Full 49ers Awards at the Quarter Mark of the 2014 NFL Season

October 1, 2014   ·   Phil G   ·   Jump to comments

The San Francisco 49ers found themselves last Sunday in their 26-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. It wasn't pretty, but the 49ers ended their ugly two-game losing streak. 
A 2-2 start isn't what fans expected through the quarter mark. Mediocrity isn't meant for a team boasting multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl players.
Of course, injuries have played a role, but they should not serve as an excuse for such a talented and deep team. Some might point to issues relating to the coach or front office, but ultimately victories and losses are influenced by on-field play. 
Nonetheless, this victory against the Eagles put the 49ers on the right track. However, the next few weeks will be a far tougher test.
Will the 49ers whittle away or use the critics and injuries as a source of motivation? We'll have to wait and see. 
In the meantime, let's look at the top contributors of the first quarter.
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