The San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals are facing off in NFL Week 15 action. What five bold predictions can be made for the game and what should fans be on the lookout for throughout the game?
1. Blaine Gabbert Throws at Least Three Interceptions
After the 49ers chose to bench Colin Kaepernick, they immediately named Blaine Gabbert their starting quarterback. He has not played terrible so far, but he also is going to be going up against a very good defense this week. Cincinnati will force him to throw at least three interceptions throughout the game, which is something that many have been waiting to see happen.
2. A.J. McCarron Puts Up Huge Numbers Against the 49ers' Struggling Defense
Now that Andy Dalton has suffered an injury that will force him to miss time, A.J. McCarron becomes the Bengals' starting quarterback. He will step up this week and prove that he can be an NFL starting quarterback. This is the chance that the former Alabama superstar has been waiting for and he will take full advantage of the situation that he is in to get this start.
3. Shaun Draughn Continues His Solid All-Around Play
One of the bigger breakout players this season has been 49ers running back Shaun Draughn. He has been an excellent pickup for them with Carlos Hyde missing the majority of the season and has shown the ability to pick up yards on the ground or through the air. Draughn will continue his solid play this week against a tough Cincinnati defense and will earn more playing time for next season.
4. Jeremy Hill Racks Up at Least 100 Yards, Two Touchdowns
Cincinnati is going to be looking to establish the ground game early to help take pressure off of McCarron's shoulders. Jeremy Hill got off to a slow start this season, but has been picking things up of late. He will rack up at least 100 yards and two touchdowns this week against a San Francisco defense that has been struggling in a big way against the run.
5. Cincinnati Pulls Out an Easy Victory
Just a couple years back, the 49ers were one of the best teams in the NFL. Now, they are viewed as a bottom feeder in the NFL and are going to look like it in a big way this week. Cincinnati is a much better team and even without Dalton will pull out an easy victory to improve to 11-3 on the season.
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