by David Zizmor

photo credit: rantsports.com Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Geno Atkins

SANTA CLARA–For the San Francisco 49ers who will make their trip to Detroit this Sunday it will be crucial for 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert to stay upright after struggling with the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday at Levis Stadium. The game last Sunday was not the first time that this has been a problem for Gabbert or even 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

If the offensive line doesn’t protect the quarterback the offense is in for a long afternoon and that was a problem for the 49ers this year. When they play teams with pass rushes they’ve struggled. With Cincinnati even with quarterback Andy Dalton out right now the 49ers have no impact on the Bengals defense.

The Bengals have one of the best defenses in the league. The 49ers had particular trouble with Geno Atkins a Pro Bowl defensive lineman who was just collapsing the pocket rushing straight up the middle. There is always so much you can do when a guy like that rushing the quarterback.

David Zizmor takes you through the rest of last week’s 49ers analysis and also a preview of their game in Detroit on the on podcast. Click below at http://www.sportsradioservice.com