Well it doesn't look like Prince Amukamara is going to be playing. He traveled with the team, but not likely to play. That means Rolle will remain on the slot receiver on throwing downs. The 49ers may not use many 3 wideout sets, especially on 1st and 2nd down as they like to utilize the tackle-eligible players. This shouldn't effect what the Giants want to do on run defense as Rolle can remain in the safety position creeping as the 8th or even 9th player in the box along with Deon Grant. Tackling Frank Gore will be the main goal of the Giants defense. Keep the ball in Alex Smith's hands. Force him to beat you.
Offensively it is still not known if Nicks and Manningham are playing. They are still game time decisions. Regardless I expect the Giants to come out throwing. If they can put up some early points they can force the 49ers to play catch up, something they haven't had to do this year. If Jacobs runs north-south he can probably get somewhere between 60-80 yards. If he dances and prances, he won't crack 30. This will be another game on the shoulders of Eli Manning and he should be throwing anywhere between 35-40 times.
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