PLAYERS:
John Harbaugh,
Alex Smith,
Randy Moss,
Mario Manningham,
Michael Crabtree,
Tom Brady,
Drew Brees,
Vernon Davis,
Joe Montana,
Frank Gore,
Brandon Jacobs,
Kendall Hunter,
Navorro Bowman,
Patrick Willis,
Justin Smith,
Aldon Smith,
Ahmad Brooks,
Dashon Goldson,
Chris Culliver
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers
Overview:
As the San Francisco 49ers come off their bye week, John Harbaugh should be fairly happy with how the team has played so far. At 6-2 San Francisco has shown their ability to be the best team in the league in a win in Green Bay, but once again struggled in a loss to the Giants. While Alex Smith will never be in a Pro Bowl he has done his job, not forcing passes and being an efficient passer. The main man for this 49ers offense has been RB Frank Fore, who shakes off concerns about his workload on a yearly basis. While the 49ers continue to use the ground and pound attack, the additions of Randy Moss and Mario Manningham have payed off so far. While Moss may not be putting up big numbers, it is his experience and knowledge that has helped his teammates. Michael Crabtree has been a viable weapon on offense, and is finally putting his talents on display. While the offense has been solid, it is the 49ers defense that continues to put teams away every week. They may not rack up t...
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