49ers run game takes center stage vs. Saints

The 49ers run game needs to be at its best Sunday in New Orleans.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

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The 49ers can win a Super Bowl with Garoppolo at quarterback. However, his turnover problem makes him too volatile to consistently rely on for high-end production. That makes him an extremely important player Sunday, since whether he turns the ball over could be the difference in the game. One fumble turned the tide in Baltimore, and Sunday against another elite team presents a scenario where one miscue from the quarterback could hold the 49ers back from a win. On the other hand, Garoppolo is talented enough to carry the club if the Saints’ run defense stifles that portion of the 49ers’ offense.