49ers report card
Any win is good but SF has room for improvement
Colin Kaepernick was 18 of 23 for 185 yards on Sunday. The 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 on December 9, 2012.
By JOHN BURGESS / The Press DemocratPublished: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:43 p.m.
Quarterbacks: B
Colin Kaepernick looked like the game manager this time — until he won the game with a 50-yard run.
Running Backs: A
The numbers weren't huge, but Frank Gore and understudy LaMichael James were tough and nimble.
Receivers: C
Michael Crabtree (9 catches, 93 yards) was a one-man receiving corps at times.
Offensive Line: C
As good as the line was in run blocking, RT Anthony Davis couldn't pass-protect against Cameron Wake.
Defensive Line: B
Strong game for Justin Smith, but the line did not always hold its ground against the run.
Linebackers: A
Aldon Smith (2 sacks) continues his assault on the record books.
Defensive Backs: B
Besides a couple penalties, it was a pretty good day for the secondary, especially Chris Culliver.
Special Teams: B
C.J. Spillman's fumble recovery on a punt outweighed poor coverage on the ensuing kickoff.
Coaching/Overall: B
A win is a win is a win — but this one wasn't impressive enough to earn an A.
-Phil Barber
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