Originally posted by NYniner85:
Winners from LA game according to KP of Niner Nation
Offensive line
"On six separate occasions, the offensive line had a combo block on the Rams defensive lineman where they generated so much movement that the lineman who was supposed to peel off his block and go to the linebacker didn't have to because the defensive tackle was in the linebackers lap. Six!
Lineman get beat in every game, and because we only remember those times they whiff on blocks, it's easy to ignore the 50 other plays where the quarterback isn't touched. That was the case for the Niners' line. Aaron Donald is impossible to block 1-on-1, and he was always going to get the best of Colton McKivitz. Those few plays shouldn't overlook one of the best blocking performances from the line this season.
Mullens had ample time in the pocket to scan the field and get rid of the ball as well. On the sacks Mullens took, it took the defense an average of 3.25 seconds to get to him. That's on the quarterback. Mullens wasn't pressured until the second quarter. There were a handful of reps where Laken Tomlinson was getting the best of Donald, or you'd see the tight ends and running backs doing their part by chipping him.
Speaking of, Kyle Juszczyk, Ross Dwelley, and Charlie Woerner, and some of the backs themselves, were the reasons for the failed run game more so than the line. There were too many missed blocks from that trio that led to failed runs. That, or the backs/receivers didn't follow their blocks. If we get this version of the Niners offensive line for the remainder of the season, knowing No. 99 isn't on the other side of the ball, San Francisco shouldn't have any issue moving the ball."
This might be the single greatest homer take of all time from a fan writer. The OL was stuffed repeatedly in the run game and had to resort to passing more and that's with a boost from Mostert (2.7) and his epic speed, still only 3.5 yards a carry and 43 yards was the top rusher.
Aaron Donald had an all world performance with a tipped pass for an INT, forced fumble for a TD, fumble recovery?, at least 7 QB pressures, sack, etc. And he feasted on every OL 'not' just Colton McKivitz including our first rounder Mike McGlinchey. Feasted. And the rest of the front 7 didn't do too bad either. LOL
Did you write this NY85? LOL