Lions-49ers matchups: Part 1

The 49ers play the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Candlestick Park. In the meantime, I’ll break down one key matchup per day. The 49ers run offense vs. the Lions run defense Upon first glance, this matchup seems completely one-sided in the 49ers’ favor. Last season when these two teams played, the 49ers averaged 7 yards a carry. For the entire 2011 season, the Lions gave up an average of 5…

September 12, 2012
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Greg Cosell breaks down the matchup with the Lions

Yesterday on the Murph and Mac show, NFL films analyst Greg Cosell broke down the Niners upcoming Sunday matchup with Lions. Here’s the transcript of what he said. Q: That 48-3 win was the Niners’ biggest win since 1987. What stood out to you? COSELL: Believe it or not, I was really impressed with their defense. Of course, I thought the Bucs came and played offense exactly the wrong way,…

October 14, 2011
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Greg Roman on the Lions defense: “They’re a one-gap penetration team.”

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Greg Roman’s week 6 Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers. [Opening Statement] “We’re getting ready to play in a tough environment against a really good team, an undefeated team. Don’t know the last time they lost a football game, regular season or preseason. They’ve got it rolling and they’re good. Defensive front four is extremely talented. They rely on them a…

October 13, 2011
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Ndamukong Suh: “You either need to guard me or I’m going to hit your quarterback.”

SANTA CLARA —  Here’s the transcript of Ndamukong Suh’s Thursday conference call with Bay Area reporters. What’s the atmosphere like in Detroit with you being 5-0? Solitude. We’re continuing to work for a good team we’re going to see. We enjoyed our Monday night win and a little on Tuesday. But we’re focused on San Francisco, knowing we have a tough road ahead of us. Is it tough to come…

October 13, 2011
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