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| 121 | SAN FRANCISCO | 39 | 38.5 | | 122 | HOUSTON | -3 | -3 |
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| All Games | 1-2 | -1.5 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 8.0 | 4.3 | 239.3 | (4.2) | 2.7 | 21.3 | 12.3 | 332.3 | (5) | 1.3 | | Road Games | 0-1 | -1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 187.0 | (4.2) | 3.0 | 23.0 | 13.0 | 386.0 | (5.2) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1.5 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 8.0 | 4.3 | 239.3 | (4.2) | 2.7 | 21.3 | 12.3 | 332.3 | (5) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | -0.5 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 265.5 | (4.2) | 2.5 | 20.5 | 12.0 | 305.5 | (4.8) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 8.0 | 4.3 | 16.3 | 26:49 | 25-90 | (3.5) | 18-32 | 56.8% | 150 | (4.7) | 57-239 | (4.2) | (29.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 17 | 8.2 | 18.9 | 29:01 | 26-108 | (4.1) | 19-31 | 61.3% | 180 | (5.7) | 58-288 | (5) | (16.9) | | Offense Road Games | 3.0 | 3.0 | 13.0 | 20:23 | 17-71 | (4.2) | 13-27 | 48.1% | 116 | (4.3) | 44-187 | (4.2) | (62.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 21.3 | 12.3 | 20.3 | 33:11 | 35-141 | (4) | 22-32 | 69.8% | 192 | (6) | 67-332 | (5) | (15.6) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.6 | 12.8 | 20 | 31:59 | 31-125 | (4) | 20-29 | 67.9% | 201 | (6.8) | 60-326 | (5.4) | (14.5) | | Defense Road Games | 23.0 | 13.0 | 27.0 | 39:37 | 48-237 | (4.9) | 17-26 | 65.4% | 149 | (5.7) | 74-386 | (5.2) | (16.8) |
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| All Games | 2-1 | +2 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 16.7 | 6.7 | 263.0 | (4.8) | 1.0 | 18.7 | 14.7 | 351.3 | (5.6) | 1.3 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 32.0 | 13.0 | 323.0 | (5.2) | 1.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 248.0 | (4.5) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +2 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 16.7 | 6.7 | 263.0 | (4.8) | 1.0 | 18.7 | 14.7 | 351.3 | (5.6) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +3.3 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 25.0 | 10.0 | 308.5 | (4.9) | 0.5 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 323.5 | (5.5) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 16.7 | 6.7 | 15.7 | 26:33 | 24-102 | (4.2) | 19-31 | 60.9% | 161 | (5.2) | 55-263 | (4.8) | (15.8) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 16.6 | 8.4 | 18 | 29:42 | 26-99 | (3.9) | 21-33 | 62.8% | 208 | (6.3) | 59-308 | (5.3) | (18.6) | | Offense Home Games | 32.0 | 13.0 | 21.0 | 31:52 | 33-138 | (4.2) | 19-29 | 65.5% | 185 | (6.4) | 62-323 | (5.2) | (10.1) | | Defense (All Games) | 18.7 | 14.7 | 22.7 | 33:27 | 28-99 | (3.5) | 22-34 | 65.0% | 252 | (7.3) | 63-351 | (5.6) | (18.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 20.6 | 12.4 | 20.3 | 31:18 | 28-93 | (3.4) | 22-34 | 63.1% | 243 | (7.1) | 62-336 | (5.4) | (16.4) | | Defense Home Games | 7.0 | 7.0 | 19.0 | 28:08 | 24-90 | (3.7) | 15-31 | 48.4% | 158 | (5.1) | 55-248 | (4.5) | (35.4) |
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| 8/7/2014 | @ BALTIMORE | 3-23 | L | 3 | L | 37 | U | 17-71 | 13-27-116 | 3 | 48-237 | 17-26-149 | 2 | | 8/17/2014 | DENVER | 0-34 | L | -3 | L | 41 | U | 24-69 | 21-34-161 | 4 | 33-87 | 30-38-270 | 0 | | 8/24/2014 | SAN DIEGO | 21-7 | W | -5.5 | W | 42 | U | 35-129 | 20-34-172 | 1 | 24-98 | 20-32-156 | 2 | | 8/28/2014 | @ HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 8/9/2014 | @ ARIZONA | 0-32 | L | -1.5 | L | 37 | U | 17-90 | 11-22-82 | 2 | 37-81 | 27-34-326 | 0 | | 8/16/2014 | ATLANTA | 32-7 | W | -3 | W | 41 | U | 33-138 | 19-29-185 | 1 | 24-90 | 15-31-158 | 2 | | 8/23/2014 | @ DENVER | 18-17 | W | 7 | W | 45.5 | U | 23-79 | 26-41-215 | 0 | 24-127 | 25-38-272 | 2 | | 8/28/2014 | SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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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. | | HOUSTON: Bill O'Brien replaces long-time head coach Gary Kubiak, who brought the highly successful zone-blocking scheme to Houston. O'Brien oversaw a primarily gap-blocking system in New England and he brought in former Falcons assistant Paul Dunn to coach the offensive line, which suggests that this will be more of a mixed scheme up front. Arian Foster is still the starter and will be leaned on heavily with the uncertainty under center. He remains a capable red-zone back, and his reliability should lead to a heavy workload near the goal line.
O'Brien's offenses have always been multiple and complex, though the biggest highlight of his career was certainly overseeing New England's dominant two-tight end look. Disgruntled star wideout Andre Johnson will continue to be used as a chess piece, likely playing the slot and working underneath more often, with tight end Garrett Graham complementing him. When they throw inside the 20, Johnson has been the logical target for years, but Kubiak's regime never came up with ways for him to escape attention in the end zone'Graham could end up with the bigger red-zone role. Foster will remain a big part of the passing game as an excellent screen option. DeAndre Hopkins and DeVier Posey are shaping up to be primarily deep threats. Second tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz is primarily a blocker.
The Texans defense was awful in 2013 but has a great chance to improve significantly with new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and top draft pick OLB Jadeveon Clowney to generate more sacks and turnovers in this new 3-4 scheme. DE J.J. Watt is one of the NFL's best on the defensive side of the ball, and rookie NT Louis Nix and a healthy ILB Brian Cushing will clog the middle. |
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