Yesterday was the first games for most of the NFL, including the San Francisco 49ers. It was a home game and against division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. This was a rare game in that we would actually be favored to win it (TAKE THAT, SEATTLE). It seemed to be a slow game overall with most of the action coming in the 2nd half. Tavaris Jackson of the Seahawks would throw 2 TDs in the 2nd half and, along with a FG, they were only two points behind with just under 4 minutes to go.
What happened next was unthinkable. Ted Ginn Jr. would return the ensuing kickoff 102 yards for a TD, exactly the boost any team needs. Then, after a failed drive by the Seahawks, Ted Ginn Jr. would strike again scoring on a 55 yard punt return for a TD. He did it Aginn. Seriously, couldn't resist that pun. The 49ers would win by the final score of 33-17.
Winning the first game is always a nice way to start a new season. It's also a good way to start a pro coaching career as Jim Harbaugh wins his first NFL game as a head coach. Alex Smith didn't seem horrible going for 15/20 with 125 passing yards a TD scored on the ground. Nothing great from Smith but no INTs. That's what needs to be stressed with Smith and that it no mistakes. Our running attack didn't seem to be there at all as Frank Gore had 59 yards on 22 carries. The whole team didn't get over 100 yards rushing. That's what happens when you don't have a valid aerial attack.
Anyway, we got the win a that's what matters. Looking at the schedule, we might not get much more.
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