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| 265 | SAN FRANCISCO | 45 | 46 | | 266 | PITTSBURGH | -6.5 | -6 |
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| All Games | 1-0 | +1.3 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 395.0 | (6.1) | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 248.0 | (5.1) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-0 | +1.3 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 395.0 | (6.1) | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 248.0 | (5.1) | 1.0 | | Grass Games | 1-0 | +1.3 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 395.0 | (6.1) | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 248.0 | (5.1) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 20.0 | 7.0 | 25.0 | 33:02 | 39-230 | (5.9) | 17-26 | 65.4% | 165 | (6.3) | 65-395 | (6.1) | (19.7) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 20 | 7 | 25 | 33:02 | 39-230 | (5.9) | 17-26 | 65.4% | 165 | (6.3) | 65-395 | (6.1) | (19.7) | | Defense (All Games) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 17.0 | 26:58 | 17-71 | (4.2) | 23-32 | 71.9% | 177 | (5.5) | 49-248 | (5.1) | (82.7) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 3 | 0 | 17 | 27:58 | 17-71 | (4.2) | 23-32 | 71.9% | 177 | (5.5) | 49-248 | (5.1) | (82.7) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 12-5 | 41.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 | (0) | 2-0 | (0) | 8-57 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12-5 | 41.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 | (0) | 0-2 | (0) | 8-57 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 9-1 | 11.1% | 2-0 | 0.0% | 1-21 | (21) | 2-9 | (4.5) | 5-25 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 9-1 | 11.1% | 2-0 | 0.0% | 1-21 | (21) | 9-2 | (4.5) | 5-25 |
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| All Games | 0-1 | -1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 21.0 | 3.0 | 464.0 | (7.4) | 1.0 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 361.0 | (6.4) | 0.0 | | Last 3 Games | 0-1 | -1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 21.0 | 3.0 | 464.0 | (7.4) | 1.0 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 361.0 | (6.4) | 0.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 21.0 | 3.0 | 23.0 | 32:05 | 25-134 | (5.4) | 26-38 | 68.4% | 330 | (8.7) | 63-464 | (7.4) | (22.1) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 21 | 3 | 23 | 32:05 | 25-134 | (5.4) | 26-38 | 68.4% | 330 | (8.7) | 63-464 | (7.4) | (22.1) | | Defense (All Games) | 28.0 | 14.0 | 26.0 | 27:55 | 24-80 | (3.3) | 25-32 | 78.1% | 281 | (8.8) | 56-361 | (6.4) | (12.9) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 28 | 14 | 26 | 28:55 | 24-80 | (3.3) | 25-32 | 78.1% | 281 | (8.8) | 56-361 | (6.4) | (12.9) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | -1.0 | 15-7 | 46.7% | 2-2 | 100.0% | 1-22 | (22) | 1-3 | (3) | 8-77 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15-7 | 46.7% | 2-2 | 100.0% | 1-22 | (22) | 3-1 | (3) | 8-77 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | 11-7 | 63.6% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-8 | (8) | 1-1 | (1) | 7-64 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 11-7 | 63.6% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-8 | (8) | 1-1 | (1) | 7-64 |
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| | Average power rating of opponents played: SAN FRANCISCO 16, PITTSBURGH 34 |
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| 9/14/2015 | MINNESOTA | 20-3 | W | 3 | W | 42.5 | U | 39-230 | 17-26-165 | 1 | 17-71 | 23-32-177 | 1 | | 9/20/2015 | @ PITTSBURGH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/27/2015 | @ ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/4/2015 | GREEN BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/11/2015 | @ NY GIANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/18/2015 | BALTIMORE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/10/2015 | @ NEW ENGLAND | 21-28 | L | 7 | T | 51 | U | 25-134 | 26-38-330 | 1 | 24-80 | 25-32-281 | 0 | | 9/20/2015 | SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/27/2015 | @ ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/1/2015 | BALTIMORE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/11/2015 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/18/2015 | ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | SAN FRANCISCO: New offensive coordinator Geep Chryst came to the 49ers as quarterbacks coach when the Jim Harbaugh era began, so there shouldn't be many changes to what has been an offense built around the running game. Carlos Hyde will be the primary back with Reggie Bush sprinkled in on passing downs and as a change-of-pace back. They might also bring back the zone-read with Colin Kaepernick, something they moved away from last season. Chryst had been Colin Kaepernick's position coach since the QB entered the league, and the Niners figure to get more aggressive with their downfield passing game again. That's especially true with the arrival of Torrey Smith, as the Niners didn't have a true field-stretcher last year. Anquan Boldin will continue to work underneath as a catch-and-run target. The Niners ranked fifth in total defense in 2014, but this year's team has some major holes to fill. San Francisco lost starting CBs Chris Culliver and Perrish Cox to free agency, and LBs Chris Borland and Patrick Willis and DE Justin Smith all retired. | | PITTSBURGH: Offensive line coach Mike Munchak, formerly the Titans' head man, seemed to make an enormous difference with the Steelers' relatively new zone blocking scheme last season'though having a relatively healthy offensive line certainly helped. Le'Veon Bell is the workhorse, as his unique, patient running style has meshed perfectly with the big boys up front. He's facing a two-game suspension to start the season, during which the Steelers are likely looking at a committee approach led by DeAngelo Williams. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley emphasizes quicker timing routes in order to keep quarterback Ben Roethlisberger from absorbing too many hits. Antonio Brown is obviously the No. 1, showing excellent chemistry with Roethlisberger on option routes and moving all over the field to find mismatches. Martavis Bryant is in for a bigger role after breaking out in the second half of 2014. With Dick LeBeau having departed for Tennessee, the Steelers have a new defensive coordinator for the first time since 2004. The retirements of SS Troy Polamalu and CB Ike Taylor leave an inexperienced
secondary for new coordinator Keith Butler, who had been Pittsburgh's linebackers coach since 2003.
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| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (SAN FRANCISCO-PITTSBURGH) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(UPDATES 49ers RB Bush out)
*49ers-Steelers Preview* ========================
Jim Tomsula's first road game will come in a familiar place.
Another big performance from Carlos Hyde will likely assist in quieting a frenzied Pittsburgh Steelers crowd.
Hyde led the NFL in rushing in Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers and will look to help spoil the Steelers' home opener Sunday.
San Francisco won 20-3 at home over Minnesota on Monday in Tomsula's first game as coach after replacing Jim Harbaugh. He's from the Pittsburgh suburb of Homestead and joked about not filling out ticket requests for friends in the area as well as discussing local dining options.
Tomsula's game plan will no doubt revolve around a steady diet of carries for Hyde, who rushed for a career-high 168 yards with two scores after taking over as the starter with Frank Gore going to Indianapolis. The 49ers finished with 230 yards rushing.
"I just try to be that momentum builder for our offense, get the offense rolling, spark the offense so we're able to drive down the field and put points on the board," Hyde said.
Pittsburgh was solid against the run in last Thursday's 28-21 loss at New England, yielding 80 yards.
The Steelers realize they face a more difficult task Sunday, and no one knows that better than linebacker Ryan Shazier - Hyde's former Ohio State teammate.
"I didn't need to learn a lot about Carlos, I kind of knew he was going to do that," Shazier said. "I worked out with him a little bit this offseason and I just knew that he had a big year in store for him."
The 49ers' backfield took a bit of a hit when Reggie Bush left with a mild calf strain, and Tomsula said Friday he will not travel to Pittsburgh for this game.
Pittsburgh is looking to move on following the controversy from the New England game in which its headsets didn't function for part of the contest.
Coach Mike Tomlin can improve to 8-1 in home openers. Pittsburgh went 6-2 at home last year before losing there to Baltimore in a wild-card game.
"Every time you come out of the tunnel in Heinz Field the fans are going crazy, it's awesome," quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said. "Maybe it's a little more special just 'cause it's the first one of the year."
Roethlisberger was 26 of 38 for 351 yards with a touchdown and an interception last week. His offense remains without suspended running back Le'Veon Bell and receiver Martavis Bryant.
Sunday will mark the home debut for former Carolina back DeAngelo Williams, who rushed for 127 yards for the third-highest Week 1 total.
"Obviously we're very happy with what he did but we all kind of knew what we were getting in DeAngelo, a guy that puts the work in every day, is a great football player," Roethlisberger said.
Antonio Brown had nine catches for 133 yards and a score. His next reception will make him the fourth player in franchise history with 400.
The Steelers will face a defense that welcomed back linebacker NaVorro Bowman, who played for the first time since a gruesome left knee injury sustained during the NFC championship game at Seattle in January 2014. Bowman had one sack and tied for the team lead with seven tackles Monday.
"You can't say enough about NaVorro Bowman and what he's overcome," Tomsula said. "You respect that."
The 49ers limited Adrian Peterson to 31 yards on 10 carries.
Pittsburgh will face Colin Kaepernick for the first time. Kaepernick was 17 of 26 for 165 yards Monday with seven carries for 41 yards.
"We have to definitely keep him contained, can't let him break the pocket, get outside," linebacker Lawrence Timmons said. "Just fly to the ball with a guy like that."
Australian former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne fumbled a punt return on his first NFL touch for the 49ers before giving way in that role to Bruce Ellington. Hayne compared the miscue to a rugby gaffe he committed.
"I did a similar thing in Origin in my debut game. I gave away a try and I threw the ball when I shouldn't have thrown the ball," Hayne recalled.
San Francisco is 11-9 against Pittsburgh, winning 20-3 at home in the last meeting in 2011.
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