Game Thread W3 - Detroit V San Francisco (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

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[Otis]

Frank Gore could be looking at a tremendous day here.

 

[Andy Hicks]

O'Sullivan to Bruce TD to start

 

[Mt. Man]

Detroit now outscored 35-0 in the first quarter.

SF severely winning the field position battle, and driving... could the Lions end up trailing 21-0 again?

 

[Mt. Man]

There's one for Gore, who bobbled the ball but then almost walked in untouched.

 

[Scruff Mcgruff]

where is kevin smith? this drive has been all rudi

 

[HoTnickZ]

Roy must be happy, he has one more catch than CJ

 

[Otis]

Loved the niners to win this game and I like what I see so far. I don't like that I didn't bet on it.

 

[Mt. Man]

where is kevin smith? this drive has been all rudi

*shrug* I haven't heard anything, so I can only guess that it's wanting to get Rudi more involved with things. It might be that they rotate drives, but I'll keep a look out, especially since the Lions had some success this time. Well, with "some success" being avoiding a 3rd straight 21-0 hole.

 

[aardball44]

Lions on the board. 14-3.

Rudi was the only option in the backfield that entire drive.

 

[greenline]

any targets for B. Johnson from O'Sullivan?

 

[Mt. Man]

J.T. carves up the Lions defense (or lack thereof) on 3 straight plays. 21-3 49ers.

 

[Big Score]

Looks like Nolan is letting Martz put the pedal to the metal on the offense.

Think Martz enjoys running up the score on the team that fired him.

 

[banjomatic]

Where's Calvin?

 

[CaptainHook]

Where's Calvin?

 

[drew726]

Where's Calvin?

They're pretty much doubling Roy Williams and CJ every play. Niners are trying to not let Detroit get the big play and testing them to win it with the run, which they aren't.

 

[Da Guru]

I wish the Lions had a young gritty QB that like O`Sullivan kid from SF

 

[patv66]

I wish the Lions had a young gritty QB that like O`Sullivan kid from SF

why would Det not call a Time out there?down 21-3, and you give up a chance to get a possession?awful coaching...

 

[toxicbees]

Where's Calvin?

Nate Clements has been playing Calvin tough. Calvin hasn't gotten open at all.

 

[Mortimer Ichabod]

where is kevin smith?

 

[toxicbees]

where is kevin smith?

Sitting behind Rudi

 

[candymanvandyfan]

I want to tell you, Detroit, the 49ers done set you up for a comeback.

--Kwame Kilpatrick

 

[CincyBengal]

Any info appreciated,thanks.

 

[yinzer]

Where's Calvin?

Nate Clements has been playing Calvin tough. Calvin hasn't gotten open at all.

So youre tellin me Clements knows Optimus Prime or something?

 

[greekwookies]

13 min to go in the 3rd Qtr.

Rudi Johnson: 10 touches for 44yds

Kevin Smith: 3 touches for 13 yds

WTF!!!! Someone please explain!!!

 

[Challenge Everything]

check the game thread.

 

[cvnpoka]

check the game thread.

great info. ty for posting.

 

[3C's]

check the game thread.

and/or the injury thread

 

[Mt. Man]

And Calvin finally gets his first catch.

No word (or at least no injury report) on Kevin Smith, FWIW.

 

[awesomeness]

13 min to go in the 3rd Qtr.Rudi Johnson: 10 touches for 44ydsKevin Smith: 3 touches for 13 ydsWTF!!!! Someone please explain!!!

Kevin Smith sucks.HTH

 

[Mt. Man]

Rudi rumbles for all 29 yards of the drive, and McDonald can't haul in a sure first, but Detroit cuts it to 21-6.

 

[greekwookies]

:IBTL: check the game thread.

and/or the injury thread

Not all of us can follow every game every Sunday, I know some of you have no other obligations. If anyone watching the game can provide any substance to what the RBs in Detroit are doing and why Smith is not getting anything, please answer.

 

[BigRed]

Be nice to hear from someone with some actual info. Stats-wise at least looks like Rudi doing a better job, but Smith's YPC (although only a few carries) isn't bad. ?

 

[BigRed]

check the game thread.

? This IS the game thread.check your meds.

 

[Routilla]

It is remarkable how bad the Detroit Lions are and I believe the credit must go to Matt Millen.

 

[patv66]

check the game thread.

? This IS the game thread.check your meds.

They have not metioned an injury to K. Smith.The change to Rudi seems to be a Coach's decision.

 

[Mt. Man]

Be nice to hear from someone with some actual info. Stats-wise at least looks like Rudi doing a better job, but Smith's YPC (although only a few carries) isn't bad. ?

If Smith's hurt:
they didn't say anything when Rudi first came in
they didn't say anything at halftime
all they said on the Lions' first possession of the 2nd half was that there was "no injury report"So as far as I know, the numbers are speaking for themselves.

 

[profit]

Detroit you bastards

I figured K. Smith to be in line for a decent game today. Did he miss a block or something?

No rhyme or reason...

 

[tommyGunZ]

any targets for B. Johnson from O'Sullivan?

I thought Johnson was due for a big game today, and am not seeing him targeted at all in the boxes. Is he even on the field?

 

[patv66]

Johnson is playing.

Wierd game to gage...

SF big lead- fairly early.

Gore seems to be focal point of the O, even in the air...

SF spreading ball out thru air...

BJ looking like an average #3 wr...and not much more.

 

[BigRed]

Thx for the info all. Hadn't heard anything either, just seems odd to "quit" on Smith after 3 freakin carries.

 

[gordon gekko]

anyone see the rossum td? was it a special teams td? i'm on the computer so i can't tell. thanks.

 

[prosopis]

Where is Megatron?

Saying Megatron may be the best part about Johnson

MEGATRON

 

[Manasseh]

I think it was a rushing TD, but I can't tell either. Wish Detroit would do something...I was counting on a shootout and they're killing JT's value in the second half.

 

[gordon gekko]

I think it was a rushing TD, but I can't tell either. Wish Detroit would do something...I was counting on a shootout and they're killing JT's value in the second half.

was it possibly a fake field goal run for a yard?

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I think it was a rushing TD, but I can't tell either. Wish Detroit would do something...I was counting on a shootout and they're killing JT's value in the second half.

was it possibly a fake field goal run for a yard?

End around on 4th and goal from the 1.

 

[Manasseh]

I think it was a rushing TD, but I can't tell either. Wish Detroit would do something...I was counting on a shootout and they're killing JT's value in the second half.

Ask and you shall receive???

 

[Mt. Man]

Kitna hobbles off the field; Orlovsky in.

With SF kneeling, I'm not sure if we'll get updates, but if I hear anything, I'll pass it on.

 

[NinerK]

Kitna hurt his knee; Orlovsky in....Pick on 1st play.

 

[slickfritz781]

Detroit Lions please disband your team and organization. Let Calvin Johnson go into free agency, you'd be doing America a favor