5/7/2023 0 Comments 49ers score![]() ![]() This includes giving Marcus Mariota some easy reads and quick throws to get him into some sort of a rhythm. While I do see the Falcons having some success on the ground against this hobbled defensive front of the 49ers, Coach Smith must find a way to get the passing game going and put some points on the board early in Mercedes Benz stadium to get the crowd going. The Falcons are currently the 3 rd best rushing team in the NFL, but are ranked 30 th in passing yards. For this game, I do expect a bit more of the same from Coach Smith offensively when it comes to dictating the tempo and running the ball. That being stated, they’ve already been decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball. The 49ers are a highly talented group and sit atop their division with a 3-2 record. Coach Smith and staff just need to ensure that ball is going into the hands of his playmakers to have an impact. Again, I feel comfortable with the weapons the Falcons have on offense. The hope is that Kyle Pitts will be ready to go against the 49ers because even though he hasn’t seen as many touches as we all would hope, he still garners lots of attention when he’s on the field.Īlso, Drake London is really getting his feet under him as the team’s X receiver. That being stated, the loss of Cordarrelle Patterson was felt on the field. It was very encouraging to see the running back group of Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley and Avery Williams be effective last week against the Buccaneers. will be taking the starting role at free safety against the Falcons. They have a talented LB corps lead by Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, and the secondary is led by Jimmie Ward, who also looks to be out this coming Sunday after it was reported that he will be having surgery his left hand. This 49ers defense has talent everywhere, but if there’s a weakness, it’s on the back end. The hope is they have a solid performance against an equally talented and deep DL in the 49ers. This group, led by Chris Lindstrom, who is playing at an All-Pro level at right guard, had a respectable performance against one of the more talented defensive fronts in football in the Buccaneers. As a unit, they play with a very nasty and physical demeanor, and they look to set the tone in the running game. While they’ve made some mistakes and have looked a bit outmatched at times, including for long stretches last week, this is one tough, gritty and feisty bunch. This Falcons front offensively is starting to gain my respect. This is basically a unit, in its entirety, that I would’ve loved to see the Falcons draft. I was a fan of Hasaan Ridgeway, Charles Omenihu and Drake Jackson coming out of college. As of now, it’s possible that none of the aforementioned players will play Sunday, as all are listed as questionable, but even their depth is solid. Running an even front, the 49ers have straight beasts that are led by Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw. ![]() I have to openly admit that I’m a huge fan of what general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan have done up front defensively for the 49ers. How does the offense stack up against them? In the trenches The hope is that this begins against a very talented San Francisco 49er defense. This is an issue that head coach Arthur Smith has to remedy as quickly as possible to put the team in a better position to win games. While that is certainly a plus, the concern lately is that they’re starting incredibly slowly, which is putting them in a position to have to fight back. This looks like a well-conditioned team that can fight for four full quarters with no visible drop off. ![]() The resilience of this group is very encouraging, as I can’t recall a Falcons team that has found a way to claw themselves back into games week in and week out. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.Despite a disappointing loss last week against the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons continue to prove that no game is over until the very end. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
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