The fake reverse does work. It sets up for later if we wish and puts it in the mind if the defense.

On Monday Night the announcers said that SF runs a cover 4 defense which leaves a lot of space between the LBers and the DBs. They said screens are very effective against that defense because the DBs are so far back. The also said that SF is very aggressive in their pursuit.

With those things in mind I'd game plan multiple types of screens. I'd run that fake reverse, but then actually give the ball to McCluster on that reverse a couple of times. I'd run draws to Charles. I'd run crossing routes to Bowe, Chambers, Moeaki and McCluster. If they can get a step or two on LBers they can get YAC.

I say the best plan is to send hookers with dysentery to the 9er team hotel.

Pump fakes. Lots of pump fakes. Thats our only chance !

People look at the passing attack of the Saints and think that's all they do.

But they were number 6 in rushing in the NFL last year.

They were/are so prolific because of their balance.

Yes but they are not a run-first offense, imo.

Levelizing?

LMAO

Chiefsplanet, murderizing the English language daily.

The Saints will do what they feel they need to in order to win.

Thier halftime adjustment against Minniesota was to put the ball in the hands of their RBs.

They dominated the LOS and imposed their will on the Vikings in the second half.

I would put the ball in Cassels hands. Let him win the game for us...

The funny thing is that the draws that the Chiefs seem to love to overuse with Charles will likely be very effctive against the 9ers.

Counters and draws.

Off-Tackle runs, swing passes to Charles, since Moaki will be tied up blocking. Inside slants to he who has the nuts to go across the middle. Charles will definitely be a factor.

The only real problems are stopping Gore's running game, and filling up the big hole for their dinks and dunks when their receivers take the DBs down field. Gore's legs are a bigger problem than Cassel's arm.

You win! But most likely we are going to see;

Jones up the middle for 3 yards.
Charles comes in the game and everyone knows he's getting the ball. -1 yard
Pass incomplete over Moeaki's head and nearly intercepted.
Punt.

Screen passes to the running back,
screen passes to the wideouts,
screen passes at suppertime

When Matt Cassel is your quarterback,
you should run screen passes EVERYTIME!

Counter runs.

Misdirection screen passes.

Lots and lots of play action, but be willing to risk the pick. We're going to need some big plays to win and a you won't get that throwing to your fullback off a play-fake.

We have to use their speed and aggression against them.

Make sure that the team meal for the 49ers has food poisoning in it.