Notable Numbers for my Niners:
- Since 2005, RB Frank Gore has averaged 120.0 rushing yards per game vs. Detroit, ranking 1st in the NFL over that span (min. 3 games).
- San Francisco has a scoring differential of +64 (142-78), ranking 2nd in the NFL (Detroit - +70).
- The 49ers registered 28 first downs vs. TB (10/9/11), the most since 10/10/04 vs. Arz. (28 first downs).
- The 49ers defense has allowed a TD in only 26.7 pct. of opponents red zone possessions, ranking 1st in the NFL.
- LB Patrick Willis registered 18 tackles last week vs. Tampa Bay, the most by Willis since he recorded 22 tackles vs. New England (10/5/08).
- CB Carlos Rogers ranks 1st in the NFL with a single-season career-high 3 INTs.
- The 49ers are the only team in the NFL not to allow a rushing TD this season.
- The 49ers have only committed 4 turnovers on the year, ranking t-1st in the NFL for fewest turnovers.
- The 49ers average starting field position on kickoffs is the 26.6, ranking 2nd in the NFL.
- QB Alex Smith has a QB rating of 123.2 on 1st down, ranking 2nd in the NFL (GB QB Aaron Rodgers - 128.2) (min. 25 atts.).
- As of 10/6, Smith has registered a QB rating of 132.1 against the blitz this season, ranking 2nd in the NFL (NE QB Tom Brady - 134.6).
- RB Frank Gore has registered 12 rushes of 10+ yds., ranking t-9th in the NFL this season.
- Gore is 4 of 4 on 3rd-n-1 this season, ranking t-1st in the NFL for the most 3rd-n-1 rushing conversions (Min. RB Adrian Peterson - 4 of 4).
2011 Statistics
49ERS (rank) LIONS (rank)
4-1 (1st NFCW) Record 5-0 (1st NFCN)
28.4 (7th) Points per game 31.8 (4th)
300.2 (27th) Total Offense 379.6 (10th)
117.2 (12th) Rushing Offense 95.8 (24th)
183.0 (29th) Passing Offense 283.8 (7th)
31:07 (10th) Possession Avg 29:16 (21st)
15.6 (2nd) Points allowed/gm 17.8 (t-4th)
340.8 (13th) Total Defense 339.2 (12th)
76.4 (t-4th) Rushing Defense 114.8 (18th)
264.4 (23rd) Passing Defense 224.4 (12th)
12 (t-11th) Sacks 12 (t-11th)
8 (3rd) Interceptions 7 (t-4th)
+10 (2nd) Turnover Differential +7 (t-3rd)
Should be a good game. I think Lord Fangio needs to dial up some exotic blitz packages to get consistent heavy pressure on Stafford and knock him on his ass throughout the game. We saw a little more of that in the TB game.
Definitely a winnable game if our offensive line can stay consistent. Can't wait.
GO NINERS!