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Its all up to frank gore and kendall hunter this game I expect Alex to be efficent but to throw atleast one pick and put up numbers like 14/22 172 YDS 2 total TDS 2 INTS, I really wanna seem him get a rushing touchdown so people show him so more love, he has gotten the coldest reception to leading a 5 n 1 team in recent history alot of that has to do with the Harbaugh craze. Josh Cribbs goes deep on us once but we hang on 20-14 9ers
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore could move into second place on the franchise's all-time rushing list this Sunday. If Gore can get 110 yards rushing on Sunday, he will surpass Roger Craig as the team's second all-time leading rusher.
Gore has accumulated 6,955 rushing yards in his seven seasons with the team. Craig had 7,064 rushing yards in his eight seasons wearing the 49ers uniform. It's a sign of Gore's consistency as a running back with the 49ers. Gore can become the all-time leading rusher in team history with 390 more rushing yards to surprass Joe Perry's mark of 7,344 yards.
Since being drafted by the 49ers in 2005, Gore has been a workhorse for the team and has provided the 49ers with not only a strong running game, but also a viable option in the passing game. Gore is third all-time in team history in yards from scrimmage with 9,309 yards. He trails Craig (11,506) and Jerry Rice (19,872) on the list.
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Gore has accumulated 6,955 rushing yards in his seven seasons with the team. Craig had 7,064 rushing yards in his eight seasons wearing the 49ers uniform. It's a sign of Gore's consistency as a running back with the 49ers. Gore can become the all-time leading rusher in team history with 390 more rushing yards to surprass Joe Perry's mark of 7,344 yards.
Since being drafted by the 49ers in 2005, Gore has been a workhorse for the team and has provided the 49ers with not only a strong running game, but also a viable option in the passing game. Gore is third all-time in team history in yards from scrimmage with 9,309 yards. He trails Craig (11,506) and Jerry Rice (19,872) on the list.
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49ERS INJURY REPORT
Doubtful: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), FB Moran Norris (fibula)
Questionable: WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
Probable: WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), C Jonathan Goodwin (concussion), LB Parys Haralson (hamstring), G Adam Snyder (stinger), CB Shawntae Spencer (toe)
BROWNS INJURY REPORT
Out: WR Mohamed Massaquoi (concussion), DL Auston English (knee)
Questionable: DB Joe Haden (knee), RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring), OL Shawn Lauvao (knee), LB Kaluka Malava (knee), OL Tony Pashos (ankle), DB Ray Ventrone (hmastring), TE Benjamin Watson (concussion)
Probable: K Phil Dawson (right thigh), LB Scott Fujita (concussion), OL Artis Hicks (back), DB Buster Skrine (hip)
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Doubtful: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), FB Moran Norris (fibula)
Questionable: WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
Probable: WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), C Jonathan Goodwin (concussion), LB Parys Haralson (hamstring), G Adam Snyder (stinger), CB Shawntae Spencer (toe)
BROWNS INJURY REPORT
Out: WR Mohamed Massaquoi (concussion), DL Auston English (knee)
Questionable: DB Joe Haden (knee), RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring), OL Shawn Lauvao (knee), LB Kaluka Malava (knee), OL Tony Pashos (ankle), DB Ray Ventrone (hmastring), TE Benjamin Watson (concussion)
Probable: K Phil Dawson (right thigh), LB Scott Fujita (concussion), OL Artis Hicks (back), DB Buster Skrine (hip)
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Aldon Smith leads the 49ers and ranks second among NFL rookies with 5.5 sacks. And on Sunday at Candlestick Park, he'll go up against Joe Thomas, whom many consider to be the top offensive lineman in the league.
Tale of the tape
Smith (99): 6-4, 258, Missouri, Rookie
Thomas (73): 6-6, 312, Wisconsin, Fifth season
In six games, Thomas has surrendered 1.5 sacks. In 16 games a year ago, he surrendered four sacks. Thomas has been outstanding since entering the NFL as the No. 3 overall pick of the 2007 draft.
Thomas has not missed an offensive snap in 70 games since coming into the NFL. In August, Thomas signed a seven-year, $84 million contract extension.
With the strength throughout the 49ers' front seven, Thomas will likely be left alone to handle Smith in Sunday's game. It's important that the Browns provide ample protection for quarterback Colt McCoy, who has been sacked 13 times this season.
McCoy is averaging a lowly 5.46 yards per passing attempt, and the Browns might need to hit on some big plays down the field to stay in the game. The Browns will rely on Thomas to keep the rookie away from McCoy.
"He's a good pass protector," Browns coach Pat Shurmur said of Thomas. "Obviously, he's a good run-blocker. He's what you're looking for from a left tackle. You don't tend to worry about him so much because he's such a good player.
"Now, we're going to get challenged this week for sure. So I think we're counting on him to have one of his better games against an opponent that's going to be a big challenge."
Smith does not start for the 49ers, but he will enter the game in place of Parys Haralson at right defensive end in nickel situations.
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Other matchups worth watching
49ers left guard Mike Iupati (77) vs. Browns defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin (71): The 49ers like to run to the left side behind 331-pound Iupati, and he'll have perhaps his stiffest challenge of the season. Rubin, a 330-pounder, might be the best player on the Browns' defense. The club signed him to a three-year, $27 million extension in the offseason with $18 million guaranteed. Rubin rarely comes off the field, as he stuffs the run and also adds quickness off the snap to get up the field as a pass-rusher. Rubin leads the Browns with three sacks on the season.
49ers punter Andy Lee (4)/kicker David Akers (2) vs. Browns return man Joshua Cribbs: The Browns have struggled on special teams, while the 49ers have excelled. That switch in fortunes has coincided with special-teams coordinator Brad Seely's move from Cleveland to the 49ers this season. Cribbs will be in the starting lineup at wide receiver, replacing Mohamed Massoquoi, who will miss the game with a concussion. Cribbs, the all-time NFL career leader with eight touchdown returns for touchcowns, will still be asked to make a healthy contribution in the return game, He ranks 12th in kickoff returns with a 25.0 average. Cribbs is also 12th in punt returns with a 10.8 average. Akers has done a good job of limiting the chances for the opposing kick returner. Twenty-two of his 37 kickoffs have been touchbacks. And the average start point for the opposition is the 21-yard line. Likewise, Lee's 44.4 net average is tied for the best in the league.
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Tale of the tape
Smith (99): 6-4, 258, Missouri, Rookie
Thomas (73): 6-6, 312, Wisconsin, Fifth season
In six games, Thomas has surrendered 1.5 sacks. In 16 games a year ago, he surrendered four sacks. Thomas has been outstanding since entering the NFL as the No. 3 overall pick of the 2007 draft.
Thomas has not missed an offensive snap in 70 games since coming into the NFL. In August, Thomas signed a seven-year, $84 million contract extension.
With the strength throughout the 49ers' front seven, Thomas will likely be left alone to handle Smith in Sunday's game. It's important that the Browns provide ample protection for quarterback Colt McCoy, who has been sacked 13 times this season.
McCoy is averaging a lowly 5.46 yards per passing attempt, and the Browns might need to hit on some big plays down the field to stay in the game. The Browns will rely on Thomas to keep the rookie away from McCoy.
"He's a good pass protector," Browns coach Pat Shurmur said of Thomas. "Obviously, he's a good run-blocker. He's what you're looking for from a left tackle. You don't tend to worry about him so much because he's such a good player.
"Now, we're going to get challenged this week for sure. So I think we're counting on him to have one of his better games against an opponent that's going to be a big challenge."
Smith does not start for the 49ers, but he will enter the game in place of Parys Haralson at right defensive end in nickel situations.
* * *
Other matchups worth watching
49ers left guard Mike Iupati (77) vs. Browns defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin (71): The 49ers like to run to the left side behind 331-pound Iupati, and he'll have perhaps his stiffest challenge of the season. Rubin, a 330-pounder, might be the best player on the Browns' defense. The club signed him to a three-year, $27 million extension in the offseason with $18 million guaranteed. Rubin rarely comes off the field, as he stuffs the run and also adds quickness off the snap to get up the field as a pass-rusher. Rubin leads the Browns with three sacks on the season.
49ers punter Andy Lee (4)/kicker David Akers (2) vs. Browns return man Joshua Cribbs: The Browns have struggled on special teams, while the 49ers have excelled. That switch in fortunes has coincided with special-teams coordinator Brad Seely's move from Cleveland to the 49ers this season. Cribbs will be in the starting lineup at wide receiver, replacing Mohamed Massoquoi, who will miss the game with a concussion. Cribbs, the all-time NFL career leader with eight touchdown returns for touchcowns, will still be asked to make a healthy contribution in the return game, He ranks 12th in kickoff returns with a 25.0 average. Cribbs is also 12th in punt returns with a 10.8 average. Akers has done a good job of limiting the chances for the opposing kick returner. Twenty-two of his 37 kickoffs have been touchbacks. And the average start point for the opposition is the 21-yard line. Likewise, Lee's 44.4 net average is tied for the best in the league.
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gore also has never had 4 straight 100 yard rushing games, believe it or not. so that'd be dope.
"Frank Gore has rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games. One more 100-yard game would tie Gore with Garrison Hearst for the longest streak of 100-yard rushing games in 49ers history (set in 1998)."
"Frank Gore has rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games. One more 100-yard game would tie Gore with Garrison Hearst for the longest streak of 100-yard rushing games in 49ers history (set in 1998)."
