Alex Smith finally has shown us why he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft ahead of Aaron Rodgers. The San Francisco 49ers were not sure who to go with then, but they must be pleased heading into the NFC championship game at home in Candlestick Park. The Niners are heading to the NFC Championship again after going through so much as of late with 7 offensive coordinators in 7 years.

Vernon Davis and Alex Smith after being beaten down so many years came up with so many big plays against the Saints. The guy that Mike Singletary said he couldn’t win with – Vernon Davis – was really emotional after catching the touchdown pass from Smith that put the Niners in the NFC Championship. He even thanked Mike Singletary for setting him straight and that he had really matured and it definitely has shown.

Looking at the NFC championship game, both teams are on a roll right now especially the New York Giants who are on a high after beating down the Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau field. Alex Smith has been good at avoiding the blitz all season long and he will have to be effective again against the Giants top pass-rush defense who are tied for third in the NFL with the number of sacks.

Expect Frank Gore and the receivers to have a good tomorrow. On defense, the Niners top ranked run defense will make it difficult for running backs Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs to rush. This could potentially curtail QB Eli Manning’s options for throwing to his stud receivers who had a great game against the Packers and especially Hakeem Nicks.

The offense is really going good and the defense held up well against the Saints as they have all year long. San Francisco has the chance to head to the Super Bowl and lift up the Lombardi Trophy for an impressive sixth time.