Niners have not failed to score 30 points in a game where Vernon Davis played all 4 quarters, which also illustrates the impact the likely return of Manningham should bring to this offense. Panthers have put up 30 as well their past 3 (despite a poor night from Caaam yesterday), and are now getting to their healthiest as far as weapons.
Offensive line issues plague the Panthers, and it looks like Aldon Smith will be back for the 9ers, unfortunately, and these are two strong defensive teams, but the Panthers' stats are somewhat inflated because of the poor offenses they've faced.
I still make this number at 48.5 if Manningham plays, and will not be shocked to see the 9ers put up 42 on their own off the bye. Locked it in last night at 41.5.

Went something like 9-3 2011 on "locks," was 5-3 2012, 0-1 season to date.
Offensive line issues plague the Panthers, and it looks like Aldon Smith will be back for the 9ers, unfortunately, and these are two strong defensive teams, but the Panthers' stats are somewhat inflated because of the poor offenses they've faced.
I still make this number at 48.5 if Manningham plays, and will not be shocked to see the 9ers put up 42 on their own off the bye. Locked it in last night at 41.5.


Went something like 9-3 2011 on "locks," was 5-3 2012, 0-1 season to date.