San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs past Buffalo Bills defensive back Justin Rogers (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

49ers report card: Special teams spoils shot at straight A's

PHIL BARBER
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

49ers report card for San Francisco's 45-3 win against the Buffalo Bills:

Quarterbacks: A

Alex Smith made all the right throws, one of his best games ever, and Colin Kaepernick hurt the Bills, too.

Running Backs: A

Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter combined for 189 rushing yards.

Receivers: A

Watching TD catches by Crabtree, Williams and Manningham, it's shocking how much better this unit is in 2012.

Offensive Line: A

Complete domination of the Buffalo D-line, considered a team strength.

Defensive Line: A

Statistically, a quiet day for the front three, though they controlled the line of scrimmage.

Linebackers: A

Patrick Willis' forced fumble helped turn the game. Ahmad Brooks had a sack.

Defensive Backs: A

Chris Culliver and Dashon Goldson had takeaways, and Ryan Fitzpatrick rarely had open receivers.

Special Teams: C

Spotty kick coverage was about the only real blemish in this game.

Coaching/Overall: A

The 49ers aren't just winning these days. They are destroying opponents.

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