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Game review: 49ers vs. Packers

The 49ers came to life in the second half and made a game of it. Alex Smith was at home in the spread/shotgun offense, but he looked utterly inept in the first half. In other words, he was Alex Smith. The offensive line held up well in the second half ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Alex Smith,  Michael Crabtree,  NFL,  Vernon Davis,  Tarell Brown

Return game yields low returns

(11-22) 18:19 PST -- GREEN BAY, WI. - Anybody want to return punts? Kickoffs? Contact the 49ers. While the team stopped short of holding open tryouts for return specialists, it has divvied up the return duties to several people since coach Mike ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Mike Singletary,  Allen Rossum,  Reggie Smith,  Arnaz Battle,  Josh Morgan

Lewis back to his tackle-happy self

For a player whose career appeared to be in jeopardy when he sustained his third concussion earlier in the season, Sunday's performance was a strong indication that Lewis has recovered from his most recent concussion. Lewis was especially active in run ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dashon Goldson,  Tarell Brown,  Shawntae Spencer,  Frank Gore,  Joe Perry (football)

Another close loss for the 49ers

Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field illustrated how bad and how good the 49ers can be within a single afternoon of football. Problem is, the former usually negates the latter and leaves a team dejected. Such was the case after ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  Alex Smith,  Ryan Grant,  Patrick Willis,  Shawntae Spencer

49ers best chance is to pressure QB Rodgers

While quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having a fine season in his second year as starter for the Packers, he does lead the league in a category in which he'd rather not be the league leader. He's been sacked 41 times in nine games for an aggregate loss of ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Aaron Rodgers,  Manny Lawson,  Ray McDonald,  NFL,  Greg Manusky

49ers matchup

Shawntae Spencer: The 49ers' right cornerback will see both of Green Bay's productive wide receivers at some point in the game. Old pro Donald Driver leads the Packers in receiving. "He's a seasoned vet," Spencer said. "He does the little things very ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Shawntae Spencer,  Donald Driver,  Greg Jennings,  General James L Jones,  Takeo Spikes

Drops, not catches, occupy Crabtree's thoughts

Crabtree dropped a pass at Indianapolis and another against Chicago. He also fumbled after making a catch in the Colts game and has seen three passes intended for him turn into interceptions, two of them on tipped balls. "It bothers me," he said of the ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Vernon Davis,  Mike Singletary,  Michael Crabtree,  Brett Favre

49ers can even record with win over Packers

"As far as the importance of the game, this game is just as important as the first game," the coach said. "Every game is important to me. It's important to be mindful of the opportunity we have." At 4-5, the 49ers have a chance to reach level par ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  Michael Lewis,  Brian Westbrook,  Philadelphia Eagles,  Takeo Spikes

40s expected, but memories of snow linger

(11-18) 22:27 PST -- It's not expected to snow in Green Bay, but 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye remembered one memorable Sunday when it did. He was an assistant with Tampa Bay when the Bucs played in Lambeau Field on Dec. 1, 1985. As much as 18 ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Jimmy Raye,  Steve Young,  NFL,  Joe Staley,  Nate Clements

Smith, Rodgers forever linked by 2005 NFL draft

Linked by events beyond their control from that draft, Smith and Rodgers share a bond that goes beyond their position of quarterback. If the wind had blown differently on April 23, 2005, Rodgers might be the starting quarterback for the 49ers, set to ...

From JOHN CRUMPACKER, San Francisco Chronicle,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  NFL,  San Francisco 49ers,  Braylon Edwards,  DeMarcus Ware

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