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All Games | 2-5 | -1.7 | 2-5 | 4-3 | 19.4 | 11.4 | 336.0 | (5.6) | 1.6 | 30.0 | 10.9 | 375.1 | (6.2) | 1.1 | Road Games | 1-2 | -0.4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 18.0 | 8.0 | 335.0 | (5.8) | 1.7 | 28.3 | 12.3 | 348.3 | (5.7) | 1.7 | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | +0.2 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 17.3 | 14.0 | 260.3 | (4.9) | 0.7 | 30.3 | 8.7 | 418.7 | (6.5) | 0.7 | Grass Games | 1-2 | -0.4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 18.0 | 8.0 | 335.0 | (5.8) | 1.7 | 28.3 | 12.3 | 348.3 | (5.7) | 1.7 | Division Games | 1-1 | +1.2 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 22.5 | 17.5 | 290.5 | (5.1) | 0.5 | 28.5 | 8.0 | 447.5 | (6.8) | 0.5 |
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Offense (All Games) | 19.4 | 11.4 | 20.0 | 30:25 | 25-102 | (4.1) | 23-35 | 65.3% | 234 | (6.7) | 60-336 | (5.6) | (17.3) | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.8 | 12.1 | 19.9 | 30:01 | 26-107 | (4.1) | 22-34 | 63.7% | 235 | (6.9) | 60-343 | (5.7) | (15) | Offense Road Games | 18.0 | 8.0 | 20.7 | 29:49 | 24-109 | (4.6) | 22-34 | 64.1% | 226 | (6.6) | 58-335 | (5.8) | (18.6) | Defense (All Games) | 30.0 | 10.9 | 20.3 | 29:35 | 31-145 | (4.7) | 21-29 | 69.9% | 230 | (7.8) | 60-375 | (6.2) | (12.5) | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.5 | 10.7 | 20.3 | 30:28 | 28-128 | (4.6) | 21-34 | 62.6% | 223 | (6.6) | 62-351 | (5.7) | (15) | Defense Road Games | 28.3 | 12.3 | 21.0 | 30:11 | 32-148 | (4.6) | 21-29 | 74.4% | 200 | (7) | 61-348 | (5.7) | (12.3) |
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Stats For (All Games) | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | -0.4 | 12-5 | 41.9% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 3-66 | (24.3) | 2-25 | (11.7) | 8-73 | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 13-5 | 40.8% | 1-0 | 52.4% | 2-50 | (23.9) | 18-2 | (9.7) | 7-60 | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 12-5 | 41.7% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 3-72 | (21.6) | 2-17 | (10) | 8-72 | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | | 12-5 | 46.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-56 | (30.4) | 2-15 | (7.4) | 6-44 | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | | 13-6 | 42.7% | 1-0 | 48.6% | 2-58 | (24.3) | 23-2 | (10) | 7-57 | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | | 12-6 | 51.4% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-77 | (38.3) | 2-17 | (8.3) | 5-40 |
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All Games | 4-3 | -1.3 | 4-3 | 3-4 | 22.6 | 15.0 | 357.7 | (5.6) | 1.0 | 23.6 | 11.7 | 306.0 | (5.4) | 1.6 | Home Games | 2-1 | -0.8 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 22.7 | 14.3 | 375.0 | (5.6) | 1.7 | 22.0 | 12.7 | 231.3 | (4.4) | 1.7 | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 23.3 | 11.0 | 366.3 | (5.6) | 0.7 | 25.3 | 15.0 | 331.0 | (5.8) | 0.7 | Grass Games | 2-2 | -1.8 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 21.2 | 13.2 | 358.7 | (5.4) | 1.5 | 27.0 | 14.7 | 278.2 | (5.3) | 1.2 | Division Games | 1-1 | -0.5 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 22.5 | 12.0 | 375.0 | (5.9) | 0.5 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 323.5 | (5.1) | 1.0 |
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Offense (All Games) | 22.6 | 15.0 | 19.9 | 33:24 | 30-125 | (4.2) | 21-33 | 62.7% | 232 | (7) | 63-358 | (5.6) | (15.8) | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.8 | 11.4 | 19.9 | 30:48 | 26-107 | (4.2) | 22-35 | 63.3% | 248 | (7) | 61-355 | (5.8) | (15.6) | Offense Home Games | 22.7 | 14.3 | 20.3 | 37:24 | 36-173 | (4.8) | 17-30 | 57.1% | 202 | (6.7) | 67-375 | (5.6) | (16.5) | Defense (All Games) | 23.6 | 11.7 | 19.4 | 26:36 | 21-82 | (3.9) | 21-35 | 58.9% | 224 | (6.3) | 57-306 | (5.4) | (13) | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 25.4 | 12.2 | 21.5 | 31:40 | 28-116 | (4.2) | 23-36 | 64.1% | 250 | (7) | 63-366 | (5.8) | (14.4) | Defense Home Games | 22.0 | 12.7 | 14.7 | 22:36 | 16-53 | (3.3) | 20-36 | 56.5% | 179 | (5) | 52-231 | (4.4) | (10.5) |
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Stats For (All Games) | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 14-6 | 43.0% | 1-1 | 50.0% | 2-41 | (23.9) | 2-16 | (6.9) | 8-69 | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 13-5 | 39.6% | 1-0 | 45.0% | 2-51 | (24.5) | 17-2 | (7.9) | 7-61 | Stats For (Home Games) | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 16-7 | 43.7% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 3-70 | (23.3) | 3-17 | (6.4) | 9-69 | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | | 11-5 | 47.4% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 2-46 | (23.1) | 2-24 | (11.9) | 8-54 | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | | 13-6 | 46.2% | 1-0 | 51.8% | 2-45 | (24.4) | 23-2 | (10.7) | 7-57 | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | | 11-5 | 42.4% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 3-68 | (22.8) | 2-42 | (20.8) | 8-52 |
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9/7/2014 | MINNESOTA | 6-34 | L | -3 | L | 43.5 | U | 22-72 | 24-36-246 | 2 | 30-186 | 17-25-160 | 0 | 9/14/2014 | @ TAMPA BAY | 19-17 | W | 4.5 | W | 37.5 | U | 29-119 | 22-29-220 | 1 | 30-157 | 16-21-175 | 1 | 9/21/2014 | DALLAS | 31-34 | L | 2 | L | 45 | O | 30-121 | 30-42-327 | 3 | 29-123 | 18-23-217 | 2 | 10/5/2014 | @ PHILADELPHIA | 28-34 | L | 3.5 | L | 48 | O | 23-125 | 29-49-341 | 3 | 33-145 | 24-37-207 | 3 | 10/13/2014 | SAN FRANCISCO | 17-31 | L | 3 | L | 44.5 | O | 24-93 | 21-42-216 | 1 | 30-89 | 22-36-343 | 1 | 10/19/2014 | SEATTLE | 28-26 | W | 6.5 | W | 43.5 | O | 27-102 | 19-22-170 | 0 | 29-171 | 23-36-292 | 0 | 10/26/2014 | @ KANSAS CITY | 7-34 | L | 7.5 | L | 44 | U | 19-84 | 15-25-116 | 1 | 34-143 | 24-28-218 | 1 | 11/2/2014 | @ SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/9/2014 | @ ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2014 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2014 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/30/2014 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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9/7/2014 | @ DALLAS | 28-17 | W | -3 | W | 49 | U | 30-127 | 16-23-192 | 0 | 23-127 | 23-37-255 | 4 | 9/14/2014 | CHICAGO | 20-28 | L | -7 | L | 47 | O | 27-129 | 21-34-232 | 4 | 17-46 | 23-34-170 | 0 | 9/21/2014 | @ ARIZONA | 14-23 | L | -3 | L | 41 | U | 24-82 | 29-37-236 | 0 | 27-84 | 19-34-254 | 1 | 9/28/2014 | PHILADELPHIA | 26-21 | W | -3.5 | W | 49 | U | 42-218 | 17-30-189 | 1 | 12-22 | 21-43-191 | 4 | 10/5/2014 | KANSAS CITY | 22-17 | W | -4 | W | 43.5 | U | 40-171 | 14-27-186 | 0 | 19-90 | 17-31-175 | 1 | 10/13/2014 | @ ST LOUIS | 31-17 | W | -3 | W | 44.5 | O | 30-89 | 22-36-343 | 1 | 24-93 | 21-42-216 | 1 | 10/19/2014 | @ DENVER | 17-42 | L | 6.5 | L | 48 | O | 18-62 | 27-46-248 | 1 | 27-115 | 22-27-304 | 0 | 11/2/2014 | ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/9/2014 | @ NEW ORLEANS | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2014 | @ NY GIANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2014 | WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/27/2014 | SEATTLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | ST LOUIS: The Rams' running game found its footing in the second half of last year. They use a variety of looks behind a scheme that is heavy in zone blocking, utilizing a fullback and two tight ends, and running out of shotgun sets. Zac Stacy will be the workhorse. He thrived running in space behind the creative blocking schemes, especially on the perimeter. Rookie Tre Mason figures to take a decent workload behind him, as the Rams look to keep both their undersized runners healthy and fresh. The 224-pound Stacy will once again likely take on a monster red-zone workload, as the Rams tend to go very ground-heavy near the goal line.
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's playbook is full of short drops, play-action and catch-and-run situations. Tight end Jared Cook emerged as the No. 1 target by default, as the Rams effectively move him around to find mismatches. They're hoping Titans cast-off Kenny Britt can take over at split end and provide a true No. 1 receiver. Tavon Austin figures to have a more consistent role this year, and they'll use him throughout formations. Chris Givens will be a deep threat again, and expect more screen-game work for Stacy, as Mason isn't ready to passing downs. When they throw inside the 20, quarterback Sam Bradford will usually look for one of his tight ends: Cook or Lance Kendricks. Britt might also work his way into the red-zone mix.
This team has an NFL-high 105 sacks since 2012 and new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will make sure that doesn't change with basically the same personnel plus some rookies. The Rams recovered 11 more fumbles last season than in 2012, and scored five defensive touchdowns for the second straight year. | | SAN FRANCISCO: The Niners remained the most run-heavy offense in the NFL, even in Colin Kaepernick's first full season as a starter. They run a classic power-blocking scheme with a leading fullback, but they also mix in some zone-read stuff to take advantage of Kaepernick's mobility. Veteran Frank Gore is still the lead back, though he might see his workload reduced during the regular season. Kendall Hunter, Marcus Lattimore and rookie Carlos Hyde will battle for playing time behind him. The Niners are just as run-heavy in the red zone, with Gore taking on a huge workload. They got away from using Kaepernick as a runner down near the goal line, as he had only two rushing attempts inside the 10-yard-line last season.
The passing game works off the rushing attack and features plenty of movement for Kaepernick. The 49ers are very aggressive downfield, using Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin facing the line of scrimmage or tight end Vernon Davis exploiting slower defenders down the seam. They figure to run more three-receiver sets this year with Stevie Johnson working out of the slot. The don't use their backs often in the passing game, and fullback Bruce Miller actually led their running backs in both targets and catches last season. When they do throw in the red zone, Davis is the clear-cut No. 1 target. Crabtree, however, could be in for a bigger red-zone role.
The Niners still have a great defense, but there are some concerns. Star ILB NaVorro Bowman (knee) will miss half the year, OLB Aldon Smith could get a six-game suspension, and they have to figure out their cornerback situation. But two hungry veteran leaders remain with inside linebacker Patrick Willis and defensive end Justin Smith. |
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*Rams-49ers Preview* ====================
By TAYLOR BECHTOLD STATS Writer
Although they've had to work their way through distractions and numerous injuries, the San Francisco 49ers appeared to have things turned around before stumbling in Denver.
Coming off their bye week, the 49ers will try to regroup with star linebacker Patrick Willis potentially returning Sunday when they try to beat the injury-ravaged St. Louis Rams for the second time in four weeks.
San Francisco (4-3) has its sights set on returning to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, but the squad has had to deal with the loss of some key players and other off-field issues while trying to move past a 1-2 start.
Defensive lineman Ray McDonald has played through domestic violence allegations, though linebacker Aldon Smith is serving a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct and substance abuse policies.
More recently, reports surfaced that the players might not be on the same page with fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.
"You take things with a grain of salt," Harbaugh said, "especially from people that don't know you or have some other agenda that they may be serving. I take it with a grain of salt and go about doing our jobs."
The 49ers seemed to be doing just that with three consecutive victories to move a game behind NFC West-leading Arizona (6-1) before running into an offensive juggernaut against the Broncos on Oct. 19.
After limiting opponents to an average of 18.3 points during its winning streak, San Francisco allowed its highest point total since Dec. 23, 2012, in a 42-17 defeat. Peyton Manning also burned the club for 318 yards and four touchdowns, including his 509th career scoring strike to surpass Brett Favre for the all-time record.
With a week off to heal, the 49ers are hoping to welcome back Willis, who did not play due to a strained toe, and rookie cornerback Jimmie Ward from a quadriceps injury.
Willis, though, will be a game-time decision and said Friday he still feels pain which affects him every time he takes a step. However, the seven-time Pro Bowler, third on the team with 49 tackles, says he's getting better every day.
"It's all about being able to know how much pain you can endure and still perform," Willis said. "I won't go out unless I know I can help the defense."
Offensive lineman Mike Iupati and defensive back Chris Culliver, meanwhile, are on target to return from concussions.
"The back end of the season," said running back Marcus Lattimore, nearing a return from a knee injury that has cost him his first two seasons. "Aldon, (nose tackle) Glenn Dorsey, a bunch of weapons coming out. We plan on making a big run."
San Francisco, however, will have to overcome another loss after center Daniel Kilgore's season ended in Denver with a fractured left ankle. Marcus Martin, a 20-year-old rookie, is the favorite to fill in. That may not bode well for quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was sacked a career high-tying six times.
He's looking to replicate his performance against the Rams on Oct. 13 when he wasn't sacked while completing 22 of 35 passes for a season-high 343 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-17 road victory. Kaepernick has connected on 65.3 percent of his throws for six touchdowns and no picks in four starts versus St. Louis.
San Francisco would like to get the ground game back on track after totaling 151 rushing yards in its last two games. The Rams have struggled against the run, allowing 314 yards since limiting the 49ers to 89.
A week after snapping a three-game skid with a 28-26 home win over defending champion Seattle, last-place St. Louis (2-5) was throttled in Sunday's 34-7 loss at Kansas City.
Austin Davis was sacked seven times while going 15 of 25 for 160 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Rams, who finished with a season-low 200 total yards. Running back Zac Stacy had a team-high three catches.
Davis also struggled three weeks ago against the 49ers, completing 21 of 42 passes for 236 yards with a score and a pick.
Ahmad Brooks and Dan Skuta each had two of San Francisco's five sacks, while Dontae Johnson returned an interception 20 yards for the clinching score with 53 seconds left.
Now the Rams will be even more vulnerable up front without Jake Long after the four-time Pro Bowl tackle tore the same ACL on Sunday that prematurely ended his 2013 season.
"He was strong, he was stout, he was playing well," coach Jeff Fisher said. "It's just very unfortunate."
Greg Robinson, the No. 2 overall pick, is slated to receive his first dose of extended duty, while injuries to Roger Saffold (shoulder) and Scott Wells (elbow) also have thrust Barrett Jones in at center.
The Rams made a move to bolster their defense Tuesday, acquiring safety Mark Barron from Tampa Bay for two draft picks. Barron, the seventh selection in the 2012 draft, has 48 tackles and three passes defensed this season.
The team also elevated linebacker Korey Toomer and offensive lineman Brandon Washington to the active roster.
St. Louis lost another playmaker Sunday when Brian Quick suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. He's the squad's second-leading receiver with 25 catches to go with a team-high 375 yards.
The Rams have gone 5-17-1 in San Francisco since 1991 and haven't won on the road in the series since 2007.
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