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

Game Night Week 6: 49ers vs Seahawks

 

The stench of the last game is still in my nostrils. Will the 49ers clear the air? Not if they don't start making tackles. Not if they don't start running the football. Not if they allow their opponent to hang around. Not if they don't start playing smarter. This team seems to think they can just show up and teams are gonna fold. If they really want to save their playoff hopes and aspirations they had better wise up and bring everything they got into each and every game from here on out. From 2019 to 2023, the 49ers were 33-3 when they were plus-1 or better in turnover margin, including a perfect 21-0 when they were plus-2 or better. They were 16-4 when the turnover margin was even and 5-22 when they lost it. Can they do it or are they just an old team that's lost in their feelings of losing another Super Bowl? We'll find out tonight when they face a Seahawks team that's hungry and ready to put a fork in the 49ers 2024 season. 

49ers inactives: QB Joshua Dobbs (third QB) CB Charvarius Ward K Jake Moody (ankle) LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) DT Jordan Elliott (knee) OL Ben Bartch TE Brayden Willis

Gameday Week 5: Cardinals vs 49ers

 

Kittle and Warner are expected to play in this game. Talanoa Hufanga, Jordan Elliott and Dee Winters do not have any injury designations and will play in Sunday’s game, per Kyle Shanahan. Kyler Murray has been his best on the Cardinals opening script of plays. After that, not so much. If the 49ers can get out to an early lead they should be fine defensively. Khalia Davis is active reinforcing that defensive front. I think Mason will have a big day today. His 268 rushing yards after contact ranks 1st among RBs this season. The Arizona defense ranks 30th in yards after contact allowed to RBs, making them vulnerable. I like the 49ers in this game, 34-20. Go Niners!

Niners Inactives:

QB Josh Dobbs (third QB) LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) WR Chris Conley (oblique) WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder) OL Ben Bartch CB Darrell Luter Jr.