D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off
Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.comJim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Around the NFC West: Keim's time?
Mike Sando, NFC West...Tribune says Hasselbeck might slide feet first the next time he crosses paths with 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Also from Williams: Ruskell watched practice one final time Thursday before saying goodbye. John Morgan of...
Blog | December 04, 2009Cards lead Pro Bowl balloting in division
Mike Sando, NFC West...Jackson, ranked fifth among NFC running backs, gave the Rams representation. Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Wilson and Patrick Willis rank first at their positions. Seattle was one of five NFL teams with zero players ranked...
Blog | December 01, 2009Wrap-up: 49ers 20, Jaguars 3
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...season long, Garrard's penchant for fumbling was critical to the Jaguars' loss, too. Led by Patrick Willis, San Francisco's defense was fundamentally sound. We saw very little from Maurice Jones-Drew in...
Blog | November 29, 2009FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB
Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.comJim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Week 12 inactives
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 12 inactives.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Mailbag: Debating the Seahawks' future
Mike Sando, NFC WestScott from Roseville, Calif., writes: What is your gut on Tim Ruskell's status? My gut is no matter what others may think, if Ruskell is not given ano...
Blog | November 20, 2009D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now
Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.comJim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009The 49ers' chances against Green Bay
Mike Sando, NFC West...throwing the ball really well -- but they cannot protect. Mike Sando: One hit from the 49ers' Patrick Willis can be one too many. Ask Matt Hasselbeck. Will the Packers adjust? Matt Williamson: They are...
Blog | November 18, 2009Quick look at early Pro Bowl balloting
Mike Sando, NFC West...behind the Eagles' Asante Samuel, the Vikings' Antoine Winfield and the Packers' Charles Woodson. The 49ers' Patrick Willis ranks first among NFC inside linebackers. The 49ers' Andy Lee ranks fifth among NFC punters. Former...
Blog | November 17, 2009Gamers discuss the state of video games
ESPN RISEWith the video game industry constantly changing, the video game experts for ESPN RISE discuss where games have come from and where they're going.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Mailbag: No question, Lutui was faking
Mike Sando, NFC West...3 defense, but I know Mike Singletary is more experienced with a four-man front. With Patrick Willis proving he can be a dominating enough force in the middle and Aubrayo Franklin showing he...
Blog | November 14, 2009Cutler picked off in end zone as time expires giving 49ers win over Bears
Associated PressFrank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Jay Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions with his last coming in the end zone on the game's final play and the San Francisco 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bears 10-6.
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