Week 4: Broncos vs 49ers

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7 fourth qtr comebacks (1st) 9 game-winning drives (1st) 20 TD when trailing by 1 score (1st) 12 TD in 4th quarter (T-3rd) 13 TD on 3rd/4th down (4th) 5 TD on 3rd down in 4th qtr (T-1st)

The Broncos are a second half team. This may be a tail of two halves for Shanahan. Get out to an early lead in the first half and then grind it out on the ground in the second half. Fred Warner is 3-0 on coin tosses. Can he do it again?

The 49ers will improve to 4-0 after beating the Broncos 24-13 Predictions: Purdy: 290 yards passing, TD CMC: 145 total yards, TD Deebo: 60 all-purpose yards Cooks: 50 yards receiving Kittle: 70 yards receiving, TD

Evans: 65 yards receiving Defense: 1 sack (Halton), 1 INT (Stout)

Niners inactives vs. Broncos: QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) OT Enrique Cruz Jr. CB Ephesians Prysock LB Tatum Bethune DE Nick Bosa (calf) DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle) RB Jordan James

Backend Improvements

 

Jake Brendel

 Highest pass block win rate this season:

(PFF min 75 pass snaps) Jake Brendel 97.8% Erik McCoy 97.3% Lane Johnson 97.2% Elgton Jenkins 97.1% Garett Bolles 97.0%

Love At First Sting

 

The NFL has suspended 49ers owner Jed York 6 games and fined him $500,000

Here’s the statement from Jed York: “Today, the NFL concluded its review, and I accept its decision in full. To my family, to the players, coaches, and employees of the San Francisco 49ers, to our fans and partners, I am deeply sorry. This was an inexcusable mistake and I take full responsibility. What I did does not reflect my values or the man I strive to be for my family. While I fell short of the model I want to set for my sons, I now hope to show them the importance of owning up to one’s failures, and that even our worst moments teach us to be better. Leading the 49ers is a privilege, and one I don’t take lightly. Your trust will have to be earned back over time, and I look forward to that work ahead.”

York has already missed 3 games which will count towards his 6-game suspension. I don't know how Shanahan has done it without York, but we'll see if he can keep the magic going for 3 more games until Jed returns.😏

Morris' Secondary Effect

 

Firepower

 Feels like this is the week they call up Brandon Cooks and activate him from the practice squad. Captain Kirk will likely return to practice next week. He could put some pressure on Cowing's roster spot by providing more at the WR position while taking over PR duties.

SUPLEX

 SUPLEX is combined Successful play rate + Explosive play rate