The Dog likes the 49ers in this one. The Jimmy G led O will put up enough points to win. And before we even get into my analysis as to whether or not the 49ers D can do enough to stifle the Red Rocket.
Let’s face it, Cincy was fortunate to be close in their Week 1 loss. Can’t chalk up the lack of production in the running game all to Seattle’s D, The Dog sees some real problems with the Cincy O-Line and that ain’t fixed in a Week.
Dalton did keep them in it with his arm, but there were some fortuitous circumstances mixed in. Dalton’s “Majestic TD Pass” as the CBS Crew put it, was a 55 yard TD strike to Ross which in my own opinion was a 50 yard prayer that should’ve been a pick or at the so very furiously batted away the Seahawks DB would’ve been charged with assault. The Dog says he don’t think they get served another deep strike on a silver platter.
Bullock tugged a 45 yarder that would’ve been the difference maker, and I hope for his sake he bounces back from that, but The Dog knows that the uprights are going to seem to tighten up just a bit if he faces a similar kick with the game on the line at home.
Back to the 49ers D. The Dog says yes – that’s all you need to know. They’ll do enough. Take the 49ers in this one.
The Pick
SF Pk
Three Woofs
My bookie hasn’t paid out my soccer bets yet. Who can place this bet for me?