San Francisco 49ers 19, Washington Redskins 11
The San Francisco 49ers had control of this game from start to finish. Alex Smith was very efficient once again for the Niners as he completed 17 of 24 passes for 200 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 107 yards rushing on 19 carries (5.6 ypc). Rookie RB Kendall Hunter pitched in with 8 carries for 25 yards (3.1 ypc) in this game. WR Michael Crabtree (5 rec, 51 yards), TE Vernon Davis (4 rec, 41 yards) and fullback Bruce Miller (1 reception good for a 30 yard TD) led the way in the passing game for the Niners. The 49ers finished up with 138 yards rushing on 32 carries (4.3 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 24 passes (70.8%) for 188 yards as they had possession of the ball for 32:19.
The defense was rock solid for the Niners in this game. LBs Patrick Willis (13 tackles and 1 pass defensed) and NaVorro Bowman (8 tackles, 2 passes defensed and 1 fumble recovery) led the way for the 49ers on D in this game, as usual. Safeties Dashon Goldson (6 tackles, 1 pass defensed, 1 QB hit and 1 interception) and Donte Whitner (6 tackles, 1 QB hit and 1 interception) also pitched in for the Niners in this game. The Redskins finished up with 52 yards rushing on 15 carries (3.5 ypc) and they also completed 30 of 47 passes (63.8%) for 251 yards. The 49ers are now an amazing 7-1 on the season.
