49ers Film Review: The Good and Not So Good of Brock Purdy against Miami

The Brock Purdy era has begun in San Francisco. Taking the field after Jimmy Garoppolo was lost once again to injury, Purdy stepped in and guided the 49ers offense to 23 points. As should be expected from a rookie quarter back there was some good and not so good. The Not So Good First quarter, First and ten, Dolphins 28 Purdy has Deebo Samuel open in the right flat off…

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49ers entering familiar territory; Observations from 33-17 win over Miami

Here is what stood out from the 49ers 33-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Brock Purdy Given the circumstances surrounding Purdy’s entry into the game, his performance was very good. Purdy, dubbed Mr. Irrelevant due to being the final pick in the draft, completed 25 of 37 pass attempts for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He became the first Mr. Irrelevant to ever…

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49ers lose Jimmy Garoppolo for season in 33-17 win over Miami; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers took down the Miami Dolphins 33-17 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. With the victory San Francisco extended their longest winning streak since 2019 to five in a row and improved to 8-4. San Francisco followed a familiar formula, suffocating defense, grind the clock and make just enough plays to win. Here are the answers to the five questions we asked prior to the game. 1.)…

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49ers – Dolphins Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins (8-3) from Levi’s Stadium. I will provide updates and analysis from the press box throughout the game. 11:50 49ers inactives: Curtis Robinson, Ross Dwelley, Spencer Burford, T.Y. McGill Daniel Brunskill will make his first start of the season in place of Spencer Burford. Dolphins Inactives: Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson, Erik Ezukanma, Hunter…

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How San Francisco can slow down Miami offense; Five burning questions for 49ers vs Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers will look to extend their longest winning streak since 2019 to five in a row and improve to 8-4 when they face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. This is a homecoming of sorts for many Dolphins players and coaches including Mike McDaniel, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson Jr. among others. The Dolphins will enter Levi’s Stadium with an 8-3 record following their…

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49ers season rests with the health of Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) The 49ers season flashed before their eyes Sunday afternoon. On San Francisco’s first possession of the second half Jimmy Garoppolo was flushed out of the pocket. The quarterback ran out to his right and fired a pass to Brandon Aiyuk. Just…

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How Jordan Mason impressed Kyle Shanahan

Success often comes down to being prepared when an opportunity presents itself. Such was the case for 49ers running back Jordan Mason on Sunday. The undrafted rookie free agent made the roster after an impressive training and preseason. Mason has been active for all but one game this season, but his role was limited primarily to special teams duty. When asked earlier this season why Mason was not getting onto…

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49ers keep rolling; Observations from 13-0 shutout of New Orleans

Here is what stood out from the 49ers 13-0 win over the Saints on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Defense The Niners defense has been outstanding since being taken to the woodshed by the Kansas City Chiefs. Over the last four weeks they have held their opponents scoreless in the second half. No other team in the NFL has been able to manage this since at least 1970. On Sunday…

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49ers defense dominates in 13-0 win over New Orleans; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers rode (7-4) another elite performance from their defense to a 13-0 win over the New Orleans Saints (4-8) on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Sunday marked the 49ers first shutout and four game win streak since 2019. It was also the first time in 21 years the Saints were kept off the scoreboard. San Francisco’s win, combined with Seattle losing to Las Vegas give the 49ers…

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49ers – Saints Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (6-4) week 12 matchup against the New Orleans Saints (4-7) from Levi’s Stadium. I will provide updates and analysis from the press box throughout the game. The 49ers are looking to win their fourth game in a row for the first time since 2019. 12:00 Inactive for the 49ers: Arik Armstead, Tyler Kroft, Nick Zakelj, Curtis Robinson, Ty Davis-Price 12:05…

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Will Jimmy Garoppolo keep rolling? Five burning questions for 49ers vs Saints

It is moving time in the NFL. With only seven weeks left to play we will begin to see a separation between the true contenders and pretenders. For the San Francisco 49ers (6-4) this stretch begins when they take on the New Orleans Saints (4-7) Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco will play five of their final seven at home and never leave the Pacific time zone. This does…

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49ers Film Review: How the offense got into rhythm

The 49ers offense was hitting on all cylinders against Arizona on Monday night. Big play after big play led to San Francisco hanging 38 points on the Cardinals defense. In this week’s film review we’ll look at how one play led to another for a couple of big touchdowns, a few explosive plays, and a look at Trent Williams. One play leads to another First Quarter Third and Five, 49ers…

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49ers hitting on all cylinders; Observations from 38-10 trouncing of Arizona

Here is what stood out from the 49ers 38-10 rout of the Cardinals in Mexico City on Monday night. Jimmy Garoppolo Garoppolo is the perfect quarterback for the way the 49ers roster is currently constituted. If Garoppolo was a point guard he’d be more John Stockton than Allen Iverson. He is more of a facilitator than a play maker. The 49ers have plenty of playmakers to move the ball. The…

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49ers rout Cardinals 38-10; Five burning questions answered

The San Francisco 49ers are now the top team in the NFC West. In a game reminiscent of the organizations glory years, San Francisco (6-4) routed the Arizona Cardinals (4-7) 38-10 on Monday night in Mexico City. Like the teams of the 1980’s and early 90’s, San Francisco’s offense methodically moved the ball down the field and punctuated drives with explosive scoring plays. The offensive performance is likely to overshadow…

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49ers – Cardinals Monday Night Football Live Blog

This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers (5-4) week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals (4-6) from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. I will provide updates and analysis from the tool shed throughout the game. 4:10 Inactive for the 49ers: Ty Davis-Price, Nick Zakelj, Kemoko Turay, Arik Armstead, Samson Ebukam, Curtis Robinson. Inactive for the Cardinals: Kyler Murray, Zach Ertz, D.J. Humphries, Max Garcia, Jessie Luketa, Victor…

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How the 49ers can defeat the Cardinals; Five burning questions for Monday Night Football

The San Francisco 49ers (5-4) will move to the top of the NFC West with a victory over the Arizona Cardinals (4-6) on Monday night in Mexico City. San Francisco is 4-1 against Arizona on Monday Night Football, including a 24-3 victory in the two team’s last Monday night contest back in 2012. The 49ers 51 wins on Monday Night Football are tied for the most in NFL history with…

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49ers offensive line coach addresses Trent Williams stance

According to Chris Foerster, the 49ers offensive line coach/run game coordinator, Trent Williams is not tipping plays. Foerster spoke with the media following Friday’s practice in Colorado Springs. Here is what he had to say on the topic. This year it’s been noted that T Trent Williams’ outside foot has been a tip off for defensive players as to whether it’s a run or a pass. Is there anything to…

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Is Trent Williams stance hurting the 49ers offense?

Is Trent Williams tipping plays? Following the 49ers loss to Chicago in the season opener, Bears rookie defensive end Dominique Robinson said noticed Williams tended to kick his left leg for a pass play. Jessie Naylor of Last Second Sports, a YouTube channel which focuses on the 49ers and Lions, noted on Monday that Williams stance still seemed to be different depending on if the play was a run or…

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Five free agents the 49ers should consider adding this season

The trade deadline has come and gone, however there are several solid free agent options available who can help the 49ers this season. San Francisco has only $6.118 million in cap space available. Regardless, these are five players I think San Francisco should target to enhance their roster. 1.) Odell Beckham Jr. – Wide Receiver Beckham is the biggest name on the free agent market, and the 49ers have a…

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