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It's Week One against the Niners! As always there are a few match-ups that I'm interested to see:
1.
This is the most interesting one to me. These two are going to come together more than once and it should be a great battle. Bowman is one of the best MLB in the league and lead the NFL in tackles a year ago. Gurley beat him hands down last year and I'm hoping to see the same. If the O-line can give Gurley enough creases it's going to be a long day for the 49ers.
2. Quinn vs Staley
Everyone knows who Joe Staley is at this point and he's still a damn good tackle. This one is very interesting because it's Quinn's first true test after coming back from injury. If he has returned to his old self I think he definitely wins this matchup. However, it may take some time for him to get back into the swing of things. I think both Staley and Quinn will have their moments. Perhaps more important than anything is if 94 can set the edge enough in the run game.
3. Donald vs. 49ers interior line
I've read a lot of articles saying that the Niners O-line is playing a lot better this year. Some are saying it might be a strength for their offense. Well that's going to get put to the test tonight. Donald is the best D-lineman in the NFL and he is a matchup problem against every single team. He needs to be consistently disruptive because Carlos Hyde is tough to handle when he has room to move. There isn't a whole lot Donald can vastly improve on but maintaining his gaps and being consistent in run defense needs to be his #1 priority.
What other match-ups are y'all going to be paying extra attention to tonight?
1.
This is the most interesting one to me. These two are going to come together more than once and it should be a great battle. Bowman is one of the best MLB in the league and lead the NFL in tackles a year ago. Gurley beat him hands down last year and I'm hoping to see the same. If the O-line can give Gurley enough creases it's going to be a long day for the 49ers.
2. Quinn vs Staley
Everyone knows who Joe Staley is at this point and he's still a damn good tackle. This one is very interesting because it's Quinn's first true test after coming back from injury. If he has returned to his old self I think he definitely wins this matchup. However, it may take some time for him to get back into the swing of things. I think both Staley and Quinn will have their moments. Perhaps more important than anything is if 94 can set the edge enough in the run game.
3. Donald vs. 49ers interior line
I've read a lot of articles saying that the Niners O-line is playing a lot better this year. Some are saying it might be a strength for their offense. Well that's going to get put to the test tonight. Donald is the best D-lineman in the NFL and he is a matchup problem against every single team. He needs to be consistently disruptive because Carlos Hyde is tough to handle when he has room to move. There isn't a whole lot Donald can vastly improve on but maintaining his gaps and being consistent in run defense needs to be his #1 priority.
What other match-ups are y'all going to be paying extra attention to tonight?
