Browns vs Steelers
This game is for first place in the AFC North. The Browns have been winning a lot of shootouts. They must contain RB Willie Parker and try to slow him down. The Steelers must give the ball to Parker and keep the Browns explosive offense off the field. Pittsburgh is coming off a short week after playing Monday night.
Steelers 31 Browns 30
Colts vs Chargers
Both teams are coming off tough losses last week. The Chargers got run over by Adrian Peterson while the Colts lost to the Patriots at home. This should be a very high-scoring game. QB Philip Rivers has played poorly and must step up and lighten the load off of LaDanian Tomlinson.
Colts 27 Chargers 24
Cowboys vs Giants
The Cowboys won the first game 45-35 in Dallas. The rematch probably will not be as high-scoring. The Giants are coming off a bye week while the Cowboys defeated the Eagles last Sunday night. Tony Romo must be wary of the Giants front four. If he has time to throw, he will pick apart the weak Giants secondary. The Giants want to pound the ball with their running backs and keep Romo and T.O. off the field. WR Plaxico Burress should be able to have a big game against the Cowboys secondary.
Giants 24 Cowboys 23
Eagles vs Redskins
The Eagles are coming off a loss to Dallas while the Redskins won against the Jets last week. The Redskins will try to control the clock with Clinton Portis. The Eagles lost to Washington earlier this season at home. This is a must-win for the Eagles.
Eagles 20 Redskins 17
49ers vs Seahawks
This will be a close game and a must-win for the 49ers if they want to save their season. QB Alex Smith will play better against a Seattle team that gave up 33 points last week. The 49ers have had several good practices this week and this could translate to good things on Monday night. Seattle will be without RB Shaun Alexander so Maurice Morris will start in his place.
49ers 24 Seattle 23
Jaguars vs Titans
The Titans are on a roll and the Jaguars defense does not seem as vaunted as in the past. QB David Garrard is questionable for the game. The Titans defense will look to stop the run first.
Titans 20 Jaguars 16
Broncos vs Chiefs
This is a crucial AFC West battle for both teams. The Chiefs will be without RB Larry Johnson so expect Priest Holmes to get a lot of carries. The Chiefs are at home and will win with their defense. The Broncos have not stopped the run this whole season.
Chiefs 24 Broncos 13
Bills vs Dolphins
The Bills will start J.P. Losman at quarterback. Miami is still winless but they feel this is a winnable game. RB Marshawn Lynch will probably run all over the Dolphins defense who will be without LB Zach Thomas.
Bills 23 Dolphins 16
Rams vs Saints
The Rams are another winless team trying to get their first win of the year but it won't come against New Orleans. The Saints are on a roll winning four straight and even the defense is playing well. The Rams will have a better chance to win next week in San Francisco.
Saints 27 Rams 20
Falcons vs Panthers
The Falcons are coming off a big win over the lowly 49ers. The Panthers will start QB Vinny Testaverde. Panthers are at home and will get the win with some help from their defense.
Panthers 17 Falcons 10
Vikings vs Packers
Adrian Peterson will not get 296 yards against the vaunted Packers defense. He might not even get 100. The Packers will put eight in the box and dare QB Brooks Bollinger to pass. Three top cornerbacks will be at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Charles Woodson, Al Harris, and Antoine Winfield are all having Pro Bowl type years.
Packers 20 Vikings 13
Bengals vs Ravens
The Bengals are an injury-ravaged team. Multiple injuries to both sides of the ball have hurt the team all season. The Ravens are coming off a tough loss at Pittsburgh on Monday night. Give the edge to the Ravens at home but an upset won't surprise me.
Ravens 24 Bengals 20
Bears vs the Raiders
The Bears must win or their playoff hopes will be over. The Raiders must pound the ball with RB Justin Fargas and Lamont Jordan and then set up play-action to WRs Jerry Porter and Ronald Curry. The Bears must get good field position from Devin Hester on special teams. QB Brian Griese needs to avoid the pass rush and interceptions. Look for RB Cedric Benson to have his best game of the year running the ball.
Bears 20 Raiders 13
Lions vs Cardinals
The red hot Lions go on the road to face the Cardinals. The Lions have played much better at home than on the road, and this will be tough test for them. Arizona needs to pound RB Edgerrin James in order to keep Jon Kitna and gang on the sidelines.
Lions 24 Cardinals 17
Showing posts with label 49ers vs seahawks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 49ers vs seahawks. Show all posts
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
49ers Lose Big to Seattle
How can a team that did not have any holding penalties in the first three games get called for so many penalties today? Justin Smiley and Jonas Jennings were the main culprits today but the whole offense is to blame for today's meltdown. It would not have mattered if Tom Brady was playing quarterback for the 49ers today because the play-calling once again was atrocious and the linemen did not give the quarterbacks enough protection.
Trent Dilfer, subbing for an injured Alex Smith, did the best he could under duress. Has Jim Hostler ever heard of a screen pass to the running back? Hey Mr. Hostler, just a thought. I don't think Hostler even attempted a reverse this week but the play would probably go for a ten-yard loss considering how good the Seahawks defense played or or how poorly the 49ers blocked. It is one thing to get called for so many holding and offsides penalties on the road with a loud crowd, but to make so many mental mistakes at home is unacceptable. Someone has to be accountable for the mistakes and the head coach is at the top of the list.
Mike Nolan clearly did not have his team ready to play this game as Mike Holmgren clearly outcoached him. This was sweet revenge for the Seahawks as they were swept by the 49ers last season. Julian Petersen had a huge game and was in the 49ers backfield almost as much as the running backs were. The 49ers Faithful cannot blame Alex Smith for this loss. This team's offense is anemic and it won't get any better next week when the Ravens come to down. Ray Lewis, Bart Scott, and Ed Reed must be salivating at the thought of coming to the Bay Area next week after watching tape of this game. Maybe Smith should let his sore shoulder rest up for another week and come back after the bye week.
As for the 49ers defense, they did the best they could to try and keep the score respectable and held Seattle to field goals instead of touchdowns for the most part. Nate Clements had a nice interception but Derek Smith dropped what looked like an easy interception in the first half. Now you know why Smith leaves the field on passing downs besides the fact that he is not fast enough to cover anyone in space. Unfortunately for the 49ers, Matt Hasselback had more than enough time in the pocket to find his receivers.
While the Rams are in last place at 0-4, the Cardinals defeated the Steelers and are now 2-2 along with the 49ers. San Francisco may be in second place in the NFC West, but they could have easily been 0-4, as they luckily won the first two games at the end of the fourth quarter. With the Ravens coming up before the bye week, the 49ers Faithful better hold on because they are in for a bumpy ride.
Trent Dilfer, subbing for an injured Alex Smith, did the best he could under duress. Has Jim Hostler ever heard of a screen pass to the running back? Hey Mr. Hostler, just a thought. I don't think Hostler even attempted a reverse this week but the play would probably go for a ten-yard loss considering how good the Seahawks defense played or or how poorly the 49ers blocked. It is one thing to get called for so many holding and offsides penalties on the road with a loud crowd, but to make so many mental mistakes at home is unacceptable. Someone has to be accountable for the mistakes and the head coach is at the top of the list.
Mike Nolan clearly did not have his team ready to play this game as Mike Holmgren clearly outcoached him. This was sweet revenge for the Seahawks as they were swept by the 49ers last season. Julian Petersen had a huge game and was in the 49ers backfield almost as much as the running backs were. The 49ers Faithful cannot blame Alex Smith for this loss. This team's offense is anemic and it won't get any better next week when the Ravens come to down. Ray Lewis, Bart Scott, and Ed Reed must be salivating at the thought of coming to the Bay Area next week after watching tape of this game. Maybe Smith should let his sore shoulder rest up for another week and come back after the bye week.
As for the 49ers defense, they did the best they could to try and keep the score respectable and held Seattle to field goals instead of touchdowns for the most part. Nate Clements had a nice interception but Derek Smith dropped what looked like an easy interception in the first half. Now you know why Smith leaves the field on passing downs besides the fact that he is not fast enough to cover anyone in space. Unfortunately for the 49ers, Matt Hasselback had more than enough time in the pocket to find his receivers.
While the Rams are in last place at 0-4, the Cardinals defeated the Steelers and are now 2-2 along with the 49ers. San Francisco may be in second place in the NFC West, but they could have easily been 0-4, as they luckily won the first two games at the end of the fourth quarter. With the Ravens coming up before the bye week, the 49ers Faithful better hold on because they are in for a bumpy ride.
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