The 49ers have the puzzle pieces in place again. Expect a big day from Steve Young just to make a point to the upstart Panthers. Wesley Walls was the man in the first meeting. His two TDs and John Kasays three field goals were all of the scoring. Joey Galloway is the only player left to count on.
Buffalo needs to get healthy.
Check the status of Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas again. If Todd Collins starts for Kelly, keep Quinn Early in the lineup. Collins looks for Early like Kelly looks for Steve Tasker. The Vikes will see if Leroy Hoard can carry the load while they evaluate Brad Johnson as the QB of the future. Cris Carter and Jake Reed join Detroits Herman Moore and Brett Perriman as four of the NFLs top third-down receivers.