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A few observations on re-watch:
Big props to #83 Nikola Kalinic for what was arguably the biggest play of the half. Kalinic on the edge with a terrific block on the fake punt that just barely gives Rivers enough room for the conversion. GREAT call by McVay and Blackburn there, down 14-0 and with zero momentum.
I'm sticking up for Tre White, he looks solid in his play and has just barely gotten beat a few times. And really stuck his nose in on the run game, had 2 ferocious stops.
Niners second TD drive: I thought it was 3 bullshit calls on the Rams but it was "only" two. First one: An extremely ticky-tack holding call on White, he just barely grabbed him, even on slo-mo. Second one: an appropriate call, Carnell Lake mugged his guy away from the play. (There wasn't any call on Cobie Durant for nudging his man toward the boundary line.) Third one: another very ticky-tack call on Curl... the 49er receiver just barreled into him, and he extended his arms out to protect himself for a sec. Again, one of those "letter of the law" calls that could easily have been a no-call and probably should have been.
Rams get pushed around and are down 14-0 middle of 2nd quarter... and then back up to face 3rd and 29 on the ensuing drive.... D looks like shit, O looks like shit.... pass yards are 96 to negative 9.... just no way the Rams can win this game.... RIGHT?!?!?
Rams DT's getting gashed for runs up the middle. To my eye, Turner and Fiske look a lot better vs. pass than run. Tyler Davis with a real nice fill on a first and goal, stuffing the run for a 3 yard loss.
Neville Gallimore continues to be unimpressive. His name is better suited for a British tax accountant.
Niners #29 with a blatant late hit on KW. #29 took two long steps AFTER Williams was down, then smashes into him on the ground. Bullshit non-call.
Not sure why Alaric had such a low rating from PFF, he looked good to me out there. I'm grading him on a curve though because he went against Bosa and held his own. They gave him some help though-- finally-- maybe the Rams coaches finally see they gotta help out their LT when he's matched up vs an elite DE.
Dos Dos!! Two-touch Tutu!!
Amin and Sanchez are underrated. They both consistently made good observations, especially in the blocking game.
It's now a trend with Verse: ferocious disruptor who has trouble wrapping up at the very end. Don't get me wrong-- he's playing phenomenal, especially for a rookie. Great intensity, speed, power, and burst. But I lost track of the number of whiffs, at least 3 or 4 just in the first half alone. But it's worth it for sure, he blows up plays even if he doesn't quite get the final tackle.
BY was a monster. TFL's, forced fumble, great overall play.
More snaps for Whittington please. His YAC ability is scary. Looks like he belongs.
In 3 games I have yet to see Curl make a big play. Always a step late.
Reeder with a couple nice stuffs, and also a couple over-runs.
Kyren's TD catch and flip: DEFINITELY a candidate for play of the year. WOW!!!
Overall impression of first half: Unbelievable that the Rams stayed in this one. After a quarter and half the Niners were dominating on both sides of the ball. But then the fake punt (WOW!) and Kyren's Superman flip (WOW!) kept them in it.
Other observations or comments welcome.....
Big props to #83 Nikola Kalinic for what was arguably the biggest play of the half. Kalinic on the edge with a terrific block on the fake punt that just barely gives Rivers enough room for the conversion. GREAT call by McVay and Blackburn there, down 14-0 and with zero momentum.
I'm sticking up for Tre White, he looks solid in his play and has just barely gotten beat a few times. And really stuck his nose in on the run game, had 2 ferocious stops.
Niners second TD drive: I thought it was 3 bullshit calls on the Rams but it was "only" two. First one: An extremely ticky-tack holding call on White, he just barely grabbed him, even on slo-mo. Second one: an appropriate call, Carnell Lake mugged his guy away from the play. (There wasn't any call on Cobie Durant for nudging his man toward the boundary line.) Third one: another very ticky-tack call on Curl... the 49er receiver just barreled into him, and he extended his arms out to protect himself for a sec. Again, one of those "letter of the law" calls that could easily have been a no-call and probably should have been.
Rams get pushed around and are down 14-0 middle of 2nd quarter... and then back up to face 3rd and 29 on the ensuing drive.... D looks like shit, O looks like shit.... pass yards are 96 to negative 9.... just no way the Rams can win this game.... RIGHT?!?!?
Rams DT's getting gashed for runs up the middle. To my eye, Turner and Fiske look a lot better vs. pass than run. Tyler Davis with a real nice fill on a first and goal, stuffing the run for a 3 yard loss.
Neville Gallimore continues to be unimpressive. His name is better suited for a British tax accountant.
Niners #29 with a blatant late hit on KW. #29 took two long steps AFTER Williams was down, then smashes into him on the ground. Bullshit non-call.
Not sure why Alaric had such a low rating from PFF, he looked good to me out there. I'm grading him on a curve though because he went against Bosa and held his own. They gave him some help though-- finally-- maybe the Rams coaches finally see they gotta help out their LT when he's matched up vs an elite DE.
Dos Dos!! Two-touch Tutu!!
Amin and Sanchez are underrated. They both consistently made good observations, especially in the blocking game.
It's now a trend with Verse: ferocious disruptor who has trouble wrapping up at the very end. Don't get me wrong-- he's playing phenomenal, especially for a rookie. Great intensity, speed, power, and burst. But I lost track of the number of whiffs, at least 3 or 4 just in the first half alone. But it's worth it for sure, he blows up plays even if he doesn't quite get the final tackle.
BY was a monster. TFL's, forced fumble, great overall play.
More snaps for Whittington please. His YAC ability is scary. Looks like he belongs.
In 3 games I have yet to see Curl make a big play. Always a step late.
Reeder with a couple nice stuffs, and also a couple over-runs.
Kyren's TD catch and flip: DEFINITELY a candidate for play of the year. WOW!!!
Overall impression of first half: Unbelievable that the Rams stayed in this one. After a quarter and half the Niners were dominating on both sides of the ball. But then the fake punt (WOW!) and Kyren's Superman flip (WOW!) kept them in it.
Other observations or comments welcome.....
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