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Third downs are important but not first priority

By Matt.Maiocco on October 10, 2009 2:13 PM 34 COMMENTS

Third downs are often cited as the critical plays in a football game, but that has not necessarily been the case for the 49ers this season.

           

It's all about first downs.

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What comes first: running or winning?

By Matt.Maiocco on February 8, 2009 10:52 PM 67 COMMENTS
There is a chicken-and-egg element to examining the success of so-called "running teams."
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Closer look at 49ers' run defense of '08

By Matt.Maiocco on January 6, 2009 10:45 AM 37 COMMENTS

The 49ers were pretty good statistically against the run this season, as they tied for 13th in the league in yards rushing allowed per game. They were eighth in the league in rushing average, surrendering just 3.8 yards per rushing attempt.

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