Primer: San Francisco 49ers (1-1) At Cincinnati Bengals (1-1)

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 21, 2011 10:51 AM EDT in Primer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park on September 11, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Game: San Francisco 49ers (1-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-1)
Series Leader: 49ers, 8-3
Streak: 49ers have won four of the past six
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-1. Harbaugh: 0-0
Broadcast: FOX (1:00 PM ET): Ron Pitts, Jim Mora, Jennifer Hale (Field reporter). SIRIUS: 139 (SF), 149 (Cin.). XM: 232 (Cin.).
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Weather: Chance of rain, 62 degrees at kickoff [Weather Underground]
Uniform: Black

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Bengals are looking for their third consecutive home win against the 49ers.
Rookie quarterback Andy Dalton is looking to post his third consecutive 100-plus passer rating (102.4, 107).
Since 2009 Bengals running back Cedric Benson is averaging 97.6 yards/game at home.
A.J. Green and Andy Dalton became the first rookie teammates in NFL history to combine for 10 completions in a single game (last week against the Denver Broncos).
Green is looking to post a touchdown in his third straight game.
Jerome Simpson posted a career-high 136 yards receiving against the Broncos. In five NFL starts, Simpson has posted at least 100 yards receiving in three (124, 123 and 136).
Bengals linebacker Thomas Howard leads the team with 16 tackles this season.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The 49ers haven't posted a fumble give-away yet this season.
Quarterback Alex Smith ranks second in the NFC with a 70.5 completion percentage.
Smith has 18 passing touchdowns in 11 games against the AFC.
In his only meeting against the Cincinnati Bengals, running back Frank Gore rushed for 138 yards.
In his past six games against the AFC, Gore averaged 126.3 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns.
Since the start of the 2006 season, Gore is second in the NFL with 8,100 yards from scrimmage.
Since the start of the 2009 season, tight end Vernon Davis has 20 touchdowns, most among NFL tight ends. During that time Davis has the second most yards receiving by an NFC tight end.
Wide receiver Braylon Edwards has five receiving touchdowns against the Bengals, second-most against an opponent (6, Miami).
Cornerback Termaine Brock aims to post an interception in his third straight game.

TEAM RANKINGS (2011)

Offense	Bengals	49ers
Total	338.0 (19th)	207.5 (31st)
Scoring	24.5 (t-13th)	28.5 (t-9th)
Third Downs	29% (t-24th)	32% (23rd)
Rushing	105.5 (15th)	79.5 (26th)
Rushing TDs	1 (t-17th)	2 (t-6th)
20-Yard Runs	1 (t-12th)	0 (t-22nd)
Passing	232.5 (18th)	128.0 (29th)
Passing TDs	4 (t-7th)	2 (t-23rd)
Sacks Allowed	6 (t-22nd)	6 (t-22nd)
20-yard Passes	10 (t-6th)	4 (t-24th)

Defense	Bengals	49ers
Total	301.5 (9th)	345.5 (t-17th)
Scoring	20.5 (8th)	22 (t-12th)
3rd Downs Allowed	33% (t-12th)	38% (15th)
Rushing	107.0 (16th)	54.5 (1st)
Rushing TDs	1 (t-5th)	0 (t-1st)
20-Yard Runs	0 (t-1st)	0 (t-1st)
Passing	194.5 (8th)	291.0 (25th)
Passing TDs	4 (t-17th)	5 (30th)
Sacks	4 (t-19th)	6 (t-16th)
QB Rating	85.9 (11th)	89.0 (14th)
20-Yard Passes Allowed	4 (t-4th)	9 (t-25th)
Interceptions	1 (t-19th)	3 (t-4th)

Special Teams	Bengals	49ers
Kickoff Return	23.0 (t-13th)	43.8 (1st)
Punt Return	7.3 (t-19th)	15.2 (5th)
Punting (Net)	37.6 (15th)	49.5 (1st)
Punts Inside the 20	4 (t-3rd)	2 (t-14th)

CAREER AGAINST THE 49ERS

Andy Dalton

Date	Cmp	Att	Yrds	TD	INT	Rating
N/A

Bruce Gradkowski

Date	Cmp	Att	Yrds	TD	INT	Rating
N/A

Cedric Benson

Date	Rushes	Yards	TDs
10.29.2006	8	26	1
11.13.2005	12	50	0

Jerome Simpson

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
N/A

A.J. Green

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
N/A

Jordan Shipley

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
N/A

Andre Caldwell

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
N/A

Jermaine Gresham

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
N/A

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rey and peko need to step up

Shut down frank gore and make Alex smith beat us. I don’t know what’s going on with this defense they just look bad, even with the bright spots like mj.

by JCompton41 on Sep 21, 2011 11:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

It's funny that you mention Peko and Rey

Peko has not been the same since he went down at the end of the 2009 season. Not coincidently the Bengals lost their last 4 out of 5 games that season and they couldn’t stop the run. Peko right now just looks like he’s taking up space and getting pushed back. If the interior line doesn’t at least neutralize the Gaurds and Center, Rey will have a hard time getting to the runner let alone wrapping him up. Peko looks out of shape and Rey looks slow/lost.

"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker

by featherman on Sep 21, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

D looked good against the Browns........

but bad last week. Is only week 3, I expect a bounce back game for the D (especially D line) and constant pressure on Smith this week. It pains me to say, but I think our run D is noticeably weaker without Geathers. Rotating between he and Dunlap obviously does make a bigger difference than I thought it would.

by The Van Buren Boys on Sep 21, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

turnovers

the D needs to generate turnovers.

by steveinaz on Sep 21, 2011 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

indeed

"When you see it open up and all you can see is the end zone, it’s hard to describe how relieving it feels." -Ced Benson

by ItsAlwaysSunnyInDayton on Sep 21, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Quarterback Alex Smith ranks second in the NFC with a 70.5 completion percentage

but they are one of the worst teams in yardage. He’s completing a dozen passes a game for 100 yards.

Their rush Def is leaing the NFL, but their pass Defense, and offense are atrocious.

by ephram on Sep 21, 2011 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe the reason for low yardage offense

are special teams. SF is excelling in special teams. They doesn’t have an entire field to run or pass across. I never think I would say this so confident, but touchbacks can save bengals ass on sunday.

by FernandoRF on Sep 21, 2011 1:20 PM EDT reply actions