SAN FRANCISCO — This is the live blog for the first quarter of the 49ers Week 7 Thursday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. I’ll update this frequently with observations and analysis from the press box.
5:27 The Seahakws won the toss and elected to defer. Very interesting. I think the 49ers would have deferred if they had won the toss.
5:29 Ted Ginn Jr. will handle kickoffs this week. He returns the opening kick to the SF 21 yard line.
5:36 Gore gains 17 yards on three opening-drive carries. He looks terrific. When the 49ers got in Seahawks territory, Greg Roman called a deep pass to Kyle Williams on first down. Alex Smith overthrew it. Then on third and six, Roman called another deep pass to Williams, and Smith overthrew that one, too. Andy Lee punts. Seahawks ball at their 4 yard line.
5:42 The 49ers just called their first timeout of the half. A couple of minutes ago the Seahawks converted a third-and-four. Carlos Rogers couldn’t figure out who to cover before the snap, so Russell Wilson threw the ball quickly to the uncovered Doug Baldwin in the slot, who picked up nine yards and a first down. It’s first and 10 for the Seahawks at their 42 yard line.
5:48 Back-to-back- 49ers penalties moves the Seahawks into Niner territory: Ray McDonald offsides, which negatied a Justin Smith sack, and unsportsmanlike conduct on Dashon Goldson, who yelled something in Marshawn Lynch’s face after a tackle for a one-yard loss.
5:49 Wilson nearly throws an interception to Carlos Rogers on third and five. The Seahawks makes a 52-yard field goal on the next play. 3-0 Seahawks with 5:29 left in the first quarter.
5:50 A few plays before the field goal, Robert Turbin dropped a touchdown pass from Wilson. Turbin ran a wheel route – a staple of the 49ers’ offensive playbook- and he had Patrick Willis beat. The pass spun through Turbin’s hands.
5:52 Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss are the two wide receivers in the 49ers’ offensive huddle to start their second series.
5:55 The 49ers just called their second timeout of the first half. They face third and 10 from their own 20 yard line. They wanted to take a shot downfield on first down, but Randy Moss was covered, so Smith threw the ball away. On second down, Smith sailed a pass over Kyle Williams’ head. Greg Roman should be calling mostly runs on first down while the game is close.
5:58 The 49ers convert with a 12-yard gain on a screen pass to Gore. Brilliant play call.
5:59 Next play, Gore runs up the middle for 18 yards. Roman needs to feed him the ball. He’s killing the Seahawks.
6:03 Greg Roman follows that up with two runs for Kendall Hunter, who gains 6 yards and then 9. Then Roman calls passes and the 49ers’ drive stalls in the red zone. Jason Jones sacks Smith on third and 9 when Smith can’t find a receiver to throw to. David Akers makes a 38-yard field goal to tie the game at three.
6:05 Gore is averaging 7.2 yards per carry and Hunter is averaging 7.5 on just 7 combined carries. Roman needs to feed them the ball more than he did in the first quarter.
6:07 Alex Smith’s first-quarter stats: 4 for 9, 46 yards, 1 sack, 60.4 QB rating.
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Nice run
Good game plan so far
Nice pass to Moss
Great to take a shot
Big play coming up
Takin shots dont have to be completions to be successful!
Yeah just keep chuckin’ it 8 yards past your man. :)
You mean Alex can out throw his recievers? Wow, first I heard that on hear. You haters need to remember your BS.
Nah.. overthrow, underthrow. He just doesn’t make the good throw consistently. Pretty apparent if you watch him game in and game out. Look at the darts Eli was throwing last Sunday and tell me Alex can make any of those throws.
Turn your computer off and go play outside.
Damn, missed that one
2 overthrows already. Calm down Smith. Come on
Wow nice throw Alex.
something is wrong with that finger!!!
All day to throw too
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND, Alex is his uusual inaccurate self on anything over three yards.
Seattle 31, 49ers 0. You read it here first. 49ers offense = epic FAIL.
It would appear the only way to get rid of Smith is for him to die. Harbaugh is an idiot.
Then u and him are twins!
Let me know when you learn to use real English and not text-speak. I don’t engage the illiterate.
But… you just did.
Niners lookin shaky outta the gate… 24 -10 Seahawks, I say.
why waste the timeout dont we need those for when we are driving and Alex doesnt get the play in time or when Harbaugh wants to waste 1 on a challenge.
that shoulda’ been 6 for Turbin
49ers well on their way to their worst loss in history.
nope not tonight. not happenin bruh
Get out of here you loser.
He’s a Sea fan!
Worst loss was last week. Pay attention.
Hahahahaha
I was watching the 49ers before you were born, Junior. I’m the biggest 49ers fan you ever saw but I am NOT an Alex Smith fan and until they get rid of his sorry ass, I will point out every failing I see. Most of the fail is Alex’ alone.
You’re clearly not a niner fan you idiot. Get out of here with your crybaby negativity.
Wrong, again, junior. Go back to mom’s basement. Your mac and cheese is getting cold.
Bring in Kaep yet
We can’t do too many three-and-outs tonight. Defense looks shaky.
Niners have lost their composure. They don’t pressure the q-back and they don’t have a deep threat. This will be a loss that determines their future.
Bring it. Force me out.
Same old Alex smith
Every throw is high or too deep.
And this is different from any other time over the past seven years how?
Grant is it really windy at the stick tonight?
Finally a SCREEN. Wow thanks GR!
Strong side screen. Finally. Nice downhill to follow.
i wish we would use those alot more.
safe effective timely passes to slow down a pass rush when called at the right time.
Yeaeaaaaaaa! gotta get that run game going
Nice MC!!
Alex Smith is awesome at handing off the ball. Bravo!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Who can make a play? :-)
A TD missed already by Alex, every pass is high on simple throws.
Facts 4 the lovers of 11, Wilson is incredibly talented.
Redzone competency of Alexian proportions.
Lol
Adam 707 is going to get vewwy angwy with you.
Happy feet. Failed drive. Come on. Missed PI ruined the drive.
Always the excuse. Alex fails again. Your BOY is a seven-plus year failure and yet you cling to him like a three-year-old clings to a teddy bear. Is Alex your teddy bear? Is he your Precious?
The Precious is having a GREAT game tonight!
You clearly are on here often.
GET HIM OUT OF THERE! Jayzoos, el CHRISTO, he can’t do ANYTHING!
Waive Alex NOW!!!
Alex shoulda dumped it off to Gore in the flat.
The time he shud check down to gore he runs n wastrs a play
Surprised Staley is playing.
I’m sure somehow they rushed him back…
Redzone
Too many pass plays – the run is gashing the Seahawks. Stick to your strength Roman.
Good call. Then play action works better.
was crabs open?
hey!! even if they had mistakes they know what to work on ok.. so how bout just shut it and enjoy the game!! ok… jesus.. come on Niners you got this like harbaugh would say who’s got it better than us then everybody shouts out NOBODY… my feelings for niners is more cherish than ever.. i love you 49ers… alex smith has this.. its called giving him a chance but some people doesn’t know that… because they want to be ignorant… so hush.. and watch please…
Let us know when you get past remedial English.
sorry for being a teen but at least i am living a life more than you… with you being a smart alec all the time… nobody likes those kinds of people who are more ignorant.. and if you really were a niner fan you would give alex smith a chance.. that is why the 49ers call it faithful.. be true not no wannabe smart alec who does not want to serve no good…kk..
Teens should be banned from using the internet.
heck no.. they shouldn’t you should since you seem like a book.. just saying.. its called figuring out life with some entertainment on the side..lolzzz.. i’m sorry but you seem really boring peace-out… and also ima girl so you probably want to watch what you say cause this girl won’t take no stupid speeches from a smart alec…
AAh, stupidity, illiteracy and ignorance are not just a male trait, you can be that dumb and a FEMALE, too?
Boy howdy does that ever explain Alex Smith.
seachickens o-line got some good push up front on that run.
Aah so its a haters room tonight.
What did you expect? There is NOTHING to love in Red and Gold tonight.
Culliver played that very poorly!
Wilson is putting on the money for receivers but they keep droppin em’ thank god.
That rookie qb looks good.
PCox is terrible!!
where’s the pass defense?
Niners might just get smoked tonight.
They haven’t called one penalty on Sea. They are holding left and right!!
it’s ugly out there!!! no respect. Jh needs to get on them
we need a turnover
So jealous they have Wilson, already better than Alex.
Kaep white courtesy phone
Really starting to worry about our D
Defense is really struggling early. Come on fellas.
But Alex is LIGHTING IT UP!!! A WHOPPING QBR of ***60***
CALL UP CANTON, GET THEM STARTED ON ALEX’ BUST!!!
Wow close – good job PW!!
Wow Wilson lets his receivers make a play
Good support them then!
That’s why Edwards is no longer a Niner. Nice play Willis.
Yup!
hold ing on braylon!! totally tugged on PW’s shirt.
Seattle is holding all over and it seems all the penalties have been on the 9ers…
Smith is feeling pressure. Knows job is on the line
Really! I don’t think so…
Kaep will start the second half, watch and see.
Going backward. Helpful.
Exactly…
Hahaha
Third and twelve throw it 4 yards
Bay, you saw something open?
Alex needs to step it up a little Hofer.
Yeah, this won’t work. Something will have to change.
now he’s throwing to invisible chair?
Clint’s next film, yelling @ Alex as coach in UFL
That one was on Crabs. The rest of this isn’t working. They need to fix this before Wilson’s passes are caught.
Adam – Maybe but Alex didn’t yell at MC so maybe it was Alex. The body language says Alex. Who knows?
I now remember why I love the 49ers, but in their current form, I hate them, too. Arrogant, cocky, and for no reason. Until they have a male QB on the field, they’re going to lose a lot.
Three penalties on the 9ers – big one on DG – and nothing on SEA. I think they are holding but no calls!!!
Overthrows, missed TDs, check downs. Same old 11
Same ol” Bay! LOL
Don’t address me period.
Dude, who are you?
Seattle fan!!
Discount double check down king alex smith
ANOTHER cheap call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Defense is asleep.
Yup!!
Seahawks are going to fieldgoal us to death.
The replacement refs come back? Screw this. Start taking out knees.
What a great half for Alex? We need another one JUST LIKE IT!!!