The Patriots planned all during the bye week to be physical and run the ball against the 49ers and the hard work paid off with a win.  The Patriots rushed for 144 yards on 43 carries (3.3 ypc) but no one back had more than 63 yards rushing for them.  Kevin Faulk was a big thorn in the side of the 49ers as he carried the ball 7 times for 32 yards (4.6 ypc) with 2 TD runs and he also caught 4 passes for 29 yards.  Matt Cassel was sacked 5 times in this game but he kept getting up and he completed 22 of 32 passes for 259 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 interceptions.  WRs Wes Welker (8 rec, 73 yards) and Randy Moss (5 rec, 111 yards, TD) both had solid games to lead the way in the passing game for the Patriots.  The Patriots had possession of the football for 39:52 of this game and that really helped keep the defense fresh.  The Patriots held the 49ers to 199 yards of offense last Sunday.  The Patriots are now a very impressive 3-1 on the season.