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| All Games | 1-1 | -1.8 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 24.0 | 22.5 | 340.0 | (6) | 2.0 | 22.5 | 5.0 | 299.0 | (5.4) | 2.0 | | Road Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 319.0 | (6) | 0.0 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 382.0 | (6.4) | 4.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-1 | -1.8 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 24.0 | 22.5 | 340.0 | (6) | 2.0 | 22.5 | 5.0 | 299.0 | (5.4) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.0 | 22.5 | 19.0 | 31:13 | 28-128 | (4.5) | 18-28 | 64.9% | 212 | (7.4) | 57-340 | (6) | (14.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 20.2 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 28:57 | 26-133 | (5.2) | 18-28 | 62.8% | 206 | (7.3) | 54-338 | (6.3) | (16.7) | | Offense Road Games | 28.0 | 28.0 | 19.0 | 28:36 | 30-127 | (4.2) | 16-23 | 69.6% | 192 | (8.3) | 53-319 | (6) | (11.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 22.5 | 5.0 | 22.5 | 28:46 | 20-86 | (4.3) | 23-35 | 64.8% | 212 | (6) | 55-299 | (5.4) | (13.3) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.8 | 8.2 | 25 | 33:22 | 25-120 | (4.7) | 25-37 | 66.4% | 228 | (6.1) | 62-348 | (5.6) | (15.3) | | Defense Road Games | 17.0 | 3.0 | 26.0 | 31:24 | 23-127 | (5.5) | 23-37 | 62.2% | 255 | (6.9) | 60-382 | (6.4) | (22.5) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 12-7 | 56.0% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 1-28 | (19) | 2-18 | (7.4) | 13-99 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 12-5 | 42.6% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 2-41 | (16.5) | 13-2 | (7.3) | 10-84 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 12-7 | 58.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 | (0) | 1-13 | (13) | 11-80 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | | 9-4 | 44.4% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 1-39 | (26.3) | 1-0 | (0.3) | 10-65 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.2 | | 12-6 | 47.8% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 1-25 | (25) | 4-1 | (3.4) | 7-50 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | | 9-5 | 55.6% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 2-58 | (29) | 2-0 | (0) | 10-72 |
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| All Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 21.5 | 8.0 | 334.5 | (5.6) | 1.0 | 15.5 | 5.0 | 315.5 | (5) | 2.5 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 18.0 | 6.0 | 403.0 | (6.4) | 2.0 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 290.0 | (4.8) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 21.5 | 8.0 | 334.5 | (5.6) | 1.0 | 15.5 | 5.0 | 315.5 | (5) | 2.5 | | Dome Games | 1-0 | +1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 18.0 | 6.0 | 403.0 | (6.4) | 2.0 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 290.0 | (4.8) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 21.5 | 8.0 | 21.5 | 29:40 | 27-116 | (4.3) | 19-33 | 57.6% | 218 | (6.6) | 60-334 | (5.6) | (15.6) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 24.8 | 11 | 19.2 | 28:17 | 24-104 | (4.3) | 19-31 | 62.6% | 239 | (7.8) | 55-344 | (6.2) | (13.9) | | Offense Home Games | 18.0 | 6.0 | 22.0 | 31:49 | 26-109 | (4.2) | 24-37 | 64.9% | 294 | (7.9) | 63-403 | (6.4) | (22.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 15.5 | 5.0 | 19.5 | 30:20 | 25-66 | (2.6) | 23-37 | 62.7% | 249 | (6.6) | 63-315 | (5) | (20.4) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 18.8 | 9.2 | 20.2 | 32:43 | 28-72 | (2.6) | 23-36 | 64.1% | 230 | (6.3) | 64-301 | (4.7) | (16.1) | | Defense Home Games | 17.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 28:11 | 24-52 | (2.2) | 21-36 | 58.3% | 238 | (6.6) | 60-290 | (4.8) | (17.1) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 13-5 | 42.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-38 | (15.4) | 1-38 | (38) | 6-47 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 12-6 | 49.0% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-43 | (15.5) | 22-1 | (17.4) | 7-58 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 | 13-6 | 46.2% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-49 | (16.3) | 0-0 | (0) | 5-23 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | | 13-6 | 44.4% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 3-71 | (23.8) | 2-8 | (4.2) | 7-58 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | | 14-6 | 43.9% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 2-39 | (19.6) | 13-2 | (7.6) | 6-49 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 15-6 | 40.0% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 | (0) | 2-17 | (8.5) | 6-47 |
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/28/2014 | PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/5/2014 | KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/13/2014 | @ ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/19/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/8/2014 | SAN DIEGO | 18-17 | W | -3 | L | 45 | U | 26-109 | 24-37-294 | 2 | 24-52 | 21-36-238 | 1 | | 9/14/2014 | @ NY GIANTS | 25-14 | W | 1.5 | W | 41.5 | U | 28-124 | 14-29-142 | 0 | 27-81 | 26-39-260 | 4 | | 9/21/2014 | SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/5/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/12/2014 | WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/19/2014 | @ OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | 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. | | ARIZONA: Despite their Pittsburgh Steelers background, both head coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin have installed more of a finesse running game in Arizona, featuring more zone-blocking than classic power. It fits the skill set of undersized feature back Andre Ellington, who will get as much work as he can handle this year. They'll use him on a lot of stretch plays on the perimeter. Stepfan Taylor and Jonathan Dwyer will battle for the No. 2 job. Both can provide more of an inside, physical presence. The Cards were very run-heavy near the end zone last year, and those touches are up for grabs with Rashard Mendenhall retiring.
Arians installed more of an aggressive, downfield passing game. Larry Fitzgerald is still the centerpiece, moving around formations and often running more possession-type routes. Michael Floyd works downfield and started to see more targets as opposing defenses focused on Fitzgerald. Field stretcher Ted Ginn will rotate in as a No. 3 receiver, likely pushing Fitzgerald to the slot when he's on the field. Ellington will be used frequently in the screen game in an attempt to get him out in space. They'll use two tight ends more frequently this year, especially after the addition of second-round pick Troy Niklas. Fitzgerald remains a heavy favorite when they throw in the red zone.
Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was a magician with the Cards in 2013, putting his team among the top-7 NFL defenses in points, yards and turnovers. The addition of shutdown cornerback Antonio Cromartie adds to a talented group that includes DE Calais Campbell and CB Patrick Peterson, but the losses of LBs Karlos Dansby to free agency and Daryl Washington to suspension could end up hurting this unit significantly. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (SAN FRANCISCO-ARIZONA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(UPDATES with Dwyer's arrest)
*49ers-Cardinals Preview* =========================
It looks likely that Carson Palmer will again be out for the Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick tried to clear his name this week as he gets ready to attempt to bounce back from a poor effort.
The Cardinals could have Drew Stanton under center again Sunday, but they won't have running back Jonathan Dwyer following his arrest on aggravated assault charges as they host a 49ers team smarting from a brutal defeat in a NFC West matchup.
Palmer sat out last Sunday's 25-14 win at the New York Giants with a bruised nerve in his shoulder. Arizona (2-0) continues to look for solutions to the issue, with coach Bruce Arians saying Palmer could  the 49ers (1-1) even if he doesn't practice all week.
Nothing changed Wednesday when Arians was asked about his depth chart that has Stanton followed by rookie Logan Thomas.
"Drew is the starter and Logan is the backup," Arians said. "And we'll still be waiting on Carson."
Dwyer's status changed Wednesday as the Cardinals deactivated him from all team activities. He was arrested in connection with two altercations at his home in late July involving a 27-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child.
Stanton threw for 167 yards and no touchdowns last week but more importantly did not have a turnover in his first action since 2010.
Turnovers were a major issue for Kaepernick, who matched a career high with four as he had three interceptions and lost a fumble last Sunday. San Francisco blew a 17-point lead in a 28-20 loss to Chicago in the first game at Levi's Stadium.
"I think he was seeing things good," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "He threw some pretty darn good balls that got intercepted."
Kaepernick said he has been fined more than $11,000 by the NFL and he will appeal the penalty for what was called "inappropriate language" by the 49ers star following a fourth-quarter interception. He reiterated Wednesday, "I didn't say anything" when he and Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston went at it.
Kaepernick is 3-0 with six touchdowns and 838 passing yards in three starts against Arizona.
He is no doubt hopeful that Vernon Davis will be available. The tight end, who caught two TD passes in the season-opening win at Dallas, is nursing a left ankle injury suffered last weekend.
The Cardinals will have to decide how they want to employ their secondary against former Arizona star Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree. Patrick Peterson will likely spend some time on both of those receivers after the All-Pro cornerback struggled last week and was penalized three times.
"I thought it was his poorest game since I've been here," said Arians about Peterson. "He got frustrated and let the referees get to him. The referees called a heck of a game. The players played a bad one."
Penalties have been an issue for the 49ers, who have had 27 infractions accepted against them for the league's highest amount. San Francisco had 16 penalties for 118 yards last Sunday.
"Those penalties, man, they hurt us big time," linebacker Patrick Willis said. "We had a lot of opportunities where we had a chance to get off the field and you turn around and see the flag. It's kind of like a punch in the gut."
The Cardinals have dropped nine of their last 10 in this series, though these rivals played two tight games in 2013 in Arians' first season. Arizona was within two points in the fourth quarter of a 32-20 loss at San Francisco on Oct. 13 and fell 23-20 on Dec. 29 on a field goal as time expired.
"We're going to have to be at our absolute best in all phases," said Harbaugh about facing the Cardinals. "So that's my impression. They're a very good football team. We know that, played them twice last year and they're off to a heckuva start this year."
Boldin, who spent his first seven seasons with the Cardinals, marked his first game as a visitor to Arizona with nine catches for 149 yards and a touchdown in the second matchup last year.
The 49ers are the only team that has no points in the fourth quarter, getting outscored 28-0. The Cardinals have outscored foes 27-0 in the fourth.
"It's the first division game of the year and it's a team that we haven't beaten in a while so it's always a big game," Arians said.
This contest also features a matchup of cousins. Andre Ellington is Arizona's top rusher with 144 yards while San Francisco rookie receiver Bruce Ellington is the team's primary punt returner.
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