Greatest game I've ever watched. Those were the days

Alex Smith will always be remembered for that post pass.

I’ll never forget Vernon crying after that. That’s the passion that champions are made of.

Man Aldon Smith could've legit been the best in history at his spot......

It’s crazy how identical the Vernon Davis catch is compared to the TO catch against the packers. They both even cried on the sideline. Deja Vu.

First and only home 49ers game I've ever been to was this game. I was torn between going to this game, or waiting until the NFC championship, but the championship game wasn't guaranteed since the Saints were really tough so i decided to go to this game. Best 49ers game i've ever seen, and arguably one of the greatest games in NFL history. I think I chose correctly!

Rewatching since Alex announced his retirement. Great Ute.... and a true pro's pro at quarterback.

Miss this squad and Harbaugh 😢 BangBang9erGang All Day And Tomorrow

I’ll never forget this day ! I was there and It was one of the greatest days of my life. The energy In candlestick was out of this world.

I was there that day with my dad, my first ever NFL football game! What a time!

the 2011 49ers were always be special to me....before that year the 49ers were not just bad bt really awful...they set records for worst numbers on offense and Defense...so it was great to see 49ers al of sudden become a great team....if only Ted Ginn Jr didnt get hurt in this game..he would have been the returner in the NFCC against the Giants...and not fumble the ball on those certain plays...this 2011 and the 2019 49ers are my favorite.

Chiefs/Bills Divisional game brought me here cuz i never witnessed so many lead changes the last few mins of the game just like this gem here

One of the greatest games I watched. I still remember the Saints fans at the bar talking mad $hit after that TD to Graham. Loved their looks of dismay after we scored last!💪🏻

This was the Saints “Head Hunting “ era. Dangerous front seven. But Alex shined under Harbaugh. He is truly better than he ever gets credit, or support (for that matter). Truly a great 9er.

I’ll always remember. Every saints playoff loss makes me so mad

Epic! Best game I've seen as a Niner fan.

this was one of the best playoff games ever

I remember that game! Exhausting!!! Lol... The battle of the TEs was awesome!!!

One of the best games of the decade

One of the Greatest games EVER! 49er Faithful!

Damn the game has changed in a few years , flags all over if this was today

I miss Justin Smith what a monster

Our new defense reminds me of these days🙏🏻

I distinctly remember feeling like I'd aged 30 years watching the last 5 minutes of this game live. What an insane rush coming out on top of a game like that. All time classic moment for a franchise full of all time classic moments.

This is the first game in which I legitimately cried! WHAT A GAME

Not a fan of either team but damn this game was super good

i remember that throw by Alex Smith the catch 3 i was in 29 palms for pre deployment training it was the one day we were lucky enough to come back in time to listen to this game. I was literally sitting on a dryer while my camies were drying listening to this game on the phone. Was honestly the best moment i had there hahahaa

The last men of Candlestick. We shall never see their like again

That 2011 49er defense was nasty. I'd rather have them play like that.

The last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter were just something else...

Man, Im 31 years old. Watched the 49ers during their down seasons when I was younger, and when I witnessed this game, it was super magical and exhilarating. I will never forget this game. Good ass playoff game!!!

I always come back to these highlights best game I’ve ever been to

First playoff game I witnessed as a young 49er fan and boy did I watch an all time great!!

Dam this was a great team. 49ers looking great this year already

This is the game I think about when I think of Alex Smiths career. 49ers pulled the plug on him too soon. Would’ve been a different story with him starting Super Bowl 47.

This was the greatest playoff game of all time I remember what I was doin and where I was wen this game was happening

Best game start to finish I've ever seen. It was tense like that from the first few minutes.

Best playoff game of the decade

This was one of the sickest games I've ever seen

Anybody who doesn't think special teams are super important, watch this and then watch the Niners have 2 muffed punts at the end of the game next week vs. the Giants. Season changed from contenders to a disappointment on just those 2 muffed punts.

This niner defense was something to behold. Donte Hitner was a beast.

Dawg as great as this game is, I can’t even watch the highlights as a Saints fan. I just clicked on the video 😰😰

Crazy to think, if this EXACT game played in today's NFL, Saints win. That helmet to helmet hit by Whitner gives the Saints the ball at the 1 yard line and a first and goal. They likely score a TD, 39-36 final.

I was so losses when Graham that last td . I thought we was done after that. Even tho we only needed a fg. Hoping for fg to atleast get to over time but the nimers said screw that we going to win this and we had a epic drive and to end it with that post to davis was awesome.. I was in my car driving home from work. And when we scored that td I was jumping up and down in my car. Shouting yea!!!!yea!!! yea !!!!!! Il never forget that moment. And what makes it even more great is that I'm from Louisiana and live in Mississippi. Whole family is saints fans.

My family was in Disneyland on that day, we came back to the hotel to watch the game, so we ended up wasting the tickets. I couldn't bear to watch anymore, and I went out on the balcony. But I could tell who's doing well by the loud cheers from all the surrounding hotels.

Absolute instant classic!!!

In 2024 this is still my favorite game of all time

9 years ago today. Unreal how time flies

What an absolute dime by Alex Smith at 8:57. This was probably the best game of his life and it is downright fun to watch .

This will be my favorite Niners team ever

Jim Harbaugh to V.D: "you did it. You f*cking did it son" great run with coach Jim Harbaugh i just wish he came out with a super bowl victory. It's up to you now Coach Kyle. Lets go NINERS 💪

Ive never felt more heartache....

hearing Gregg audio then watching this match really put thing into perspective... well played 49ers

We should’ve won 1 championship with this squad .

So good

This game and packers v cardinals game was both unbelievable.

Incredible game

It still hurts

God i miss this era man

Might be the best defense we have ever had and I took it for granted! Everyone on the defense was punishing someone! Rushing 3 and still being able to get pressure is insane! Justin Smith just drove that dude into Brees what a fucking animal 😂

I was at this game l. Epic finale. Justin Smith Willis Gore they deserved to see that championship.

Best game I ever said on TV as kid coming from a 49ers

Harbaugh at the end talkin' to Vernon Davis looked like he was ready to take a chunk out of his ear Tyson style! 🤣

this game broke my heart

I miss these days

I miss this team

0:53 Prayin for you man.

It became a hidden rule for opposing teams at Candlestick, don't let the 49ers get to 3rd and 3 with game on the line.... all 3 of "The Catch" came on 3rd and 3.

The catch III is Jeff Garcia to Tai Streets (2002 NFC wild card)

Man these highlights are so much more hard hitting than today's games in the playoffs, there's so many hits that would be called penalties.

I cried like a baby for Alex

“Thomas falls asleep” LMFAOOOO

I believe this is the second best postseason win by our 49ers, after 2002 win against NY Giants. My favorite players of the game were Alex Smith & Vernon Davis. In this game Vernon Davis was as good as Terrell Owens in 2002 game against Giants. I’m really glad that he got retired with a ring unlike Owens and Smith.

great classic game arguably best ninner game ever.

before this game future performed classic song “Tony Montana” 🔥👀

My son in law kept saying in the forth quarter, wow, wow, wow, every time the fortyniners scored ❤😊

I was there. My photo is from the stands that day.

I loved it

Saints 49ers always go down to the wire.

alex smith played an incredible game. 3td passes and 1 rushing td. I think had they stuck with him they win the superbowl against the ravens. kap was better but in that bowl he over and under threw alot of wide open guys.

1:28 Wooooo Weeee!!!

3:18 young kaepernick

I remember watching this game at Garden City, before it became the M8trix!

VD balled out this game

Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith- probably the last great Niners team until 2023.

My grandson and myself were going crazy ,and my son in law saying wow .

Most painful loss for me as kid

Instant classic

When is the catch IIII coming?

Fred, TRIVIA TIME, the C on your chest is inspiring off the field. Do you know how many of our former players have been inspired to become Captains on their new teams? When you know the standard of excellence isn’t met, you work harder to lead others in a different way, because you know its possible. What’s the next level look like Fred?

Back when ball was played with REAL heart. Back when it was played with the soul.

Man I remember watching this game in full. I hated the Saints and always wanted them to lose. The ending to this game was so great. If only the Niners would’ve beat the Giants that next week 😢

It’s niner team was the most physical football team I might’ve seen in the modern nfl. Only rosters close are the same era seahawks and the ravens from a few years earlier

I left after the Saints scored on the 2pt conversion 🤦‍♂️ All I heard from the parking lot was roaring and cheering lol

I like this current era more. I loved them in the early 2010s, but current era more heart and I think can close.

Damn, that lost just pissed me off all over again 😅

My first watch game in nfl, Go niners

Miss those jim Harbaugh years. Best damn coach!

Alex Smith should make the 49ers hall of fame or retired jersey or something he was a solid qb for years

0:58 I love that 10-15 years ago, this was a "good hit." Now this would be called targeting every time.