Sunday, November 05, 2006

Final Thoughts and Analysis for Week 9

A win today would be a huge rebound from last week's debacle. The media is reporting doubt eminating from the fans, the team and ownership. Personally, I think Mike Nolan deserves a longer leash because the team is definitely improving. A win this week would quiet the critics for at least another week.

Best Case Scenario
49ers 34 - Vikings 13: I don't see the 49ers NOT giving up a touchdown this week, or most any week really. Even at its best, the defense just isn't that good. Offensively, it's a different story. I think a legitimate best case scenario would see Frank Gore blowing up for 125+ yards with a pair of touchdowns and Alex Smith throwing for 250+ yards with a pair of touchdowns. The defense isn't spectacular, but they take care of business and don't make the offense play catch up.

Worst Case Scenario
Vikings 38 - 49ers 10: The Vikings offense gets back on track as Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore run all over the 49ers. Brad Johnson picks apart the secondary and the 49ers TD comes in garbage time. Basically a replay of last week.

My prediction is 49ers 27-17. Hopefully the team puts up a hell of a better effort than last week.

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