were the ball slipping backwards, but I don't ever recall him having issues of balls being batted down. That said, maybe back then, line men weren't taught to get their hands up, but really, trying to bat the ball down would seem like a natural instinctive play like seeing something fly by you in corner of your eye, you try to catch it. It's probably like golf, if you don't have the correct footwork, or your timing is off, your shot will be off as well.

Are you kidding?
Back then DL had hands up way more than today BUT OL were taught
much better before coming to the NFL and there was a lot better OLs
back then as a result.

 

[Bobblehead]

Are you kidding?
Back then DL had hands up way more than today BUT OL were taught
much better before coming to the NFL and there was a lot better OLs
back then as a result.

I thought so.. but wasn't sure and that's WHY I said MAYBE. Maybe...

 

[Somos doces]

Then his balls are probably glancing off of our linemens helmets.

 

[Nerter]

Most Tipped Passes By A Qb This Season | StatMuse

Bo Nix had the most pass attempts by a quarterback in 2025, with 612 attempts.

www.statmuse.com

 

[Dolomight12]

I'll just leave this here, too :

r/uselessredcircle

 

[SoulfishHawk]

What's with 3 picks from Stafford? Delish

 

[GemCity]

What's with 3 picks from Stafford? Delish

Absolutely!!

 

[ivotuk]

Most Tipped Passes By A Qb This Season | StatMuse

Bo Nix had the most pass attempts by a quarterback in 2025, with 612 attempts.

www.statmuse.com

I didn't see any data about tipped passes.

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Damn good objective summary.

They have strengths. So do we. They have weaknesses. So do we.

Time and t/o management is going to be big, because like it or not, this game is going to go down to the wire.

The only mild objection I have to your post @SoulfishHawk is there might not be a ton of Hawk fans because many are literally scared to step into that stadium because of the violent nature and depravity of their fans.

Me and Riverdawg went there several years back. I had no problems. I dont think he did either. My SF fan's son is a Hawkfan....so Saw him there and he got a banner for his dad. It is after New Years Day and our game was the week prior. So That may change things. It was interesting staying in Sunnyvale.

 

[nivs]

"Arms up" didn't used to be part of defensive strategy. Neither was punching the ball loose during a tackle. It has become part of the game.

I wonder what the next trend is coming.

 

[GemCity]

‘Tip’ in title yet….no @JustTheTip sightings yet.

Tip…it’s time!!

 

[Nerter]

I didn't see any data about tipped passes.

Sorry...wrong site...I'll see if I can find the right one...my bad.

 

[ivotuk]

Shame! Shame!