[Tuck4Bama]

Week 5 - Sunday 10/11


Candlestick Park FOX 4:05 PM ET

[Quack Attack]

Falcons-49ers Preview




San Francisco's Michael Crabtree isn't likely to make a major impact for a while after missing so much time. The 49ers can only hope he develops as fast as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan did.

Though the Niners finally ended a long stalemate with their promising receiver, they will be focused on getting their struggling running game on track as they host Ryan and the Falcons on Sunday.

Rookie quarterbacks and wide receivers typically take longer to contribute than first-year players at other positions, but that was not the case with Ryan. His first NFL pass went for a 62-yard touchdown and he went on to lead the Falcons into the postseason in 2008.

Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers - Preview - October 11, 2009 - ESPN

I believe the 49ers ever since fall camp has one of the best defenses in the NFC. I really like the 49ers to win here but this game could be considered a toss up. Both teams are coming off tough losses and give the edge to 49ers at home in this one. Anybody like the Falcons to win here?

[Bette]

Falcons get this one.
49ers still dont have a quarterback.

[Quack Attack]

Good point Bette. It appears they got their top draft pick WR Crabtree signed and he will help if anybody can get him the ball to him.

[Bette]

He's not going to help. No one signs this late and makes a big splash. Going to have a lot of pressure on him though, after he gets all that money.