49ers hope Super Bowl dreams pan out
Jimmy Garoppolo has led the 49ers to an 11-2 record as of press time.
January 15, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers are having their best season in years with a 11-2 record, and tied for first in the NFC West division. The 49ers own the second best rushing offense, the 13th best passing offense, and the seventh best overall offense. Their defense has been their best in many years with the second best overalldefense, the first best passing defense, and the 22nd best defense. The 49ers began with an 8-0 start with the Buccaneers, and ended the streak with the Seahawks.
The Niners started their year by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-17. Jimmy Garoppolo had 166 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. They also accumulated 98 yards on the ground. The defense carried the team during the game; they had three interceptions, with two pick sixes. Also, the defense added three sacks and two forcedfumbles. The Niners were 1-0.
The very next week, the 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41-17. Garoppolo threw for 296 yards, three touchdowns with one interception. The running game broke out for over 250 yards on the ground behind Matt Brieda’s 121 yards. The 49ers’ defense sacked Andy Dalton four times and he also threw one interception. The Niners were 2-0.
Next, the 49ers played the Pittsburgh Steelers and won 24- 20. Garoppolo passed for 277 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Niners, for the second game in a row, rushed for over 100 rushing yards. The defense accumulated two sacks and one interception, leading to the win. The Niners were 3-0.
The 49ers had a bye week, then they played the Cleveland Browns and beat them 31-3. Garoppolo passed for 181 yards and two touchdowns. For the second time, the Niners rushed for 250 yards. It all started with an 83-yard touchdown run. The 49ers’ defense had four sacks and two interceptions and three forced fumbles. The 49ers were 4-0.
The next week, the 49ers took on division rival Los Angeles Rams and beat them 20-7. Garoppolo passed for 243 yards, but had one interception. The running game rushed for 99 yards and two touchdown rushes. The defense sacked Goff four times. The 49ers were 5-0.
Then, they took on the Washington Redskins in a rainy event. They beat the Redskins 9-0, behind Robbie Gould’s three field goal. Garoppolo passed for 151 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. The running game again rushed for 137 yards. The defense sacked the quarterback three times. The 49ers were 6-0.
Next, the 49ers took on the Carolina Panthers and handled them by beating them 51-17. The running game rushed for the third time for over 200 on the ground. Garoppolo passed for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The defense intercepted the quarterback three times and sacked him seven times with Nick Bosa doing the honors three times. The Niners were 7-0.
The 49ers took on the Arizona Cardinals and beat them in a close one, 28-25. Garoppolo passed for 317 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. The running game gained over 100 yards on the ground. The defense sacked Kyler Murray three times. The Niners were 8-0.
The run ended with the 49ers’ first loss to their rivals, the Seahawks, on Monday Night Football. The score was 27- 24. Garoppolo passed for 248 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The running game had 87 yards on the ground. The defense had five sacks on Russell Wilson and one interception. The Niners were 8-1.
The next week, after a tough loss, the Niners bounced back and beat the Cardinals 36-26. Garoppolo led the charge with 424 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. The running game was stopped with them only having 34 rushing yards. The defense sacked the mobile Kyler Murray four times. The Niners were 9-1.
The Niners played the Green Bay Packers and man handled them, 37-8. Garoppolo passed for 253 yards and two touchdowns.
The running game rushed for 112 yards. The defense handled Aaron Rodgers well, sacking him five times and holding him to 104 passing yards. The Niners were 10-1.
The next week the Niners took on the Baltimore Ravens and fell to them, 20-17, on a game-winning field goal. Garoppolo passed for 165 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. The rushing attack had 174 yards. The defense sacked Jackson one time and forced a fumble. The Niners were 10-2.