SANTA CLARA — This is the live blog for the 49ers’ Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans. I will update this frequently with information and analysis from the press box.
1:08 Here are the 49ers inactives:
- WR Max McCaffrey
- CB Greg Mabin
- S Antone Exum Jr.
- LB Pita Taumoepenu
- DL Leger Douzable
- DL D.J. Jones
- DL Ronald Blair
1:23 The Titans win the toss and defer. The 49ers will receive the opening kickoff.
1:34 Robbie Gould makes a 38-yard field goal after a 12-play drive, and the 49ers lead 3-0. Jimmy Garoppolo completed 5 of 6 passes on the drive. On first-and-10 from the Titans 29, Kyle Shanahan called an empty formation and Brandon Fusco gave up a sack. No reason to go empty in that situation. Next play, Garoppolo overthrew an open Marquise Goodwin who was running a corner route.
1:38 Shanahan did a good job calling pass plays into the shade on the first drive. In earlier home games, Shanahan would call passes that went from the shade to the sun. He’s learning.
1:40 On third-and-12, Marcus Mariota throws a four-yard pass to DeMarco Murray, and the Titans go three-and-out. The 49ers will win this game if they continue to force Mariota to throw for first downs on third down. He has been terrible on third downs this season.
1:49 On third-and-4 from the Titans 29, Tennessee rushes five defenders. Garoppolo throws over the middle and Karl Klug bats the ball down at the line of scrimmage. Gould makes a 48-yard field goal, and the 49ers lead 6-0.
1:51 Aldrick Robinson injured his head during that drive. He is questionable to return.
1:58 On third-and-2 from the 49ers 43-yard line, Mariota completes a 21-yard pass to Rishard Matthews. The Titans will face first-and-10 from the 49ers 22 when the second quarter starts.
2:03 Titans kicker Ryan Succop makes a 40-yard field goal, and the Titans trail 6-3. Delanie Walker dropped a pass in the end zone on first-and-10 from the 49ers 22. The 49ers are lucky he didn’t catch that pass.
2:22 On third-and-goal from the five, Garoppolo scrambles to his right and hits tight end Garrett Celek for a touchdown. 49ers lead 13-3. That was a 17-play drive.
2:24 During that drive, Garoppolo lobbed a pass into double coverage as he took a hit, and Goodwin jumped and caught the ball between both defenders. Great play by Goodwin. He has four catches for 55 yards.
2:28 Mariota completes a pass over the middle to Delanie Walker, Brock Coyle strips him and Adrian Colbert recovers at the Titans 46.
2:42 On third-and-goal from the 10, Garoppolo scrambles to his right, throws back to his left and bounces the ball in front of Kendrick Bourne. Gould makes a 28-yard field goal, and the 49ers lead 16-3.
2:48 On second-and-goal from the four, Delanie Walker beats Adrian Colbert for a touchdown catch. Titans trail 16-10.
2:51 End of the first half.
2:58 Jimmy Garoppolo may be tipping plays. Watch his head when the 49ers run the ball. He doesn’t survey the secondary before the snap.
2:59 The 49ers gained four yards on 11 carries in the second quarter.
3:15 On third-and-five from the 49ers 13, Elvis Dumervil chases Mariota out of the pocket and forces Mariota to throw the ball away.
3:16 Succop makes a 31-yard field goal, and the Titans trail 16-13.
3:22 On third-and-4 from the 49ers 34, Trent Taylor drops a pass over the middle. The Niners punt.
3:39 On first-and-10 from the 49ers 24, Solomon Thomas jumps offside. Next play, Mariota completes a 12-yard pass to Eric Decker, who beats Dontae Johnson, of course. The Titans will face first-and-goal from the seven when the fourth quarter starts.
3:43 On third-and-goal from the eight, Rishard Matthews beats Brock Coyle for a touchdown catch. The Titans lead 20-16, and have scored 17 unanswered points.
3:53 On third-and-11 from the Titans 22, inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard blitzes and sacks Garoppolo. Carlos Hyde whiffed in pass protection.
3:54 Gould makes a 50-yard field goal. The 49ers trail 20-19.
3:59 On third-and-seven, Mariota misses Delanie Walker, and the Titans go three-and-out.
4:10 Garoppolo leads the 49ers to the Titans 14-yard line in two plays. Kendrick Bourne made a 54-yard field goal. At the 14, Matt Breida committed an illegal bock in the back. Next play, Marquise Goodwin commits an offensive pass interference penalty.
4:11 Gould makes a 48-yard field goal. The Niners lead 22-20.
4:26 Succop makes a 50-yard field goal with 1:07 left. Titans lead 23-22.
4:31 Gould makes a 45-yard field goal and the 49ers win 25-23. Stay tuned for my post-game Periscope report, game story and grades.
Shabby has my first 15 scripted plays for this week. Now it all comes down to execution. Make me look good today Shanny!
Catfish alert!
Who gives a F alert.
Today the 49ers take another step. Shanahan is treating this like a playoff game. The team will be fired up. Garoppolo will lead the team to victory.
Ten – 16
SF – 23
I’m optimistic as well but that front against our OL minus TB has me a bit worried… LETS GO NINERS!!!
Wonderful, more Dontae Johnson!!!
Off topic….
Here’s an idea: instead of the frankly quite dull overtime rules that NFL has at the moment, teams should play some kind of ‘penalty shoot out’ based around onside kicks. Each team gets to have five attempts at an onside kick. Whichever team successfully converts the most, wins. It would be a ton more entertaining.
Goodell, if you’re reading this (and I know you are, Seb told me) please consider this suggestion for next season.
A recipe for disaster. It will only increase the number of injuries.
#FakeGrant
#FakeSeb
Point: Mr. Cohn
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Okay Niners you got this!!
Go 9ers.
Jimmy surgically carves up the Titans secondary, 31-17…Go Niners!
Witherspoon is active. I was wondering if he was going to be make it after getting hurt last week.
These announcers are crap.
+1
G. on he move
Jimmy=franchise QB. Sign for 5 years now!
Nice play by JG on 3rd.
*hugs* my dear crabs!
hey!
LETS GO D!!!!!!!!!
Take the points. Good call.
Good first drive!
Buck!!!!!
3 and out.
:-)
WTG defense
Gotta run it…keep rush off field
hugs her Jimmy G.
Rams leading Seahawks 13-0 with 10 mins into 1st quarter. Already sacked Russell Wilson twice!
Playing in LA or Seattle?
In Seattle….that’s whats incredible.
Goodwin looking good.
No coverage here in the LOU… anybody know if Taylor is OK after coming up gimpy from the punt return?
Livestream it. http://buffstream.com/watch/nfl-11.php
Perfect!
Thanks Moses.
I use buffstreams. But any of the verified streamers at the top of the game threads are generally ok.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nflstreams/
Gould, another great signing… Rather have TDs obviously but he’s been rock solid.
[misses dear crabs’ warm embrace]
Where are you my ❤️?!??
You can’t be seriois…this a football game. Not Match.com
Don’t be jealous because you’re a 300 pound hobbit. Have you seen ? ‘s thigh muscles?
Yeah. Ok. DUDE
We can still be friends right? Right?
Challenge that Shanahan and get those 5 yards back.
hey!crabs?
Walker dropped it…
Big stick by Foster. Now he’s woozy.
Love the way Foster plays, but how long a career will he have? Keeps hurting himself.
I know we have Malcom Smith on IR right now. But there is no way you guys can feel comfortable about Reuben Foster having a full career.
He is a good player and he plays hard. But sometimes the best ability is availability.
Why must they always flashback to the kneelers well after the game has started? They do this consistently every single game. If the players want to kneel then fine, but the NFL goes out of their way to promote it by making sure everyone sees it. And gotta love that camera angle looking up trying to depict them as some sort of noble gods. Far left propaganda at it’s best.
Foster will probably be back on the next drive. Any update on Taylor?
Foster goes down yet again.. SMDH ?
With Garoppolo, we’re finally getting flags thrown on our opponents.
Wow. Seven different receivers in one game. Can anyone imagine any of our last few QBs doing that in a game. Or even a season.
Wow!!!!!!!! Goodwin!!!
Jesus, you see Goodwin steal that INT from the defense. Wow, he’s so different than what he was in Buffalo.
Niner receivers are catching balls from JG that they would drop from Hoyer and CJ. JG really does elevate the teams play
Goodwin showing his new toughness.
Two nice catches by Bourne today.
Changing of the Guard In the NFC W Rams 27 Hawks 0 first half.
Maybe the Niners do have a no1 receiver.
Celek Time! JG was surgical on that drive
It’s amazing what a difference a competent QB can make. Of course we’ll hear, all week, about how stupid anyone liking Garoppolo is along with strawmen about how we’re already enshrining him in CAnton.
Celek time!
What’s up Jimmy G! Looking like Joe cool!
Celek Time
O line playing pretty good
F YEAH!!!!!! JIMMY G!!!!!!
Hugs her Jimmy!
Bourne developing nicely…getting his chance.
The Rams are laying waste to Seattle. Let the beating continue!!!
Delanie still has the butter fingers!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Thrills upon thrills…like first love all over again.
Adrian Colbert is a star! What a 7th round pick…..Kudos to Lynch and Adam Peters.
Seattle taking a whooping! At home!
Now that’s a nice little stocking stuffer!
Same o line,but a quick release makes the difference.
Niners are fun again! We millennials like FUN
It’s early on but your generation is finally getting a taste of how it used to be back in the day…and why us old timers have such high expectations for our Niners.
‘Back in the day?’ You mean losing. Three playoff appearances from 1946 through 1980. You mean dropping the deuce against the Cowboys in those three playoff games.
I’m a GenXer so my “back in the day” starts with THE CATCH.
Lil Shanny’s done a good job of scheming to get mismatches with Safeties trying to cover receivers today.
Play calling has been great keeping Titans defense guessing.
Add the fact Jimmy G throws it on a rope.
He’s the real deal!
Goodwin is a beast.
Imagine when we get a real, legit number one receiver beside him!
And a good oline to protect Jimmy to get Goodwin open. Jimmy is trusting him to be in the right spot rather he is open or not. Imagine if he was being truly protected. It can only get better
NFL mix is heaven…..???49ers on ?????
Luving the Seattle beatdown
16 first downs already? How do you stop this Garoppolo kid? He can’t be this good ….. can he?
Wow! Thanks for that stat 49. 16 1st downs against Dick LeBeau.
:-)
Not according to Jack and Grant
Need a TD
Per Matt Barrows:
With 1:41 left in the half, Jimmy Garoppolo is 18-26 for 189 yards with a passer rating of 102.9.
Way to go D….
Mariota has a lot more time to throw than JG
Well that’s obvious, we have a patchwork offensive Line, not to mention a bunch of backups
Stupid penalty by Dumervil.
There’s that Saleh D :/
Break but don’t bend
Damn prevent crap. Just prevents you from stopping the offense.
Well that’s obvious. We have a patchwork offensive line. Not to mention a bunch of backups
Jimmy has almost no time to throw.Mariotta has all day. Adjustments, please!
Nothing to do with adjustments. We are playing with backups. Eventually you guys will understand that. This team is looking better than they have all season, with a bad oline. But Jimmy has them looking respectable
We need much better receivers and Hyde is gone. We need more speed.
Maybe someday all that ‘talent’ on the DL will start imposing their will…
Dumberville’s personal foul was a stupid as it gets. We need a young edge rusher.
Getting run over…..
The last 3 weeks teams are using a TE to block Solo Thomas.
What a disappointment!
Penalties! Terrible!
Dontae Johnson, bye bye!
Johnson keeps killing us
Dontae Johnson continues to be a liability. Unbelievable.
Dontae… the gift that keeps on giving.
witherspoon is a keeper
need to draft a key cb. We missed out on Lattimore and took a bust in Thomas
damn reid get a grip
Bad drop by Taylor.
we need a turnover~
pick 6!
Titans having their way… Gotta step it up D
Titans werent gonna just roll over, we have to go get this one…..these guys are playing for their playoff livelihood. This is exactly what every single player, fan, and niner exec been waiting for, thoroughly enjoying this ball game.
Headed to Levis on Xmas eve with the kiddies, any tips on parking, traffic, etc would be appreciated. Not familiar with the area, or the stadium. Go Niners!
Reid looks bad..slow, can’t tackle, etc.
Mariota the all-pro…. Against Saleh anyway.
The defense has stunk since the last 2 minutes of the 1st half
Yes. They’ve been on the field a lot.
Thomas is a zero today
They can succeed against Johnson alld ay. Phony CB
YORK GAVE THIS SEASON AWAY BEFORE THE SEason BY NOT USING ALL THAT MONEY TO FILL HOLES ALL OVER THE FIELD.
Imagine what the Rams will do to our ‘d’
Grant is famous for bad predictions. I have a feeling this game was another bad prediction :(
I said the Titans would score 20 and the 49ers would score 23. Still could happen.
Saleh’s gettin’ schooled.
Thomas for the run-stop TFL.
Defense getting spanked hard.
Bad job by Coyle. Thomas had a huge play on 2nd and goal.
Well let’s see what we’re made of here. Are we gonna fall apart or keep fighting
TDs or bust!!!
Goodwin – best receiver Niners have had since Owens
LETS GO D!!!!!!
Carlos Hyde still can’t pick up a blitz pick up.
We need Saquan Barkley
All these yards, and then field goals
Better than no yards and punts though :-)
I like what Goodwin is doing. But I’d take boldin
Hyde needs to go..he just cannot block
I miss Gore making the right blocking decisions on zone blitzes
Five scoring drives in three straight games.
This offensive line is offensive in a bad way, we need at least 4new linemen!
1 point game in 4th qtr vs a playoff squad, what more could we ask for…besides a dub. Tenn ballhogn 2nd half, someone needs to make a play on def. This drive is pivotal for momentum…..crowd needs to wake up and make some ruckus!
We got the ball bk before I could post this, dopeness…..can off get in the endzone tho……
It’s a miracle I tell ya.
Good job defense.
I guess we finally wore them out on offense.
defense saved by a bad Mariota pass
Horrible halftime adjustments by Saleh. We had only 4 plays? yikes (all third quarter)
Bourne again!
Jimmy G. 5 ytear contract
our weekly block in the back penalty
to go along with our weekly offense PI penalty
The “evaluation” period is over for me.
Jimmy G really is carrying this team in so many ways.
The officials are deciding this game.
BS call
This one’s on you D!!!
Can the defense do its job now?
Hang on D!!!!
Concussion?
Theres no way the 49ers can rely on Reuben Foster and playing healthy for the 9ers in the years to come.
The dude is just to fragile. He may hit hard but he is what us video game nerds call a GLASS CANNON.
Hits hard breaks fast.
Grant stillw ants Hoyer!
DOWN GOES FOSTER! DOWN GOES FOSTER!
crabs!
Just a stinger
Nom running game for us today. Zero
No more soft zone Saleh.
pick 6!!!!!!
Way to go D…..
Titans win by a field goal..Grant got it the opposite
355 yards for Jimmy G.
WE finally have our QB. Now need the missing pieces.
Lots of the missing pieces are on Injured Reserve believe it or not.
Now is a great test for Jimmy. No bonehead penalties please
Failure to get in the end zone is killing them today. Red zone offense is pretty much a disaster.
HERE WE GO!
Does the Levi curse continue?
Jimmy is the man!
Jeff Garcia last Niner QB with back to back 300 yard games. That is a lot of pathetic play.
Last two play calls were terrible.
Woo! Stress time!!!
Garappolo is a winner!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes!!
Yes!
VICTORY!
Wow, Jimmy and Robby magic and this team is learning how to win
Got it done!! Heart is racing…wooohooooo
BTW, all the whiners and haters can suck my ****. Quit your stinking whinging. We’re not even rebuilt yet and can win. And if we’d have had Garoppolo at the beginning of the year instead of Grant’s favorite QB — Hoyer — we might be sitting at 7-7 not 4-10.
Third win in a row. Yuppers
gold……
Jimmy G doubters are silenced!
Goatroppolo! 24K Gould!
JG!!!! Yeah, that’s exactly the sort of performance against a good D that convinces front offices to pony up the big dollars.
Still need to cut out the mistakes in the red zone, but this offense is infinitely better with JG under centre.
Harbaugh started a trend- goal kickers have been team MVP’s like 15 years in row.
Harbaugh started a trend 15 years ago…as the raiders qb coach??
Jimmyt G..when he learns the offense…..wow!
Yeas yes….its goooooollld
Jags gonna go dowwn
I know Goodwin’s performances were improving before JG got here, but he now has 24 receptions for 319 yards the past three games. That is more than just a WR growing. That’s what a good QB can do with a WR that creates space.
Jimmy G may have saved this suffering franchise.
If we could complement G. with a running game and even average OL, no limit to our offense.
Seems there are some haters voting in the poll, more votes for Niners to win 1 or 2 games next year than 11 games.
I believe that’s the poll left over from last year.
Come on Grant, how about a new poll? Like will JG throw for 300 against the yikes Jags next week.
Jimmy so humble and poised. All class!
We will dominate Seattle next year. Can’t wait!
The Niners are not a real good team yet, but they are now not a bad team.
Does anyone have a problem with the Niners giving Jimmy G a big Contract now?
Jimmy G has learned so quickly. These games will prepare him for the offseason, camp and next year’s season.
Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s f’n go!!!!
That was fun. We got to see Shanny work his magic against LeBeau. 7 scoring drives. And without a running game.
Garoppolo was so cool and clutch on the last two drives. He was directing the offense again. This is a huge win.
Pay Jimmy!
The fact he was able to get the passing game operating so effectively without the support of a running game was huge. Imagine what this offense could be like with a good OL opening holes for the running game and Garcon back.
And Jimmy knowing the entire playbook. Jimmy is already playing well in Shanny’s offense. It took Ryan a full year. Jimmy could be a future MVP if we address the areas you mentioned. Goodwin looks like a #1 WR. Goodwin, like Garcon, can make tough catches. The TEs are being schemed open. This team has a bright future.
We have a running game. Just not one that is very effective against the #5 run defense. Few are.
Jimmy G is the real deal man. And maybe we need to cut Kyle Shanahan some slack too. WRs were wide open and Jimmy G hit them in stride. He looks like Matty Ice back there and he doesn’t even have a true #1 WR like Julio Jones. I wasn’t a big fan of CK7, but he should be in the league. I think they should bring him back as a back-up to Jimmy G. Mayne Kyle can figure out how to use him right.
I still hate the Yorks and the new Star Wars movie (Sorry nerds!) but it looks like next year is going to be really interesting in the NFC West. Rams look good and Seahawks are coming back to earth. Might have been worth it to suffer through Tomsula and Chip Kelly to finally have an offensive minded HC with a good QB he knows how to make throws.
Zup F77?
Jimmy seems like he has “It”
He’s definitely got the special sauce man. When he sees the pressure he doesn’t blink and just knows exactly where to throw it. Or he slides in the pocket to make a throw.
Bro Tuna –
Yes GQ Jimmy has “it”…& Chicks dig him.
Once the NFL marketing machine grabs a hold of him Niners will be the league darlings. Look for a lot of prime time games on the schedule next year.
Crab
Yeah, my wife’s work colleague, an ItalianAmerican and Niner Faithful, is all agog about him. So fo’ sho’, chicks dig him.
Garoppolo: 31/43 (72%), 381 Yds, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 106.8 rating.
It is definitely an A+ grade. Let’s see what Grant gives this time!
He gives him a “passing” grade. I suppose that’s a D.
Lol! He already sent a tweet out about how he keeps tipping his head…yeah so a “solid” C on the way! :)
Jim Cool!
Obviously, another game ball for Jimmy G. The Titans made the 49ers offense one dimensional, and LeBeau threw the kitchen sink at Jimmy G with just about every exotic type of zone blitz imaginable, and Jimmy made them pay! Special shoutout to Robbie G, another flawless, clutch kicking performance.
A few players of mention:
Marquise Goodwin continues his ascension as a dangerous receiving weapon. He’s the most valuable skill position player on this team, outside of the QB position. He may even have eclipsed my man Pierre Garcon. We’ll see next season.
Hello Kendrick Bourne. Another talented young player who seems to be developing into a player. I liked him coming out of college, although he needed time to develop. Good blend of size, speed, and hands.
Celek-Time for another big game! Get healthy Garrett Celek!
And, of course, Reuben Foster! The hardest hitting ILB in the NFL! That man simply punishes ball carriers!
DeForest Buckner. What a BEAST!
I’m sure there must be a reason, but I’ve never understood why the game time blog lists time of day,which is apropos of nothing, versus time on the game clock, a key part of the narrative. Can anyone enlighten me?
Hey Randy, long time
As to question- default thinking in blog templates used by IT peeps