Originally posted by TyCore:
I think when we get our run game back (TW) we won't be relying on dropping the ball over the middle ad nauseum and can use those plays once other threats have been established.
It feels like our playbook halves when the game gets close and we start going to the well too often with plays that have already worked.
Have we thrown a back shoulder since Jennings v Giants?
I concur to this. The first 5 games, all wins, the 49ers were dominant in the run game. Really strong.
Game 1 - 188 team yards rushing
Game 2 - 159 team yards rushing
Game 3 - 141 team yards rushing
Game 4 - 124 team yards rushing
Game 5 - 170 team yards rushing
Game 6 - 108 team yards rushing / respectable but less than their previous average
Of 157
Game 7 - 65 team yards rushing / almost 100 team yards below average
Game 8 - 113 team yards rushing/ respectable but well below the team average. I believe Trent being back in the lineup could help get the running game back. Problem is the depth.
BP will be fine. He has the skills to succeed here, hope Kyle has a better game plan for week 10. He has to get this offense clicking again and keep defenses guessing. The first 5 games were so amazing. It seems like he needs to elevate his play calling and get the players in position to succeed. That and BP needs to forget what happened in the 3 losses and bounce back.
Gonna be a tough game v the Jags. ETN is a beast and Lawrence is looking better. The 49ers don't have that "unbeatable" stigma anymore. It is GONE. Opponents now know the 49ers can be beat and that confidence goes a LONG way.
Let's get back on track