49ers vs Lions 9/21/08

Mike Martz can stick it to his former employers this Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers (1-1) take on the Detroit Lions (0-2). In Detroit Mike Martz was often criticized for leaving Lions QB Jon Kitna out to dry by throwing over 50 times a game with an abysmal offensive line. However in Martz's defense, the Lions had no defense and can you name their tailbacks? I know I can't. But now Mike Martz has Frank Gore, who over the last 3 seasons only trails Ladanian Tomlinson and Willie Parker in rushing. Last week the 49ers didn't even utilize their best offensive weapon (Gore) too often in their 33-30 overtime victory over the Seahawks last week. Rather the 49ers went to the air with J. T. O'Sullivan throwing for 321 yards and a touchdown in route to a comeback victory in Seattle over the Seahawks. Even though the Seahawks were depleted with injuries to their receiver corps, the hostile environment at Qwest Field had Seattle the favorite to win the game. And despite an early 14-0 deficit, the 49ers rallied for a comeback win on the road. Now the Lions on the other hand are coming off an absolute pathetic game against the Packers last week. Kitna had his team out in front in the 4th quarter until throwing 3 consecutive picks late in the game, essentially giving the packers the win by walking off the field with the interception return still in progress.

After analyzing these teams performances from last week, I see no reason why this game should be close at all, I am looking for a big day from both JTO and Frank Gore. This should be a cake walk for the 49ers, I have them winning big, 41-21.

-Andy Bensch
Bellarmine College Prep 09'
Andy.Bensch09@bcp.org