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| 431 | BUFFALO | +16 | Over 39.5 | | 432 | SAN FRANCISCO | -4 | Under 51.5 |
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| All Games | 2-2 | 0 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 28.7 | 14.0 | 387.7 | (6.3) | 2.7 | 32.7 | 10.2 | 406.5 | (6.2) | 2.0 | | Road Games | 1-1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 26.0 | 10.5 | 367.0 | (5.8) | 2.5 | 31.0 | 17.0 | 312.0 | (5.2) | 1.5 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 29.0 | 16.3 | 387.0 | (6.1) | 2.3 | 27.7 | 4.7 | 414.0 | (6.3) | 2.3 | | Grass Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 24.0 | 14.0 | 344.0 | (5) | 1.0 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 240.0 | (4.3) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 28.7 | 14.0 | 18.2 | 30:03 | 31-158 | (5.1) | 18-31 | 57.6% | 230 | (7.4) | 62-388 | (6.3) | (13.5) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 27.2 | 12.8 | 20.4 | 31:28 | 29-124 | (4.2) | 21-34 | 61.9% | 245 | (7.2) | 64-369 | (5.8) | (13.6) | | Offense Road Games | 26.0 | 10.5 | 19.5 | 30:49 | 30-166 | (5.5) | 20-33 | 59.7% | 200 | (6) | 63-367 | (5.8) | (14.1) | | Defense (All Games) | 32.7 | 10.2 | 24.0 | 29:57 | 28-137 | (4.8) | 23-37 | 61.5% | 269 | (7.3) | 65-406 | (6.2) | (12.4) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.5 | 9.4 | 22 | 30:38 | 28-120 | (4.3) | 22-38 | 57.1% | 244 | (6.4) | 66-363 | (5.5) | (15.5) | | Defense Road Games | 31.0 | 17.0 | 19.0 | 29:11 | 24-75 | (3.1) | 23-35 | 65.7% | 236 | (6.8) | 59-312 | (5.2) | (10.1) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.7 | 1.0 | 2.7 | -0.7 | 12-6 | 46.0% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 1-34 | (22.7) | 1-44 | (29.7) | 6-44 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 13-6 | 41.3% | 0-0 | 62.5% | 3-65 | (24) | 24-2 | (15.2) | 7-63 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | -1.0 | 11-5 | 43.5% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-52 | (26.2) | 1-40 | (26.7) | 8-54 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | | 12-5 | 44.0% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-42 | (24.1) | 2-46 | (20.7) | 4-33 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.2 | 1 | 2.2 | | 14-5 | 38.9% | 0-0 | 75.0% | 3-71 | (24.3) | 33-2 | (14.1) | 6-53 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | | 12-6 | 52.0% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-54 | (27.2) | 2-55 | (27.7) | 5-45 |
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| All Games | 3-1 | +1.3 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 26.0 | 10.7 | 346.2 | (5.8) | 1.0 | 16.2 | 7.5 | 277.2 | (4.6) | 2.0 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 27.0 | 14.0 | 349.0 | (6) | 1.0 | 19.0 | 6.0 | 296.0 | (5.1) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | -0.6 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 24.7 | 9.0 | 336.0 | (5.6) | 1.3 | 14.3 | 7.7 | 261.7 | (4.3) | 2.3 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +2.9 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 28.5 | 15.0 | 363.0 | (6.3) | 0.5 | 20.5 | 6.5 | 310.0 | (5.3) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 26.0 | 10.7 | 22.7 | 31:30 | 31-167 | (5.4) | 19-28 | 66.7% | 179 | (6.3) | 59-346 | (5.8) | (13.3) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 23.5 | 10.8 | 19.8 | 31:56 | 28-118 | (4.2) | 20-33 | 61.4% | 210 | (6.4) | 61-328 | (5.4) | (14) | | Offense Home Games | 27.0 | 14.0 | 24.0 | 29:34 | 27-148 | (5.5) | 20-31 | 64.5% | 201 | (6.5) | 58-349 | (6) | (12.9) | | Defense (All Games) | 16.2 | 7.5 | 17.5 | 28:29 | 24-79 | (3.2) | 21-35 | 59.6% | 198 | (5.6) | 60-277 | (4.6) | (17.1) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.2 | 9.7 | 21.2 | 30:28 | 26-96 | (3.6) | 24-37 | 64.2% | 242 | (6.5) | 63-338 | (5.3) | (15.2) | | Defense Home Games | 19.0 | 6.0 | 15.0 | 30:26 | 26-82 | (3.2) | 19-32 | 59.4% | 214 | (6.7) | 58-296 | (5.1) | (15.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 10-3 | 33.3% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 3-83 | (30.4) | 2-23 | (11.5) | 7-64 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 13-6 | 41.1% | 1-0 | 61.5% | 2-70 | (29.5) | 25-2 | (12.5) | 8-66 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 11-4 | 36.4% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 5-85 | (17) | 1-8 | (8) | 5-62 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | | 14-5 | 38.2% | 1-0 | 66.7% | 2-71 | (28.4) | 1-22 | (22.5) | 6-46 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | | 13-5 | 38.8% | 1-0 | 63.6% | 2-64 | (26.9) | 30-2 | (14.8) | 6-65 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 15-6 | 40.0% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 2-64 | (32) | 1-10 | (10) | 8-67 |
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| | Average power rating of opponents played: BUFFALO 19.5, SAN FRANCISCO 20.8 |
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| 9/9/2012 | @ NY JETS | 28-48 | L | 3 | L | 39 | O | 26-195 | 18-32-195 | 4 | 36-118 | 19-27-266 | 1 | | 9/16/2012 | KANSAS CITY | 35-17 | W | -3 | W | 45 | O | 36-201 | 10-19-178 | 0 | 24-150 | 23-42-272 | 3 | | 9/23/2012 | @ CLEVELAND | 24-14 | W | -3 | W | 45 | U | 34-138 | 22-35-206 | 1 | 13-33 | 27-43-207 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | NEW ENGLAND | 28-52 | L | 3.5 | L | 47.5 | O | 27-98 | 22-39-340 | 6 | 40-247 | 22-36-333 | 2 | | 10/7/2012 | @ SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2012 | @ ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/21/2012 | TENNESSEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | @ HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/9/2012 | @ GREEN BAY | 30-22 | W | 6 | W | 47 | O | 32-186 | 20-26-191 | 0 | 14-45 | 30-44-279 | 1 | | 9/16/2012 | DETROIT | 27-19 | W | -6.5 | W | 45.5 | O | 27-148 | 20-31-201 | 1 | 26-82 | 19-32-214 | 1 | | 9/23/2012 | @ MINNESOTA | 13-24 | L | -6.5 | L | 43 | U | 20-89 | 24-35-191 | 3 | 41-146 | 21-35-198 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | @ NY JETS | 34-0 | W | -3.5 | W | 41 | U | 44-245 | 12-22-134 | 0 | 17-45 | 14-30-100 | 4 | | 10/7/2012 | BUFFALO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2012 | NY GIANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/18/2012 | SEATTLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/29/2012 | @ ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | BUFFALO: The Bills are largely committed to zone blocking, going away from two-RB backfields and running effectively out of their three-WR base. They'll spread defenses out then use a lot of inside-zone plays, especially when Fred Jackson is healthy. If he's 100 percent, Jackson figures to take the majority of the snaps at running back over Spiller, who's used outside the tackles as more of an all-or-nothing runner. Both backs will be on the field at the same time in certain packages, with one of them (usually Spiller) in the slot. Buffalo's passing game is limited by Ryan Fitzpatrick's lack of arm strength, forcing the team to instead rely on spreading the field. His receivers are given freedom to run and adjust routes as they see fit, which puts a heavy emphasis on experience and chemistry with Fitzpatrick. Stevie Johnson is Fitzpatrick's security blanket, and the Bills run a lot of one-read slants off of that, with Johnson clearing and Jackson or Spiller crossing under him out of the slot. Fitzpatrick also likes to check down to tight end Scott Chandler over the middle. The Bills are one of the NFL's more pass-heavy red zone teams. Outside the five, they'll often spread it out with Fitzpatrick looking over the middle. David Nelson was most frequently targeted deep in opponent territory, leading the team in targets (11), catches (seven) and touchdowns (five) inside 10 yards. Johnson also has a big role, and Chandler is used in play-action. The Bills doled out a lot of money for OLB Mario Williams and DE Mark Anderson this offseason, and this duo should improve the team's pass rush significantly. Williams, in particular, should thrive playing the LDE position in his new 4-3 scheme in Buffalo. He's added some muscle to tip the scales closer to 300, which should result in fewer missed tackles in 2012. The presence of Williams and Anderson should allow 22-year-old Marcell Dareus to find more room to rush his 320-pound frame up the middle. Nick Barnett transitioned nicely to a 4-3 weakside linebacker, recording 10-plus total tackles six times last year. George Wilson stepped up as a run-stopper after the departure of Donte Whitner, and as a converted wide receiver he has excellent ball skills. He was on pace for 90 solo tackles before injuring his neck. Kelvin Sheppard is another good young talent in the box, and Jairus Byrd is a ball-hawking free safety to round out an improving secondary. | | SAN FRANCISCO: Despite adding firepower to their receiving corps, the Niners offense will still be based on the power running game. Their scheme is almost exclusively man blocking and almost all between the tackles. Due to the presence of youngsters Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James, they're unlikely to run Frank Gore into the ground like they have in recent seasons. Assuming he beats out veteran Brandon Jacobs, Hunter is more of a traditional back-up, while James will be the change-of-pace back and should see a lot of his reps on passing downs. There's a good chance Jacobs will earn short-yardage duties. The Niners are also very run-heavy in the red zone, with Gore serving as the team's main option in goal-to-go situations. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have built a passing game that will work for quarterback Alex Smith. Most often Michael Crabtree is the first option, as they can get him isolated on the outside. Vernon Davis came on strong late once he picked up the offense, and he'll be used deeper down the middle of the field. Randy Moss will likely step into Braylon Edwards' seldom-used deep threat role. When they go three-wide, which is often, Mario Manningham will play the outside with Crabtree sliding into a slot. Crabtree is Smith's most frequent target in the red zone because of the attention Davis draws. The 49ers will, however, often force it to Davis in the middle of the field. The 49ers' defense is the complete package, with the league's best linebackers, a disruptive front four and an improving secondary. Justin Smith is arguably the NFL's most effective 3-4 DE'he's one of the best in the league at stopping the run and also has more pass-rushing ability than your average two-gap end, with 29.5 sacks over the past four seasons. The Niners' defensive scheme funnels ball carriers to Patrick Willis, which is why he consistently racks up more than 100 solo tackles per season. (He was on pace for 110 in 2011 before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 13.) Picking up the slack in Willis' absence was NaVorro Bowman, who was excellent in his first season as a starter. San Francisco also boasts an exceptional return game with speedy Ted Ginn Jr. one of those guys who's a threat to bring any returnable kick to the house. Ginn was obviously sorely missed in the NFC Championship Game, when ill-timed fumbles by second-string return man Kyle Williams essentially cost the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (BUFFALO-SAN FRANCISCO) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Bills-49ers Preview* =====================
By MATT BEARDMORE STATS Writer
The San Francisco 49ers open a home-heavy portion of their schedule following an impressive win.
The Buffalo Bills could use one of those as they begin a potentially rough stretch outside of western New York.
San Francisco goes for a sixth straight home win over an AFC opponent when the Bills try to end a five-game road skid against NFC foes Sunday.
Coming off a surprising 24-13 loss at Minnesota, the 49ers (3-1) routed the New York Jets 34-0 last Sunday for their first road shutout since Jan. 6, 2002, against New Orleans.
San Francisco is hoping all three phases are clicking again this week after holding the Jets to 145 total yards, recovering three fumbles, blocking a punt and rushing for a season-best 245 yards.
"This is more the way we are accustomed to playing," coach Jim Harbaugh said.
The 49ers can get used to playing at Candlestick Park as they'll play three straight and five of six in the Bay Area. A 27-19 winner over Detroit in its lone home game this season, San Francisco has not lost to a visiting AFC team since Nov. 8, 2009, against Tennessee.
If the Bills (2-2) are going to change that - and win their first game in an NFC stadium since Oct. 25, 2009, versus Carolina - they'll have to move past last Sunday's 52-28 loss to New England. But after committing a season-high six turnovers and giving up the second-most yards in team history with 580, there's no telling how much of an effect the defeat will have on the team this weekend.
"It's one that will hang with us," said Ryan Fitzpatrick, who threw four touchdowns and a season-high four interceptions. "You try to block it out with Chan's (coach Gailey) 24-hour rule and all that, and you hope it doesn't linger into the next game."
If it does, Gailey's team will have little chance to leave San Francisco with a victory. And it doesn't get any easier after this game, as Buffalo will play three of its next four on the road, including stops in Arizona, Houston and New England.
"I've got to work on the mindset of this football team and creating a sense of urgency every snap of every game," Gailey said Monday.
Part of that means Fitzpatrick has to make better decisions, as his seven interceptions are among the most in the NFL. However, he could be under plenty of duress as the 49ers' defensive front will face a Buffalo line without injured starters Cordy Glenn and Kraig Urbik.
Under coordinator Vic Fangio, San Francisco's defense has limited opponents to 3.2 yards per carry after the Jets totaled 45 yards on 17 rushes last Sunday.
The Bills might have one of the deepest backfields in the NFL with Fred Jackson, C.J. Spiller and Tashard Choice, but Jackson and Spiller are coming off injures and both lost fumbles last week when Buffalo finished with a season-low 98 yards on the ground.
Coming off their best rushing effort of the season, the 49ers could get a boost if Brandon Jacobs makes his team debut. The former New York Giant has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in the second preseason game.
"I'm ready to play," he told the 49ers' official website Tuesday. "It's nothing now, it's all gone."
Even if Jacobs has to wait another week to get in, Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter could have big days against a Bills defense that surrendered 247 yards and four TDs on the ground last week. Buffalo had not allowed that many rushing scores at home since 1977.
"When you have two guys rushing for 100 yards, something's up," end Mario Williams said. "We have to have a reality check and see what's going on."
The Bills are hoping to bounce back just like the 49ers did last week when they stayed in Youngstown, Ohio, following the Vikings loss.
"For sure, the whole week there was more of an edge - it was just a bad taste in your mouth," said Alex Smith, who had season lows of 21 attempts, 12 completions and 143 yards while not throwing a TD against the Jets. "I don't think that goes away in one day. We wanted to be 3-1 and got it done."
These teams have alternated wins and losses in the last seven meetings with the road team winning the last two. The 49ers left Buffalo with a 10-3 victory in the last matchup Nov. 30, 2008.
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| | Last Updated: 5/17/2024 2:50:11 AM EST. |
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