49ers vs. Panthers: 5 Ways San Francisco Can Win in Week 2

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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Blaine Gabbert needs to be more accurate

A lot went right in Week 1 for the Niners. So much so, it sort of masks the things that went wrong.

Although quarterback Blaine Gabbert did just enough to sustain drives and come away with points, he certainly didn’t play all that well.

Gabbert’s stat line reads like he played a game manager-type game, going 22-of-35, 170 yards and one touchdown.

What it doesn’t show is the constant missed throws to wide open receivers and the multiple coverage throws that, if the Rams defenders were any better, would have led to multiple interceptions.

Had that happened, Monday night could have gone quite a bit different.

Gabbert has to play better and make better decisions when he throws. The Panthers are not going to drop those interceptions.

If Gabbert can hit his open receivers and avoid any turnovers then the 49ers have a good chance of stealing a win.

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