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This game was all about turnovers. Quarterback Alex Smith threw three interceptions and lost one fumble. The Titans did not turn it over. Not surprisingly, the 49ers lost 34-27.

"It's very obvious what happened," coach Mike Singletary said. "I'm sure there are a lot of other things you could come up with as to why we lost. The bottom line is turnovers for us."

When Singletary was asked about Smith's performance, he said, "I saw a quarterback throwing the ball pretty effectively."

Can those two things be true? Yes, the turnovers were costly. And, yes, Smith threw the ball well. But the problem wasn't Smith's arm. His problem was his eyes.

When I asked Mike Singletary yesterday why the 49ers did not employ the shotgun/spread in the second half (other than third-and-long situations) after having success with it at the end of the first half, I did not fully understand his answer.

He spoke in vague terms about the coaches not having exposure to the players and Alex Smith not having exposure to the spread offense.

Then, I spoke to Smith about it, and I think I have a better idea of what Singletary meant.

I'm working from home today. The kids have missed several days of school, and I've felt better. So I figured it would be best to just be quarantined here for the day.

I quickly re-watched the 49ers' game Sunday against the Texans to provide the 49ers' 53-man report. But, first, I'd like to dispel a couple myths.