Patriots game notes

ChrisPozz · Dec 13, 2012

Aldon Smith worked over Patriots tackle in college | CSN Bay Area

Bemular · Dec 13, 2012

TobyTyler said:
I'd prefer Moss over either of those guys.

Oh we'll see plenty of Moss, hopefully on some big plays but what I was saying is Ginn/Jenkins are going to have to be involved as more than just place-holders

ChrisPozz · Dec 13, 2012

San Francisco 49ers – Niner Insider Blog – SFGate.com Harbaugh and Belichick: Two I-don’t-give-a-damn coaches

deep9er · Dec 13, 2012

two ways to beat the Patriots, from Kevin Lynch.

i like both ideas because attacking their weaknesses is the way to go. it starts with proper game planning so if Kevin is right, do it. will 49er fans consider more running contrary to "opening up the offense"?

1. USE THE PISTOL MORE

The first way to beat the Patriots is for the 49ers to use the read option out of the pistol offense often. NFL teams aren’t used to it, but quarterback Colin Kaepernick and rookie running back LaMichael James are. The 49ers used it five or six straight times against the Dolphins and eventually, they got a 50-yard touchdown run out of Kaepernick from the formation.

It involves a fullhouse backfield with three running backs and then Kaepernick deciding whether to handoff, keep it, pass it or even pitch it.

Two plays before Kaepernick scored, James was untouched with a run up the middle, but he tripped over guard Alex Boone’s leg. Without getting tangled, James might have scored.

It’s clear NFL teams don’t know how to defend the pistol, and if the 49ers are challenging the edges of the Pats’ defense, they are running away from Vince Wilfork who’s a force in the middle. Additionally, the 49ers have yet to try many passes out of the formation.

A couple of years ago, the Dolphins used the wildcat with Ronnie Brown against New England, and Miami upset them. Maybe the 49ers can spring the pistol on them and have the same result.

2. MOVE ALDON SMITH INSIDE

On passing downs, the 49ers could take advantage of the Pats’ slow-footed guards. Late in the Dolphins game, Smith moved inside and went right past Miami guard Richie Incognito, and it wasn’t close.

It college at Missouri, Smith got several of his sacks against guards who are not equipped to handle his quickness.

TobyTyler · Dec 13, 2012

Bemular said:
Oh we'll see plenty of Moss, hopefully on some big plays but what I was saying is Ginn/Jenkins are going to have to be involved as more than just place-holders

Jenkins is probably at least getting some looks in practice now I would think.

yossarian · Dec 13, 2012

This game falls squarely on shoulders of Kaepernick | CSN Bay Area

Bemular · Dec 13, 2012

TobyTyler said:
Jenkins is probably at least getting some looks in practice now I would think.

Absolutely!

Bemular · Dec 13, 2012

Here are some interesting Head-to-Head Comparisons:

Offense Pts
Patriots-# of plays required for Offense to score 7 Pts - Season.......15.4
SF 49ers-# of plays required for Offense to score 7 Pts- Season.......16.1

Patriots-# of plays required for Offense to score 7 Pts - Lst 5gm.......13.1
SF 49ers-# of plays required for Offense to score 7 Pts - Lst 5gm......18.1

Defense Pts
Patriots-# of plays required for Opponent to score 7 Pts - Season......25.3
SF 49ers-# of plays required for Opponent to score 7 Pts - Season.....42.4

Patriots-# of plays required for Opponent to score 7 Pts - Lst 5gm.....31.0
SF 49ers-# of plays required for Opponent to score 7 Pts - Lst 5gm....35.9

Head-to-Head Comparison - Plays - Offense
Patriots-Offensive Plays Season.............953
SF 49ers-Offensive Plays Season............781

Patriots-Offensive Plays/Game Season......73
SF 49ers-Offensive Plays/Game Season.....60

Patriots-Offensive Plays Lst 5 Gms..........340
SF 49ers-Offensive Plays Lst 5 Gms.........300

Patriots-Offensive Plays/Game Lst 5 Gms....68
SF 49ers-Offensive Plays/Game Lst 5 Gms...60

Head-to-Head Comparison - Plays - Defense
Patriots-Defensive Plays Season..............849
SF 49ers-Defensive Plays Season.............805

Patriots-Defensive Plays/Game Season.......65
SF 49ers-Defensive Plays/Game Season......62

Patriots-Defensive Plays Lst 5 Gms...........337
SF 49ers-Defensive Plays Lst 5 Gms..........328

Patriots-Defensive Plays/Game Lst 5 Gms....67
SF 49ers-Defensive Plays/Game Lst 5 Gms...66

Numbers above represent "net" numbers:

Net Offensive #'s = (Ttl points - Def & ST TD's)
Net Defensive #'s = (Ttl points - Def TD's)

Missed FG's are not factored in. (Neither team has missed an extra point)

Seems obvious to say but with the patriots running their 25 second offense 3-n-outs are a must to beat these guys