49ers vs. Patriots: Thumbs up and thumbs down Premium Story

Thumbs up: 32 combined tackles for Willis & Spikes
Thumbs up: 32 combined tackles for Willis & Spikes
By Craig Massei
SFI editor in chief
Date: Oct 5, 2008

Which way does the thumb turn for certain 49er after their 30-21 loss to New England, including receiver Isaac Bruce, linebackers Patrick Willis and Takeo Spikes, quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan, the time of possession battle, third-down conversion rates, Andy Lee’s career-best punt, San Francisco’s run defense, cornerback Nate Clements, linebacker Tully Banta-Cain and much, much more? Check inside.

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