49ers Vs. Redskins Odds: Can The 49ers Continue Their Rushing Dominance On Both Sides Of The Ball?

by David Fucillo on Nov 3, 2011 1:36 PM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers-Redskins point spread has settled in at 3 1/2 points and likely won't be changing a whole lot in the coming days. There are, however, some new odds coming out related to the game. The folks at Bodog Sports released some week nine specials related to the 49ers rushing offense and defense:

WEEK 9 SPECIALS - Will the 49ers score a Rushing TD and not allow a Rushing TD Week 9? (The 49ers are the first time in 91 years to score, but not allow a rushing touchdown in each of their first seven games of the season)

Yes 5/2

No 1/4

WEEK 9 SPECIALS - Will Frank Gore Record 125 Rushing Yards or more Week 9 for a 5th straight week?

Yes +200

No -300

The 49ers are the first team since the 1920 Buffalo All-Americans to rush for a touchdown in each of their first seven games, and not allow a rushing touchdown in each of their first seven games. I can't find any more exact records, but Pro Football Reference does not have records for any team before 1920.

The oddsmakers don't see the 49ers doing this again for an eighth straight game. I still am not sure if the All-Americans went beyond seven games with their record, although if the 49ers do get it for an eighth straight game, we'll find out. The 49ers actually have an eight game streak dating to last season's finale, but this record is for the start of the season.

Speaking of rushing, Frank Gore will look to rush for 125 or more yards and score a rushing touchdown for a fifth straight week. Larry Johnson, OJ Simpson and Terrell Davis are the only players to do so. Johnson and Simpson took their streaks to a fifth game before having it snapped. Frank Gore already has set a personal high with this recent run and also leads the league in games with 125+ yards.

The 49ers get strong performances from a variety of areas, but rushing offense and rushing defense are two of the keys to this team's success thus far. The Redskins struggle in both rushing offense and rushing defense, so hopefully the 49ers can continue these strong performances.

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Come on, Alex, please be good this year..
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by Jesse Reed on Nov 3, 2011 1:39 PM PDT reply actions

I know some people are concerned about

how many carries Gore has been getting, especially in the second half against Cleveland, but as his number of receptions seems do

by redgolddynasty on Nov 3, 2011 1:41 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

oops.

…down this year, how does his overall number of touches compare to previous years?

by redgolddynasty on Nov 3, 2011 1:42 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions

he is on pace for

348 touches which would be the second highest total of his career (2006)

by Sigelvictory on Nov 3, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

gotcha

Thanks

by redgolddynasty on Nov 3, 2011 2:00 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions

Anything can happen

with injuries and whatever and 348 touches is a lot. BUT, the number that needs to be avoided is 370. That seems to be the number that breaks running backs.

There are others but Shaun Alexander and Larry Johnson are examples of 2 guys that had 370+ carries one season and had MVP level seasons and then they were never the same again.

Joe, Jerry, Steve, and....Who is next?

by 16to80fan on Nov 3, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Hahaha

I predict Super Bowl, of course they will continue to dominate

If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Nov 3, 2011 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

No rushing TDs in 7 straight games

Truly amazing when you really think about it.

by riderless on Nov 3, 2011 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

does any1 know if

any team in NFL history has ‘never’ allowed a single rush TD for an entire season? i only ask because we are currently 6-1, a game shy of 1/2 the season.

by Doni S on Nov 3, 2011 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

According to NFL records...

The answer is no.
The fewest rushing TD’s allowed in season is 2.
Detroit 1934, NY Giants 1944, Dallas (ugh) 1968, Minnesota 1971.

There have been “many teams” that have allowed only 3.

by ninersninny on Nov 3, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

hmm

much obliged for the answer. i think if our d-line can stay healthy for the remainder of the season, we might just accomplish the feat…given our schedule

any1 else think this is possible?

by Doni S on Nov 3, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

*

None of those teams played more than 14 games in a season (Minnesota and Dallas) (Giants only played 10 games, Detroit played 13 games)

by JoeMontanaND3SF16 on Nov 3, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I would take the first bet

Supposedly the Niners have a weak offense. They are only ranked 6th in PPG.
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by manraj7 on Nov 3, 2011 2:30 PM PDT reply actions

I'm almost 100% sure Redskins won't get a rushing TD

about 75% sure we’ll have a rushing TD

and about 65% sure Gore we’ll get over 125.

It’s hard to know what kind of day Gore is going to have. He seems to have a string of great games, and then a string of mediocre games. Just hope we’re not in for a mediocre game.

by reedkrase on Nov 3, 2011 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Is Frank being pursued by a very small child in that photo?

by LondonNiner on Nov 3, 2011 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

Don't mess with him, though

his specialty is the helmet-to-groin-ball-busting-fumble-making-surprise!

Come on, Alex, please be good this year..
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by Jesse Reed on Nov 3, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL!!

Who's got it better than us?! NOBODY!!!

by CraigRED&GOLD on Nov 3, 2011 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Frank being pursued by a very small child in that photo?

Who's got it better than us?! NOBODY!!!

by CraigRED&GOLD on Nov 3, 2011 11:23 PM PDT reply actions

What I really wonder is...

What do the teams that don’t play us thinking, or the teams that will eventually play us thinking.

The teams that don’t play us may be thinking that would be a great challenge than again they might be thinking OHH HELL NAAAAAAH lol..

Pretty sure the teams that eventually play us are way more focused on this weeks games, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they were like damn I have to scratch off the easy W mark i put for that week :(.. lol

by StevenC on Nov 3, 2011 11:50 PM PDT reply actions