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I'll never get used to saying this but we need to run the ball and play good defense. Stop the run and limit the big plays. Take Kittle out of the equation and force Jimmy G to beat you throwing to someone else.
Really need to limit the mistakes on offense. Stay on time and convert on 3rd and short. SP needs to dust off his screen playbook from the PT days. The 49ers have a great pass rush but the screen game can turn their strength into a weakness.
Running the ball is crucial but SP is going to find out early how they plan to guard MT. If they can't guard him then SP is going to relentlessly exploit that. If AK is healthy and has his head in the game he could be the difference. Cook is going to have a lot of room to work but he has to make the catch. SP needs to get him a few balls early to build confidence and keep him engaged.
Really need to limit the mistakes on offense. Stay on time and convert on 3rd and short. SP needs to dust off his screen playbook from the PT days. The 49ers have a great pass rush but the screen game can turn their strength into a weakness.
Running the ball is crucial but SP is going to find out early how they plan to guard MT. If they can't guard him then SP is going to relentlessly exploit that. If AK is healthy and has his head in the game he could be the difference. Cook is going to have a lot of room to work but he has to make the catch. SP needs to get him a few balls early to build confidence and keep him engaged.