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49ers vs. Rams: Thumbs up and thumbs down

Posted December 02, 2012 on sfo.scout.com
PLAYERS: David Akers,  Colin Kaepernick,  Dashon Goldson,  Aldon Smith
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers
Which way does the thumb turn for the 49ers after their 16-13 overtime loss at St. Louis on Sunday, including David Akers missing again in the clutch, a dagger through the heart of the NFC West leaders, a ridiculous pitch with victory at hand, Colin Kaepernick’s keen escapability, Dashon Goldson not thinking on his feet, classic Aldon Smith, Ted Ginn just not the same and much more? Check inside.
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