The 49ers rank #11 in overall pass EPA, but success rate (% of plays with positive EPA):
1. Seahawks
2. 49ers
3. Lions
4. Colts
5. Patriots
Bucs RT Charlie Heck has given up 22 pressures over 173 pass-blocking snaps, the second-most in the NFL. Huff needs to exploit him and force Baker into pressure decisions that could lead to their first interception. Heat and humidity mean the less the defense is on the field the better. TOP could be the tipping point in a close game at the end of the 4th quarter. Should be another nailbiter. Niners win 24-21!
49er Inactives today vs the Buccaneers:
would like to see Lenoir follow Egbuka to allow more blitzing w Bucs thin at WR.......
ReplyDeleteThat's the matchup I'm most looking forward to. What are your thoughts on Brown replacing Pinnock? I didn't see that coming!
DeleteI like it Rocket- last week I was hoping to see more Dime to get more speed out there against the spread formations as the front 7 has been successful against the run.
DeleteI believe today they said the tape showed the coaching staff that Pinnock was vulnerable against the pass- not surprising. Additionally, sure am happy to see Brown contributing. ...... question becomes, does Brown stay on w Mustapha? Good problem to have ...... If the secondary can hold up, hopefully they will look to blitz more, as able.
Brown is the better cover safety, while Pinnock is the better tackler. I suspect Otton might why Saleh prefers Brown.
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DeleteFrom what I understand; As the 9ers reintegrate safety Malik Mustapha, the 9ers coaches believe Brown's skill set better complements Mustapha's. That Brown has better awareness in coverage and ability to avoid mental mistakes......
As you point out, Brown is the better cover safety, Pinnock is the better tackler.
I hear Woody Johnson, owner of the Jets is set to open a flea market.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Quinnen Williams might be available?
DeletePossible but likely cost prohibitive.
DeleteAfter last weeks horrible terrible prediction I probably should just keep my mouth shut but.....I have a very bad feeling about todays game. Our injury situation is going to catch up with us eventually and I think today just might be that day. Heat, humidity and a thin roster may catch up with us today.
ReplyDeleteIm in the same boat.
ReplyDeleteI was completely wrong last week as well but still don't like our odds and Im doubtful it will be particularly close.
That said I do think this team could have a massive uptick if they can get healthy.
Its goanna be another upset victory for the Niners. McCaffrey has big day.
ReplyDeleterunning?
DeleteJJ's active and he's a monster in the run game when healthy.
DeleteYes, running.
DeleteTB is banged up as well- contain Baker and shut down Egbuka...... problem for 49ers today may be getting the offense going today w the run game being an issue already and now going against TB's defense- dink-n-dunk and win TOP
ReplyDeleteThe keys to a 9er win VS TB:
ReplyDelete1) With TB receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out with injuries, the rookie WR Emeka Egbuka is the threat the 9ers' secondary must shut down to control the Bucks and QB Baker Mayfield's passing game.
2) The 9ers D ranks among the league's best in opponent third-down conversion percentage. Continuing to force 3rd and long situations is critical to a 9er win.
3) The TB O-line has struggled with injuries. Pressure by the 9er defense could force mistakes. A turnover would provide a momentum swing and be the difference in a win.
4) The special teams battle will be important. TB's ST have been prone to mistakes, having had a number of missed kicks and blocked punts this season.
MAC THROWS AN INT ON 1ST SERIES....NOT THE WAY I WANTED THE GAME TO START.....TB 7 49ERS 0
ReplyDeleteWarner being carted off the field....looks like his ankle....Will the injuries never end?
ReplyDeleteLooked bad. No Bosa. No Warner. Saleh has his work cut out now.
DeleteNo matter how often my posts are rudely and unceremoniously deleted, one thing doesn't change. And that is the coach. He's snakebit, snakebit I tell you. And nothing, not deletions, not Felix and others and their unending confidence in KS (and JL, and the Yorks) is going to change that.
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