Let's talk about the 49ers (Super Bowl Edition)

[TLO]

Well Chiefs vs Packers is what I had hoped for, but that's not happening.

Let's talk about Chiefs vs 49ers here.

[FringeNC]

Originally Posted by A8bil

Context...Ford did not play in that game. When Ford plays, the 49ers pressure rating is 32%. When he's not playing, it's 24%. When Ford plays, the 49ers' sack rate is 16%. When he's not playing, it drops to 5%. Ford's presence is a huge factor in the 49ers ability to pressure the QB, as each individual starter is capable of consistently beating one on one blocks. When Ford players, the offense just doesn't have enough blockers to prevent pressure without keeping both the TE and RB in to block. I have to imagine KC knows this and will either target Ford or try to keep the 49ers from rotating him in on passing downs. Same with Clark for KC...he's gotta have a big target on him.

Dee Ford as the special sauce..

If any offense knows how to exploit Dee Ford's weaknesses, I'd imagine it'd be the Chiefs.

[Halfcan]

Hey guys, the 49ers had the Hardest schedule in the history of the NFL!

Even though they played more than half their games in sunny California, Arizona or in a Dome.

Those first-class plane rides were BRUTAL!!!

[wachashi]

Originally Posted by A8bil

Context...Ford did not play in that game. When Ford plays, the 49ers pressure rating is 32%. When he's not playing, it's 24%. When Ford plays, the 49ers' sack rate is 16%. When he's not playing, it drops to 5%. Ford's presence is a huge factor in the 49ers ability to pressure the QB, as each individual starter is capable of consistently beating one on one blocks. When Ford players, the offense just doesn't have enough blockers to prevent pressure without keeping both the TE and RB in to block. I have to imagine KC knows this and will either target Ford or try to keep the 49ers from rotating him in on passing downs. Same with Clark for KC...he's gotta have a big target on him.

Dee Ford prevented the Chiefs from winning the Super Bowl last year. I'll be damned if he's going to do it two years in a row.

[Hern]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Hey guys, the 49ers had the Hardest schedule in the history of the NFL!

Even though they played more than half their games in sunny California, Arizona or in a Dome.

Those first-class plane rides were BRUTAL!!!

What in the world??? !!!

Was KC taking the greyhound to other locations???

Please stay on topic or the banhammer I will use.

JK. I always wanted to say that.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by A8bil

Context...Ford did not play in that game. When Ford plays, the 49ers pressure rating is 32%. When he's not playing, it's 24%. When Ford plays, the 49ers' sack rate is 16%. When he's not playing, it drops to 5%. Ford's presence is a huge factor in the 49ers ability to pressure the QB, as each individual starter is capable of consistently beating one on one blocks. When Ford players, the offense just doesn't have enough blockers to prevent pressure without keeping both the TE and RB in to block. I have to imagine KC knows this and will either target Ford or try to keep the 49ers from rotating him in on passing downs. Same with Clark for KC...he's gotta have a big target on him.

Oh yeah, We're terrified of Dee Ford.

[A8bil]

Originally Posted by wachashi

Dee Ford prevented the Chiefs from winning the Super Bowl last year. I'll be damned if he's going to do it two years in a row.

LOL...that's a good one. They were just talking about that play on our local radio today. Really unbelievable that a professional player can line up off sides. That should be the easiest mistake to avoid.

[Hern]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Oh yeah, We're terrified of Dee Ford.

Y’all never played against him.

[A8bil]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Oh yeah, We're terrified of Dee Ford.

Not telling you that you should be. Just giving you the facts as to his impact when he's playing and not playing. Do with it what you will.

[RunKC]

If Dee Ford is on the field, motion a TE to his side and destroy him by running it right at him. Teams did that again and again and again against him in KC.

If he’s off the field and Solomon Thomas is in his spot, go empty and pass.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by All22

I'm curious to see how we play Tyreek.
Doubt they'll treat Kelsey or Damien special since Warner and Kwon are excellent in coverage.

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[Hern]

In other news... Kittle is on pace to be the best TE in the league (probably already is). If it’s not clear already, it will be after the bowl.

[Tonka83]

Originally Posted by A8bil

LOL...that's a good one. They were just talking about that play on our local radio today. Really unbelievable that a professional player can line up off sides. That should be the easiest mistake to avoid.

Not just off sides. The dummy lined up almost completely across the LOS.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Hern

Y’all never played against him.

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[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Hern

In other news... Kittle is on pace to be the best TE in the league (probably already is). If it’s not clear already, it will be after the bowl.

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[A8bil]

Originally Posted by RunKC

If Dee Ford is on the field, motion a TE to his side and destroy him by running it right at him. Teams did that again and again and again against him in KC.

If he’s off the field and Solomon Thomas is in his spot, go empty and pass.

I'll be watching to see if KC plays it that way. I think it's likely that when the 49ers put Thomas or a back up in on run plays, they run hurry up to prevent Ford from rotating into the games. Ford is typically only on the field in obvious passing down.