Originally posted by Shaj:
1st Place, Matt Hasselbeck (Sideways arrow)
2nd Place, Sam Bradford (Green Arrow pointing up)
3rd Place, Derek Anderson (Sideways arrow)
4th Place, Alex Smith (Red Arrow Pointing Down)
"Smith has thrown three of his five interceptions on third down. He failed to build upon the tying drive he led against New Orleans a week ago. The 49ers have problems beyond Smith right now, but it's tougher to say Smith is part of the solution after a 0-3 start and two horrid road performances. Smith probably remains the 49ers' best option after the team traded away Shaun Hill. But if NFL teams had to choose their starters for Week 4 from the current starters in the division, I don't think Smith would generate much momentum. The 49ers have converted only five times in 32 third-down chances on the road."
Link to ESPN analysis
Running up the middle doesn't fix that stat
