The San Francisco 49ers' offense appears to have much improved since the first half against the New Orleans Saints. Now the Niners can get a single first down, fail to pick up another, and move into Saints territory by punting and recovering a fumble on the punt!
VIDEO: Darren Sproles’ Punt Return Fumble Sets Up Niners Field Goal
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Witness the glory that is Andy Lee punting a ball 70 yards in the air, followed by a fumble from Darren Sproles that gives the Saints five turnovers on the day.
That gives the Niners a +4 turnover margin, which one might reasonably assume would be enough for a lead beyond three points. Alas, the San Francisco offense has been limited all day, and could only get a field goal out of the drive after this fumble, leaving Niners faithful to hope not only for turnovers, but for ones that give them the ball in field goal range.
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