SAN FRANCISCO — This is the live blog for the second quarter of the 49ers Week 6 game against the New York Giants.
1:57 The Giants will start the quarter with a second-and-8 at their 31-yard line.
2:00 NaVorro Bowman plants Bradshaw on his back for a 2-yard loss on second down, and Manning bounces a pass to Cruz on third and 10. Ginn Jr. returns the punt 14 yards to the 49ers’ 34 yard line.
2:03 Alex Smith just threw an interception to Prince Amukamara. Smith was trying to throw a deep sideline pass to Delanie Walker, but Amukumara had great coverage. Smith took the shot because the Giants had eight defenders in the box. It looked like Mario Manningham was open down the middle of the field. Giants ball at their 33 yard line.
2:07 Domenik Hixon just beat Chris Culliver down the right sideline for a 39-yard catch. Culliver was all alone in coverage. He missed the jam at the line of scrimmage and paid for it. First and 10 for the Giants at the 49ers’ 24 yard line.
2:10 Culliver just gave up a 16-yard catch to Hixon on third and 8. Manning rolled to the right and Hixon made a tough catch on the sideline. Very next play, Manning hits Cruz in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. 7-3 Giants. Chris Culliver and Carlos Rogers are not having a good game so far.
2:13 Kyle Williams returns the kickoff to the 49ers’ 24 yard line.
2:16 Frank Gore gains three yards on first down, Kaepernick comes in at QB on second down but Jonathan Goodwin false starts. Kaepernick back to the sideline. The Kaepernick plays haven’t been working so well in this game.
2:18 On third and four Jason Pierre-Paul beats Anthony Davis to the inside to sack Alex Smith. Andy Lee punts. Giants’ ball at their 34 yard line.
2:25 Eli Manning is tearing apart the 49ers’ secondary. He picked on Tarell Brown two plays in a row to start the drive – a 16-yard completion to Victor Cruz followed by a 16-yard completion to Hakeem Nicks. The Giants face third and three at the 49ers’ 15 yard line. The 49ers are challenging the previous play. They think Ahmad Bradshaw fumbled. I saw on replay and it looked like he was down.
2:27 The officials confirm their ruling that Bradshaw did not fumble. The 49ers have just one challenge left.
2:28 Kevin Gilbride calls a Bradshaw draw on third and three and Bradshaw loses a yard. Bad play call. The 49ers are not vulnerable to third-down runs.
2:28 Lawrence Tynes makes a 34-yard field goal. The Giants are winning 10-3 with 2:56 left in the second quarter.
2:31 Eli Manning’s passer rating so far: 133.7. Alex Smith’s rating: 45.4.
2:31 Kyle Williams returns the kickoff 26 yards to the SF 23.
2:35 It’s second-and-17 at the two-minute warning. Mike Iupati was flagged for holding on first down.
2:37 Smith completes a 12-yard pass to Manningham on second down and throws deep to him on third down, but Manningham cannot make the diving grab. Smith missed a wide open Michael Crabtree in the middle of the field on that play.
2:40 Manning has completed his first three passes on this drive. First, he threw to Hixon for 9 yards (Culliver in coverage). Next, Manning threw to Nicks deep down the left sideline for 36 yards (Brown in coverage). Third, Manning went back to Hixon, who made a diving catch in front of Culliver for a 14-yard gain. First and ten for the Giants at the SF 30 with 44 seconds left in the first half.
2:45 Manning hits Cruz for 8 yards on third and 10. Tynes is on the field to attempt a 40 yarder with 15 second left in the half.
2:46 Tarell Brown blocks it. Niners ball at their 30 yard line and Kaepernick is in the game.
2:47 First play he completes a 36-yard line-drive to Mario Manningham down the middle. Brilliant throw. Akers is on the field to attempt a 52-yard field goal with three seconds left in the half.
2:49 Akers misses the field goal wide left. He hooked the last one. He needed to hook this one. The Giants will get the ball first in the third quarter up 7 points.
Alex Smith’s first half stats: 11 for 18, 91 yards, 1 interception and a 50.9 QB rating.
Manning: 13 for 18, 176 yards, 1 TD, 121.5 QB rating.
Kaepernick: 1 for 1, 36 yards, 118.8 QB rating.
Gore: 8 rushes for 36 yards. He got one carry in the second quarter.
Ahmad Bradshaw: 11 carries for 23 yards.
Mario Manningham: 4 catches, 64 yards.
Michael Crabtree: 1 catch, 7 yards.
Vernon Davis: 1 catch, 6 yards.
Greg Roman called 10 runs and 19 passes despite the fact that Gore is averaging 4.5 yards per run.
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Defense looking good.
First drive with decent field position.
Lets keep AS in the whole drive.
I think so
I actually agree here. I am sure the pick is a result of being pulled on 3rd. He tried to get aggressive. Shame he missed an open Manningham.
Defense will keep the Giants in check but we have to score. Terrible play. Int.
There goes the passer rating. :p
I don’t mind that INT. It was an agressive read, but the ball hung up in the swirling winds of Candlestick.
Doesn’t look like much wind. Bad read by Smith. Manningham was the better option.
That is why we don’t throw open DW.
There’s that deep throw on Culliver. All day.
This is why we don’t let a game manager “throw deep”…
Exactly!
Well there is that play again against Culliver
As cut and paste ribico would say, “that’s a staple of most NFL offenses…” Yup, just throw the go route against Culliver.
and?
Seemed like Walker could’ve made a better play on the ball
Agree with DS for once. DW should go up for that thing.
Man,too much a nice day to boob tube all day..I got plants to plant,I washed the car,and the weather is great.
But,I am checking in !
From what I’ve seen..Alex is off his last year accuracy..
Manningham was open.
wiiiiiiiide open. thats smith for you, only has one option in mind at all times
giants. you aren’t going to establish crap. give it up.
Apparently they are using it to run down clock while Manning pciks apart the Secondary.
the passing game on the other hand, you’ve got that going.
what PD blogger has been saying culliver is the best CB?
Grant said it. I doubted it. Several here said he is our best even though he is #3
Culliver is the best of the 3.
Culliver is getting ABUSED right now !!
Culliver again beat deep. Needs to give more cushion, or hit more in bump n run.
Ugh Culliver, you took a bad week to not play well.
Momentum changer. Need to quit fooling around with the trick plays and get moving.
All the scouts have said that trick plays are all SF has to generate offense.
chris,
600+ yards offense last week. Lol
yes, 599+ on trick plays
600 + yards against a high school defense. The patriots just did the same thing against them the week before. What’s your point?
Trick plays are how this team moves the ball.
Comparing our offense to that of the Pats? I like your point, chris.
those plays may be to set up something later on.
we’ll trust Harbs and Roman over your dumb comments
Defense is balling. Offense needs to stop being cute with the play calls and put some points on the board. Then you can get fancy. Otherwise stuff like this happens. Giants are just too good a team to let hang around.
Alex is going to play with less confidence now and we’re gonna see the old Alex Smith for the rest of the game.
How optimistic!
Coffee,
No Smith won’t because he should have his azz on the bench. He and his dire finger!
Here’s the ‘ol smitty we came to know and love. Way to show up for the big game. Cant wait to hear how many finger excuses come out of this one.
that pass right there should end any debate for alex smith as an mvp candidate. i literally laugh out loud anytime someone tries to justify him being a great qb (ie. mike sando)
Oh yes because its not like the great qbs don’t make bad decisions every once in awhile.
Man that first quarter against the Falcons should end any discussion of Peyton Manning going in the HOF. I mean three picks? Sheesh.
that was both a horrible decision (manningham wide open), a telegraphed pass, and a horrible pass. can you lob a ball in the nfl? no. no. no.
I’ve seen HOF qbs make worse plays before. Judging a qb’s ability on one single play is the most hilariously inane thing ever.
it just sums up the type of qb he is. can’t make a read to save his life. its first option and then dump off if its not there or force it, never looking downfield at other options. damn i hate eli, but he’s throwing darts right now that alex only dreams of
Sure if your eyes only work when you can get some confirmation bias.
Hi Steve. Your mother’s calling…
Sheer stupidity. Trick junk is going nowhere.
quit crying boy
Bite me, new guy.
OMG!!
Crappy punt.
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Our defence is terrible, Smith is terrible! We’re not going to win another game all year!
Haha exactly.
Can’t afford to lose to NYG. HAVE to beat them. Keep in mind, the 49ers have not beaten a team with a winning record all season.
And if we beat the Giants that won’t change because guess what they’ll fall to 3-3! And then you can say we haven’t beaten anyone all year for another couple weeks.
Cant run they gonna pass, thats the way its gonna go
Where’s the pass rush?
thats what I was just thinking
Alex gives the Giants seven. Then goes three and out. The Alex of last week looks to have been an outlier, as I expected.
I can’t stand Joe Buck!
Don’t just waste challenges Harbaugh.
WTF Grant, why a different blog for each quarter?
maybe he gets paid by the page?
People don’t want to read through hundreds of comments. I’m making the comment section more manageable.
I like the new format Grant.
Harbaugh needs a brain transplant. Clearly not a fumble.
Who ever is in charge of telling JH when to throw the red flag should go the way of Singletary.
It was to let the D get regrouped….It worked!
I thought Cowboy was going to take his helmet off and get the 15 yarder.
We are not in sync on offense. No wonder as we are trying to be to cute. As a result Giants have woke up.
Time for the offense to get something going here.
We need to get back to the 1st quarter playcalling -CK plays.
Not only has ALex Smith crawled into his shell, but GR and JH are getting conservative after that INT
Smith can’t throw deep unless its against BUFFALO!
If we are gonna throw deep y is moss not on the field. just sayin
safeties sag deep with moss in the game. plus manningham is faster. obv
geez
first half qb rating for alex smith: 50.9
eli currently at 134 before this drive…
Same refs from NFC Championship?
ADavis is having a terrible game. If he blocks his guy AS hits MM. AD’s man impedes AS’s throw by putting his arm up thus he threw it inside. Terrible day by OL and DB’s.
We’ll be okay. Out starting qB is 1st in the league in passer rating. He is elite. Captain discountdoublecheckdown!
haha discountdoublecheckdown, nice
I love sarcasm.
They’re just catching every sloppy thing thrown out there!
We are being punked at home!!
Measuring stick game game.
Secondary needs to step up and Fangio needs to step up the blitzes.
The scary thing about that int from smith is he might be afraid to throw downfield again. I liked the way he came out though
His finger is affecting his passing. It doesn’t help the OL is getting OWNED today!
The 9ers were doing well until they brought in CK on the gimmicky plays. Will they ever learn those plays don’t work against good team and stick to their core plays??!
I hate the wildkap in a tight game
stop making excuses already!
its early we are still in this.
Who’s making excuses? Are you even watching the game??
They were doing well until Alex threw an INT
No pash rush. Cb’s and safety’s are on an island
brown better at knocking down kicks than he is at passes ;)
Ck7
That’s a pass!!!!!!!
Not bad for a running QB.
Threw it behind him and they gave MM space expecting run option. 9ers needed it! Good for Ck.
You didn’t dissapoint me with your comments Hofer, I expect nothing less.
BigP, I just speak facts. Take a look at the pass you have time it is the half. I said it did it’s job.
Hofer,
Sure hater!
It’s all good, all the kid does is make plays.
Hofe I rewinded it. The pass was on right shoulder, great throw from that distance.
Jordo, I’m a hater?? I support the whole team and you do not!! It must be enjoyable for you to be wrong all the time since you keep coming back for more…LOL
CK7 – Wow, rocket arm.
Bad throw, great catch by Manningham!
Hater!!! The bad throw was the floating duck that got picked off by Smith.
DW didn’t fight for that throw. I watched it 3 times and DW let the DB pick the ball. He’s terrible this year!
The throw wag great though! Alexcuse 106- his finger is hurting so he can’t throw over 10 yards!
Hofer,
It was a bad throw, period. Whether Walker fought hard enough or not doesn’t change the fact that he didn’t throw the ball. He was open. I expect Smith to look better in the second half and one pick isn’t the end of the world, but give it a rest already.
That ball really did float though – it gave all the time Amukamara needed to get under it and take it away. A little more velocity and DW is the only one making a play on the ball.
Beautiful zip pass. MM *almost* broke out of that for a TD.
Alright, Kap!
Hmmmm. Measuring stick game like I said.
The teams have film on us now. The gimmick plays are unsustainable unless you’re playing pop warner. Our meat and potatoe plays need to work and they haven’t…..
Nice play CK – that’s how you go downfield
Wow Akers is losing it. He’s been so money.
For better or worse, it could be a 10-9 game right now.
Nice throw.
Not the same Akers as last year :/
Akers had a career year last year. Hard to do that twice in a row.
I’d like to see at least average. It seems like he’s missing with startling regularity.
What’s going on with Akers?
At least line QB can complete deep passes.
Why did they bring in Kap to make that throw?? Because Smith doesn’t have that shot in his bag!!!
OK, no more FG attempts. unless it’s 60+
What is wrong with Akers? Last three weeks hes just been awful. Ruined that good play by Kaep and Manningham.
Need a consistant kicker. Should be a one point game, even with the O and D stinking it up.
These missed field goals are going to haunt us this game. We need to see Kaep play more often, the QB of the future might be sooner than the Smithers can drink a glass of Kool- Aid.
No Akers away this year.
Akers since his record tying kick hasn’t been Mr. Reliable. Those 3 points really would help.
Akers since his record tying kick hasn’t been Mr. Reliable. Those 6 points really would help.
I want Coughlin in a cage with me for 30 seconds.
Time to refocus and implement some half time adjustments.
Alex playing like his usual self today. Can’t count on him against anything but a suck team.
Typical Alex.
It’s a known fact he’s got a bad finger on his throwing hand. How about the OL, DB, etc? AS doesn’t play D!!
You want the D and special teams to win every game? Alex needs to step up. Dude is playing scared and nervous. The plays are there – like the bomb to MM that he missed on.
NO EXCUSES. If he can’t play, he shouldn’t play. If his finger is hindering him, he should be put on IR.
Now you are JH??!
Good to see the haters are back, I was worried when none of you showed up last week.
WOO HOO, Alex with a WHOPPING QBR of ***50*** in the first half.
This is last year coming to bite us.. For everyone that was so happy with kicking field goals last year n kept saying well at least we are winning. well this is the alternative to not putting the ball in the end zone
9ers won during the season last year and lost in the playoffs. One game doesn’t make a season. In my opinion they’re more interested in winning on Thursday which is a division game.
Maybe CK7 can do the kicking, too.
19 passes, 10 rushes. Roman is doing the same thing he did against the Vikings. Getting pass happy and ignoring the strength of the offense.
You got that right. Also we arnt getting any pressure on Eli, whats up with that.
Tht’s what I thought. They’re throwing a lot more on 1st down.
They get the ball first. I would have deferred instead of taking the ball first. The D is always amped up to start the game. Now we need to get a 3 and out and show what we’re capable of.
NFC west is gonna get swept today! so much for that awesome start
You sound so excited even though your supposedly favorite team is part of that.
A little dose of reality in that last quarter. Beating up on the Jets and Bills is a little different to taking on the SB champs. Offence was out of rhythm ever since the INT and the defence isn’t matching up well against the Giants passing offence. And looks like Akers has the yips.
Bunch of whinners. You guys are a bunch of kittens…
You meant “winners,” right? No? You meant “whiners?”
WHICH IS IT, BRAINIAC?
Both… ya didn’t figure that out?
Smithers this ain’t Buffalo.
Don’t tell them that, they’ll pee in their diapers.
Alex isn’t losing the game himself, but he’s not adding a damned thing to the effort other than FAIL.
Alex should be waived today, as soon as he’s benched.
Adhesive_Bandage is a very apt name for you. Perfectly describes your IQ level, that of an adhesive bandage.
You are an idiot.
only good for covering a scab. Too bad the scabs are no longer on the field.
Turncoat!!
49er fans, this isn’t buffalo.
Fixed that for you, hater.
Smithers, this isn’t Buffalo.
He got it right the first time. YOU have it wrong.
What. If the Niners lose, haters win? Sounds about right.
Rib, you’re on to something. 9ers do well and they disappear. Fans??! Not so much…
Very telling comment from bay.
Ugh special teams.
That is AS fault too!!
Akers can’t tackle either today.
Let’s see what Smith does to help his team. We don’t need a manager now we need a player
Bay, you really are a turncoat. Sound very fair weather!!
Hofe – switch to 3rd qtr blog bro.
If you need attack bring in kap
Warm Kap up. Smith is who I said he was . Have Alex protect the lead! Oh, we don’t have the lead! Game managers don’t win Super Bowls!!!
Let’s see if Alex can bring this team back.
And lets see if the defense can slow the Giants too. And the ST not give up any more 70 yard returns, etc….
Ribico… Shut up! Defense can’t win every game. Time for your “consistent” qb to play. Dummy
He cannot. This is not 2011. This game is over. the 49ers have lost. The rest of the game is simply practice for both teams. I hate it, it sucks, but when they kept Alex it was totally predictable. It’s not rational to expect Akers to be perfect every year. It’s not practical to expect the defense to have a +28 turnover ratio. All those things contributed to the 49ers record last season much more than Alex did.
Alex will not bring the team back today. Harbaugh is going to have to think about replacing Alex after the bye.
then you are gone and won’t be posting anything further, right?
see ya, fair weather.
offensive penalties
Hmm. Could be game over. Sure hope the Giants beat the Cards tonight or work will be miserable tomorrow.
Its quite obvious that AS should of made that tackle on special teams and should of made the stop at the goal line. Shame on you AS this is all your fault.
Oh Brady just threw a pick, no space in Canton for that loser.
Brady has won Super Bowls. Alex has won nothing. This game is over, Alex cannot bring them back.
Then go do your errands and let the fans continue here, mkay?
starting to hate this krap even tho its somewhat succesful
I am disgusted by all the niner fans who sold their seats to NYG fans. Just wrong.
Need I say more?????? He is who I told you Smithers he was!!!!!
Alex Smith everyone
Same old Alex..
Alex Smith???? You Smithers kill me!
which alex smith INT was worse? that wasn’t even close. READ THE DEFENSE, ALEX
He’s NEVER been able to do that. What makes you think there’s going to be some sort of magical transformation?
Carlos!!!
c’mon Carlos.. that might be a pick 6.
Warm up Kap!!!!!
Time for CK.
Welly welly welly, Alice has returned, and the turnovers start to mount.
This one is VERY over. Alice’s QBR is now a scintillating 30.
SCULPT ALICE’S BUST FOR CANTON, the FIRST FEMALE PLAYER IN THE NFL!!!
Smithers silent
Bay, from your famous words, you sir are an a$$!
And you’re a p1g.
You were expecting? Get Smith against a decent team, and he folds like my camping tent.
Just utterly pathetic…the worst bust in NFL history. He should be forced to get a cab home after the game, when they waive him before he gets to the locker room after the game.
hey, if the haters want to cheer, i yield the floor.
This game was put in doubt when they had two graeat time consuming drives and crapped out at the 20 twice. We shoul dhave been up 14-0 early and now they are sucking pond scum. We did it to ourselves.
And WHY did those drives crap out?
You are so smart…don’t be an ass. Tool.
Why isn’t Ginn returning kicks anymore?
Lmao ribico rolling around with his cape on every post. Lmao!
So this team’s performance is giving you a chuckle, eh?
pathetic hater.
why is 81 in the game?
Smith’s middle finger is bothering him more than he is letting on. He needs to come out for this game.
yes that middle finger convinced him to throw a lob ball into a coverage for one int and straight into double coverage for the second
Warm up Kap!!!!!!!!!!!
Where’s the NO HUDDLE!!
Maybe now
haters having a career day.
rest of us fans, not so much.
Lol yeah. Bury the truth. Consistency???? That’s what happens when you know nothing and run your fat mouth.
Amazing to hear all the Smithers asking us to eat crow after he torched the Buffalo Bills last week. I said back then to be patient and let’s see him do it with consistency. They all laughed. Seems like they are eating that crow this week.
He is who I’ve always said he was. I’m not surprised at all. He is who I keep saying he is. Any questions?? A tiger does not change his SPOTS!!
If you couldn’t enjoy that performance like the “smithers” did, you need to find another team. if you are enjoying this loss, you REALLY need to find another team.
Good lord Roman – stop calling pass plays. This isn’t Buffalo.
Run the effing ball. Although I suppose it’s too late for that now.
Welly welly welly well, Alice’s rating NOW is…35! YEEEE HAWWWWWW!
Alex Smith!!!!!!!!!!!!! My man!!!!?
I think we should let CK have a go. Alex’s game management style isn’t going to bring us back from a 20 point deficit. We won’t have any chance with Mr. Play It Safe here on out.
HarBaugh have time balls and bench him
I am a fan of the team but I am NOT a fan of Alex Smith, because he’s a loser.
I want good football. You settle for sh!t. So who’s the dick?
Why post to a fan site and rip your own team? Haters go home.
Jordo, I’ve never seen someone so excited when the*team* they support is losing! Never saw that from anyone on here including the so-called Smithers! And you get support from MD and Bay among others…smh!
no kidding Hofer. Who needs smack talk from Giants fans when we have these guys here.
Hofer,
Can you see me?? No you can’t! Watch the game. Miss is open. Tell Amith to throw it to him.
Hof…. I didn’t see positive support ck from you homie
MD, whatever…SMH!
How many picks is Smith trying to throw!!!!!????? Almost number 4!!
I see the so called ‘real’ fans are back
I don’t settle for anything. False starts, bad exection, missed FG’s, dropped passed. This is a total offensive meltdown. You are a loser.
Come on sense of URGENCY!
Nice pass nice catch
55 yds in the air
About fuken time
ok the kap stuff is getting to be krap
Hey tool….CK sucks as well.
Get rid of the ball ck
The gimmicks have been rally killers since the 1st qtr!!
all game long
No, that would be Alex Smith!!!
Checkdown on 3rd and 21??????
stupid….have to throw into coverage on 4th…..
Great throw smith!! 7 yards short!!!! Yeah, he’s elite!!
Throw it 7 yards when you need 15.. Wtf
He is who I said he was MD. Smith is not very good at all. I know you know that. All your confidence in this guy can help him. Alex Smith will never be a quality starter in his life.
All caused by letting CK take the ball after a big play. Have run up and no huiddled right after the Moss bomb.
Yet another give-up play from Roman and Smith.
More throws to Moss and Manningham. Oh wait, Alex is throwing. Never mind.
I am not happy the Niners are losing. I AM happy to see the Giants expose Alex for the hapless, Keystone-Cop of a QB he is.
With luck, Harbaugh will finally see what he should have seen last January against the Giants. A good defense stifles and neutralizes Alex as any kind of threat. He is an utter failure at his position and this game is the best proof that he is a bust.
But Alex is number one rated QB. He can’t suck
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I think a QBR of 40 speaks for itself.
Alex is ELITE!!! Against the Buffalo Bison!!!
Where is Ribico, FDM, prime, BS? Did the Smithers leave town? 3 picks from this game manager????? You clowns kill me! Alex deserves a pay raise. 12 million a year!! Sign him now!!
Ribico is here, making a fool of himself. The rest of them seem to be taking a long lunch or something.
Alex is the loser of the century. The BUST of the century. He makes Akili Smith look like a good pick.
What team are you for??? Cause it doesn’t seem to be the 49ers
Yes, he’s sucking and I’m not enjoying any aspect of this game.
Whereas, you are liking what you see. What a lousy excuse for a Niners “fan”.
You are insane.
Go cover a scab.
A fool of myself? The only fools are in the hater circle jerk, exulting over a terrible Niners loss.
I have to agree with Rib here. I’m no Alex fan but I’m sure as hell not cheering at him having a crappy game.
This sucks, period. There is nothing to be happy or gloat about today.
I agree as well. Well said.
Well said Clem! I can understand not being an AS fan, but to cheer this loss with these remarks!! Sad.
+100
You’re not taking the long view. If Alex is benched, the 49ers chances get better.
The folks who said 8-8 or 9-7 this season might be right. Harbs has to get a real QB. He HAS to.
These guys are worse then Dallas cowboy fans complaining about Romo
Way to take another sack smith!
Either play AS or Kap but this other stuff is nothing more then kap krap. Got to remember this isnt the Bills.
+1
2 x an idiot.
You back average for 8 years and I’m the idiot haha