Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
HOUSTON -- The Texans have held Michael Crabtree scoreless with about 18 hours left until kickoff Sunday.
That's a mild upset given the 49ers' obvious excitement over No. 15.
Crabtree's NFL debut Sunday against the Texans at Reliant Stadium should give the 49ers a lift. Win or lose Sunday, I would expect the 49ers to bounce back from their 45-10 home defeat to the Falcons in Week 5.
They've had two weeks to prepare, which should help. They have also had two weeks for that embarrassing defeat to fester. And they are welcoming two key additions to their offense: Crabtree and a guy named Frank Gore.
This game stands as a big test for the 49ers' coaching staff. Mike Singletary suggested the Falcons outcoached the 49ers when Atlanta was coming off its bye. Singletary and staff need to show they can do the same to an opponent when given extra time.
Should be a fun game to watch.
HOUSTON -- The Texans have held Michael Crabtree scoreless with about 18 hours left until kickoff Sunday.
That's a mild upset given the 49ers' obvious excitement over No. 15.
Crabtree's NFL debut Sunday against the Texans at Reliant Stadium should give the 49ers a lift. Win or lose Sunday, I would expect the 49ers to bounce back from their 45-10 home defeat to the Falcons in Week 5.
They've had two weeks to prepare, which should help. They have also had two weeks for that embarrassing defeat to fester. And they are welcoming two key additions to their offense: Crabtree and a guy named Frank Gore.
This game stands as a big test for the 49ers' coaching staff. Mike Singletary suggested the Falcons outcoached the 49ers when Atlanta was coming off its bye. Singletary and staff need to show they can do the same to an opponent when given extra time.
Should be a fun game to watch.
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