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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 7: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass and picks up a first down against the Buffalo Bills on October 7, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 45-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Vernon Davis’ Lack of Production Means Offensive Balance

The perception around 49er Nation is that the team needs to get Vernon Davis back into the offensive flow if they want to have a chance at the Super Bowl. The is not completely accurate though. In fact his decrease statistically is actually a good thing as it points to a more balanced attack for a team that was one dimensional a year ago.

2013/01/06

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 23: Mario Manningham #82 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball in the third quarter against the Leroy Hill #56 and Jeremy Lane #20 (L) of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 23, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Injury Bug Rearing Its Ugly Head As 49ers Close Out Season

The one thing that no team can control is injuries. This year San Francisco has been healthy for the most part, but as the season winds down their luck has changed. If they hope to finish the season strong they will need to overcome a few key injuries, which will be difficult, but far from impossible.

2012/12/26

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 16: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball after a cathc against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

49ers Will Need More From Vernon Davis To Make Super Bowl Run

Although they narrowly escaped New England with a win this past Sunday Night, it was a good sign that San Francisco was able to outscore and outlast the mighty Patriots. In the game, tight end Vernon Davis had only one catch and has not had his usual impact on the games as of late, leaving fans wondering, what’s the problem?

2012/12/19

Colin Kaepernick

Battle of Back-Ups Turns Into Blowout As 49ers Defeat Bears

For a game that figured to have little scoring, one team had no problems putting points on the board. With back-up quarterback Colin Kaepernick running the show, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Chicago Bears up and down the field and once again put themselves in the conversation as the best team in the NFC.

2012/11/20

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Power Rankings Put 49ers #1

ESPN’s NFL Power Rankings have the 49ers looking down at the rest of the league. The team was a unanimous pick as they are miles in front of their competition in the early season. With a young team they are only poised to get better moving forward.

2012/09/19

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Vernon Davis Is A Superstar And A Role Model

Vernon Davis has always been gifted, but until recently he had a “me first” attitude that was holding him back on the field. Thanks to the help of former coach Mike Singletary, Davis has matured into a role model in the community and has continued to flourish on the field. He had a record-breaking postseason last year and will play a huge role in the team’s future success.

2012/09/18

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San Francisco 49ers Hold Off Detroit Lions Late To Earn Win

The San Francisco 49ers took the lead early and never looked back in their 27-19 win over the Lions. Led by Alex Smith, they scored just enough to keep the game out of reach and recovered an onside kick late to seal the win.

2012/09/17

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The Jason Ross Show – September 13, 2012

Thursday’s edition of The Jason Ross show started with “Leading Off.” 1. RG3 is the first rookie ever to win NFL player of the week in his first week of action. How good is he? […]

CBS Sports 1140–2012/09/13

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49ers Defense Sends Message In 30-22 Win Over Packers

The San Francisco Defense was the story on Sunday keeping the Green Bay Packers off the scoreboard for most of the game and stepped up late to hold off the Packers rally. Alex Smith was almost as impressive committing zero turnovers and answering each time the Packers threatened to come back and steal the game. The entire team earned a grade of an A and are perhaps the most complete team in the league.

2012/09/10

Wild Card Playoffs - Detroit Lions v New Orleans Saints

Fantasy Football: Top 10 NFL Tight Ends

Tight ends came into their own in 2011. Will more records be broken in 2012? Check out your top 10 fantasy football options.

2012/08/21

Delanie Walker

Delanie Walker Talks About The 49ers Defense

49ers’ versatile tight end Delanie Walker comments on the team’s defense, the speed of their tight ends, the season to date, and what they can expect on their road trip to play the Redskins on […]

CBS Sports 1140–2011/11/03

Dan Fouts

Dan Fouts Talks About The 49ers’ Season So Far

Dan Fouts of CBS Sports tells Grant he was sold on Baltimore as the top team in the AFC until their debacle of a loss in Jacksonville last Monday night. Fouts will be in San […]

CBS Sports 1140–2011/10/31

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