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Image 2 of 69 New Orleans Saints center Jonathan Goodwin and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith dive for a Drew Brees fumble, recovered by the 49ers, in overtime. New Orleans Saints center Jonathan Goodwin and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith dive for a Drew Brees fumble, recovered by the 49ers, in overtime. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 3 of 69 Phil Dawson congratulates teammates following a game winning field goal in overtime against the New Orleans Saints. Phil Dawson congratulates teammates following a game winning field goal in overtime against the New Orleans Saints. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 4 of 69 San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson is congratulated by tackle Joe Staley after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime. San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson is congratulated by tackle Joe Staley after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 69 Chris Culliver defends a pass intended for Benjamin Watson of the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter. Chris Culliver defends a pass intended for Benjamin Watson of the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 7 of 69 Eric Reid is congratulated by Chris Culliver following a defensive stop during the fourth quarter. Eric Reid is congratulated by Chris Culliver following a defensive stop during the fourth quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 8 of 69 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree pulls in a 51 yard reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White to set up an eventual field goal to tie the game late in the second half. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree pulls in a 51 yard reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White to set up an eventual field goal to tie the game late in the second half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 9 of 69 Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass as time expires in front of Antoine Bethea. The play was negated due to an offensive pass interference call on Jimmy Graham. Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass as time expires in front of Antoine Bethea. The play was negated due to an offensive pass interference call on Jimmy Graham. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

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Image 11 of 69 San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox lies on the turf at the end of regulation, after New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was called for pass interference, negating a touchdown reception. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox lies on the turf at the end of regulation, after New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was called for pass interference, negating a touchdown reception. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 12 of 69 Jimmy Graham is defended by Chris Culliver during the third quarter. Jimmy Graham is defended by Chris Culliver during the third quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 13 of 69 San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, right, greets New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. The 49ers won in overtime, 27-24. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman) less San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, right, greets New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. The 49ers won in overtime, 27-24. (AP ... more Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 14 of 69 New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox late in the second half. New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox late in the second half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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Image 16 of 69 Colin Kaepernick loses the ball after being hit by Tyrunn Walker during the second quarter. Colin Kaepernick loses the ball after being hit by Tyrunn Walker during the second quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 17 of 69 Anquan Boldin catches a touchdown pass in front of Keenan Lewis. Anquan Boldin catches a touchdown pass in front of Keenan Lewis. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 18 of 69 New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham pulls in a touchdown reception as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver covers in the second half. New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham pulls in a touchdown reception as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver covers in the second half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 19 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston pulls in a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and free safety Eric Reid (35) try to tackle him in the second half. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston pulls in a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and free safety Eric Reid (35) try to tackle him in the second half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 21 of 69 San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver shoves the face of New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) after Graham scored on a touchdown reception in the second half. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver shoves the face of New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) after Graham scored on a touchdown reception in the second half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 22 of 69 New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half. New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 23 of 69 San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Ian Williams (93) is carted off the field in the first half. San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Ian Williams (93) is carted off the field in the first half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 24 of 69 Carlos Hyde breaks a tackle by Rafael Bush for a touchdown during the first quarter. Carlos Hyde breaks a tackle by Rafael Bush for a touchdown during the first quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

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Image 26 of 69 Anquan Boldin is brought down by Corey White #24 and Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter. Anquan Boldin is brought down by Corey White #24 and Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 27 of 69 Jimmy Graham is brought down by Michael Wilhoite during the second quarter. Jimmy Graham is brought down by Michael Wilhoite during the second quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 28 of 69 Jimmy Graham is brought down by Chris Borland during the third quarter. Jimmy Graham is brought down by Chris Borland during the third quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 29 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) drops a pass as San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) pursues. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) drops a pass as San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) pursues. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 31 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates his touchdown with Bruce Ellington in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman) less San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates his touchdown with Bruce Ellington in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. ... more Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 32 of 69 New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver (29) and strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, ... more Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 33 of 69 Frank Gore is pursued by Rafael Bush of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter. Frank Gore is pursued by Rafael Bush of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 34 of 69 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick carries past New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) in the first half. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick carries past New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) in the first half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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Image 36 of 69 Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints. Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 37 of 69 Brandin Cooks catches a pass in front of Tramaine Brock during the second quarter. Brandin Cooks catches a pass in front of Tramaine Brock during the second quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 38 of 69 Anquan Boldin catches a touchdown pass in front of Keenan Lewis during the second quarter. Anquan Boldin catches a touchdown pass in front of Keenan Lewis during the second quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 39 of 69 Anquan Boldin celebrates a touchdown with Vance McDonald during the second quarter. Anquan Boldin celebrates a touchdown with Vance McDonald during the second quarter. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

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Image 41 of 69 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 42 of 69 New Orleans Saints fans celebrate in the first half. New Orleans Saints fans celebrate in the first half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 43 of 69 Carlos Hyde celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter. Carlos Hyde celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 44 of 69 San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston in the first half. San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston in the first half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 46 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore scores on a touchdown carry past New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White in the first half. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore scores on a touchdown carry past New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White in the first half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 47 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is congratulated by quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) after scoring on a touchdown carry in the first half. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is congratulated by quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) after scoring on a touchdown carry in the first half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 48 of 69 Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter. Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 49 of 69 Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers watches action during the first quarter. Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers watches action during the first quarter. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

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Image 51 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks pulls in a pass reception over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks pulls in a pass reception over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 52 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks, right, celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Jimmy Graham. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks, right, celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Jimmy Graham. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 53 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston pulls in a pass reception in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston pulls in a pass reception in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 54 of 69 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a pass reception in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman) less New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a pass reception in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, ... more Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 56 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries for a touchdown in the first half. San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries for a touchdown in the first half. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 57 of 69 San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White (24) and nose tackle John Jenkins (92) in the first half. San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White (24) and nose tackle John Jenkins (92) in the first half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 58 of 69 NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates his team following a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 9, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates his team following a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the ... more Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 59 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman) less San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan ... more Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

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Image 61 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a touchdown carry in the first half. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a touchdown carry in the first half. Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

Image 62 of 69 Colin Kaepernick takes the field for a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 9. Colin Kaepernick takes the field for a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 9. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 63 of 69 Colin Kaepernick participates in warmups prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Colin Kaepernick participates in warmups prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

Image 64 of 69 Drew Brees participates in warmups prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers. Drew Brees participates in warmups prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers. Photo: Wesley Hitt / Getty Images

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Image 66 of 69 A Salute to Service pin is seen on a San Francisco 49ers shirt before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. A Salute to Service pin is seen on a San Francisco 49ers shirt before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 67 of 69 San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, left, talks with former teammate Moran Norris, before an NFL football game in New Orleans. San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, left, talks with former teammate Moran Norris, before an NFL football game in New Orleans. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press

Image 68 of 69 San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. Photo: Jonathan Bachman / Associated Press