Gameday Week 10: Seahawks vs 49ers

 

Sounds as if Kittle is out for this game and Williams will likely play. Can Eric Saubert step up and fill some of that void? I think he can in the run game but doubt he can contribute too much in the passing game other than PassPro. Feels like a CMC all purpose game with 20+ touches. Get him and Deebo in the backfield with some 21 personnel and mix some screens in with a little play action. Tyrice Knight is the LB Shanahan will target for his own abusement. 49ers' playoff chances with a win: 71%, with a loss?: 40%. I liked the Niners by two scores prior to the news that Kittle would not play, but I'm leaning towards a much tighter game now. Niners keep their playoff hopes alive by winning 24-20. Go Niners!!

The 49ers inactives against Seattle: George Kittle (hamstring) Kevin Givens (groin) Joshua Dobbs Charvarius Ward (personal) Ronnie Bell Ben Bartch Khalil Davis

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Source: the #49ers and corner Deommodore Lenoir have reached a five-year, $92-million extension.

Gameday Week 9: 49ers vs Buccaneers

 

Tampa Bay ranks 30th in DVOA against tight ends which equates to 31st in receiving yards allowed to TEs this season. Meantime, Kittle enters this week leading all TEs in receiving yards per game. Purdy ranks 3rd in the NFL in PFF passing grade against zone coverage, which bodes well for the 49ers QB given he'll be going up against a Buccaneers' defense that runs zone coverage at the highest rate in the NFL. Shanahan needs to run the football and it sounds as if CMC will get the bulk of those carries. If the 49ers want another divisional title they'll likely need to get to 11 wins, which means they can afford to lose no more than 2 games of their remaining 9. This cannot be one of those games. I like the 49ers over the Buccaneers by the score of 34-14. Go Niners!

49ers inactives: QB Josh Dobbs (third QB) CB Charvarius Ward WR Chris Conley DT Kevin Givens TE Brayden Willis OL Ben Bartch

Mid-Season Trade At The Wire

The 49ers trade for Khalil Davis for a 2026 7th round pick. He has 10 TFL in 2 years. With Gross-Matos due back next week, and 10 DL already on the roster, it'll be interesting to see where he lands in the pecking order.  

Foerster Before The Trees

 

Game Night Week 8: Cowboys vs 49ers

 

The 49ers lead the league in TOP. The Cowboys rank 30th in TOP. Mason's 19 carries inside the 10-yard line rank 1st among RBs. The Cowboys have struggled to keep RBs out of the end zone, ranking 31st in rushing TD allowed to the position. Wouldn't be a shock to read the final stat sheet and see that Shanahan dropped a 40 burger running the ball tonight. Taking into consideration that Purdy currently is struggling against man coverage, expect the Cowboys to be in it quite a bit. This could present Brock with some running lanes, especially without Parsons and a weakened secondary without Bland. Give me the Niners, 34-20 over the Cowboys. Go Niners!

49ers inactives: QB Josh Dobbs (3rd QB) WR Jauan Jennings DT Kevin Givens K Jake Moody OL Ben Bartch CB Rock Ya-Sin LB Jalen Graham

Gameday Week 7: Chiefs vs 49ers

Dominick Puni ranks second among all guards in Sports Info Solutions' points earned metric. He hasn't allowed a sack and has just six blown blocks in nearly 400 plays. Jones leads all interior defensive linemen with at least 50 pass rush snaps in pass rush win rate (21.7%), per PFF, and is second in total pressures (28). Spags moves Jones all over but I don't expect him to waste a lot of reps against Williams. I'd imagine the gameplan will be to try and keep 4 hands on him at all times. Don't turn the ball over and run a lot of off tackle with Kittle lined up to the right or to the left, doesn't matter. Mahomes is averaging an INT a game. Reid will exploit Campbell in the passing game despite Sorenson's efforts to match up Warner on Kelce. I think Lenoir could be another option. Moody Ward needs to show up in this game. Bosa and Floyd should get sacks, especially if Kingsley ever sees the field. The Chief IOL is probably the best in the league. Activating Mahoney over Anderson seems ill advised although I understand its a special teams issue. Still, any team could poach Anderson off their practice squad. Kinda risky after the film he's put out there. I feel like the return of Pearsall gives the team an emotional boost and they overwhelm the Chiefs like they did the Eagles, 42-19 San Francisco!

DVOA matchup... #4 Chiefs (#8 offense, #9 defense, #14 special teams) #5 49ers (#4 offense, #5 defense, #31 special teams)

The Chiefs defense is #32 in passing defense when not blitzing. When blitzing, they're 1st.

The 49ers defense is #1 in passing defense when not blitzing. When blitzing, they're 32nd.

#49ers inactives: QB Josh Dobbs (3rd QB) WR Jauan Jennings K Jake Moody CB Darrell Luter Jr. OL Ben Bartch TE Brayden Willis LB Jalen Graham