49ers

Can the 49ers run the ball against Pittsburgh's new version of the Steel Curtain on Monday night?
Because if the 49ers find themselves in third-and-five's or longer, it's going to be a long night.
In the 49ers last two losses, they've converted less than 20 percent on third down.
Remember, you're asking Alex Smith to manage a game, not win it -- particularly with an offensive line that can't pass protect.
This is a statement game for the 49ers. Prime time, their turf, a team coming off a Super Bowl.