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San Francisco 49ers look forward to hosting the Detroit Lions in week two

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after passing the ball in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after passing the ball in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo look forward to their matchup against the Detroit Lions, who were embarrassed on Monday night by the NY Jets

TheSan Francisco 49ers, as notedbefore, showed they can put up a good fight against an elite team but wound up on the losing end against theMinnesota Vikingsin week one.

For week two, if ever a situation were perfect for the 49ers to notch their first victory of the season, this would be it. The Niners will play theDetroit Lions.

How perfect is it? Let us count the ways.

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  1. The Detroit Lions played on Monday night, so they have a short week to prepare.
  2. They have to travel cross-country to play the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.
  3. The Lions got blown out 48-17 at home by theNew York Jets, who were led by rookie quarterbackSam Darnoldplaying in his first game.
  4. Detroit’s offense was offensive. QBMatthew Staffordthrew four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, and his replacementMatt Casselthrew an interception in the fourth quarter.
  5. Detroit’s defense was indefensible. They allowed the 21 year old QB Darnold to complete 76% of his passes and two touchdowns.
  6. Detroit’s special teams were anything but. They gave up a 78-yard punt return byAndre Robertsfor a touchdown, and the usually reliableMatt Pratermissed two field goals.
  7. After the game, the Jets claimed theyknewexactly what plays the Lions were calling before each play. They were catching Stafford’s hand signals at the line.
  8. New Lions coachMatt Patriciahad no answer for the Jets onslaught. Having served asBill Belichick‘s defensive coordinator for the past six years with theNew England Patriots, Patricia is supposed to help return some pride to the Lions after years of Michigan misery.
  9. Fun fact: Detroit has not beaten San Francisco on the road since 1975.

Despite these advantages, coachKyle Shanahan‘s 49ers will still need to bring their best game to ensure a victory.

Niners QBJimmy Garoppolowill be looking to regain the form he showed at the end of last season. At times last week against the Vikings, he was slow in going through his progressions. And when he misses his receivers, he tends to miss high, as was evidenced last week.

Four 49er players sufferedinjuriesagainst the Vikings and may not be available for week two. Both right guardMike Personand his backupJoshua Garnettsuffered foot injuries.

Wide receiverMarquise Goodwinsuffered a thigh bruise, and linebackerBrock Coyleis in concussion protocol.

The Lions suffered two injuries of note. Running backLeGarrette Blount(knee) and defensive endEzekiel Ansah(shoulder) both left Monday’s game early and may not be available for week two.

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