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True Dough

(20,110 posts)
Sun Oct 8, 2023, 10:30 PM Oct 2023

The 49ers are looking like the class of the NFL

They just stomped the Cowboys 42-10.

There's only one other 5-0 team in the entire league: the Philadelphia Eagles. But the 49ers have the better points for/points against mark, by a fair margin (+37 for Philly, +99 for the 49ers, so they're beating their opponents by almost 20 points per game, on average).

And San Fran QB Brock Purdy is now 12-0 in NFL games to start his career!

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The 49ers are looking like the class of the NFL (Original Post) True Dough Oct 2023 OP
Can't ask for a better start calguy Oct 2023 #1
That was a good ass kicking Auggie Oct 2023 #2
So many weapons for the 49ers True Dough Oct 2023 #3
We Saw It, pdxflyboy Oct 2023 #4
KC is not far behind at 4-1. Nt spooky3 Oct 2023 #5
Go Chiefs KS Toronado Oct 2023 #7
Kansas City is a very good team True Dough Oct 2023 #16
Kick usonian Oct 2023 #6
Detroit would maybe be 5-0 but for a missed holding call. LisaM Oct 2023 #8
Detroit is having a great year. milestogo Oct 2023 #12
Go Niners!! demosincebirth Oct 2023 #9
Takeaways from San Francisco's victory over Dallas ... Auggie Oct 2023 #10
So tell me this, Auggie True Dough Oct 2023 #11
San Francisco Auggie Oct 2023 #13
Haven't checked the weather True Dough Oct 2023 #14
60% chance of rain ... Auggie Oct 2023 #15
Spoke too soon? Cleveland wins today. Nt spooky3 Oct 2023 #17
We shall see. True Dough Oct 2023 #18
Shaping up to be an interesting season nt spooky3 Oct 2023 #19
Actually next week they play the Vikings who host them for MNF. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #20
Yes, you are right True Dough Oct 2023 #21
Kirk is one of those players that always does the opposite of what you want. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #22
Fantasy poison? True Dough Oct 2023 #23
I used to play every year in a league we had at work. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #24
We particularly welcome True Dough Oct 2023 #25
I'm also lousy at poker, so you'll be gracious enough Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #26
You bet! True Dough Oct 2023 #27
Well, you don't need to worry about your boy Kirk Cousins anymore True Dough Oct 2023 #33
Yeah, that's a tough break for both him and the Vikings. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #34
Carson Wentz True Dough Oct 2023 #35
Guess Josh Dobbs was more to their liking. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #36
Dobbs is a lunch pail type of QB True Dough Oct 2023 #37
Meh, you might want to look again. n/t Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #28
This thread aged well. Angleae Oct 2023 #29
What also hasn't aged well True Dough Oct 2023 #30
Yeah, but Mark Davis' haircut? Timeless. n/t Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #32
LOL Auggie Oct 2023 #31

calguy

(5,758 posts)
1. Can't ask for a better start
Sun Oct 8, 2023, 10:39 PM
Oct 2023

Looking forward to the Eagles game, where home field adventure throughout the playoffs will probably be determined.

I like the Niners' chances.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
16. Kansas City is a very good team
Tue Oct 10, 2023, 09:23 AM
Oct 2023

but based on what we've seen to this point in the 2023-24 season, I would favor the Dolphins over them. That Miami offense is explosive, even outside of the 70-point trampling of the Broncos.

LisaM

(28,563 posts)
8. Detroit would maybe be 5-0 but for a missed holding call.
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 01:32 AM
Oct 2023

The Seahawks are a thorn in our paw, squeaking out close wins with controversial calls.

Auggie

(31,775 posts)
10. Takeaways from San Francisco's victory over Dallas ...
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 07:34 AM
Oct 2023

1): This came as a surprise perhaps, but San Francisco's O-line dominated the Dallas D-line most of the night, moving them backward on a majority of run plays. Blocks are one thing, but to move the D-line backwards, consistently, is something else. Credit Dallas for holding the the 49ers rushing total to "just" 170 yards (it could have been a lot more) and for the handful of passes they knocked kdown.

2): 49er receivers were so wide open. Where was the Dallas secondary? Credit either awesome routes and misdirection by S.F. or a Dallas secondary that was simply outplayed and overwhelmed.

3): Brock Purdy is looking like a version of Joe Cool. Comfortable in the pocket, able to loft or drill passes with precision, making great reads, and in total command. Kudos to QB coach Brian Griese for the mentoring, Shanahan (and his coaches) for the system, and to Purdy, who has bought into it lock, stock and barrel.

4): Impact linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw had a career defining game. Greenlaw was tasked with "spying" for draws and scrambles by Prescott as well. The 49ers defense had been burned in previous games in which the pass rush penetrated so deeply it left huge holes open in the middle for QBs to run. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks finally (IMO) addressed this and assigned the perfect player, Greenlaw, to contain Prescott. Warner, meanwhile, employed the usual mayhem. These guys are awesome together.

5): This was supposedly the early-season test game against a potential playoff opponent, not the rebuilding Steelers or Rams, the injured Cardinals, or hapless New York Giants. Maybe Chris Collinsworth said it best (paraphrasing) "Either San Francisco is a lot better than everyone thought or Dallas isn't that good."

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
11. So tell me this, Auggie
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 07:43 AM
Oct 2023

The 49ers are in the Dawg Pound next weekend. The 49ers and the Browns have the league's two best defenses, statistically speaking, so far this season.

Which team will you be rooting for and what's your prediction?


I'll pick San Fran to win, but not by a blowout this time: 17-14.

Auggie

(31,775 posts)
13. San Francisco
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 09:41 AM
Oct 2023

Browns are one dimensional and have exhibited a flat offense in the games I’ve seen. I agree with your assessment, albeit with a little wider margin of points. 49ers will play it conservatively as they do with weaker teams but should win easily.

Yes, the Browns D has impressive numbers, but the teams they’ve faced had been struggling — Bengals, Steelers, Ravens and Titans. Cleveland hasn’t faced an offense like San Francisco’s.

Any idea what the weather will be like?

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
14. Haven't checked the weather
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 09:43 AM
Oct 2023

but I don't put a lot of stock in it this far out. from game day.

Valid point on the weak offenses that the Browns have faced so far. Hard for any team to contain the 49ers but I think Cleveland won't get embarrassed.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
18. We shall see.
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 05:04 PM
Oct 2023

That Browns defense is among the league's best, for sure. San Fran gets the Bangles next week. Another disappointing performance would surely be a concern.

The Chiefs won, but not by much of a margin over a Broncos defense that practically every other team has trampled. KC has some kinks to work out on offense. The receiving corps is under-utilized. So for them to be 5-1 without firing on all cylinders is seemingly a positive sign.

Xavier Breath

(4,962 posts)
20. Actually next week they play the Vikings who host them for MNF.
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 02:35 PM
Oct 2023

Just in time for Kirk Cousins to have his once-a-season coming out party.



As for the Bangles, I like their chances if Susanna Hoffs' shoulder holds out

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
21. Yes, you are right
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 04:40 PM
Oct 2023

It is the 49ers/Vikes next week. I think Cousins' big blowout game will have to wait under Justin Jefferson returns (if Justin Jefferson returns this season).

I have written Bangles instead of Bengals more than once in this lifetime. It's a repeated Bungle.



^ The Eternal Flame.
Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, oh...

Xavier Breath

(4,962 posts)
22. Kirk is one of those players that always does the opposite of what you want.
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 07:19 PM
Oct 2023

Need him to win, and he'll lose. Need him to lose, and he'll win. That's how it's worked for me, anyway. He's fantasy poison.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
23. Fantasy poison?
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 07:22 PM
Oct 2023

So you're a playa, playa? We inevitably have someone drop out of our 12-team DU fantasy football league each year. I could come knocking next September when we're looking for a manager to step up.

Xavier Breath

(4,962 posts)
24. I used to play every year in a league we had at work.
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 07:30 PM
Oct 2023

There were ten teams, and I was co-commissioner with another guy. Looking back, it was fun at times, especially the Mondays when you'd won and got to give shit to your opponent that week. And, most of us were in adjacent departments so you saw each other regularly.

But, that was some years ago and it's been a while since I played. I still watch games whenever they're on, but I don't follow the personnel aspect of the game all that too closely, or the draft for that matter, so I'd be at a disadvantage at this point, but thanks for thinking of me.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
25. We particularly welcome
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 07:50 PM
Oct 2023

disadvantaged managers!!!

No worries, but let me know if you reconsider come next year.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
33. Well, you don't need to worry about your boy Kirk Cousins anymore
Mon Oct 30, 2023, 04:31 AM
Oct 2023

Maybe he can consult Aaron Rodgers on the super rehab program?

In the meantime, the Vikings better swing a quick trade or else the season comes down to rookie Jaren Hall, Nick Mullens (currently out with an injured back) or Sean Mannion.

Good luck with that!

Xavier Breath

(4,962 posts)
34. Yeah, that's a tough break for both him and the Vikings.
Mon Oct 30, 2023, 07:59 AM
Oct 2023

If you love football that's a tough injury to see, regardless of whom you cheer for. No doubt a rough morning for Vikings fans. It looked like they were getting their act together and might be able to keep pace with Detroit or at least hang around if the Lions faltered, but that injury is devastating. Well, I guess they used up all of their good luck last year by winning all of those close games they probably shouldn't have won. Maybe they can make a move before the deadline, but that's a crapshoot at best.

True Dough

(20,110 posts)
37. Dobbs is a lunch pail type of QB
Tue Oct 31, 2023, 08:57 PM
Oct 2023

Workman-like 225 to 250 yards per game, tosses for a TD most times, two on a good day. Maybe a pick. Steady but not a high ceiling.

Will be interesting to see if/when Jefferson returns and whether the two of them can build any chemistry. Addison and Osborn are good WRs too. Maybe they can get Dobbs some 300+ yard games.

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