Why Home-Field Advantage Is Vital for San Francisco 49ers’ Postseason Run

Dwight Clark and Everson Walls know a few things about home-field advantage.

As recounted by Gary Myers in his vivid 2009 book, The Catch, 58 seconds remained in the NFC championship game on January 10, 1982.  Chased by Dallas Cowboys defenders, 49ers quarterback Joe Montana rolled right and hit Clark, who leaped high above rookie cornerback Walls in the corner of the end zone for a 28-27 win and the Niners’ first trip to the Super Bowl.

The field was a sodden mess, and that secti...

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