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1 San Francisco 49ers Game Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 49ERS VS. COLTS The 49ers open the 2010 preseason by traveling to Indianapolis for a meeting against the Colts. This will be the first time the two clubs have matched up in a preseason game since 1950, when the 49ers edged the Colts on the road. After finishing 8-8 in 2009, the team s best record since 2002, the 49ers are poised to improve on last year s record. The team returns a strong core of starters on offense and defense, providing veteran leadership and a promising chance to capture the NFC West Division crown. San Francisco recorded a 3-1 record in the 2009 preseason, winning the first three contests before dropping the final game to the San Diego Chargers. This will mark the first time the 49ers have faced an AFC South Division foe in the preseason since 2005, when the Niners triumphed over the Tennessee Titans at home. The 49ers are 1-0 against the AFC South Divison in preseason play, dating back to 2002 when the newly realigned divisions took shape. 49ERS ON AIR 49ERS TELEVISION NETWORK CBS-5 and CW Bay Area are the official television partners of the San Francisco 49ers preseason broadcasts, and the flagship television stations of the 49ers Television Network. Veteran broadcaster Dennis O Donnell is in his 10th season as the preseason play-by-play voice of the 49ers, while former Niners cornerback Eric Davis is in his 3rd season providing game analysis. Kim Coyle, a two-time Emmy nominated anchor, reports from the 49ers sidelines for her 4th season. U.S. BANK 49ERS RADIO NETWORK All 49ers games can be heard on The Bone (KSAN FM) or KNBR (680/1050-AM). Ted Robinson is in his 2nd season as the play-byplay voice of the 49ers, having also served as the 3rd member of the 49ers broadcast team in He is joined by former 49ers linebacker Gary Plummer, who is in his 13th season providing color commentary. A familiar voice in Bay Area radio, Rod Brooks is in his 5th year as the 49ers sideline reporter. SPANISH RADIO All 49ers regular season games can be heard on 49ers Hispanic Radio Network Affiliates, KIQI (1010-AM) and KATD (990-AM), through a partnership with Marcos Gutierrez Productions. Handling broadcast duties are announcers Armando Botello, Jose Castro and Melvin Moran. 49ERS 2010 SCHEDULE PRESEASON Date Opponent Time (PST) Aug. Indianapolis 10:00 a.m. Aug. 22 vs. Minnesota 5:00 p.m. Aug. Oakland 7:00 p.m. Sep. 2 San Diego 7:00 p.m. REGULAR SEASON Date Opponent Time (PST) Sep. Seattle 1:15 p.m. Sep. 20 vs. New Orleans 5:30 p.m. Sep. Kansas City 10:00 a.m. Oct. Atlanta 10:00 a.m. Oct. 10 Philadelphia 5:20 p.m. Oct. 17 Oakland 1:05 p.m. Oct. Carolina 10:00 a.m. Oct.31 Denver * 10:00 a.m. Nov. 7 BYE Nov. 14 St. Louis 1:15 p.m. Nov. 21 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m. Arizona 5:30 p.m. Dec. Green Bay 10:00 a.m. Dec. 12 Seattle 1:05 p.m. Dec. San Diego 5:20 p.m. Dec. St. Louis 10:00 a.m. Jan. 2 Arizona 1:15 p.m. NFL CALENDAR Aug. 31-Roster cut-down to maximum of 75 players by 1 PM (PT) Sept. 4-Roster cut-down to maximum of 53 players by 1 PM (PT) Sept. 5-After 9 AM (PT), clubs may establish a Practice Squad of eight players Sept Regular Season opens Bob LangeRyan MooreMike ChasanoffLisa Goodwin - Sr. Publicity Manager

2 NEW STADIUM VOTE PASSES Plans for a new world-class stadium in the City of Santa Clara took a major step forward in June following a successful 60 percent 40 percent public vote. The election clears the way for the project to move forward with the goal of opening the stadium in time for the 2014 season. For almost a decade and a half, the San Francisco 49ers and our faithful fans have dreamed about playing at home in a world-class stadium, and now those dreams are closer to reality, said team President and CEO Jed York. We can now proceed with our plans to build the premier, open-air sports and entertainment venue in the world. Renowned architecture firm HNTB designed the new stadium to redefine the game day experience. The stadium will capitalize on its location in Silicon Valley to incorporate innovative new technologies. The unique design features one of the largest lower seating bowls in the NFL, and luxury suites stacked on one side of the field, allowing the upper deck to be closer to the action on the field. Next, the 49ers and the City of Santa Clara will finalize all project approvals and finance construction of the stadium. The goal is to begin construction of the stadium in The stadium features easy highway and transit access for fans throughout the Bay Area. The completion of this state-of-the-art facility will secure the team s long-term future in the Bay Area. Once the new stadium in Santa Clara opens, the team s name will remain the San Francisco 49ers. We recognize that there is still a lot of work to be done, and it is now our responsibility to finish the job by delivering on the remainder of the plan, said York. But, the best fans in the NFL deserve the best stadium, and our new home will continue to make them proud to cheer on the San Francisco 49ers for generations to come. Visit for more information. COMPARING FEATURES OF THE NEW STADIUM TO CANDLESTICK PARK FACTS CANDLESTICK PARK NEW STADIUM Year Opened Cost to Build $32 Million $937 Million Seating Capacity 69,900 68,500 Club Seats 0 9,000 Suites Stadium Sq. Footage 985,000 1,850,000 Avg. Concourse Width/ft Scoreboard Sq. Footage 1,296 5,168 Fascia Scoreboards 0 2 Fascia Scoreboard Area 0 4,800 Elevators 3 17 Escalators 6 30 Concession Points of Sale Restroom Fixtures 885 1,135 Heavy Rail Line No Yes Light Rail Line No Yes Parking Spaces 18,000 Up to 40,000 Freeway Entry/Exits 4 13 RICE ENSHRINED IN CANTON The greatest wide receiver in the history of the National Football League reached the pinnacle of a professional football player s career on August 7th when he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A first ballot Hall of Famer, Jerry Rice grew up in Crawford, MS, and went on to attend Mississippi Valley State. After setting 18 NCAA Division II records for the Delta Devils, the 49ers selected Rice with their 16th overall selection in Rice played in the NFL from , including 16 years with the 49ers, three with the Raiders and one with the Seahawks before retiring as one of the most decorated receivers in NFL history. With three Super Bowl Championships under his belt (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) and nearly every receiving category record, Rice became the 14th Forty Niner to have his bust added in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I knew one day it would come and I tried to prolong this as long as possible with playing football for such a long time, said Rice laughing. I finally get a chance to say thank you to the fans. The 13 time Pro Bowl receiver and 10-time All-Pro was in South Florida for the Super Bowl festivities when he received a phone call saying he was going to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I was excited about the opportunity of going to Canton and standing among so many great players, the guys from back in the day that paved the way and made football what it is today, said Rice. The first person Rice talked to after he was notified by the Hall of Fame was former owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who was also his presenter at the Hall of Fame ceremonies. DeBartolo thanked Rice for his contributions to the organization and told him it was well deserved. Rice was amazed at the number of phone calls, text messages and s he received from past teammates and other people who wanted to congratulate him on his crowning achievement. I think a lot of the guys saw my work ethic and how much I wanted to win for the city of San Francisco, but also for the fans, and for the 49ers organization, said Rice. A lot of those guys just congratulated me on that. Rice also known as World, because there wasn t a ball in the world that he couldn t catch added another dimension to what it means to be a wide receiver in the National Football League. The Hall of Famer s accomplishments will forever be impacted in the game he loved. Rice amassed 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards and 197 receiving touchdowns in his historic career. Up next Rice will be inducted into the Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame during the home opener on vs. New Orleans. After spending 16 years in red and gold, Rice will become only the second Forty Niner to be inducted into the 49ers Hall of Fame. It means the world to me to go into the 49ers Hall of Fame and to go in after Mr. DeBartolo and what he meant to the 49ers and the city of San Francisco, said Rice. I also give all the credit to all my teammates and the 49ers organization because they took a chance on me way back in the day when they took me as the 16th overall pick in the NFL draft and coming to the city of San Francisco. The induction will be held the weekend of September 18-20, and will honor Rice for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the 49ers organization. Rice will also be recognized during halftime of the Monday night home opener against the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints on September 20, 2010.

3 2009 TEAM COMPARISON 49ERS (rank) COLTS (rank) 8-8 (2nd NFCW) Record 14-2 (1st AFCS) 21.2 (22nd) Points Per Game 26.0 (7th) (23rd) Total Offense (9th) 99.9 (27th) Rushing Offense 80.9 (32nd) (13th) Passing Offense (2nd) 29:22 (20th) Possession Average 27:40 (30th) 23.8 (t-22nd) Points Allowed Per Game 19.2 (8th) (13th) Total Defense (18th) (t-13th) Rushing Defense (24th) (20th) Passing Defense (14th) 30 (t-16th) Sacks 34 (16th) 47.6 (2nd) Punting Avg. (Gross) 44.3 (15th) +9 (5th) Turnover Differential +2 (t-13th) 2009 Team Leaders 49ERS COLTS PASSING YARDS Alex Smith... 2,350 Peyton Manning... 4,500 Shaun Hill RUSHING YARDS Frank Gore... 1,120 Joseph Addai Glen Coffee Donald Brown RECEPTIONS Vernon Davis Reggie Wayne Josh Morgan Dallas Clark RECEIVING YARDS Vernon Davis Reggie Wayne... 1,264 Josh Morgan Dallas Clark... 1,106 INTERCEPTIONS Dashon Goldson... 4 Antoine Bethea... 4 D.Bly/P. Willis Jacob Lacey... 3 SACKS Manny Lawson Dwight Freeney Justin Smith Robert Mathis ROSTER FACTS AND FIGURES Oldest 49ers player: K Joe Nedney, 37, 3/22/73 Youngest 49ers player: T Anthony Davis, 20, Born 10/11/89 Most seasons as a 49er: TE/LS Brian Jennings - 11 Most NFL seasons: K Joe Nedney - 15 Most Consecutive starts: 143, DE Justin Smith Most Consecutive Games Played: 160, TE/LS Brian Jennings Most Playoff Experience: 9 games, S Michael Lewis Heaviest 49er: G David Baas, DE/DT Isaac Sopoaga 330 lbs. Tallest 49er: T Alex Boone Shortest 49er: RB Frank Gore 5-9 Former 1st round draft picks: 10 DE K. Balmer, CB N. Clements, WR M. Crabtree, T A. Davis, TE V. Davis, G M. Iupati, LB M. Lawson, QB A. Smith, DE J. Smith, LB T. Spikes, T J. Staley and LB P. Willis Pro Bowlers: 8 - CB N. Clements, RB F. Gore, LS B. Jennings, P A. Lee, S M. Lewis, DE J. Smith, LB T. Spikes and LB P. Willis Coaches who played in the NFL: 7 - Mike Singletary, Ray Brown, Mike Johnson, Vance Joseph, Johnnie Lynn, Greg Manusky, Tom Rathman 49ers Lead Preseason Series vs. Colts 2-0 Winning Year Team Score Loc ers S.F ers Bal. Preseason Matchups: 2 Preseason Series: 49ers lead series 2-0 First Preseason Meeting: 1948, 49ers win, 42-14, in SF Last Preseason Meeting: 1950, 49ers win, 27-14, at Bal. Current Streak: Won 2 Longest 49ers Win Streak: 2 ( ) Longest Colts Win Streak: None Most 49ers Points: 42 (1948) at SF Most Colts Points: 14 (2 times, last 1950) at Bal. 49ers Shutouts: None Colts Shutouts: None PRESEASON SERIES HISTORY PRESEASON SERIES HIGHLIGHTS IT S A SMALL WORLD COACHING CONNECTIONS 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye coached alongside Colts defensive line coach John Teerlinck with the Los Angeles Rams in Special Teams Coordinator Ray Rychleski served as the position coach for 49ers TE Vernon Davis at Maryland ( ). FORMER COLTS - Secondary coach Vance Joseph played with the Colts during the 1996 season... Director of Pro Personnel Tom Gamble was a college scout for the Colts from FORMER 49ERS - Colts DB Terrail Lambert spent training camp with San Francisco after being signed as an undrafted free agent in HUSKER POWER - 49ers T Chris Patrick and Colts LB Cody Glenn were teammates at Nebraska from INDIANA TIES 49ers WR coach Jerry Sullivan served in the same capacity at the Indiana University in ers tight ends coach Pete Hoener was the offensive coordinator at Indiana State from Hoener also served as offensive line coach at Purdue University from ers QB Nate Davis played at Ball State in Muncie, IN, from RED RAIDER PRIDE - 49ers WR Michael Crabtree and Colts DE Keyunta Dawson were teammates at Texas Tech from TROJAN TIES - 49ers G Chilo Rachal and Colts DT Fili Voala were teammates at Southern California from

4 THE HEAD COACHES Mike Singletary is in his second full season as the head coach of the 49ers. A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1985 &1988), Singletary played 12 seasons ( ) for the Chicago Bears and earned countless honors, including 10 consecutive Pro Bowl nods and eight first-team All-Pro selections. After retiring in 1993, he decided to take time away from the game to raise a family. In 2003, Singletary broke into the coaching ranks as the inside linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens. He then moved on to the 49ers in 2005, where he served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach. A year later, he was elevated to assistant head coach/defense, a title which he held until taking over as the 49ers head coach midway through the 2008 season. He went on to compile a 5-4 record that year, before leading the 49ers to an 8-8 record in 2009, the team s best finish since Mike Singletary Jim Caldwell 3-1 Pre-Season Record as Head Coach Regular Season Record w/ Current Team rd Years as Head Coach with Team 2nd 3rd Years as Head Coach in NFL 2nd 8th Years as an NFL Coach 10th Jim Caldwell enters his second season as the head coach of the Colts. He previously served with Indianapolis as associate head coach (2008), assistant head coach/qbs ( ) and QBs coach ( ). In 2008, the Colts passing attack ranked 3rd in the AFC and 5th in the NFL, with QB Peyton Manning earning NFL MVP honors. Caldwell helped the Colts to another successful season in 2007, going 13-3, with the Colts amassing 450 points, good for 3rd-best in NFL annals to mark the 5th straight year the club ranked in the top three in scoring. FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is one of seven current head coaches who has playing experience in the NFL. Singletary was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft with the 38th overall pick. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner (1985 & 1988), Singletary was named to the after being selected to play in a team-record 10 consecutive Pro Bowls. The former Bears defensive captain was also named first-team All-Pro eight times ( ; 1991), second-team All-Pro twice and All-NFC nine times. Singletary finished each of his final 11 seasons on Chicago s defense ranked either first or second in tackles, and at the end of his career, had amassed 1,488 tackles, 885 solo tackles, 51 passes defensed, 12 fumble recoveries and seven interceptions. HEAD COACHES WITH NFL PLAYING EXPERIENCE Coach Reg. Season Record Years Played in NFL Mike Singletary (SF) (.520) 12 Jack Del Rio (Jac.) (.509) 11 Ken Whisenhunt (Arz.) (.542) 9 Gary Kubiak (Hou.) (.484) 9 Jeff Fisher (Ten.) (.549) 5 Tom Cable (Oak.) 9-19 (.321) 1 Sean Payton (NO) (.587) 1 Special Teams Coordinator - Kurt Schottenheimer Schottenheimer enters his first season with the 49ers and brings with him over 30 years of coaching experience, including 22 seasons in the NFL. He spent his first eight seasons in the league as a special teams coach, holding that position first with the Browns ( ) and then with the Chiefs ( ). Following his productive run leading the Chiefs special teams, he went on to coach Kansas City s defensive backs ( ), before being promoted to defensive coordinator ( ). He spent three more seasons as a defensive coordinator in the NFL, serving one year with the Redskins (2001) and two seasons with the Lions ( ). He most recently served as the secondary coach in Green Bay from It marked his second stint with the Packers, having coached defensive backs for the team in 2004, before spending one year as the secondary coach for the Rams (2005). - Mike Singletary Offensive Line - Mike Solari Named the 49ers offensive line coach on January 21, 2010, Mike Solari rejoins the 49ers after previously serving as the tight ends/assistant offensive line coach for the 49ers from under legendary coach Bob McKittrick, and brings with him more than 20 years of NFL offensive coaching experience. Solari WELCOME TO THE FAMILY most recently spent two seasons ( ) as the offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks. Under his direction, tackle Walter Jones was selected to the Pro Bowl in Mike Singletary Assistant Offensive Line - Ray Brown Brown returns to the team for whom he played from In his role, Brown will work alongside the team s new offensive line coach Mike Solari. Brown, 47, joins San Francisco s coaching staff after serving as the assistant offensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills for two seasons ( ). Prior to coaching in Buffalo, he spent the second half of the 2006 season as a special assistant on the Washington Redskins coaching staff, working with the offensive linemen. - Mike Singletary

5 OFFSEASON ACQUISITIONS Over the last several months, the 49ers front office focused on adding depth and competition to the roster. On Offense they added speedywideout Ted Ginn Jr. and former No. 1 overall draft pick, David Carr, who will backup Alex Smith. Team management also added veteran help in the secondary by signing CB Will James and CB Karl Paymah, who both have over five years of NFL experience. QB David Carr (6-3, 216) - 9th Yr - GP/GS: 91/79 Carr enters his 9th NFL season after originally being drafted with the first overall pick by the Houston Texas in the 2002 NFL Draft. Carr has completed 1,346 of 2,251 pass atts. for 14,366 yds. and 65 TDs. After spending five years in Houston, Carr signed with the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2007 season. He was signed by the New York Giants in March of 2008 and served as the backup to starter QB Eli Manning. TE Tony Curtis (6-5, 251) - 4th Yr - GP/GS: 36/6 Curtis was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys out of Portland State, in He went on to play 3 seasons with Dallas, recording 11 catches for 50 yds. and 3 TDs. Curtis also gained playing experience overseas, seeing action in 9 games (4 starts) as a member of the Cologne Centurions, in In 2009, he spent 3 games (Weeks 3-5) on the Baltimore Ravens active roster, but was inactive for each contest. WR Ted Ginn Jr. (5-11, 180) - 4th Yr - GP/GS: 48/35 Ginn, who was a first-round selection (9th overall) by the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 NFL Draft, has appeared in 48 games (35 starts) in his three-year career. He has recorded 128 catches for 1,664 yds. with 5 TDs and 16 carries for 124 yds. with 2 scores. Ginn was instrumental for the Dolphins on special teams, returning 36 punts for 312 yds. (8.7 avg.) with 1 score and 147 kickoffs for 3,386 yds. (23.0 avg.) with 2 TDs. CB Will James (6-0, 200) - 10th Yr - GP/GS: 92/60 James, who was a third-round selection (78th overall) by the New York Giants in the 2001 NFL Draft, has recorded 270 tackles, 51 PDs, 8 INTs, and 1 FF. James spent 5 seasons with the Giants before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, in 2006, where he played for 2 seasons. In 2008, James played in 8 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars before landing with Detroit last season. He played in 16 games (14 starts) with the Lions and finished with 73 tackles and 2 INTs. LB Travis LaBoy (6-3, 250) - 6th Yr - GP/GS: 67/32 LaBoy was a second-round selection (42nd overall) by the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 NFL Draft. He has recorded 136 tackles, 23.5 sacks, 6 FFs, 4 FRs and 1 INT. LaBoy had his best season in 2005, when he registered career highs in both tackles (41) and sacks (6.5). In 2007, he notched a career-high 4 FFs. LaBoy played 4 seasons with Tennessee before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in March He was released in March 2009 and missed the 2009 season recovering from a foot injury. CB Karl Paymah (6-0, 195) - 6th Yr - GP/GS: 72/7 Paymah enters his sixth NFL season after originally being drafted in the third round (76th overall) by the Denver Broncos in Paymah has registered 67 tackles, 3 INTs, 2 FRs, 1 FF and 14 PDs in his career. He spent his first 4 seasons with the Broncos before signing with Minnesota, in Paymah played in 12 games (2 starts) and recorded 14 tackles as well as 11 special teams tackles last season DRAFT CLASS T Anthony Davis - 1st Round - 11th Overall Anthony Davis, a two-year starter at left tackle for Rutgers, was regarded as one of the top tackles in the draft. Armed with tremendous size and strength, Davis will look to bolster the 49ers offensive line. Davis entered the 2010 NFL Draft after his junior season at Rutgers. - Offensive Coordinator, Jimmy Raye G Mike Iupati - 1st Round - 17th Overall Mike Iupati (you-pah-tee), a hard-nosed guard out of Idaho, brings attitude and toughness to the 49ers. Known for his rare combination of size and athleticism, Iupati will look to compete for a starting role along the team s offensive line. - Mike Singletary S Taylor Mays - 2nd Round - 49th Overall Mays was a four-year starter at USC and is an explosive safety with great size and speed. He adds immediate depth, athleticism and physicality to the 49ers defensive backfield. - Mike Singletary LB NaVorro Bowman - 3rd Round - 91st Overall A speedy and athetic defender, Navorro Bowman was a two-year starter for the Nittany Lions of Penn State. His versatility and toughness fit perfectly into the 49ers defense. - Defensive Coordinator, Greg Manusky RB Anthony Dixon - 6th Round - 173rd Overall A strong and powerful running back from Mississippi State, Anthony Dixon brings additional toughness to the 49ers backfield. For a back his size, Dixon is deceptively agile. - Offensive Coordinator, Jimmy Raye TE Nate Byham - 6th Round - 182nd Overall Considered one of the best blocking tight ends in the 2010 NFL Draft, Byham provides a physical presence to the 49ers tight end position. A three-year starter at Pitt, he has shown an ability to create space and knock defenders off the ball, while also serving as a reliable receiver. - Mike Singletary WR Kyle Williams - 6th Round - 206th Overall An explosive receiver and returner, Kyle Williams served as an all-purpose threat during his four-year career at Arizona State. He adds speed and depth to the 49ers receiving corps, as well as a playmaker on special teams. - Mike Singletary DB Phillip Adams - 7th Round - 224th Overall Armed with solid ball-hawking skills, Phillip Adams adds depth in the defensive backfield, while looking to contribute on special teams. - Mike Singletary

6 Below is a list of the 49ers key contributors in 2009 and the years that they are signed through: 2017 T Joe Staley FREE AGENCY TIMELINE 2016 LB Patrick Willis 2014 WR Michael Crabtree, LS Brian Jennings 2013 CB Tarell Brown, CB Nate Clements, WR Brandon Jones, DT Justin Smith 2012 DT Kentwan Balmer, RB *Glen Coffee, QB *Nate Davis, LB Parys Haralson, DT *Ricky Jean Francois, P Andy Lee, S Michael Lewis, LB *Scott McKillop, RB Michael Robinson, DT Isaac Sopoaga, CB Shawntae Spencer, S *Curtis Taylor, TE Delanie Walker 2011 RB Frank Gore, C Eric Heitmann, WR *Josh Morgan, K Joe Nedney, FB Moran Norris, G *Chilo Rachal, S *Reggie Smith, T Adam Snyder, C *Cody Wallace 2010 TE Vernon Davis, DT Demetric Evans, S *Dashon Goldson, WR *Jason Hill, LB Manny Lawson, DT *Ray McDonald, QB Alex Smith, LB Takeo Spikes, G Tony Wragge It takes 25,000 miles to travel around the world, and the 49ers will be one of two teams (Seattle) who will eclipse the 25,000-mile mark during the preseason and regular season this year. Not only will the 49ers surpass 25,000 miles, but they will reach over 35,000 miles upon returning from St. Louis on Dec. 26th. With over 10,000 more miles than Seattle, the 49ers will be spending a lot of time in the air. The trip to London no doubt will add to the mileage for the team, but the 49ers will travel 28,531 more miles than the Cincinnati Bengals, who will journey only 6,688 miles this season. The 49ers led the NFL in miles traveled the previous two seasons by accumulating 64,239 miles. The NFC West leads all divisions in total miles traveled for the fourth consecutive season with 101,264 miles. The trip to London will mark the first time the 49ers have played a regular season game outside of the U.S. since the team traveled to Mexico City in 2005, in a matchup with Arizona. The 49ers will square off against the Denver Broncos in only the franchise s second international regular season game. AROUND THE WORLD IN 140 DAYS PRO BOWL SELECTIONS In 2009, the San Francisco 49ers sent five players to the Pro Bowl, the most since LB Patrick Willis made his third trip to the annual all-star game, while RB Frank Gore and P Andy Lee made their second trips, and DE Justin Smith and TE Vernon Davis made their first, Davis as a starter. During the 2009 season, Davis tied the NFL record for TDs by a tight end in a single season with 13. In addition, he set single-season career highs in recepts. (78) and receiving yds. (965), while serving as a powerful blocker for RB Frank Gore who rushed for over 1,000 yds. once again. Willis finished with a team-high 173 tackles and single-season career highs in FFs (3), INTs (3) and PDs (12), while tying his single-season career-high in sacks (4). Lee had one of his best year s to date, finishing second in the NFL in gross punting avg. (47.6) and punts of 50-plus yards (47), while ranking third in net punting avg. (41.0). He finished the season as the 49ers all time leader in career punting yardage with 24,896 yds. Gore became the first running back in 49ers history to have four consecutive 1,000-yd. seasons after posting 1,120 yds. along with a singleseason career-high 13 total TDs (10 rushing, 3 receiving). Smith ended the season ranked first on the team among DTs with 90 tackles, while finishing tied for second with 6 sacks, forcing 2 FFs and hauling in 2 FRs. Smith was an integral cog in a 49ers run defense that ranked sixth in the NFL in rushing ypg. (97.0). TOTAL MILES TO BE TRAVELED IN San Francisco 35, Philadelphia 14, Seattle 25, Minnesota 14, Denver 24, Indianapolis 14, Oakland 23, Tennessee 13, Miami 23, Carolina 11, San Diego 22, Atlanta 11, Arizona 20, Green Bay 11, St. Louis 19, Detroit 11, Houston 19, Washington 11, Dallas 17, Chicago 11, Tampa Bay 17, New York Jets 10, Jacksonville 16, Buffalo 9, New York Giants 15, Pittsburgh 9, New Orleans 15, Cleveland 9, Kansas City 15, Baltimore 8, New England 14, Cincinnati 6,688

7 TURNING THE TIDES After surrendering a league-high 35 giveaways in 2008, the 49ers surrendered just 24 giveaways in 2009, while recording 33 takeaways, to rank 5th in the NFL with a +9 turnover ratio. San Francisco was the only team in the NFL to force at least 5 turnovers in 3 different games in vs. Chi. (11/12/09), 7 vs. Arz. (12/14/09) and 6 vs. Det. (12/27/09). The 49ers recorded 23 of its 33 takeaways in the final 8 games of the season, which was the highest total of any team during that span. San Francisco s secondary (21) recorded the most takeaways, led by Dashon Goldson (5), CB Dre Bly (5) and S Mark Roman (4), followed by the team s linebacking corps (7) and defensive line (5). NFL TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL (2009) TEAM TAKEAWAYS GIVEAWAYS DIFF 1. Green Bay Philadelphia New Orleans Baltimore San Francisco San Diego Denver t. Carolina Minnesota New England t. Two Teams +3 Early in 2009, Singletary explained his philosophy on winning the turnover battle. One of the things we talk about as a team is not losing football games, said Singletary following the win against St. Louis. Making other teams earn every point they get. When you turn the ball over, it is a formula for disaster, and our guys understand that offensively. Our guys understand that defensively. It just takes the breath out of you. The more turnovers you get, the more it lessens your opportunity to be successful. The +9 turnover ratio in 2009 is a stark contrast to the -17 differential a year prior. The +26 swing by San Francisco was the largest by any NFL team during that span. The last team to have a better improvement over a two-year span was Baltimore (+30) from 2007 (-17) to 2008 (+13). 49ERS TURNOVER RATIO ( ) YEAR RATIO NFL RANK th th t-23rd t th t-31st st CHANGE IN TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL (2008 to 2009) TEAM CHANGE 1. San Francisco Denver Green Bay New Orleans Dallas +13 The last time San Francisco recorded a positive turnover differential was in 2003, when the team posted 37 takeaways and 25 turnovers (+12) to rank 4th in the NFL. With the backing of their home crowd, the 49ers have won 9 of their last 11 regula season games at Candlestick Park since Mike Singletary s first victory as a head coach. In those 11 games, San Francisco has outscored its opponents (+88), while also winning the turnover battle (+16). The 49ers have experienced success running the ball during that span, averaging 123 yards per game on the ground. PPG ALLOWED AT HOME SINCE 11/16/08 (Since Singletary s First Win) TEAM PPG ALLOWED 1. Baltimore New England Cincinnati San Francisco Dallas Minnesota 16.5 Opposing QBs have also had a tough time at Candlestick Park, throwing for only 5 TDs (lowest total in NFL), a 65.9 QB Rating (4th-lowest) and 12 passing plays of 25+ yds. (t-5th-lowest) over the past 11 home games. OPP. RSH. YDS. PER GAME AT HOME SINCE 11/16/08 (Since Singletary s First Win) TEAM RSH YDS YDS/GM 1. Minnesota Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Jacksonville 295 1, San Francisco 283 1, Baltimore 314 1, The 49ers defense has shown a knack for creating turnovers at home in the last 11 games, ranking t-2nd in the NFL and 1st in the NFC. San Francisco had 26 of their 33 takeaways when playing at home in The 26 takeaways HOME SWEET HOME HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE AT HOME SINCE 11/16/08 (Since Singletary s First Win) TEAM GP W L PCT. 1. Indianapolis Minnesota Pittsburgh t. San Francisco Philadelphia New England t. Atlanta Baltimore Dallas The 49ers defense has allowed 167 points (15.2 ppg) over the past 11 games at home to rank 1st in the NFC and 4th in the NFL. The 18 TDs allowed during that span rank 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL. OPP. PASSING TDs AT HOME SINCE 11/16/08 (Since Singletary s First Win) TEAM GP PASS TD 1. San Francisco t. Baltimore 12 8 Buffalo 12 8 New Orleans Oakland 11 9 Opponents have experienced little success in their ground game over the 49ers last 11 home games. During that span, teams have rushed for a mere 48.2 ypg., 6thlowest in the NFL and 3rd-lowest in the NFC, with only 24 plays of 10-or-more yds., which is t-1st in the NFC. TAKEAWAYS AT HOME SINCE 11/16/08 (Since Singletary s First Win) TEAM GP TAKEAWAYS 1. Baltimore Green Bay Philadelphia San Francisco t. Four Teams 24 at home ranked as the 2nd most (San Diego, 31 in 07) by an NFL team in a single season, dating back to 2004.

8 ENCORE PERFORMANCE With 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye returning for his second season, RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis and QB Alex Smith are excited about another year in Raye s offense. Davis had a career year in 2009 and finished the season ranked t-1st in the NFL with 13 TD receptions, while ranking 5th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC among tight ends with career-highs of 965 receiving yds. and 78 recepts. Prior to the 2009 season, Raye envisioned big things for Davis. I think with his speed and athleticism, his ability to in-line block and the fact that he can block a defensive end in the league, which is unusual for a tight end, and having the combination of the ability to go downfield and matchup and catch the ball, I see him being a very good fit. A good fit Vernon was indeed. With two games left in the season, Raye wasn t surprised that Davis was leading the NFL in TD catches. I m not surprised that he is because, as I said earlier when we started, we are tight end friendly, and his ability to run down the middle of the field once we expanded to where we are and unlocked the box, it gave him more opportunities in the passing game. Meanwhile, Gore posted 1,120 rushing yds. and 10 rushing TDs despite missing two games due to injury. His 1,526 yds. from scrimmage ranked 7th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC, while his 78 points ranked t-8th in the NFL and t-2nd in the NFC for non-kickers. When Gore reached the 1,000-yd. rushing mark in 2009, Raye reiterated the importance of the Pro Bowl back in the 49ers offense. I think it is a testament to the ability and the accomplishments he has, given all of the things that have gone on this season and still be in the upper echelon of rushing yardage, having missed time with injuries and the quarterback change. I think as he and Alex become best friends they will understand the mutual responsibility they have to each other and how one feeds the other. Frank is vital to the success of what we do and how we do going forward. With Raye returning for a second year, this marks the first time QB Alex Smith has had the same offensive coordinator in consecutive seasons. Not having to learn a new offense has been beneficial for Smith. We are just so much further ahead of the game compared to last year with everything all the details of everything and the adjustments on the field, the speed of play, said Smith. We really have the foundation set and we are able to build on it now. Last season Smith set multiple career-highs in Raye s system, including TDs (18), comp. percentage (60.5) and QB rating (81.5). Smith also set a career-high with 29 completions vs. Ten (11/8/09) and passing for 310 yds. at Sea. (12/6/09). From , Raye orchestrated a Los Angeles Rams offense that featured RB Eric Dickerson, who rushed for 2,105 yds. in 1984 and 1,808 yds. in Several years later, Raye guided TE Tony Gonzalez to the 2nd-highest receiving total of his career (1,203 in 2000), while serving as the Chiefs offensive coordinator from BALL SECURITY One of the key messages head coach Mike Singletary continually stresses is ball security. Despite giving up 4 turnovers against the Titans (11/8) and Eagles (12/20), the 24 turnovers in 2009 were tied for the fewest by the 49ers in a season, dating back TURNOVERS IN SINGLE SEASON, 49ERS (SINCE 2003) YEAR TO 1t t IT ALL STARTS UP FRONT Coach Singletary is constantly preaching that in order to have production on offense it has to start up front with the offensive line. That statement held true as the 49ers selected two offensive linemen in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. T Anthony Davis was the 11th overall selection, followed closely by G Mike Iupati, who was taken with the 17th overall selection. This was only the third time since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 that a team had selected two offensive linemen in the first round. The L.A. Rams G Dennis Harrah at No. 11 and Doug France at No. 20 in The New York Jets drafted T D Brickashaw Ferguson at No. 4 and C Nick Mangold at No. 29 in Both Ferguson and Mangold went on to make multiple Pro Bowls. More importantly, both teams made the playoffs that year. YEAR BEFORE SELECTING TWO OFFENSIVE LINEMEN IN FIRST ROUND TEAM Record PPG YPG YPC SACKS Rams (1974) Jets (2005) YEAR AFTER SELECTING TWO OFFENSIVE LINEMEN IN FIRST ROUND TEAM Record PPG YPG YPC SACKS Rams (1975) Jets (2006) STRETCHING THE FIELD The 49ers wide receiving corps added a boost in the offseason by trading for speedy WR Ted Ginn Jr. who was the 9th overall selection by the Miami Dolphins in With a 40-yd. dash time off the charts, Ginn will be able to stretch the field and bring another dimension to the 49ers air assault. Quarterback Alex Smith will be looking to Ginn this year, along with returning wideouts Michael Crabtree and Josh Morgan, and NFL 2009 RECEIVING LEADERS WITH RECEPTIONS OF 25+ YARDS (SINCE WEEK 9) PLAYER Andre Johnson 9 2t. DeSean Jackson 8 Sidney Rice 8 4t. Chris Chambers 7 Greg Jennings 7 6t. Michael Crabtree 6 Vernon Davis 6 Miles Austin 6 TE Vernon Davis, to improve on last year s passing game production. Crabtree and Davis led the receiving group in the second half of the 2009 season by both tallying 6 receptions of 25-or-more yards, to rank them in the top 10 in the entire NFL. PUNCH IT IN When faced with a goal-to-go situation in 2009, the 49ers offense was successful in putting up points. In 19 opportunities, San Francisco scored a touchdown on 16 occassions, to rank 2nd in the NFL in TD efficiency (84.2). GOAL-TO-GO TOUCHDOWN EFFICIENCY, NFL (2009) TEAM Drives RSH TD REC TD TD EFFIC. 1. Minnesota San Francisco Atlanta Indianapolis Baltimore

9 RED HOT IN THE RED ZONE San Francisco s offense experienced success when entering the red zone in 2009, scoring 23 TDs in 39 red zone drives to rank 5th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC with a 59.0 TD efficiency. RB Frank Gore contributed a total of 10 red zone TDs (7 rush, 3 receive), while TE Vernon Davis ranked 2nd on the team with 7 red zone receiving TDs. The last time the 49ers had a higher red zone TD efficiency was in 2001, when the team ranked 2nd in the NFL with a 63.5 TD efficiency. RED ZONE TOUCHDOWN SCORING, NFL (2009) TEAM Drives TD TD EFFIC. 1. Arizona Indianapolis Minnesota Miami San Francisco San Francisco s total of 23 passing TDs in 2009 was the highest total by the team since the 25 thrown in QB Shaun Hill recorded 5 TD passes to start the season, followed by QB Alex Smith s career-high of 18 TD passes over the final 11 games. AIRING IT OUT TOUCHDOWN PASSES, 49ERS (Since 2003) YEAR PASS TD t PRODUCTIVE PLAYS INSIDE THE 30 San Francisco s offense was productive when getting into opponents territory. When entering inside its opponent s 30-yd. line, the 49ers offense ranked 9th in the NFL and 5th in the NFC in TD efficiency (49.2%). INSIDE 30-YARD LINE TOUCHDOWN EFFICIENCY, NFL (2009) TEAM DRIVES RSH TD PASS TD TDs TD EFFIC. 1. Indianapolis Arizona Minnesota New Orleans t. Atlanta Miami Houston San Diego San Francisco Green Bay The 49ers were one of two teams (San Diego) to not throw an interception when inside their opponent s 30-yard line. QBs Alex Smith and Shaun Hill combined to record a QB rating to rank 8th in the NFL and 4th in the NFC, completing 55 of 96 passes for 435 yds. with 19 TDs. INSIDE 30-YARD LINE QUARTERBACK RATING (2009) TEAM ATT CMP YDS TD INT RTG 1. San Diego Indianapolis Minnesota Green Bay New England Houston Washington San Francisco Arizona New Orleans BLUE COLLAR BASICS Ever so quietly, 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky has been building a bully of a defense. In his first three seasons with the club, Manusky s unit has evolved into one of the top 3-4 defensive schemes in the game. The 49ers ranked among the top teams in several defensive categories in The unit allowed 10-or-less points in seven contests and held opponents out of the end zone on five different occasions. The unit also shared honors with the Chicago Bears with a league-leading 21 FFs, which was the highest team total since the 49ers began tracking the statistic in The consistently tough and aggressive approach by the 49ers defense resulted in only 17.6 points allowed per game, which was 4th-best in the NFL, and ranked 2nd in the NFC. Equally important, the 49ers 5-1 record against the NFC West was due in large part to the 10.2 points per game allowed against their division, tops by any NFL team against its division in Up front, the 49ers 44 sacks tied for third best in the league and was the team s highest team total since 1998 (51 sacks, third in the NFL). With a pass-rush-by-committee approach in 2009, the front seven sent two players to the Pro Bowl (Patrick Willis and Justin Smith) and had four players, including Smith, total five-or-more sacks. And with the defensive backs supplying strong coverage on the back end, Manusky s defense totaled 27 sacks in the final eight regular season games, most in the NFL. Manusky, a 12-year veteran as an NFL linebacker, has seen his defensive unit improve in numerous categories since taking over in ERS DEFENSIVE RANKINGS, NFL * 2008* 2009* Points Allowed Total Yards Per Game Yards Per Play Rush Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Attempt Pass Yards Per Game Takeaways 18t 28t 28t 5t Forced Fumbles 14t 25t 24t 1t Interceptions 22t 29 21t 11t Sacks t Red Zone (TD%) First Downs Per Game t 6 Pct. of 3 & Out Drive * TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE Playing for a Hall of Fame linebacker in Mike Singletary and having a defensive coordinator who spent 12 seasons at the linebacker position in Greg Manusky, naturally helps the current group of 49ers linebackers be prepared for every situation thrown at them. In addition to the already forceful group of linebackers from 2009, the team drafted NaVorro Bowman, a two-year starter from Penn State in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and signed Travis LaBoy who has racked up 23.5 sacks in his career. 49ers linebackers wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks in 2009, finishing ranked 3rd in the NFC and 6th in the NFL in sacks from their linebacking corps TEAM SACKS, NFC LBs 2009 TEAM SACKS, NFL LBs 1. Dallas Pittsburgh Green Bay Denver San Francisco Dallas Arizona Miami Washington Green Bay San Francisco 24.5

10 PREVENTING POINTS RESILIENT IN THE RED ZONE San Francisco s defense finished the 2009 season ranked 4th in the NFL and 2nd in NFC, with 17.6 points allowed per game. The unit: Kept an opposing team from scoring a TD in 5 different games in 2009 to rank t-1st in the NFL (with the NY Jets) for the most games not allowing a TD. The 5 occasions in 2009 marked a franchise best, surpassing the efforts of the 2001 and 1984 defenses, which kept opponents out of the end zone on 4 occasions during those seasons. Held its opponents to 10 points-or-less in 7 contests in 2009, which ranked t-1st in the NFL (NY Jets). POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME, NFL (2009) TEAM PA PPG Allowed 1. New York Jets Dallas Baltimore San Francisco New England The 49ers defense led the league in points allowed in the 2nd half, giving up 108 points or 6.75 points per game. 2ND HALF POINTS ALLOWED, NFL (2009) TEAM 2nd Half Points Allowed 2nd Half PPG 1. San Francisco Baltimore New York Jets Washington Indianapolis The 281 points allowed by the 49ers marked the fewest by the team since 1997, when the team allowed 265 points (16.6 ppg). POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME, 49ERS ( ) YEAR PA PPG Allowed San Francisco s defense made it tough on opponents to move the chains in 2009, allowing only 278 first downs or 17.4 first downs per game, to rank 6th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC. The 17.4 first downs allowed per game marked the lowest average by the team since 1997, when the 49ers allowed 15.1 first downs per game. NO NEED FOR CHANGE In a sign of confidence by the coaching staff, the defensive line was the only position group on the team which did not add a player during the offseason. Justin Smith is fresh off his first Pro Bowl season and Aubrayo Franklin is looking for a repeat performance of his stellar 2009 season, while Isaac Sopoaga has continued to be a warrior in the offseason workout program in preparation for the upcoming campaign. There is good reason to not disrupt the chemistry of the 49ers stout defensive line when based solely on the run-stuff productivity on display in The team finished 3rd in rushing yds. per attempt in the NFL, while also holding opposing team to 17.6 PPG, which ranked 4th in the NFL. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula has experienced success over the years by utilizing a committee approach and oftentimes rotates members of his unit throughout a given series in order to keep them fresh. The defensive front shows many different looks throughout a game, with Ray McDonald, Kentwan Balmer and Demetric Evans getting in the mix. Ricky Jean Francois, a seventh round pick by the 49ers in 2009, has transitioned to the nose tackle position this past offseason and looks to provide solid depth behind Franklin. Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky sees great things on the horizon for this group as the chemistry continues to grow. They had a pretty good year last year and we keep on building on it with the guys that we have. Across the board, technique-wise, it s actually good. The coaches, when they get into those meetings with the younger players or the first year players or rookie players, what happens is they have to tone back and they have to make sure those younger players catch up. At least from the defensive line, you can move onward and upward and start looking at our opponents for next year. So, it s actually a plus for him, (defensive line coach) Jim Tomsula. San Francisco s defense faced 47 drives by opponents into its red zone, but only allowed 19 TDs, to rank 3rd in the NFL in red zone TD efficiency (40.4). OPPONENT RED ZONE TOUCHDOWN SCORING, NFL (2009) TEAM Drives TD TD Effic. 1. Washington New Orleans San Francisco Baltimore New York Jets While the unit allowed several FGs instead of TDs in the red zone, it also created turnovers, recording 6 red zone takeaways on the year to rank t- 2nd in the NFL and t-1st in the NFC. RED ZONE TAKEAWAYS, NFL (2009) DATE DRIVES INT FR TA 1. Indianapolis t. San Francisco Carolina Green Bay New Orleans t. FourTeams 5 CHAIN STOPPERS FIRST DOWNS PER GAME, NFL (2009) TEAM FD/GM 1. New York Jets Minnesota Green Bay Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Francisco t. Baltimore 17.5 Washington Dallas Two Teams 18.1

11 DOMINATING IN THE DIVISION The 49ers defense was particularly aggressive when playing its divisional opponents, allowing an average of only 10.2 points per game to help the team finish with a 5-1 record in the NFC West. 49ERS VS. NFC WEST RESULTS DATE OPP. W/L SCORE 9/13 at Arz. W /20 Sea. W /4 StL W /6 at Sea. L /14 Arz. W /3 at StL W The 10.2 points allowed per game within a team s own division was the best in the NFL in POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME VS. OWN DIVISION, NFL (2009) TEAM PA PPG Allowed 1. San Francisco Baltimore Cincinnati Dallas Arizona San Diego New England When tracking the 10.2 points allowed per game within the division over the last 30 years in the NFL, the 49ers rank t-4th for a single season. POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME VS. OWN DIVISION, NFL ( ) TEAM PA PPG Allowed 1. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Dallas, t. San Francisco, San Francisco, The 10.2 points allowed per game within the division ranked tied for the best in franchise history with the 49ers 1984 team. POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME VS. OWN DIVISION, 49ERS YEAR GP PA PPG Allowed 1t While limiting points against their divisional foes, the 49ers defense racked up 26 sacks over the six games played, a total that ranked 1st in the NFL for teams playing within their division, in SACKS VS. OWN DIVISION, 49ERS ( ) YEAR GP SACKS SACKS VS. OWN DIVISION, NFL (2009) TEAM SACKS 1. San Francisco Minnesota Arizona Cleveland 19 The 26 sacks within the division also mark the most by the 49ers since 1998, when the team recorded 36 sacks over 8 games played. San Francisco 49ers head coach FORCED FUMBLES, NFL (2009) Mike Singletary continuously emphasizes the importance of physicality on TEAM FF the defensive side of the ball. With 21 1t. San Francisco 21 FFs in 2009, the 49ers ranked t-1st in Chicago 21 the NFL. 3t. Carolina 20 The team received hard hits from Minnesota 20 all over the field, with seven players posting 2 FFs-or-more - LB Manny 5t. New York Giants 18 Lawson (4), LB Ahmad Brooks (4), LB Denver 18 Patrick Willis (3), S Dashon Goldson (3), S Michael Lewis (2), DT Justin Smith (2) and CB Dre Bly (2). FORCED FUMBLES, 49ERS (SINCE 1980) YEAR FF t. 1989, 88, Late into the season, the 49ers defense continued to impose its will, forcing 12 fumbles over 4 games. The 12 FFs in December were t-2nd most by an NFL team, dating back to 1992 when the stat began to be tracked. PHYSICAL FORCE OPP. FUMBLE RECOVERIES, NFL (2009) TEAM FR 1t. San Francisco 15 Chicago 15 Carolina New York Jets 14 5t. Eight Teams 13 The 21 FFs were the most in a single season for the 49ers, dating back to 1980, when the statistic started being tracked by the team. FORCED FUMBLES IN DECEMBER, NFL (SINCE 1992) TEAM YEAR GP FF 1. Green Bay t. San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Tampa Bay New York Jets DOWN AND OUT San Francisco s defense not only forced fumbles, but capitalized on them as well. The team ranked t-1st in the NFL in FRs (15), led by S Mark Roman (3), DT Justin Smith (2), DT Ray McDonald (2) and CB Dre Bly (2). Throughout the 2009 season, the 49ers defense continuosly found ways to get off the field quickly. The team ranked 3rd in the NFL and 2nd in the NFC in the percentage of 3-n-out drives by its opponents (29.1). 3 & OUT DRIVES ON DEFENSE, NFL (2009) TEAM SERIES 3 & OUT DRIVES PCT, 1. New York Jets Minnesota San Francisco Houston Seattle

12 FIERCE ON FIRST DOWN The 49ers defense performed exceptionally well on first downs, forcing opponents to have an average of 8.22 yds.-to-go on 2nd down to rank 6th in the NFL. OPPONENT AVERAGE YARDS TO GO ON 2ND DOWN, NFL (2009) TEAM PLYS AVG YTG 1. Green Bay Minnesota Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Jets San Francisco The result was positive as the unit ranked 2nd in the NFL and 1st in the NFC in the percentage (23.9) of first downs converted by opponents on 2nd down. OPPONENT 2ND DOWN CONVERSIONS RATE, NFL (2009) TEAM PLYS FDS CONV. PCT 1. Pittsburgh San Francisco Green Bay New York Jets Philadelphia A large part of the success has been a result of the unit allowing fewer than 4 yds. per carry 36.0 percent of the time on first downs. PCT. OF OPP. RUSHES OF 4+ YARDS ON 1ST DOWN, NFL (2009) TEAM RSH 4+ YD RSH PCT OF 4+ RSH 1. Green Bay San Francisco Houston New York Jets New York Giants LITTLE TO GAIN The 49ers defense proved to be tough to gain yards on throughout 2009, allowing only 4.97 yards per play to rank 6th in the NFL and 3rd in the NFC. The 4.97 yards per play ranked as the lowest total for the team since 1997, when the 49ers led the league with 4.23 yards per play allowed. YARDS PER PLAY, NFL (2009) TEAM Y/P 1. New York Jets Green Bay Baltimore Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco 4.97 The 49ers defense made a habit of getting after opposing quarterbacks, finishing the season ranked t-3rd in the NFL and t-2nd in the NFC with 44 sacks. It marked the highest team total and ranking since 1998, when the team ranked 3rd in the NFL with 51 sacks. SACKS IN FINAL 8 GAMES (2009) TEAM SACKS 1. San Francisco 27 2t. Cleveland 24 Green Bay 24 Pittsburgh 24 SACK ATTACK SACKS, NFL (2009) TEAM SACKS 1. Minnesota Pittsburgh 47 3t. San Francisco 44 Miami 44 Philadelphia 44 In particular, San Francisco s pass rush efforts were extremely productive in the 2nd half of the season. The team totaled 27 sacks over the final 8 games of the year to rank 1st in the NFL. LB Manny Lawson led the 49ers SACKS, 49ERS ( ) with a career-high 6.5 sacks, followed by 6.0 sacks apiece from LB YEAR SACKS Ahmad Brooks and DT Justin Smith With 5.0 sacks in 2009, LB Parys Haralson enters 2010 ranked t-2nd in the NFC with Green Bay Packers LB Aaron Kampman over the past two seasons in total sacks with 13.0, trailing the 31.0 by Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware. STRONG OUT OF THE GATES In each game in 2009, the 49ers defense exited the locker room determined to stop their opponent. The unit ranked 1st in the NFL in total points allowed (16) on opponents first offensive possessions in the 1st half and 2nd half combined. The team led the NFL in points allowed on the first drive of the 2nd half, while ranked 2nd in the NFL for points allowed on the first possession of the game. POINTS ALLOWED ON OPPONENTS FIRST OFFENSIVE POSSESSIONS, 1ST AND 2ND HALF, (2009) TEAM 1st Half 2nd Half Total PA 1. San Francisco Minnesota St. Louis Buffalo New York Jets

13 NOWHERE TO RUN The 49ers defense has been extremely stingy against the run since defensive coordinator Greg Manusky s arrival in 2007, and has proven to be even more physical with head coach Mike Singletary at the helm. Ranked 4th in the NFC and 6th in the NFL with 97.0 rushing yds. allowed per game, in OPPONENT RUSHING YARDS PER GAME, NFL (2009) TEAM RUSHING YPG 1. Green Bay Minnesota Pittsburgh Dallas Baltimore San Francisco 97.0 Ranked 2nd in the NFC and 3rd in the NFL with an opponent average of 3.6 yds. per carry in OPPONENT YARDS PER CARRY, NFL (2009) TEAM ATT YDS AVG TD 1. Baltimore 435 1, Green Bay 371 1, San Francisco 426 1, New York Jets 420 1, Pittsburgh 372 1, Ranked 1st in the NFC and 2nd in the NFL for carries allowed that gained for 4+ yds. (36.2 pct.) in PERCENTAGE OF OPPONENT RUSHES OF 4+ YARDS, NFL (2009) TEAM Rushes 4+Yards Pct. 1. Baltimore San Francisco New York Giants New York Jets Ranked 1st in the NFC and 5th in the NFL with 38 carries of 10+ yds. allowed in OPPONENT 10+ YARD CARRIES, NFL (2009) TEAM 10+ Carries 1. Pittsburgh 35 2t. Cincinnati 36 Tennessee Baltimore San Francisco 38 Rank 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL for fewest rushing yds. allowed per game (96.2) under head coach Mike Singletary. OPPONENT RUSHING YARDS PER GAME UNDER HEAD COACH MIKE SINGLETARY, NFL (Since 10/26/08) TEAM GP ATT YDS YPG 1. Minnesota , Pittsburgh , Baltimore , San Francisco , Cincinnati , Rank 1st in the NFC and 2nd in the NFL with an opponent average of 3.66 yards per under head coach Mike Singletary. OPPONENT RUSHING YARDS PER GAME UNDER HEAD COACH MIKE SINGLETARY, NFL (Since 10/26/08) TEAM AVG 1. Baltimore San Francisco Pittsburgh 3.72 NOT SO EASY San Francisco s defense made it difficult on opposing quarterbacks when entering the team s 30-yard line, allowing a passer rating of just 53.5, to rank 1st in the NFL. Opposing quarterbacks only connected on 8 touchdowns inside the 49ers 30-yard line, which was the 2nd-fewest in the NFL (NYJ, 6) and the best in the NFC, in The team also ranked 2nd in the NFL and 1st in the NFC in opponent completion percentage (45.8) inside the 30-yard line, trailing only the Cleveland Browns (45.5). OPP. PASSER RATING INSIDE 49ERS 30-YARD LINE, NFL (2009) TEAM ATT CMP PCT YDS TD INT RTG 1. San Francisco New Orleans Kansas City Carolina Pittsburgh The 49ers have also had success limiting overall TDs by opponents inside the 30-yard line, ranking 2nd in the NFL in TD efficiency (32.3). OPP. TOUCHDOWN EFFICIENCY INSIDE 30-YARD LINE, NFL (2009) TEAM Drives TD TD EFFIC. 1. Washington San Francisco New York Jets New Orleans Cleveland GIMMEE THAT The 49ers defense had a knack for creating turnovers in 2009, ranking t-5th in the NFL with 33 (18 INTs, 15 FRs). TOTAL TAKEAWAYS, NFL (2009) DATE INT FR TA 1. Green Bay New Orleans Philadelphia Carolina t. San Francisco Buffalo San Francisco was especially successful in recording takeaways in the final 8 games of the season, ranking 1st in the NFL with 23. TAKEWAYS IN FINAL 8 GAMES, NFL (2009) DATE INT FR TA 1. San Francisco t. Green Bay Carolina Baltimore Kansas City t. Four Teams 16 The 33 takeaways by the 49ers were the most by the team since 2003, when the team posted 37 takeaways. TAKEWAYS IN A SEASON, 49ERS ( ) YEAR INT FR TA t

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