For those who may have missed it, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-0 last Monday night. This was good news for their new coach, Chip Kelly, but the general media consensus suggests that the score reflected the putridness of the Rams more than a Niners resurgence. This article on Bill Simmons’s new site, The Ringer, was typical though perhaps more blunt than most:
Next Sunday should be a much more substantive test of Chip Kelly’s accomplishments to date. The Carolina Panthers will almost certainly stack their defenders as close to the line as possible to stuff the running game, and we will see if the Niners can adjust. Recent history hasn’t worked in the Niners’ favor in this regard. For now, though, the City By The Bay can enjoy its currently undefeated season.
– Chuck Strom
