GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : SAN FRANCISCO at JACKSONVILLE
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* The line: Jacksonville by 5 1/2.
* Key injuries: JACKSONVILLE--Linebacker Bryce Paup (chest, doubtful).
* Key players: 49er quarterback Steve Young has best passer rating in history, 97.6. Running back Lawrence Phillips has five touchdowns in two season openers. Jacksonville has won 21 of last 24 games at home.
HOW THEY MATCH UP
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SF Jac Points scored (Rank) 29.9 (2) 24.5 (3) Points allowed 20.6 (7) 21.1 (10) Passing O 266.0 (2) 194.5 (10) Rushing O 159.0 (1) 131.4 (4) Total O 425.0 (1) 325.9 (5) Passing D 233.3 (14) 222.4 (11) Rushing D 100.6 (4) 125.0 (13) Total D 333.9 (12) 347.4 (12)
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* The pick: Jacksonville. Two franchises and quarterbacks passing in the night. Brunell & Co. riddle an outmanned 49er secondary.
Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL
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