http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/58 Recent articles about the San Francisco 49ers en-us Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant, left, breaks away from San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching) After a slow start in the first half, th... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:33:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_Packers_hold_off_49ers_for_30_24_win/1613445 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_Packers_hold_off_49ers_for_30_24_win/1613445 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_Packers_hold_off_49ers_for_30_24_win/1613445 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a5b1301a56ee197d97913af9a215cd9ff1221145/small/San_Francisco_49ers_e5b3.jpg The Packers and the Niners have six players that will always be linked in the mind of fans. The announcers made a big deal about Smith and Rodgers, but the Packers also passed over Vernon Davis to draft AJ Hawk and passed over Crabtree (who was #1 on Thompson's board) to draft Raji. Davis has been a lot of nothing for his whole career, but he showed up big time today. And, its way too really Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:14:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/On_to_the_Lions/1613442 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/On_to_the_Lions/1613442 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/On_to_the_Lions/1613442 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/07a51cb5e49e0bf828d15ac88b8233815c3ca56e/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93027246.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05D8B7CE9ECCAF6F335B747DB88A56CE1D122960FE0F39748.jpg More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP Browse more photos » For most of the game, the Packers dominated by holding the 49ers to under 300 yards of total offense, gaining almost 500 yards against a very good 49ers defense, and winning the time of possession battle by a 2 to 1 margin.  So how did the 49ers managed to climb back into the game? While the pass defense was outstanding in the 1st half, they allowed over 20... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:56:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Defeat_49ers_30_24/1613323 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Defeat_49ers_30_24/1613323 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brief_Recap_Green_Bay_Packers_Defeat_49ers_30_24/1613323 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9c3b92924c2ed5cd8e4a1a466aacf863684d4e6c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341603.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D04553ED04853CB39A.jpg More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP Browse more photos » That headline could very easily include a whole lot of cursing.  This game was SO incredibly frustrating.  The 49ers offense was absolutely abysmal for about three-quarters of the game.  Then, when the team had fallen far behind, the offense opened up and suddenly was moving the ball with ease.  This led to another big game from Vernon Davis, M... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:36:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_30_49ers_24_A_tale_of_two_offenses/1613170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_30_49ers_24_A_tale_of_two_offenses/1613170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_30_49ers_24_A_tale_of_two_offenses/1613170 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/451b2415567c405eceb074fedf4d1e4db1f83723/small/Tennessee_Titans_v_eab5.jpg     vs. Well that first thread was pretty crappy to say the least.  Aside from one big Frank Gore run, the offense has been absolutely abysmal, thanks in large part to the continued inept play of the offensive line.  Very little is actually going right so we might as well open up a new thread. GO NINERS! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:05:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_13_49ers_3_Second_thread/1612431 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_13_49ers_3_Second_thread/1612431 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_13_49ers_3_Second_thread/1612431 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15d3cbc356f21e9a31e81f727643cead48e25b7d/small/Baltimore_Ravens_v_79e4.jpg Takeo Spikes won't play with his sore hamstring, and 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky told KNBR's Rod Brooks that they will fake pressure against Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and then back off to a 4-man rush. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:54:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_part_I/1612217 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_part_I/1612217 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_part_I/1612217 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fce82620fbdb9f11b8f7ec7e2b06d51fe66b963b/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d646.jpg San Francisco linebacker Takeo Spikes and Green Bay running back Ahman Green are among the players who were listed as questionable but will not play today.In addition to Spikes, the 49ers' inactives are third quarterback Nate Davis, defensive backs Keith... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:04:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_inactives/1611801 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_inactives/1611801 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_inactives/1611801 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/b/5b2d0c840096baa3595658605702a0bb390441cf/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72657714.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0677C929413F52E4B.jpg Veteran linebacker Takeo Spikes will not play today. Matt Wilhelm takes over as the 49ers' starting "ted" linebacker. Also, Brandon Jones is not going to be in uniform for the game. That means Arnaz Battle will get another chance to return punts. Here is the 49ers' complete list of inactives: Spikes, Jones, cornerback Keith Smith, cornerback Nate Clements, tackle Joe Staley, center Cody Wallace and defensive lineman Ricky Jean-Francois. Nate Davis is the emergency... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:51:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aposTundra_apos_is_not_frozen_at_Lambeau/1611738 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aposTundra_apos_is_not_frozen_at_Lambeau/1611738 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aposTundra_apos_is_not_frozen_at_Lambeau/1611738 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fce82620fbdb9f11b8f7ec7e2b06d51fe66b963b/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d646.jpg The 49ers have done something the past two games that they have never previously done. They have started running the ball out of the shotgun formation. In their 10-6 victory over the Bears, the 49ers lined up in the shotgun 23 times. They called 13 pass plays and 10 runs. Passes: Alex Smith completed 9 of 11 passes for 71 yards. He was also sacked once, and scrambled once for 2 yards. Runs: Frank Gore ran 10 times for 73 yards, and Michael Robinson had a 4-yard run. "Tradi... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:45:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Niners_show_balance_in_shotgun_formation/1610039 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Niners_show_balance_in_shotgun_formation/1610039 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Niners_show_balance_in_shotgun_formation/1610039 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/451b2415567c405eceb074fedf4d1e4db1f83723/small/Tennessee_Titans_v_eab5.jpg AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry about this being a day late. Work was a bear yesterday. Look on the bright side. What you read here will be even fresher in your mind when you watch the game tomorrow. For those of you who were on Niners Nation last season, you'll find this post - and the weekly ones that follow - very familiar. For those of you who weren't, this weekly matchup post was my main contribution to the site in 2008 (if you're a nerd and/or troll and/or stalker, you can fin... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:00:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Statistical_Matchup_49ers_Packers/1606723 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Statistical_Matchup_49ers_Packers/1606723 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Statistical_Matchup_49ers_Packers/1606723 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/824b8c31fdc3809c51c2ee508acddba1b60c4953/small/WI_Dallas_Cowboys_02bc.jpg It's Saturday and I'm pumped. The game tomorrow should be really good, I honestly can't wait. I really wish I had a dependable car so I could just up and take a road trip and talk a whole lot of trash to some Packer fans. Anyway, and I mean no disrespect to the 49ers, but from the time after I post this until tomorrow morning I won't be thinking about the 49ers a whole lot as I'm going to be busy tonight watching UFC 106. Still, I'm excited for the game right now a... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_No_it_doesnt_make_sense_Not_at_all/1606277 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_No_it_doesnt_make_sense_Not_at_all/1606277 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_No_it_doesnt_make_sense_Not_at_all/1606277 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/4/1419bba7d160dd992f54bd0cce03d6e6bfbc4444/small/San_Francisco_49ers_4b98.jpg We're two days away from a monstrous game for the 49ers and we've got our final injury report of the week.  A whole lot of probable players, but not much beyond that.  Barrows thinks we'll see Matt Wilhelm starting at the Ted linebacker spot over Takeo Spikes, who remains "day-to-day."  Wilhelm was solid last Thursday as a mid-game replacement for Spikes, so let's hope it carries over to Sunday. 49ersOutCB Nate Clements (shoulder)OT Joe Staley (kn... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b15d1812df620924dedd1117e63bade845b9dbe9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89770127.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04BA16CE84D63501B02ED07DD14FF45825403DCEA8AB4A00B.jpg  After a bit of a hiatus for the purposes of working on my actual dissertation (as opposed to my weekly Niners Nation ones), I'm back in the saddle for the rest of the season. To some of you, this will bring great joy; to others, great consternation. Either way, expect to be seeing a lot of posts from me for the next 7 weeks (and more?). Before I get started with the team rankings, I just want to give you guys a heads up on my new and improved posting schedule, which results fro... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:03:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Football_Outsiders_and_the_49ers_Team_Stats_through_Week_10/1597255 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Football_Outsiders_and_the_49ers_Team_Stats_through_Week_10/1597255 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Football_Outsiders_and_the_49ers_Team_Stats_through_Week_10/1597255 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/1/1195324c69a9592f2d0ca5cebaac77c962627ccd/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93020780.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0534C85A51652C7D9CE72F9D70AD2331AE0A5A9A94755F43C.jpg Alex Smith and Frank Gore need to capitalize on opportunities in the red zone.(William G. Mancebo/Tri-City Voice Newspa)While reading the media press release on this Sunday's 49ers-Packers matchup, I came across an interesting fact. Despite the 49ers... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_league_leading_scoring_efficient_offense_need_to_capitalize_against_Packers/1595616 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_league_leading_scoring_efficient_offense_need_to_capitalize_against_Packers/1595616 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_league_leading_scoring_efficient_offense_need_to_capitalize_against_Packers/1595616 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/927283f7b9cf916febdf64362fe44310379d6ef4/small/San_Francisco_49ers_d2de.jpg "That's the reason I'm here," Wilhelm said. "I know the defense. Some of the angles are a little different, but it's very similar to what I've had in the past. As a backup, you know if your opportunity arises, you have to be ready." Wilhelm is scheduled to start against the Packers if Spikes is unable to play. Wilhelm recorded six tackles, including one for a loss in the 49ers win over the Bears. Here's defensive coordinator Greg Manusky on W... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Vet_Wilhelm_ready_if_Spikes_is_unable_to_play/1590622 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Vet_Wilhelm_ready_if_Spikes_is_unable_to_play/1590622 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Vet_Wilhelm_ready_if_Spikes_is_unable_to_play/1590622 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fce82620fbdb9f11b8f7ec7e2b06d51fe66b963b/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d646.jpg * * * Here's what Rodgers had to say: --He said there were more emotions when he played against the 49ers in the 2008 exhibition season because it was played in San Francisco. "When you grow up fan of a team that doesn't go away," he said. "I have a lot of fond memories from watching them on TV." --Rodgers wore a Joe Montana T-shirt under his pads at Cal. Where is the shirt now? "Not sure," he said. Rodgers has moved three times he said. It... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_49ers_hold_special_place_in_my_heart/1589868 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_49ers_hold_special_place_in_my_heart/1589868 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rodgers_49ers_hold_special_place_in_my_heart/1589868 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9ac224adeba1ee0fe066d3989cf8c9a2f41ec44e/small/23.jpg Morning everyone. Today I've got more links for you than I did yesterday, but I'm in a huge rush after a rather bad day. The first of the previews for Sunday's game against the Packers are rolling in as well as some articles concerning the 49ers wide receivers and who will be starting. Other than that, I don't think I have a whole lot for you. As I'm in a hurry I'll just get to your links. WR Josh Morgan is now the starter instead of Isaac Bruce. (SacBee.com) Wil... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Well_Morgan_it_is_then/1586553 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Well_Morgan_it_is_then/1586553 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Golden_Nuggets_Well_Morgan_it_is_then/1586553 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/4871aece6c2c6acd354e98b541994ebe41866927/small/San_Francisco_49ers_161f.jpg * * * Mike Singletary met with the media this morning for the first time since Friday. The team did not practice Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Today, they are installing the base packages of their game plan to face the Packers. Among the topics Singletary addressed: --As expected, cornerback Nate Clements (shoulder) and tackle Joe Staley (knee) will not play Sunday against the Packers. --Linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring) is day-to-day. Veteran Matt Wilhelm will get the st... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:06:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Balmer_49ers_return_to_work/1583086 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Balmer_49ers_return_to_work/1583086 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Balmer_49ers_return_to_work/1583086 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3b251a49e43d1d8f5d5a30d3f37282b1d7a88444/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91301731.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04DD3C37033FA25193CA3A0CF2C4C0E666C0895F38A0ECBF9.jpg