Sizing up injuries in the NFC West

Staley, Clements to miss several games

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements has undergone a CT scan on his broken right shoulder blade and left tackle Joe Staley had an MRI exam on his sprained right knee to further determine the damage.

Around the NFC West: 49ers optimistic

...fumble near midfield." Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee says three 49ers have suffered broken scapulas. Tony Pashos was the other. Also, left tackle Joe Staley will undergo an MRI exam Monday to determine...

Wayne has career-high 12 catches as Colts remain perfect

The Indianapolis Colts won their 16th straight regular-season game and Jim Caldwell became the first rookie coach since the NFL merger to win his first seven games thanks to Sunday's 18-14 victory over San Francisco .

Return doubtful for 49ers' Staley

San Francisco left tackle Joe Staley sprained his right knee on the first play Sunday against the Colts, and his return was doubtful.

NFC West: Injury situations that matter

...priority. San Francisco: The 49ers are dangerously thin at right tackle after Marvel Smith retired and Tony Pashos landed on injured reserve. Adam Snyder and Barry Sims are the options Sunday. Either one will...

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Around the NFC West: Cardinals believe on 'D'

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says Cardinals defenders are believing in new coordinator Bill Davis' system. B...

49ers' situation at tackle appears dicey

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Tony Pashos' season-ending shoulder injury leaves the 49ers with even fewer options at right tackle. The 49ers...

Pashos breaks shoulder blade

The San Francisco 49ers have taken a big blow to their already struggling offensive line, losing right tackle Tony Pashos for the season with a broken left shoulder blade.

Around the NFC West: Smith should get call

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle wonders if Alex Smith can play well as a starter. Knapp: "Can Smith keep ...

Smith replaces Hill at QB for second half, but rally falls short vs. Slaton, Texans

Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Houston Texans built a big lead then held on for a 24-21 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

49ers' matchup with Mario Williams

...concerned about him, especially when the 2006 No. 1 overall choice lines up against right tackle Tony Pashos. Williams is obviously talented and the 49ers' offensive line has struggled (Joe Staley and Eric Heitmann...

It's time we embrace the O-line

The Flem File pays homage to the offensive linemen of the world -- the forgotten heroes of the trenches.

49ers guard Rachal could lose starting job

...Rachal quickly and knife into the backfield. Tony Wragge has started at guard in the past. Tony Pashos has played guard, although he's been at tackle for the 49ers. Stay tuned on that...