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In one game they completely ran out of running backs. Even if the 49ers lose each of the games they “should” lose and lose two of the games they “should” win, that results in a 10-6 record. As I said in the other thread, until games start getting played we can’t know for sure how strong/ hard the schedule is going to be, nor how good the 49ers will be. Much like last year's Thanksgiving Day matchup, the 49ers were unable to stop the defending NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks. Colin Kaepernick struggled all game long and he was sacked six times, much like Week 4 against Green Bay, where the 49ers were also only held to a field goal.
This game will mark a sort of homecoming for Tom Brady, who grew up in San Mateo, which is just minutes south of San Francisco, and grew up as a 49ers fan. But first things first – and that means taking care of the rest of the regular season. I was already a fan of this side earlier in the week, when the Jets were dealing as 9.5-point underdogs. I absolutely love them as double-digit underdogs in a rematch of their win over the Bills in Week 9.
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Since the team’s Week 9 bye, Pittsburgh is 12th in overall efficiency, second in rushing and seventh in defense. A favorable schedule has helped the D -- and that continues with Tyler Huntley likely to start for the Ravens. Huntley can play, but can the Ravens’ offensive line? Lamar Jackson was struggling to cover up the team’s holes, and while Baltimore’s defense can slow down Najee Harris, Kenny Pickett has good options to throw to. Every team gets a Thursday Night Football game, and I have to think the 49ers end up with some Monday and Sunday evening opportunities.
Midwest don’t want to step on anyones fun, just as long as we are all willing to admit that when we make these kind of april predictions that we are pulling them out of our collective butts. Last year we were a poorly coached offensive, trying to be power run, with no viable deep threat, a battered Oline, and a RB that lost a step. Our defensive line had meaningful injuries and RayMac was mediocre. Our defense is much more dangerous with Aldon playing, and we have some real talent in A Lynch. Last year’s 49ers lost 8 starers on defense alone. They had the 2nd worse offensive line continuity in the NFL.
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But when Robbie Gould came out to attempt a game-winning 36-yard field goal, the kick was wide left, resulting in overtime. In the overtime period, Gabbert would throw the game-winning 71-yard touchdown pass to Torrey Smith to win the game for San Francisco. This was San Francisco's first win in Chicago since the 1988 NFC Championship Game. We know 14 of the 16 opponents each year before it comes out. The 49ers will play the NFC West teams twice each year, which makes up six of the games.
The Vikings have also not been on the road in nearly a month, making this a tricky scheduling spot. The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick'em players four times during that span. Get enough out of the running game and all of its parts to handle the work, throw for 200 yards, don’t turn the ball over, and let the No. 1 defense in football handle the rest. Don't expect Tua Tagovailoa's struggles to continue. Even if Terron Armstead doesn't return at left tackle, the Chargers' toothless defense rarely gets pressure.
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Just as we don’t know if the new coaching staff can get more out of the offense. But after the first Seattle game last year, I said that Kaep needed to play within himself and take what the defense gives him. I thought he did that in the second game and played better, not spectacular, but no turnovers either.
In what could be a game that decides the last place team, the 49ers will emerge victorious and send Jeff Fisher looking for another team to coach. I’m expecting the team to be pretty banged up after the Seattle game which will pave the way for the Cardinals to sweep the season series. Right now it looks like a winnable game, but it’s very hard to predict the outcome when these two clash. Each game has either been a blowout or came down to one single play. Another reason Brooks is cranky when he’s riding the pine… contract de-escalators that factor things like annual sack totals.
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This Denver defense is stout, but the pass rush has declined thanks to injuries and the Bradley Chubb trade. It’s possible the Broncos slow the pace of play on both sides down to a crawl to keep the score relatively low. Buffalo hasn’t been one for blowouts this year, owning more outright losses than double-digit wins since Josh Allen suffered that elbow injury against the Jets. Conversely, New York has suffered just three losses since September — all by seven or fewer points — and has seen its offense come alive under Mike White.
Playing slot as a rookie was obviously a challenge for Ward, but it’s reasonable to think he will get better y/y. We drafted 4 corners last year, and we may end up drafting another one early this year. A starting secondary of T Brock, D Johnson, Ward, Bethea, & Reid is still pretty good. As stated above, I believe our Oline will be better as injuries were a huge part of the problem. And Boone is a good RG, that can play tackle if necessary.
The Giants fall into the same category as the Cowboys. They’re a team that could easily wind up on the outside looking in and battling for the No. 7 seed down the stretch. The 49ers would benefit from one of the teams hanging out in the wild card race to lose some games, so a Giants loss would be the preferable outcome.
For you visual people out there, we put together the handy chart below to give you an idea of how NFL teams stack up to one another in terms of 2015 distance traveled. I think they beat PIT…lose against ATL…and beat CIN. It looks like we’ll have something to talk about as the season progresses. If I’m in Vegas and betting on the Niners record right now, I’m taking the under on 8.5. New Coaching staff, with inexperience at HC, and poor performance history with both Coordinators.
Colin Kaepernick went 17 for 26 with 165 yards passing. The 49ers defense was stout, holding the Vikings to just three points and sacking Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater five times. Adrian Peterson, returning from suspension, rushed for only 31 yards on 10 carries. This game also marked the return of NaVorro Bowman, who missed all of the 2014 season with an injury.
This marks the first contest for San Francisco in Pittsburgh since September 23, 2007, where the 49ers have won two of the past three games. San Francisco owns the overall series record vs. Pittsburgh 11-9, and is 5-4 on the road in the series. Over the past 10 games on MNF, the 49ers are 8-2 and have won six consecutive contests. This marks the first time the 49ers will open the season at home on Monday Night Football since 2007, a victory over the Arizona Cardinals. 6 The Niners open the season on Monday Night Football for just the sixth time in franchise history.
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But his tenure so far with the 49ers has not been good. I don’t know what he did the first year and last year he was the position coach for TEs. But, I wouldn’t be surprised if a guy like Mangini found his previous positions didn’t challenge him. DC will challenge him and maybe he’ll rise to that challenge. It’s a good think we have a couple of position coaches that were former HCs and can potentially take over if necessary.
It’s quite possible, losing Iupati result in an overall improvement in the play of the O line. Kilgore was playing very well when he went down with injury. Marcus Martin will be fully healthy and should be fine.
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