After struggling to contain the run all game, the San Francisco 49ers defense came through late in the game to give the 49ers a 19-17 win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. Linebacker Larry Grant’s forced fumble on...
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December 25, 2011
Larry Grant and Marshawn Lynch probably didn't exchange Christmas cards after Saturday's game, as Grant mocked Lynch during a celebration in the closing minutes of San Francisco's win. After forcing a fumble late in the game, Grant ran over to where some 49ers fans were seated, at which point the 26-year-old linebacker was fed a nice little treat. The fans poured Skittles...
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December 23, 2011
49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree received a fine of $10,000 for his own uniform violation. Crabtree was fined for wearing a pair gold-colored cleats. The 49ers and Crabtree tweeted out some pictures of the game action and you can check them out after the jump. The league has its uniform rules and so fines are to be expected. Like any job with a uniform, people are expected to...
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December 24, 2011
Tight end Delanie Walker was removed from the field by cart after having his helmet kicked off his head unintentionally by Seattle linebacker LeRoy Hill. Walker was trying to cut block on a defensive end on a run play when Hill jumped over the felled Walker in pursuit of Frank Gore.
Walker's...
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December 24, 2011
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:02:01 CST
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December 24, 2011
San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker exited Saturday's game against the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks with a jaw injury.
Walker took an inadverent knee to his face after serving as the lead blocker for Frank Gore on a first-down running play.
Seattle linebacker Leroy Hill caught Walker with a knee as he was attempting to tackle Gore.
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December 24, 2011
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will have only one more chance if he wants game reps before his team embarks on its first playoff run since 2002.
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December 24, 2011
Just so you know, the San Francisco 49ers are doing it all wrong.
In a league that values the passing game most of all, and allows Super Bowls to be won by teams with horrible defenses and rushing attacks, the 49ers rebuilt by Jim Harbaugh in less than one full calendar year are about those exact things — running and stopping the run. Their quarterback, Alex Smith, is a one-time...
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December 23, 2011
Vernon Davis has stepped it up for the San Francisco 49ers this season in ways that go beyond the star tight end's typical contributions to the team's passing game.
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December 25, 2011
Sun, 25 Dec 2011 6:00:00 CST
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December 25, 2011
Before David Akers helped take down the Seahawks, the 49ers ' placekicker went down in history Saturday. Akers, who had a game-winning 39-yard field goal with 2:57 left in San Francisco's 19-17 victory, set the NFL's...
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December 24, 2011
His 42 field goals this season are NFL's all-time best
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December 26, 2011
At some point during their extreme makeover this season, the 49ers received a long-missing backbone. Running back Frank Gore believes the procedure took place around 2:30 p.m. EDT on Oct. 2 when the 49ers entered the...
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