49ers vs. Steelers holds great Monday Night Football historical significance

[polamalubeast]

Prior to games, the NFL sends out interesting tidbits of stats, information about certain team matchups. The NFL just released this interesting bit of information on the Pittsburgh Steelers' visit to the San Francisco 49ers this Monday:


Pittsburgh (10-3) will face San Francisco (10-3) on Monday Night Football this week, marking the fourth game in MNF history featuring two teams with at least 10 wins and a winning percentage of .750 or better. The 49ers played in all three previous occurrences.

Matt Maiocco broke down the previous three games that the 49ers were involved


Dec. 14, 1987: 49ers (10-2) vs. Chicago (10-2). Outcome: 49ers 41, Bears 0
Dec. 3, 1990: 49ers (10-1) vs. N.Y. Giants (10-1). Outcome: 49ers 7, Giants 3
Dec. 15, 1997: 49ers (12-2) vs. Denver (11-3). Outcome: 49ers 34, Broncos 17


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[steeldevil]

Uh oh.... We gon lose....

:heh:

[polamalubeast]

Uh oh.... We gon lose....

:heh:

The Giants(1990) and the Broncos(1997)have lost vs 49ers, but they won the super bowl in 1990 and 1997!

[86WARD]

The Giants(1990) and the Broncos(1997)have lost vs 49ers, but they won the super bowl in 1990 and 1997!

Sold!! I'll take the loss...lol!

[O'Malley]

Sold!! I'll take the loss...lol!

We may just have too.. Ben doesn't look like he'll be able to go...

[salamander]

I'm expecting this to be a tough game anyways.

[fansince'76]

Dec. 14, 1987: 49ers (10-2) vs. Chicago (10-2). Outcome: 49ers 41, Bears 0
Dec. 3, 1990: 49ers (10-1) vs. N.Y. Giants (10-1). Outcome: 49ers 7, Giants 3
Dec. 15, 1997: 49ers (12-2) vs. Denver (11-3). Outcome: 49ers 34, Broncos 17

Irrelevant. Two words: Joe Montana. Another two words: Steve Young. And finally, two more words: Alex Smith.

[polamalubeast]

Irrelevant. Two words: Joe Montana. Another two words: Steve Young. And finally, two more words: Alex Smith.

Alex Smith is no Montana and Young!!!:rolleyes::toofunny:

[tube517]

Another useless fact: Mark Malone is undefeated vs Joe Montana. 2-0 :chuckle:

[86WARD]

LMAO! TOUCHE!