How I See It: NFC West Stock Watch
Mike Sando, NFC West...following Marc Bulger's injury also contributed to the Rams' problems in that department). Rising 1. Alex Smith, 49ers QB. The fifth-year quarterback stood out as a primary reason for the 49ers' success...
Blog | December 01, 2009Who can tell right from wrong?
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comMatthew Berry ponders the question of what makes one right or wrong in fantasy football before immersing himself in Week 13's free-agent pool.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers' open minds
Mike Sando, NFC West...on Dec. 14. Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle says it's not enough for Alex Smith to simply look good over the final five games. He has to win. Knapp: "This weekend...
Blog | December 01, 2009Search for QB pressure ongoing for Jags
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...Jaguars hardly matched the pass pressure in their 20-3 loss. Jacksonville didn't get to Alex Smith for a single sack in 41 pass attempts. The Jaguars have been dealing with an anemic...
Blog | December 01, 2009Stock Watch: T.O., Maroney gaining popularity
Eric Karabell...were among the top 25 on ESPN's most-added list for Week 12, and both Alex Smith and Vince Young proved to be far better options than using an inactive quarterback. Even Matt...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Separating fact from fiction on 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC West...conducted itself against the Jaguars in Week 12. Fact: The 49ers put the game in quarterback Alex Smith's hands. Smith attempted 29 passes in the first half. He scrambled on another pass play...
Blog | November 30, 2009Around the NFC West: Flexible 49ers
Mike Sando, NFC West...game plan against the Jaguars. Barrows: "Raye called 29 passes in the first half -- the most Alex Smith ever had attempted in one half of play -- and all but eight of them were out...
Blog | November 30, 2009Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Fourth-down decisions pivotal in division
Mike Sando, NFC West...10-0. The decision: 49ers coach Mike Singletary decided to go for it. Potential reasoning: Quarterback Alex Smith was functioning efficiently. The defense was pitching a shutout. Putting the hammer down in this situation...
Blog | November 29, 2009Wrap-up: 49ers 20, Jaguars 3
Mike Sando, NFC WestThe 49ers had the right plan against the Jaguars and Alex Smith executed it well. Consider it progress for Smith as he tries to answer questions about his...
Blog | November 29, 2009Wrap-up: 49ers 20, Jaguars 3
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...the ball to eight different receivers, with seven of those getting multiple catches. But 49ers quarterback Alex Smith did much of the same -- and his team made fewer errors. The woes of Jacksonville's...
Blog | November 29, 2009Forsett should be the man in Seattle
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another strong effort from Justin Forsett.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009
Countdown Daily Recap: Jaguars-49ers
Jon Anik and Eric Allen recap an impressive performance from Alex Smith leading the 49ers to a upset victory over the Jaguars
Video | November 29, 200949ers' mistake-free day snaps Jaguars' three-game streak
Associated PressAlex Smith threw short touchdown passes to Frank Gore and Vernon Davis and his solid outing in a 20-3 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday highlighted the kind of mistake-free day San Francisco coach Mike Singletary has sought for weeks.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 29, 2009Progress for 49ers QB Smith
Mike Sando, NFC WestAlex Smith has thrown a touchdown pass in the first half of a close game. The 49ers have...
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