Week 12 Game Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars @ San Francisco 49ers
by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 28, 2009 8:29 AM EST
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Print| San Francisco 49ers (4-6) | Week #12 |
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| Date: | November 29nd, 2009 |
Location: | San Francisco, CA |
| Time: | 4:15 PM EST |
Stadium: | Candlestick Park |
| TV: | CBS |
Favorite: | 49ers -3 |
| Radio: | Click Here | Over/Under: | 40.5 |
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Sunny, mid 50's |
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Well, this is it guys. Tim Tebow's final home game. Standing in his way is a dilapidated Seminole team that is a shell of the 90's powerhouse. Oh wait, there's another football game this weekend involving a team from Northeast Florida? Could've fooled me.
The Jaguars make their second trip out west this season to take on a fast sinking 49ers team. After starting the year 3-1, Mike Singletary's bunch has lost five of their last six. In addition, they can thank Jay Cutler for their 10-6 win over Chicago a few weeks ago.
The similiarities between Singletary and Jack Del Rio are striking on the surface. Both are ex-Pro Bowl linebackers who worked their way up the ranks before becoming head coaches. Both want their teams to run the ball, stop the run, and punch the other team in the mouth. And both have issues with getting the most out of their teams on a consistent basis.
Will the Jaguars get to 7-4 or will they have another bad west coast trip?
Jaguars Offense vs 49ers Defense
The 49ers rank 30th in the NFL against the pass, giving up 256 yards a game. Despite signing Nate Clements to the richest defensive contract in NFL history, the 49ers only have six interceptions this year off QBs not named Jay Cutler. The 49ers also rank 22nd in the NFL in sacks. Perhaps the most chilling stat for the 49ers is that their pass defense has gotten worse over that six game span. The team has given up 286 yards a game, including four 300 yard games.
Needless to say, statistically this should prove to be a good day for David Garrard and the Jaguars WR corp. Mike Sims-Walker has been favoring a hamstring injury, but practiced all week. However, I sat here last week and said Maurice Jones-Drew would get 200 yards and 4 TDs against the Bills run defense.
Where the 49ers defense excels is against the run. Led by All-World MLB Patrick Willis, the 49ers are 6th in the NFL against the run. In addition, they are tied for second for the lowest per carry average, 3.4 yards.
The offensive line will need to play much better than the siv they were against the Bills. The rock solid line that rose to the occassion against the Jets needs to make another appearence if the Jaguars want to win.
Maurice Jones-Drew needs just 74 yards to hit 1,000 and 2 touchdowns to set the franchise record for rushing TDs. I say he breaks 1,000 and ties the franchise record this week, before breaking it next week vs Houston.
Jaguars Defense vs 49ers Offense
The Alex Smith experiment returns for an encore performance against the Jaguars. Since replacing Shaun Hill in Week 7 of the regular season, Smith has put up respectable numbers in 2009. Smith boasts a 81.5 QB rating this year, a far cry from his career average of 66.5.
The 49ers passing offense flows through All-Pro Tight End Vernon Davis. Davis is easily the team's leading receiver with 51 receptions, 601 yards, and 8 touchdowns. The Jaguars have never done well against receiving tight ends (see Clark, Dallas) so it will be a challenge to keep Davis contained.
The most talked about player in the 1st round this fear was WR Michal Crabtree. Since Crabtree finally signed with the team he has put up ok numbers, but nothing mind blowing. All I can say is that I'm much happier seeing him on the opposing sideline this week.
Since the Jaguars have returned to the 4-3 defense, the returns have been excellent. Discouting the big play to Terrell Owens, the Jaguars limited the Bills to just 250 yards of offense last week. Derrick Harvey's continued growth is promising, though more sacks would certainly be welcomed.
Once again the Jaguars will be without Rashean Mathis. Tyron Brackenridge did a good job vs Owens despite what the numbers say, and if nothing else, at least we won't see Reggie Nelson at corner again.
Player On The Hot Seat
David Garrard, QB
The 49ers will likely sellout to stop Jones-Drew and that means David will need to be on his game on Sunday. Expect to see the Jaguars throw early and often to take advantage of the bad pass defense.
Prediction
Jaguars 24
49ers 13
-Jonathan Loesche
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Sad
FSU, once so proud. Take heart, spearheads, the Tebow era is at an end for you. Now you only have to survive the Jimbo era. Good luck.
Go Jaguars, Go Gators!
You know what? I’d trade the FSU upset for a win in San Fran. How’s that? Go Jags!
Vae Victis!
Vic mentioned #90 Julius Williams will start at DE
I’m excited to see how he does! He’ll need the form he showed in his third try in the Oklahoma Drill… it’ll be put to the test on Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIrbAwbCMQ0#t=1m08s
BCC Bio:
http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/5/26/887615/jaguars-player-biography-julius
im pumped too!
if he got a sack id blow up. I feel julius will be a baller over the next couple years
by harveyismyboy on Nov 28, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Garrard
Should put up some numbers this week. I’d say 330 yards and two touchdowns are to be expected. I think Dirk has the 49ers defense right where he wants them. I say pass it 45 times tomorrow. Play to the match up advantage. Drew can still be involved in the offense and get his touches. More swing passes and quick outs with him split wide could prove to be effective.
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With the air game...
to be featured this weekend, I’ll be looking for Sims-Walker to have a big game… but I’ll also be looking to see if Nate Hughes will show up, now that he’s been given a 2nd chance. I’m predicting another nail biter, with the Jaguars pulling it out with a Scobee FG FTW!
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Sims-Walker
Is really getting himself into good position for a Pro Bowl season next year. Imagine the numbers he would have if he had seen the field against Indy, and played in the Seattle game.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
I just hope a legit 2nd receiver option emerges
Holt has been great, but I’m not sure how much longer he’s gonna play and I don’t know if we can’t wait another 3 years for a WR to develop in order to stay consistant.
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Jarrett Dilliard
Though I don’t know if he can handle a defense focusing on him as the number 2. I think Mike Thomas has the ability, but I really like him in the slot, still being able to hold down a little bit of a slash role. The draft has some nice NFL ready number 2s as well. Mardy Gilyard from Cincinnati is a really nice player who is thought to be available in the third. He has some of the best route running in the country. Isn’t a burner, but a good athlete.
Jordan Shipley from Texas is a receiver who looks to be NFL ready. I think he is older as well, around 25 or so, as a result maturity shouldn’t be an issue. Gilyard made a sick catch yesterday in the back of the endzone. If I can find the vid, I’ll post that as well.
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I liked Mardy Gilyard lat year
brought it up on this site, then someone pointed out he was JR. Now he’s pretty popular amongst the draftniks.
Looks like a perfect 2nd receiver
Nice routes, athletic, and great hands. I’m not really sure why he is projected to slip into the third, some even say fourth. If so, that’d be pretty good value.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
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He's a little smaller
and from what I hear, he has his down days. I haven’t seen one of them though.
My thougts
It is a big game. If the Jaguars win this; There chance to the (unbeliavble) playoff birth goes up to 50%; wqith 3 home games in a row coming up.
Once again I have fears and otimsm.
Fea factors:
Willis called out his defense after another poor performance against the Packers. He is the Singletary of this era; I saw him twice this year (against the Rams; Against the Bears) in full game he is the best LB(maybe the best defensive player) the Jaguars faced this year! I think his battle with MJD will determine how the game will end
Other fear factor 49ers receivers: Who will cover Vernon Davis? I Hope it will be Considine who is redhot all of sudden; but even with him I have doubts. And Crabtree. John that guy wil be a top WR star; once he get an elite QB(the Raiders did it again; I saw in full game DHB and Crabtree; well Al Davis is an idiot; I hope he will take Tebow too…) I think no matter who will cover him he will have a hard day(I hope it will be Cox)
You left out from your great article Frank Gore-I think the Jags will stiop him; but he is the 49ers version of MJD; they working out together; he is a premium RB(but the Jags su down lately Thomas Jones; Mashawn Lynch& Vernon Davis) so I hope Pot roast and Big John will handle it. Although I have no doubt they will tagget rookie DE Julius Willimas; who will have a looooonh day as a starter
And I have fears because we saw what happened in Seattle-The Jags can wash to sitgam out; but I think it wil be a veeeery close game(at best)
Now the hopes:
Nate Clements; and most likely Takeo Spikes wil be not playing. Good news for the offense.
Last time the 49ers needed 5 INT from Cutler to win at home. Jay almost won the
game and if that last It is a TD; the 49ers recors is 3-7. I hope Alex Smith have a bad day tomorrow.
MJD: I think he will havr a rebound game against the 49ers. Look out for him; he will play before his famiy and closest freinds (200 people!!!) I think if Koetter use him right; My X-factor could win the game!
Prediction:
Jags 21: 49ers :20
(The better Jags must show up; and Smith must play average or below that; to this prediction come true-also I’M the only one who wanna see finally a Defensive TD????)
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 28, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions
Cmon Now
The similiarities between Singletary and Jack Del Rio are striking on the surface. Both are ex-Pro Bowl linebackers
You can’t compare Jack Del Rio to Mike Singletary as a player! That being said, it should be a great game today. good luck guys. Oh, and you will actually be able to watch it, since it is not a home game.
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