Silver linings: 49ers at Seahawks
Mike Sando, NFC West...generally poised. He played well enough for the 49ers to win the game, hitting tight end Vernon Davis in the hands with what could have been the winning touchdown pass. Davis caught six passes...
Blog | December 07, 2009Around the NFC West: 49ers regress
Mike Sando, NFC West...Alex Smith has played better than his 2-4 starting record would suggest. Also from Crumpacker: Vernon Davis was good and bad against the Seahawks. Crumpacker: "By any measure, though, Davis is having a...
Blog | December 07, 2009Wrap-up: Seahawks 20, 49ers 17
Mike Sando, NFC West...tied in the standings. For all the promise the 49ers have shown in recent weeks -- Smith, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree continue to grow together -- they're one defeat away from being 5-8...
Blog | December 06, 2009Mare makes 30-yard field goal as time expires for Seahawks' victory
Associated PressOlindo Mare kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to send the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 victory on Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers, who wasted a career passing day from Alex Smith and many other opportunities.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 06, 2009Around the NFC West: Dockett's demands
Mike Sando, NFC WestDan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says Darnell Dockett vows to sign with another team in the NFC West if Arizona doesn't step up with a new contract...
Blog | December 06, 2009NFC West roided-out rosters: Updated
Mike Sando, NFC West...first year in Seattle. The 49ers will probably gain a third player on the list because Vernon Davis appears Pro Bowl-bound. The numbers can vary slightly as starting lineups change or if we...
Blog | December 05, 2009Final Word: NFC West
Mike Sando, NFC West...That is not necessarily a given even though the 49ers arguably have more talent now that Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree and possibly Alex Smith are on the rise. The 49ers have won two of...
Blog | December 04, 200910 Spot: Attention, shoppers
Adam Schefter, ESPN.comHere are some of the names that will likely be on several shopping lists when teams start looking for head coaches, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009NFC West penalty watch: Two set pace
Mike Sando, NFC West...Yards 1 Alex Barron OL Rams 11 60 2t Levi Brown OL Cardinals 10 66 5t Vernon Davis TE 49ers 9 54 8t Mike Gandy OL Cardinals 8 70 20t Marcus Trufant CB Seahawks...
Blog | December 03, 2009Around the NFC West: Gore's role
Mike Sando, NFC West...into every game hoping for offensive balance. Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News says Vernon Davis needs one touchdown reception to break the single-season franchise record for tight ends. The man...
Blog | December 03, 2009Flex ranks: Vikings' Rice climbs into the top 20
Eric Karabell[Editor's note: These rankings were slightly updated Friday after Jets-Bills.] We here at ESPN Fantasy realize that for many of you, this is the last...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Gridiron Challenge: QB decision hurt
Mike Sando, NFC West...Jamaal Charles (20) RB: Chris Johnson (24) WR: Miles Austin (20) WR: DeSean Jackson (10) TE: Vernon Davis (12) K: Olindo Mare (9) Defense/special teams: 49ers (22) That's a powerhouse lineup. Getting...
Blog | December 02, 2009Should the 49ers trade Frank Gore?
Mike Sando, NFC West...pass on 26 attempts from their preferred "spread" personnel group featuring Gore, Michael Crabtree, Josh Morgan, Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker. They used this grouping on 20 of 22 first-down snaps and 15...
Blog | December 02, 2009Clayton: Inside the Huddle
SportsCenter...half of Sunday's victory over the Jaguars and use more spread formations. 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree called for more spread formations to suit Smith and their...
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