On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s another Pythagorean Win Wednesday! The 49ers lost their fourth consecutive game by less than one score and the “elegant tank” is on. (1:09) Where are things breaking down in the run game? (5:23) Which Colts defender caused problems for the offensive line all game? (12:35) And where does Brian Hoyer need to live on early downs to be successful? (21:43) All that, plus the return of our Spotlight Player of the Week (36:05), an addition to the cornerback corps, and what to watch for in Washington (51:30).
It takes 11 guys to block a run successfully. The #49ers are perpetually a block away. Here Kittle gets tossed and the O can’t convert pic.twitter.com/ugOpMROsUV
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) October 11, 2017
Trent Brown had a rough day against the Colts. Reverted back to some old habits (like getting his head over his feet) #49ers pic.twitter.com/PBwhwbSGsq
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) October 11, 2017
Need cohesion on defense to defend the run. Here Tartt hits Buckner and doesn’t fill the C gap. Thomas runs upfield like it’s a pass rush pic.twitter.com/9veq23wkjV
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) October 11, 2017
Brian Hoyer is incredibly frustrating to watch. His inconsistency is maddening. #49ers pic.twitter.com/7HORwFcDHE
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) October 11, 2017
UPDATE
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— David (@CouthDC) October 13, 2017