Patriots game notes

[ChrisPozz]

ProFootballWeekly.com - Culliver a Niners starting CB in the making

 

[threelittleturds]

ProFootballWeekly.com - Culliver a Niners starting CB in the making

In today's NFL, your 3rd CB pretty much needs to be a starter. They play practically just as much as the "starters". I mean c'mon, Cully is in there on 4th and goal making stops.

The NFL created by Taglibue and Goodell should add nickleback to the depth chart... to stop pretending that a team can get away without having a quality 3rd CB

 

[1911Alaska]

I am excited to see todays game, I wanna see what Kaep can do tonight. I also ordered a Kaepernick jersey the other day, not here yet but should be here in time for next weeks game

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Man, I am excited about this game today. I kind of view it as a free opportunity to show what we can do. Odds are stacked pretty heavily against us even though I think we generally match up well on D, but if we really take it to the Pats, it could be a huge game for us.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Most sacks this season with 4 or less rushers

49ers - 30 sacks

Bengals - 29 (Have played 1 more game than everybody but the Eagles)

Broncos - 27

*All of Aldon's 19.5 sacks have come when the 49ers send 4 or less rushers.

 

[zman1527]

Man, I am excited about this game today. I kind of view it as a free opportunity to show what we can do. Odds are stacked pretty heavily against us even though I think we generally match up well on D, but if we really take it to the Pats, it could be a huge game for us.

I admit to being more worried than excited. I do not think we have enough pass rush to get Brady off his game and he will pick us apart. Their D looked very stout against Texas as well. And Belicheck won't be outcoached.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

I admit to being more worried than excited. I do not think we have enough pass rush to get Brady off his game and he will pick us apart. Their D looked very stout against Texas as well. And Belicheck won't be outcoached.

I would term my feelings as nervous excitement. I'm definitely not confident we win, but I'm eager to see what happens.

 

[Smalls]

I would term my feelings as nervous excitement. I'm definitely not confident we win, but I'm eager to see what happens.

I'm feeling like this, too. Looking forward to it, but not expecting a win like many have come to most weeks.

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers allow 1.2 yards after contact per rush so far this season, which is the best mark in the NFL. 49ers allowed 1.5 yards after contact last season, which led the NFL.

1. 49ers - 1.2
T-2. Rams - 1.3
T-2. Patriots - 1.3
T-2. Steelers - 1.3

 

[ChrisPozz]

Door opens on Gronkowski playing tonight | ProFootballTalk

 

[ChrisPozz]

Deion Branch helps Pats prepare for Colin Kaepernick - NFL.com

 

[ChrisPozz]

San Francisco 49ers undaunted by challenge of facing mighty New England Patriots - San Jose Mercury News

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Chowder weather in New England: Wet and near freezing

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers defense by throw distance this season

10 yards or shorter - 67.4 completion % - 17th best
11-20 yards - 48.4 completion % - 5th best
21+ yards - 20.0 completion % - Best in the NFL

 

[ChrisPozz]

Brady's last 7 games - 19 TDs, 1 INT.

 

[zman1527]

Brady's last 7 games - 19 TDs, 1 INT.

Eeeeeyikes. Well, lets hope that after this his last 8 games total is something like 20 TDs, 2 INT. We might win.

It will be interesting to see what the strategy is: do we rush 4, force Brady to dink and dunk and maybe keep the score down? Or do we try harder to put pressure on Brady? He is awfully tough with a good pocket, but I still think we go with the first.

Do we run the ball a lot, play keep away? Will we have a vertical game? Will Kap's legs or arm be the difference?

 

[DoobieKeebler]

Weather forecast for tonight's game is rain with temps in the mid 30s. Should be interesting.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Albert Breer:

Continue to be told Gronkowski is expected to sit for Pats tonight. Final word within the hour.

 

[ChrisPozz]

New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers: Patriots Ultimately Come Up Short | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2013 NFL Draft

 

[ChrisPozz]

Rapid Reaction: 49ers 41, Patriots 34 - NFC West Blog - ESPN