Stop trying to play both sides of the fence. We don't get a pass for rolling over on defense and ST. Just cuz Payton's head over heels in love with the abomination that is prevent, it doesn't mean we didn't struggle at the end.
Take your own advice. We beat the Falcons thoroughly, on the road, on four days rest last night. Any team that is up three scores with six minutes did not "struggle mightily" to win. No one gives a crap about garbage points. The fact that you can't recognize that is a you problem.
This is the NFL. As the 49ers themselves have learned, you can't count on dominating division rivals. Any 49ers fan that saw that game last night and thinks "welp, we are certainly going to go into the Super Dome and win after the Saints get 10 days rest" is a freaking moron. Confidence in one's team is fine. Being an idiot is another.