CFZ Thoughts/Opinions about the 49ers!

[Cowboyny]

This is the game we all circled when the schedule came out, believe the same can be said about the Cowboy players. 49ers have eliminated the Cowboys in back to back seasons in the playoffs. This team is loaded top to bottom and extremely well coached. Right now they are the Super Bowl favorites. No moral victories, win this tough game on the road and they become legitimate contenders!

Offense

-Dak and the offense has struggled against this scheme since that Denver blowout loss, it's that Fangio shell zone coverage that takes away the middle of the field. The Cowboys have faced a similar scheme already twice this season with some success against the Jets and the Cardinals, they are going to also face the Eagles and Dolphins who play a similar scheme. How do you beat it? It's that boring Jets game plan, take what is given, go on long time consuming drives that result in points. Run the football against light boxes and force their defense to make changes. Keep the 49er explosive offense off the field!!

-The Cowboys have struggled running the football against this front, but even if they aren't getting early success, they must stay with it. Using the short passes as and extension of the run could also tire out a defense. If the 49ers make the Cowboy offense one dimensional, it will be very difficult consistently driving the football.

-Ball security is extremely important. Cannot give this team easy scores, force them to drive the entire field against our defense. Do not try long FG's. Punting isn't a bad thing over giving them great field position.

-Must take shots down the field to keep them from sitting on the shorter routes.

-Best front 7 in football, the new WCO should be able to hold up better, but still Dak has to have that internal clock and get the ball out quickly. Tackles are going to have their struggles, but they need their backs/TE;s to assist in protect, even if it is chipping the defender.

Defense

-The 49ers offensive scheme is all based off their running back McCaffrey. Must tackle well and handle the misdirection their HC loves to use. Lve and our linebackers must play discipline as Purdy loves to use play action and hit over the middle passes when the linebacker is out of position. This might be a game where you use Lewis like the Saints game a few years ago to cover Alvin Kamara. Muku might be better suited to play more slot this game due to the size of the receivers.

-49ers generate all their big plays with yac. They will try to bully you in space, have to match their physicality and tackle well. Purdy struggles with deep ball accuracy, take away the short passing game.

-Purdy is much better then many realize, he has won I think 13 straight regular season games. He makes excellent decisions where to go with the football, but sometimes he likes to thread the needle with tight passes. Aiyuk is actually his favorite target, especially with those back side throws. Kittles is more of the stick mover, Deebo will see some carries, wr screens and quick slants. Purdy does an excellent job buying time in the pocket and can use his legs to pick up 1st downs. Cowboy defense must not create big openings or they will get hurt with those QB runs that extend drives.

-The only weakness that I see on paper is their right side of their OL. They decided to let their RT go in fa, this is where the Cowboys lineman need to attack, stay away from Trent Williams on the other side, where many still think he is the best in the business.

-Stay away from the blitz, Giants tried to blitz him on almost every snap and they got killed in yards after catch. Force Purdy to drive the entire field and make multiple 1st downs.

Special Teams

-Just like last week, the 49ers drafted a kicker that we showed interest with in Moody, he has yet to miss a kick.

-Cowboys have to win the field possession battle this week as yards are going to be tough sledding.

 

[Captain-Crash]

good team and should be a good matchup.

 

[blueblood70]

Just beat them anyway possible

that's it

I don't care if it's ugly low scoring I don't care if the offense doesn't score a damn point,. I just want to win two to nothing with a safety would make me happy except coming back to this place telling everybody how bad of a win it was because that's what fans do that's all I want.

I'm so tired of after wins people breaking down parts of the game oh the red zone ohh we didn't score this oh look at the drops who cares just, win that's it...

If you want some real thoughts on the game they're a better team because they're playing at home on grass this is our Achilles heel and they're very well coached team with a lot of talent and it's gonna take a great game from the Cowboys execution wise to win on all three phases and the chess match in the coaching game that's it you gotta play these games with razor sharp focus everywhere on your team or you're gonna lose..

"Just win Baby!"

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Right now, they are the benchmark, 5 or 10 weeks from now, that may not be the case. We have our work cut out for us and I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I wouldn't call the SF Offense overly explosive. It's very efficient and consumes clock. Great Post!

 

[jazzcat22]

This is the game we all circled when the schedule came out, believe the same can be said about the Cowboy players. 49ers have eliminated the Cowboys in back to back seasons in the playoffs. This team is loaded top to bottom and extremely well coached. Right now they are the Super Bowl favorites. No moral victories, win this tough game on the road and they become legitimate contenders!

Offense

-Dak and the offense has struggled against this scheme since that Denver blowout loss, it's that Fangio shell zone coverage that takes away the middle of the field. The Cowboys have faced a similar scheme already twice this season with some success against the Jets and the Cardinals, they are going to also face the Eagles and Dolphins who play a similar scheme. How do you beat it? It's that boring Jets game plan, take what is given, go on long time consuming drives that result in points. Run the football against light boxes and force their defense to make changes. Keep the 49er explosive offense off the field!!

-The Cowboys have struggled running the football against this front, but even if they aren't getting early success, they must stay with it. Using the short passes as and extension of the run could also tire out a defense. If the 49ers make the Cowboy offense one dimensional, it will be very difficult consistently driving the football.

-Ball security is extremely important. Cannot give this team easy scores, force them to drive the entire field against our defense. Do not try long FG's. Punting isn't a bad thing over giving them great field position.

-Must take shots down the field to keep them from sitting on the shorter routes.

-Best front 7 in football, the new WCO should be able to hold up better, but still Dak has to have that internal clock and get the ball out quickly. Tackles are going to have their struggles, but they need their backs/TE;s to assist in protect, even if it is chipping the defender.

Defense

-The 49ers offensive scheme is all based off their running back McCaffrey. Must tackle well and handle the misdirection their HC loves to use. Lve and our linebackers must play discipline as Purdy loves to use play action and hit over the middle passes when the linebacker is out of position. This might be a game where you use Lewis like the Saints game a few years ago to cover Alvin Kamara. Muku might be better suited to play more slot this game due to the size of the receivers.

-49ers generate all their big plays with yac. They will try to bully you in space, have to match their physicality and tackle well. Purdy struggles with deep ball accuracy, take away the short passing game.

-Purdy is much better then many realize, he has won I think 13 straight regular season games. He makes excellent decisions where to go with the football, but sometimes he likes to thread the needle with tight passes. Aiyuk is actually his favorite target, especially with those back side throws. Kittles is more of the stick mover, Deebo will see some carries, wr screens and quick slants. Purdy does an excellent job buying time in the pocket and can use his legs to pick up 1st downs. Cowboy defense must not create big openings or they will get hurt with those QB runs that extend drives.

-The only weakness that I see on paper is their right side of their OL. They decided to let their RT go in fa, this is where the Cowboys lineman need to attack, stay away from Trent Williams on the other side, where many still think he is the best in the business.

-Stay away from the blitz, Giants tried to blitz him on almost every snap and they got killed in yards after catch. Force Purdy to drive the entire field and make multiple 1st downs.

Special Teams

-Just like last week, the 49ers drafted a kicker that we showed interest with in Moody, he has yet to miss a kick.

-Cowboys have to win the field possession battle this week as yards are going to be tough sledding.

Thanks for the breakdown and analysis. Great work as usual.

 

[Whirlwin]

I don’t like the field. Although I think . Parsons steals the ball for the win

 

[Cowboyny]

I wouldn't call the SF Offense overly explosive. It's very efficient and consumes clock. Great Post!

They are averaging over 30 points a game, they are real good!

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Less not forget, that our defense played well enough to win the last playoff game against them. In fact, some would argue, that if Dak had played an average game we would have won. In other words, I would change much, if anything from the last game defensively........hell, we probably even have a little more speed, so I think we are ready defensively. Now offensively, if we can increase our red zone point production we will this game IMO.

 

[Cowboyny]

Less not forget, that our defense played well enough to win the last playoff game against them. In fact, some would argue, that if Dak had played an average game we would have won. In other words, I would change much, if anything from the last game defensively........hell, we probably even have a little more speed, so I think we are ready defensively. Now offensively, if we can increase our red zone point production we will this game IMO.

They just didn't have the weapons last year, especially after losing Pollard. It was just Lamb/Shultz, which wasn't enough. They have had an entire offseason to figure out that scheme, good results thus far, outside of their red zone struggles against the Jets/Cardinals.

 

[CCBoy]

The Dallas secondary can hold their own...stop the run and limit damages.

Cowboy offense, when all on the field, can stand with any defense. Be smart and use all of your fast personnel. The Dallas RB is a quality runner on his own right!

 

[Aven8]

Best all around team I’ve seen. Purdy reminds me of Romo with his pocket awareness and swagger. This is going to be tough folks.

 

[charron]

49'rs about to get thrashed. end of story!

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They just didn't have the weapons last year, especially after losing Pollard. It was just Lamb/Shultz, which wasn't enough. They have had an entire offseason to figure out that scheme, good results thus far, outside of their red zone struggles against the Jets/Cardinals.

This is why I have a good feeling about this game. I'm pretty sure MM and Quinn know exactly what they need to do to win. Just a matter of players executing. I think Hansen mentioned something if they follow their keys, they should be fine. MM admitted this week, that it's not just another game.

 

[Cowboyny]

This is why I have a good feeling about this game. I'm pretty sure MM and Quinn know exactly what they need to do to win. Just a matter of players executing. I think Hansen mentioned something if they follow their keys, they should be fine. MM admitted this week, that it's not just another game.

Really think the wco was brought in to counter this defensive scheme that both the 49ers/Eagles employ. Dak has to stay patent and just take what is given and stay balanced. When the 49ers are able to rush 4 and play extra men in coverage, it becomes very difficult to throw the football with any success. It forces the QB to make throws in tight windows, which leads to turnovers.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Dak has to stay patent and just take what is given and stay balanced.

Remember Joe Montana once said the late Bill Walsh always used the same words patient and would remind him as long as they were getting first downs, the rest would take care of itself.

 

[Cowboyny]

Remember Joe Montana once said the late Bill Walsh always used the same words patient and would remind him as long as they were getting first downs, the rest would take care of itself.

Brady did the same as Montana, if teams are going to play back, just take what is given and continue to drive the football. Issue with both games against the 49ers was that they were unable to run the football and it allowed the 49ers to play extra men in coverage as they still can get to the QB with their front 4.

 

[baltcowboy]

This is the game we all circled when the schedule came out, believe the same can be said about the Cowboy players. 49ers have eliminated the Cowboys in back to back seasons in the playoffs. This team is loaded top to bottom and extremely well coached. Right now they are the Super Bowl favorites. No moral victories, win this tough game on the road and they become legitimate contenders!

Offense

-Dak and the offense has struggled against this scheme since that Denver blowout loss, it's that Fangio shell zone coverage that takes away the middle of the field. The Cowboys have faced a similar scheme already twice this season with some success against the Jets and the Cardinals, they are going to also face the Eagles and Dolphins who play a similar scheme. How do you beat it? It's that boring Jets game plan, take what is given, go on long time consuming drives that result in points. Run the football against light boxes and force their defense to make changes. Keep the 49er explosive offense off the field!!

-The Cowboys have struggled running the football against this front, but even if they aren't getting early success, they must stay with it. Using the short passes as and extension of the run could also tire out a defense. If the 49ers make the Cowboy offense one dimensional, it will be very difficult consistently driving the football.

-Ball security is extremely important. Cannot give this team easy scores, force them to drive the entire field against our defense. Do not try long FG's. Punting isn't a bad thing over giving them great field position.

-Must take shots down the field to keep them from sitting on the shorter routes.

-Best front 7 in football, the new WCO should be able to hold up better, but still Dak has to have that internal clock and get the ball out quickly. Tackles are going to have their struggles, but they need their backs/TE;s to assist in protect, even if it is chipping the defender.

Defense

-The 49ers offensive scheme is all based off their running back McCaffrey. Must tackle well and handle the misdirection their HC loves to use. Lve and our linebackers must play discipline as Purdy loves to use play action and hit over the middle passes when the linebacker is out of position. This might be a game where you use Lewis like the Saints game a few years ago to cover Alvin Kamara. Muku might be better suited to play more slot this game due to the size of the receivers.

-49ers generate all their big plays with yac. They will try to bully you in space, have to match their physicality and tackle well. Purdy struggles with deep ball accuracy, take away the short passing game.

-Purdy is much better then many realize, he has won I think 13 straight regular season games. He makes excellent decisions where to go with the football, but sometimes he likes to thread the needle with tight passes. Aiyuk is actually his favorite target, especially with those back side throws. Kittles is more of the stick mover, Deebo will see some carries, wr screens and quick slants. Purdy does an excellent job buying time in the pocket and can use his legs to pick up 1st downs. Cowboy defense must not create big openings or they will get hurt with those QB runs that extend drives.

-The only weakness that I see on paper is their right side of their OL. They decided to let their RT go in fa, this is where the Cowboys lineman need to attack, stay away from Trent Williams on the other side, where many still think he is the best in the business.

-Stay away from the blitz, Giants tried to blitz him on almost every snap and they got killed in yards after catch. Force Purdy to drive the entire field and make multiple 1st downs.

Special Teams

-Just like last week, the 49ers drafted a kicker that we showed interest with in Moody, he has yet to miss a kick.

-Cowboys have to win the field possession battle this week as yards are going to be tough sledding.

Excellent post. Great game that is worth seeing on Sunday night football.

 

[CCBoy]

Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was asked how the Cowboys could continue their run of forcing the most turnovers in the NFL against a team like San Francisco that doesn't turn the ball over.

"Go take it! Period," Lawrence said.

https://thespun.com/nfl/cowboys-star-has-four-word-message-ahead-of-49ers-game

 

[Creeper]

The 49ers like to give Purdy an outlet on every play. They will sneak someone out into the middle of the field and with any pressure Purdy will find that guy. It could be Deebo, Aiyuk or Kittle, or anyone else. Look for that guy and get on him. Take him out of the play so Purdy has to throw it away, which he will do.