The 49ers jumped on top early early at MetLife Stadium notching a FG by Jordan Gay, who surprisingly still has a job after last weeks meltdown going 0-4.  On the following drive Jets quarterback Geno Smith throws and INT into the waiting hand of rookie CB DJ Woods giving him 2 interceptions on the year.  Woods also finished with 7 tackles and has been great in run support so far this season.  49ers QB Matt Mullins capitalized on the turnover leading a drive down the shortened field and capping it with a 2 yard TD toss to FA acquisition TE Hoomanawanui.  

The 49ers pass rush was firing on all cylinders in New York this week sacking Geno Smith 8 times and creating turnovers with a forced fumble and recovery and multiple hurried throws that led to INT's.  LB Aaron Lynch and DE Buckner each recorded 2 sacks leading the 49ers.

In the 2nd quarter, San Fran's roller coaster kicker made two more FG's with one of them good from 53 yards.  He was 4-4 on kicking for the day.  Jets QB Geno Smith led a late 2nd quarter drive and connected with TE Jace Amaro for the first of two Td's he'd catch on the day.  Score at halftime, 16-7.

The 3rd went scoreless, and the Jets showed that they weren't going away.  Their offense, when able to give Smith time, moved to ball very well and efficiently.  They racked up 18 first downs in the game, mostly due to Smith's air attack.  He was able to answer another field goal by San Francisco with another TD pass to TE J. Amaro.  Still down by 5.  Time had run out on the Jets.

The Jets now have two losses and are sitting at 1-2.  The 49ers are able to jump start their run game a bit and are able to muster their second road win of the year.  They sit at 2-1.

Final:  19-14

next week:  at home against the Dolphins.

Notables:  Jets DE S. Richardson recorded 2 sacks in the game

                 49ers switched their O-Line up a bit before the game starting A. Shipley over Z. Beadles at Center and plugging J.Garnett in as the starter at LG over D. Kilgore.  The 49ers finally eclipsed the 100 yard mark for rushing in a game this season.

RG  Deontae Priester   6'5"  305 lbs.  Georgia Tech  74 ovr

When the 49ers took Priester in the 4th they knew they were going to have to work on building his lower body strength.  While their plan might not materialize with him hitting 40 reps on his bench,  he makes up with his lack of strength with a high level of understanding technique and footwork.  He was a great anchor in the running game on the right side playing in college at Georgia Tech.  Still, he needs to hit the gym and increase his strength otherwise he could find himself getting man handled at this level of football.

LT Griffen Barclay   6'4"  308 lbs.   Cincinnati    74 ovr

Griffen Barclay played RT at Cincinnati but is being moved to the left side of the line to serve as veteran All-Pro Joe Staley's backup.  He's solid in run blocking and should make an impact in the running game if he takes the field.  He is very quick off the snap with 86 acceleration, which will allow him to get outside quicker and set the edge on any outside running plays.  He is still a project when it comes to pass protection, which the 49ers will work with him on to get him up to speed if he ever has any hope of usurping Staley as the starter.

After their week 1 win in Tampa Bay the 49ers played host to their divisional rival Seahawks in what is always a hard fought blue collar, nasty game of football.  The excitement and energy of the home opening crowd was tempered in the 1st quarter when Seattle rookie HB Andrew Felton capped off an impressive drive with a 4 yard scamper to the outside for the 7-0 lead. 

Russell Wilson was able to put together effecient drives throughout the game, but was never able to really let it rip on the defense as he is so customary of doing.  The young San Fransisco secondary has held up two weeks in a row now against good passing offenses.  They held Wilson to 225 yards passing and 1 TD while LB Navarrow Bowman made a diving fingertip catch off a tipped pass to give Wilson his only INT of the game. He connected on a 7 yrd TD pass to WR R. Lockette in the second to give the Seahawks a 17-0 lead at halftime.  The 49ers were feeling discouraged at this point especially kicker Jordan Gay, whom the 49ers signed in the preseason.  He had just missed his 3rd FG of the day missing from 53, 46, and 30 yrds away.

Through the entire game Seattle dominated the line of scrimmage against the running game and for two weeks in a row now the Niners running game has been non existent.  Seattle also helped welcome rookie QB Matt Mullins into the NFL by showing him what an elite defense looks like.  Mullins was held to only 81 yrds through the air and throwing no touchdowns or interceptions.  K Jordan Gay got another chance at a FG early in the 3rd, making it to put San Fran on the board.  On the next drive LB Bowman forced a fumble during a sack on Wilson when Niners DL Arik  Armstead scooped up the ball and ran it into the endzone cutting Seattles lead to only seven going into the 4th quarter.

The fourth quarter brought tough defensive football and the 49ers inability to capitalize on any positive plays to build a drive.  Seattle added one more FG and then left Levi Stadium with the win and a 2-0 start to their season.  Meanwhile, the 49ers are left answering questions on just where the hell there running game is?  They start the year 1-1.

Final:  20-10

Notable:  Seattle was penalized 6 times for minus 90 yrds,    Seattle DL Cliff Avril finished with 2 sacks.   49ers MLB Navarrow Bowman finished with 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble,  and 1 interception.

Up Next:  @ New York Jets

HB  David Cofield    5"9"  229 lbs   Wyoming  81 ovr

Playing for a smaller program like Wyoming mostly kept Cofield off the national radar when compared to some of his peers such as Felton or Roach.  No matter where you're from, Wyoming to Texas, this running back has first round talent written all over him.

He's a small statured bulldog with quick acceleration and good speed for a player of his weight (88spd).  He also has the abilitly to run a defender over with his 91 trucking atttribute.  He is a power back much like Carlos Hyde, who is already on the roster, but  will help create a 1-2 punch for a backfield that performed at the bottom of the league last year.  Hyde battled injuries all through last season so Cofield is also much needed insurance for the running game.

QB  Mason Mullins   6'2" 220 lbs  Texas A&M  83 ovr

The 49ers felt that the top of the quarterback class was rich for the first two rounds and by taking CB Woods with the first pick, they thought there would be a good chance of Mullins still being around for their 2nd pick.  When you look back on his illustrious career at Texas A&M you see a player with poise and consistency(91).  He has ice in his veins when the moments are at their biggest.  He's got a rocket for an arm(91) with impressive accuracy on the short(85) to medium(86) range passes.  Has decent long ball accuracy for a rookie (72).

Mullins is a left handed quarterback and the fans in San Francisco can't help but be reminded of another particular lefty who played under center years ago.  But unlike Steven Young, Mullins will not be groomed behind the likes of a quarterback like Hall of Famer Joe Montana, no, he will be thrown to the wolves and forced to fight and claw his way to quarterback glory in his rookie season.  He has already been named the starter by coach Motorgut after seeing his play and demeanor in camp.  

Next Spotlight:  3rd rounder HB David Cofield

CB  D.J. Woods   6'1" 212 lbs. LSU   80 ovr

Hailing from LSU, D.J. Woods is a big, strong, fast lockdown corner.  He already exhibits a pro level-like understanding of man(86) and zone(87) coverage assignments and can matchup physically with any WR in the league.  He has a large frame, standing over 6 feet tall and weighing over 200 lbs, without the drop off in speed one might expect with a kid his size(90spd).  Can press the line of scrimmage better than most in the league right now(87).  He should continue to improve quickly with more time studying the playbook and learning the mental aspects of the game, but all the physical tools are there.

San Francisco took Woods with the first overall pick after deeming him the safest pick in the draft on a pure talent level.  There were many cornerbacks at the top of this draft class that had first round talent written all over them, but the 49ers fell in love with his size and man coverage skills. He also showed a knack for making the big plays late in games while at LSU.

Next Rookie Spotlight:  2nd round pick QB Mason Mullins

     For the first game of his professional career, rookie 2nd round QB,  Mason Mullins looked fearless against a tough Bucs defense.  On a rain soaked field in Tampa Bay the young left handed gunslinger threw for 267 yrds and 3 TD's while throwing no interceptions.

     The Bucs put a touchdown on the board first with a 77 yard bomb to TE A. Seferion-Jenkins.  A FG followed that a drive later and it was 10-0.  Following a late 2nd quarter Int from safety J. Tartt.  QB Mullins connected for long touchdown pass to Torrey Smith making the score at halftime 10-7.  

     The second half was a defensive battle and the Bucs continued to dominate the trenches completely shutting the Niners running game down.  Coach Motorgut started to build more trust in his young quarterback as the game went along.  After seeing him connect with Torrey Smith for his 2nd touchdown of the day.  And the poise he showed in leading a late 4th quarter drive that ended with him connecting with TE Vance McDonald in the back of the endzone to put the 49ers up 21-17.  The Buccaneers were driving the ball down the field on the next drive,  getting ever closer to a touchdown that would put them up by one, when up and coming cornerback Dontae Johnson stepped in front of a pass intended for K. Aiken and clinched the game with a clutch INT.  Niners Win!  After an abyssmal 1-14-1 performance a year ago things are looking up in San Fran this week.  

Final 21-17

Notables:  First overall draft pick, CB DJ Woods, made his first career interception in the 1st quarter.  The Buccaneers front seven held Carlos Hyde and Co. to a measley 33 yards rushing.  WR Torrey Smith showed glimpses of his old self by contributing with big plays down the field and amassing over 180 receiving yards.

Next Week:  Home opener against division rival Seahawks.  Tune in to channel  www.twitch.tv/voobjoobhooboo3