Niners Got Problems

 But #10 isn't one of them. He's shown he's a starting quarterback in the league. Will his agent allow him to play for $4M next year? Should the 49ers trade him if a team is willing to give up a 2nd round pick? Looking at Purdy's contract there is an out in year 3. If it were me I would not trade Jones for anything less than a 1st round pick. 

Game Day Week 10: Rams vs. 49ers

Rivalry week is upon us and the upstart "Big Brother" Rams come into Levi's Staduim looking for revenge against their "Little Brother" for their Week 5 meltdown at SoFi. The Rams come into this game with advantages on both sides of the ball but not on Special Teams, where the 49ers rank near the top, while the Rams rank near the bottom. McVay has swapped out his kicker and long snapper this week in an attempt to shore it up. The 49ers special teams has contributed to wins for the 49ers and they just might do it again in this game with the emergence of  BRob at kick returner last week. 

Offensively the 49ers cannot afford to get into a shootout. They need their offensive line to set the tone early on the ground and dominate the time of possession. Pair that with an explosive play or two and they'll give themselves a chance. Look for Kittle to be heavily involved downfield in that endeavor. 

Defensively the game within the game will come down to how much Bethune has learned since replacing Fred Warner. Will Stafford abuse him or can he up his game in coverage, because he's been a tackling machine against the run. Their defensive line could see a new face this week as the "Hulk" will see his first activation this year in an attempt to bolster the depth with week 5's hero, Alfred Collins' availability in question. I've got the Rams winning this game 27-20 but I hope like hell I'm wrong. Go Niners!

49ers inactives:

QB Brock Purdy DT Alfred Collins WR Ricky Pearsall RB Jordan James OL Connor Colby DT Sebastian Valdez S Marques Sigle

Brendel back in at center and Burford remains the LG.

Final Countdown

He's got until 4pm EST to make a move. Does Trader John have one more move up his sleeve?

Breaking News

 

Rooke DL Mykel Williams is OUT FOR THE SEASON with a torn ACL. Should Lynch make a trade and what should he offer? I would not offer anything more than a 3rd for a 1 year rental. I think I might just ride the horse I got and see how far it takes me.

Game Day Week 9: 49ers vs. Giants

The New York Giants' run defense is ranked 30th in the NFL, allowing an average of 148.9 rushing yards per game. Dart is 2-0 at home and has been very effective in the 1st quarter and has yet to turn the ball over. The 49ers have only one interception through Week 8 and only seven takeaways in total on the season. Their pass rush has been MIA, with a low-volume 3.32 percent sack rate, as they’ve allowed 229.3 passing yards per contest and a 67.41 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks. Dart will challenge this secondary with his off schedule ability and rushing capability. I expect we'll see a similar game plan to the one against Atlanta from Shanahan feeding CMC. If they can have success doing that and avoid turning the ball over, mixed with an explosive play or two I think they win this game 20-17. Go Niners!

49ers inactives vs. Giants in Week 9: QB Brock Purdy RB Jordan James WR Ricky Pearsall C Jake Brendel DE Bryce Huff DL CJ West S Marques Sigle

To Trade Or Not To Trade

Is now the time? Who are you targeting and what are the costs? These are the questions. Let's hear your answers...

Game Day Week 8: 49ers vs. Texans

C.J. Stroud in 2 starts against Robert Saleh: 2023: 10-of-23, 91 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs 2024: 11-of-30, 191 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs

If Stroud cannot be efficient and sustain drives to protect his defense they're going to wear down coming off a Monday Night game.

49ers D-line rankings: Pass-rush win rate: 32% (#26) Run-stop win rate: 32% (#8) Improved from #29 to #8 EPA against the run. Not too shabby.

49ers O-line rankings:

Pass-block win rate: 61% (#20) Run-block win rate: 69% (#28)

Shanahan is 2-0 against the Texans. He'll be going against the top defense in the league who has shown some susceptibility against the run. SF leads the league in offensive 3rd-down conversion rate. Christian McCaffrey leads the league in yards after catch - more than 100 yards ahead of the next player. Can the 49ers continue to defy the odds and win in Houston? They can but they'll need to play a nearly perfect game offensively, and capitalize on Houston's missed tackle rate which ranks 31st this season, missing 44 tackles on the season. Niners get that YAC and Eddie hits the game winner 20-17!

49ers inactives:

QB Brock Purdy WR Ricky Pearsall C Jake Brendel DL Yetur Gross-Matos DE Bryce Buff DT CJ West RB Jordan James