Found December 20, 2011 on 49ers Locker:
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The San Francisco 49ers whipped the Steelers last night!  Alex Smith was very efficient in this game as he completed 18 of 31 passes for 187 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 3 times for 12 yards (4.0 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the 49ers with 65 yards rushing on 18 carries (3.6 ypc) with 1 TD run.  TE Vernon Davis led the way for the Niners in the passing game with 72 yards receiving on 6 grabs (12.0 avg) with a TD catch.  WRs Michael Crabtree (4 rec, 35 yards) and Kyle Williams (4 rec, 33 yards) also pitched in for the Niners in this game.  The 49ers finished up with 100 yards rushing on 30 carries (3.3 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 31 passes (58.1%) for 187 yards as they had possession of the ball for 28:34. The Niners gave up a lot of yards last night, but they made the big plays that essentially won the game!  LB NaVorro Bowman (8 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss), safety Dashon Goldson (7 tackles, 1 pass defensed and ...
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