San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions Live Game Blog
By on October 16, 2011
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The Detroit Lion host the San Francisco 49ers today in a matchup of true NFC contenders.
Both of these teams are surprises, and both of these teams are for real.
This game will be a big test for the 49ers to see if they can overcome a season-ending injury to emerging WR Josh Morgan.
More than that, this is a test for both teams to prove that they are worthy of their division-leading titles.
Join our blog today in the NFL's game of the week.
Keep On Rolling!
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I am heading to the San Francisco Saloon for the second half.
Make sure to check out the article below to see what the 49ers need to do to finish off this game.
Thanks y'all!
- Brian The Lion
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After an 18 yard catch by Ted Ginn, David Akers nails a 55 yard kick to put the 49ers up 12-10 going into halftime.
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The kick goes wide at the last few yards.
Whitner's play comes up huge again and now the 49ers take over with good field position.
Look for Vernon Davis here.
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Donte Whitner on another big play breaking up a WR screen five yards back of the line of scrimmage.
This was after a personal foul penalty which puts the Lions on the fringes of field goal range for a three point attempt.
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Dropped interception by Aldon Smith right in his hands!
After an Isaac Sopoaga personal foul on a BS call, the 49ers punt it to the Lions' 9 yard line.
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BIG return on the ensuing kickoff by Ted Ginn to the Lions' 48.
Followed by a brutish run by Kendall Hunter who pushed a pile forward with Anthony Davis for 4 yards on first down.
Detroit called a time out in order to get the play reviewed.
It's not going to work though.
Even though the QB got rid of the ball before he was in the grass, there was still an obvious intentional grounding in the end zone which would also result in a safety.
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The Lions offense is sputtering, looking a little off base.
SAFETY!!!
Stafford tackled in the end zone by Aldon Smith.
Rookie coming up huge for two point!
Ray Mcdonald also in the end zone.
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After a failed third down conversion, a nice punt gives the ball to the Lions at their own 11.
49ers having problems with getting a snap off again.
5 yard false start penalty followed by a timeout to spare another five yards for delaying the game.
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Crabtree grabs his fifth catch early in the game.
Looks like this is the breakout game he needs.
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Huge tackle by Whitner getting behind the line of scrimmage from his safety position.
Lions Third and 1 lining up in the shotgun.
SACK! Ahmad Brooks!!! huge plays two in a row to cause another three and out.
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The 49ers offense faces an early third and seven after a dropped pass by Gore.
Crabtree looks a yard short on a six yard catch and the punt team comes on the field.
Nice tackling by the Lions on the perimeter.
The punt goes into the end zone 60 yards away.
49ers are looking for even up the turnover battle on this drive.
They're playing a nice contain defense against the Lions no huddle offense.
Three and out and here comes the punt teams onto the field.
49ers ball on their 31 with momentum on the Niners side against a tired Lions defense.
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TOUCHDOWN GORE!!!
Just pounding the ball into the end zone right into the mouth of the defense.
Anthony Davis manhandled Ndamukong Suh to get the ball in.
this game's getting a little nasty!
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At the end of the first quarter, the 49ers are looking to get the ball in from the one yard line.
It's 2nd and goal to start the second quarter.
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HUGE run by Gore to the one yard line!
Great downfield blocking by Ted Ginn.
Vernon Davis keeps the drive alive and Frank Gore breaks it for 40+ yards.
That's 49ers football.
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Big third down conversion after a penalty by Vernon Davis.
Keeping the drive alive!
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Running game is getting going with Hunter and Gore on two consecutive runs.
It's important the 49ers answer the score on this drive.
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No replay came and Harbaugh showed his rookie streak challenging the play when he wasn't allowed and picked up a 15 yard penalty of the kickoff.
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Instant replay to come on a catch by Pettigrew.
A nice throw by Stafford into double coverage ruled a touchdown...
Looks like it will stand.
Lions are moving the ball well now.
A nice run, a short pass, then a pass interference on a deep ball by Carlos Rodgers.
Important for this defense to bend but not break.
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Crabtree coming up with a nice catch to get the offense moving.
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