In recent seasons the 49ers have welcomed the bye week on their schedule as a time to regroup and somehow turn around a losing record in the second half of the season.  Last season they limped to their bye week with a losing record of 2-6.  The 49ers roared into the bye week this season with three straight come-from-behind road victories, a four-game winning streak and in first place in the NFC West with three game lead.  The 49ers will host the Browns (3-3) at Candlestick Park on Sunday who are coming off a win against the Seahawks last week.  The Browns only managed 6 points in the win even though they had 298 yards of offense.  On defense is where the Browns are at their best.  They are in the top five in yards allowed per game and will pressure Alex Smith all game.  Here are five things to watch for in the game:

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