The San Francisco 49ers (7-7) will try to defend home turf against the San Diego Chargers (8-6). Recently, the identity of both teams’ offenses has been lacking. Before last week, the 49ers had turned the ball over five times in two weeks and could only score three points against Seattle at home. Last week, they fell to the Seahawks 17-7, their second loss against the rival Seahawks this season. Rumors and speculation have mounted for the job security of Jim Harbaugh. Meanwhile, the Chargers cannot seem to muster any sort of a ground game (136 total yards rushing in a three-week span). Phillip Rivers is having another good seasons. The 49ers will look to use their options at receiver with Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin both producing in another campaign.
According to Online Seats, the average price for Chargers vs. SF 49ers tickets is currently $175.82 on the secondary market, which represents a 31% decrease from last week. This does not come as a surprise, as the 49ers were just eliminated from playoff contention. Also, the 49ers are 3-3 at home. The get-in price for the game is still $90.0, thanks to a historically loyal fan base.
NaVorro Bowman did not suit up against divisional rival Seattle, but he was set to return to the starting lineup against the Chargers. Due to the losing season that San Francisco is facing, they put the linebacker on the season-ending IR. The All-Pro middle linebacker has not appeared for the 49ers since tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during last year’s NFC Championship game in Seattle. The 49ers have been fighting injuries and suspensions all season after being a game away from a second-consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Star pass rusher Aldon Smith was suspended for the first nine games for a violation of NFL rules, Patrick Willis was placed on IR, and tackle Andre Davis is battling a concussion.
The last meeting between these two teams was December 2010, with the Chargers winning 34-7 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Phillip Rivers threw 3 TDs to Vincent Jackson, as the Chargers defense pounced on the 49ers (6 sacks) early in the game. 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and running back Brian Westbrook led the offense to a total of 200 yards. Westbrook scored the only touchdown for San Francisco. San Diego will definitely come to save their playoff hopes, and you know the 49ers don’t want to lose another home game in front of their fans.
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