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Picks And Predictions For Week 14 at The San Francisco 49ers
Victoria Hernandez, USA Today: 49ers 32, Seahawks 20
“The 49ers pulled off an impressive road win last week and made a case for best team in the NFC when everyone’s healthy. The Seahawks have shown grit and gave Dallas a scare last week, but they are dealing with their own injuries right now and are on the road. San Francisco has an encore of Thanksgiving and takes this one easily.”
Safid Deen, USA Today: 49ers 31, Seahawks 17
“The Seahawks rebounded from their Thanksgiving loss against the 49ers against the Cowboys last week and lost a close game. I’m not sure if Seattle has what it takes to keep their season alive against the best team in the NFL for the second time in three weeks.”
Jordan Mendoza, USA Today: 49ers 34, Seahawks 17
“After last week’s demolition of Philadelphia, nobody wants to play San Francisco right now. The 49ers made easy work of Seattle on Thanksgiving, and with the groove the team is in, it’ll be more of the same this time around.”
*Bill Bender, Sporting News: 49ers 34, Seahawks 24 *
“San Francisco has outscored opponents 134-49 since the bye week – an impressive four-game winning streak where Brock Purdy owns a 74.1% completion percentage with 11 TDs and one interception. San Francisco won the first meeting 31-13, and they are at home. There is value in the underdog, but it’s hard to bet against the 49ers – who are 2-1 ATS when favored by double digits. We’re going to try with a desperate Seattle team.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: 49ers 35, Seahawks 23
“The Seahawks have lost three straight games and have major issues on defense right now. The 49ers are rolling on offense. That means this will be a mismatch. The 49ers blew them out in Seattle, and they will do it again in this one. I do think both teams will score as Brock Purdy continues his MVP push.”
*Bob Condotta, Seattle Times: 49ers 34, Seahawks 23 *
“Expect the Seahawks to put up more of a fight than in the first game, particularly early. But the 49ers are healthy, rolling and on paper, anyway, just too good for the Seahawks right now. But that’s usually proven true on game day, as well, as evidenced by the 49ers’ current four-game winning streak against the Seahawks. It’ll be a major upset for that not to become five.”
Matt Calkins, Seattle Times: 49ers 24, Seahawks 13
“San Francisco, frankly, is playing better than any team in the NFL and has been for a while now. Would be surprised if the struggling Seahawks gave them any kind of challenge on the road.”
Adam Jude, Seattle Times: 49ers 28, Seahawks 24
“Geno Smith and the offense found their footing in Dallas. This matchup in Santa Clara will be telling for Seattle’s defense, which has allowed 30.4 points per game over the past five weeks. It has to be better — much better — if the Seahawks are going to have a chance to upset the NFL’s best team Sunday.”
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San Francisco Giants Veteran Receiving Votes in National League MVP Voting
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The San Francisco Giants have turned things around in recent weeks, playing better baseball than they have for much of the year. While they’ve lost two straight, the past month or so has been a positive sign.
There are multiple reasons for that, but what Matt Chapman has done at the plate has gone under the radar. He’s never really been one to swing the bat at a high level, as he’s more known as a defensive first player. He’s had seasons where he’s posted 30 plus home runs and an OPS+ of 120-plus, but he hasn’t posted a 120 OPS+ year since 2020.
That looks like it could change for the San Francisco veteran, as he’s currently slashing .247/.335/.446 with a 123 OPS+, 19 home runs, 30 doubles, and 60 RBI.
Due to some of the struggles from the Giants at the beginning of the campaign, it feels like his showing has gone under the radar. Whether that’s fair or not is one thing, but it doesn’t seem like Chapman is getting the type of respect that he might deserve.
For some, however, it isn’t going overlooked. Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com released MLB.com’s MVP poll. Chapman isn’t in the top five in the National League MVP voting, but the 31-year-old California native is receiving votes.
There are a few reasons why San Francisco’s former All-Star won’t win the award. Team success plays a big part in a player winning, and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is putting together another great showing. There are others listed that haven’t exactly found much success in terms of team play, but they’re statistically putting up better seasons than Chapman.
The problem for him is not only did the Giants struggle, but his stats don’t necessarily jump off the page. They’re impressive and deserve recognition, but to win the MVP award, he’d probably need to finish with 35-plus home runs and an OPS well above .850.
Crazier things have happened, but it’ll take a miracle for him to reach those numbers. There’s a little more than a month left in the regular season, so anything is possible. However, history would suggest that he isn’t going to finish with 30-plus home runs and an OPS above .850.
Still, he’s put together an impressive year, and that’s all San Francisco can ask for. He’s been well worth the one-year, $20 million contract and will be a big part of the Giants potentially making the postseason.
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International United Airlines flight out of San Francisco diverted to Sacramento
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An international United Airlines flight out of San Francisco was diverted to Sacramento after experiencing mechanical issues, the airline confirmed.
The plane, a Boeing 777, was headed to Rome with 148 passengers and 14 crew members.
However, mechanical issues, which the airline did not specify, caused the flight to be diverted to Sacramento.
The plane landed safely, and United said it was working to rebook customers in order to get them to their destination.
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Another Bay Area Denny's has closed
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Oakland’s Denny’s shuts doors due to crime
The restaurant on Hegenberger Road, a mainstay in the neighborhood for 54 years, closed for good at 1 p.m. Wednesday
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco no longer has a Denny’s presence, after the dining chain’s remaining restaurant in the city closed its doors earlier this month.
The longstanding diner, located on Mission Street near Union Square, poured its final cups of coffee and served its final orders of pancakes and “slam” menu items on August 1.
SEE ALSO: New In-N-Out being planned in this Bay Area city
The closure of the San Francisco franchise came after 25 years at the site, Denny’s officials told KTVU.
The company said that it does not comment on the closure of its franchise locations.
But franchise owner Chris Haque told SFGATE that crime, including dining and ditching, was a driving force behind the decision to end operations at the site.
SEE ALSO: Police chief data shows violent crime drops in Oakland, San Francisco
“The cost of doing business is tremendous. There’s vandalism, and people come and eat and walk away, and there’s no one to stop them,” Haque said.
He was also critical of city leaders for not doing enough to make San Francisco a business-friendly environment.
In addition, Haque explained that the decline in the number of conventions hosted in the city in recent years led to less foot traffic in the area and a drop in business.
The shuttering followed another Denny’s closure earlier this year of the chain’s only Oakland location.
The restaurant was located along troubled Hegenberger Road, an area that has received a lot of attention for rampant criminal activity.
The situation has led to other businesses, including In-N-Out Burger, to make the decision to cease operations along that corridor.
In response to its Oakland closure, Denny’s said, “Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision or one taken lightly. However, the safety and well-being of Denny’s team members and valued guests is our top priority.”
Denny’s officials said there are still 40 locations open for business across the Bay Area.
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