3 reasons SF 49ers bounce back with win vs. Washington
By Peter Panacy
No. 1: SF 49ers aren’t facing a tough Washington offense
The Bills offense is good, especially through the air. Washington’s offense isn’t good. That’s a relief to a Niners defense still nursing its wounds after the embarrassment that was Week 13.
Check out the totals and rankings from the Football Team through 13 weeks this season:
San Francisco 49ers
- Points scored: 264 (25th)
- Yards gained: 3,896 (26th)
- Yards per play: 5.0 (27th)
- First downs: 248 (24th)
- Pass yards: 2,678 (25th)
- Average pass yards per attempt: 5.7 (27th)
- Rush yards: 1,218 (24th)
- Average rush yards per attempt: 4.0 (23rd)
- Average drive time: 2:40 (22nd)
Granted, San Francisco’s defense wasn’t totally aided by its own offense’s performances, particularly over the first two-plus quarters. Yet it was the SF 49ers defense that ultimately bore the brunt of losing at the hands of Buffalo.
That shouldn’t be the case in Week 14.
Yes, Washington’s defense is beginning to turn into a solid unit, particularly its defensive line, and the Niners will have to worry about squaring off against a team that’s allowed just 260 points this season (eighth best) and 3,731 total yards (fourth best).
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But the formula is there for San Francisco to come away with a much-needed win, especially if its offense can outperform what Washington’s offense will want to do.