What playoff nerves?
Most of the 49ers' core hasn't played in a playoff game before Saturday, but that didn't stop them from getting off to a fast start.
After forcing a three-and-out to open the game, Jimmy Garoppolo quickly drove the 49ers 61 yards in eight plays, capping it off with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Kendrick Bourne.
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan spent the drive picking on cornerback Xavier Rhodes, who has been one of the worst cornerbacks in football this season.
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A win Saturday will send the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game against the winner of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.
