Our offense definitely needs to ride the momentum of the 2nd half of the Philly game. So far our defense has played fairly well, and our run defense has been dominant, the best in the league so far.
Fun facts for the Niner Faithful:
Notable Numbers
- QB Alex Smith posted a QB rating of 154.3 in the second half at Philadelphia. This marks the highest second half QB rating by an NFL QB in 2011. Since 1991, it is the second highest rating behind only Steve Young (157.9 @ LA Rams, 11/28/93)
- Andy Lee has registered a net punt average of 46.1 this season, good for first in the NFL
- 49ers have registered 31 passes defended, good for 1st in the NFL
- 49ers defense has allowed a TD in only 28.6 percent of opponents red zone possessions, ranked first in the NFL
- 49ers +8 turnover ratio is tied with Detroit for first in the NFL
- 49ers have a home winning percentage of .846 versus TB, their highest winning percentage against any team in the NFL
- 49ers are one of two teams not to allow a rushing TD this season (Chicago)
- 49ers have only committed 3 turnovers on the year, tied for first in the NFL
- 49ers defense has allowed only 32.7 percent on 3rd down conversions, tied for fourth in the NFL
- 49ers defense ranks first in the NFL, allowing just 28.6 percent on 3rd and less than 4
The 49ers average starting field position on kickoffs is the 27.0, ranking second in the NFL
- Alex Smith has a QB rating of 113.3 inside the opponents' 30-yard line, ranked fifth in the league
- Alex Smith has registered a QB rating of 124.8 against the blitz this season, ranked third in the NFL
Now I understand Alex will never be Joe Montana, maybe even never Jeff Garcia, but he has played well this season, and most importantly he hasn't been making the costly turnovers that he has in years past.
Tough test against Tampa this weekend, but its definitely a winnable game.
GO NINERS!