Eric Heitmann stepped in for Dave Fiore at guard and played fluidly with an offensive line that seems to improve each week. This unit is gaining chemistry, particularly when run blocking. Still, Garcia was hit far too often after throwing the ball, showing that he had pressure in his face all day. Garcia won’t become patient with his receivers until the offensive line can keep him on his feet.

Jeff Garcia had a good game. His 214 yards on 18 out of 24 attempts was pretty good considering the team was coasting the entire second half, and he left the game so Rattay could work ‘mop up’ duty. Garcia threw for a touchdown and ran for another. He still isn’t stretching the field, though he was doing a good job of spreading the ball around, and finally began throwing to his left a little bit. Garcia will get better once he gains confidence in the men in front of him. He was constantly moving around and I believe that played a big role in his ability to make some tough throws.

The receivers had a good game. Terrell Owens posted 7 receptions for 89 yards. He did however drop his seventh pass of the season, and continues to have trouble getting his infamous YAC yards - and that has a lot to do with only being thrown to when he is within ten yards of the line of scrimmage. He had one particularly nice play, where after catching the ball and turning up field he literally tossed Ram’s defensive back Dre Bly aside. JJ Stokes looked like he was finally ready to have his break out game. He caught a touchdown pass and a 51 yarder, but had to leave the game due to a MCL sprain. The 49ers need Stokes to be that kind of threat opposite Owens, and they need him to do it consistently, and without injury. Tai Streets did nothing particularly notable, and Eric Johnson added a couple receptions.