On Sunday, the number one overall draft pick, 49ers' Alex Smith will make his NFL start. Unfortunately for him it will be against the red hot and undefeated Indianapolis Colts (4-0), who have not given up more than 10 points to any team this season. Smith was brought into the game last Sunday after then starter Tim Rattay looked very ineffective in the team's loss against the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Lloyd and running back Kevan Barlow will need to be effective Sunday, otherwise it will a long day for Alex Smith. This will be a good test for the young QB who starred at the University of Utah, but regardless of the outcome, he seems poised to be good at this level. Do not expect the 49ers to win, however we will see some flashes on Sunday of why he was chosen number one in this year's NFL Draft.

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