Johnson's go-ahead TD gives Titans second straight win

The Titans beat the 49ers 34-27 for their second straight win.

Davis before Crabtree for 49ers QB Smith

...of information more useful or reliable. Davis and Morgan were also the early-down leaders for Shaun Hill. Hill's third-down rating was best throwing to Frank Gore and worst -- by 60.5...

Smith maximizing new opportunity

Alex Smith's career was nearly left for dead. Now, with another chance, the 49ers' QB is playing well and showing that there are better days ahead, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Titans-49ers Preview

Titans-49ers Preview

Big Rotowski: Rodgers up, Slaton down

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Aaron Rodgers and Steve Slaton making big moves.

Quick thoughts as Week 8 kickoffs approach

...chance at one of the guard spots, but perhaps it is time. Recently benched 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill seemed reluctant to push the ball down the field, perhaps a reflection of the coaching staff...

Watching Favre-Rodgers, McNabb, Young, Austin

...option, as I keep dropping backups -- I've already gone through Matt Cassel, Jake Delhomme and Shaun Hill -- but on another team, I chose Orton. Yep, I liked Orton back in August and made...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Around the NFC West: Unconventional Cardinals

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic says Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt prefers being aggressive to playing it safe...

PTI : Alex Smith Starts, Again?

How will the former #1 draft pick Alex Smith fare at his second chance to prove himself as a starting quarterback for the 49ers?

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Eight in box no excuse for 49ers' offense

...if Alex Smith plays well at quarterback and receiver Michael Crabtree develops quickly. Earlier: Smith vs. Shaun Hill in the 49ers' offense

ALL NIGHT

Mel Kiper Jr. covers JaMarcus Russell's future in the league and the QB situation in San Francisco. Kiper also previews Vikings-Packers.

CAPTION: October 25, 2009; Houston, TX USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill (13) drops back for a pass against the Houston Texans in the first half at the...

The pressure is on the Packers

A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Sizing up 49ers' offense with Smith, Hill

...ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers diversified their offensive personnel use once Alex Smith replaced Shaun Hill at quarterback against the Texans in Week 7. San Francisco was trailing by three touchdowns when...