SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 02: Jonathan Crompton(notes) #8 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 02: Jonathan Crompton(notes) #8 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a touchdown by Curtis Brinkley(notes) #44 during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 02: Nate Davis(notes) #7 of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball during their game against the San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park on September 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 02: Jeremy Williams(notes) #86 of the San Diego Chargers catches the ball while defended by Karl Paymah(notes) #41 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 02: Tramaine Brock(notes) #26 of the San Francisco 49ers is called for pass interference when he tried to break up a pass intended for Seyi Ajirotutu(notes) #89 of the San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park on September 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The San Francisco 49ers have one three of their last four games and interim head coach Mike Singletary has clearly turned the Niners around. But in this podcast, beat reporter John...
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After a bye week, the 2-6 strong> San Francisco 49ers and new head coach Mike Singletary start the second half of the season Monday night against the Cardinals.
Beat writer John... San Francisco 49ers and new head coach Mike Singletary start the second half of the season Monday night against the Cardinals.
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Michael Crabtree doesn't do exhibition games. Mike Singletary specializes in crisis management. And the Monterey Peninsula is a wonderfully misty place to run the "nutcracker" drill. Who knew the 49ers could discover so many little-known facts about...
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First, no Ben Roethlisberger. Now, maybe no Byron Leftwich for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dennis Dixon, you're up next. Leftwich, expected to be the fill-in starter for the suspended Roethlisberger at quarterback for the Steelers, sprained his left knee in the second quarter as Pittsburgh (3-1) beat the starter-less Carolina Panthers 19-3 in the preseason finale Thursday night.
A capsule look at reasons for concern among teams in the NFC West: Arizona Cardinals 1. Quarterback. Obviously, the QB situation is a huge concern. The club is open to trading Matt Leinart, and new starter Derek Anderson hardly is a proven commodity. If Leinart leaves, either Max Hall or John Skelton, both rookies, would be the backup. With the QB situation unsettled, it might take awhile for the offense to find a rhythm. 2. Inside linebacker. This position remains a real concern with two new starters in place.
On a night when San Francisco's offensive stars sat out, the 49ers got more big plays on the other side of the ball to cap their first unbeaten preseason in 18 years. Manny Lawson and rookie Taylor Mays each had interceptions and rookie Anthony Dixon ran 46 yards for a first-half touchdown in the Niners' 17-14 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night.
SAN FRANCISCO - Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it — and for everyone to see.
With the controversy swirling ahead of him on the Arizona quarterback depth chart, Max Hall wrapped up his preseason with a big night. The undrafted rookie from BYU completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and scored on a 6-yard run in the Cardinals' 20-10 victory Thursday night over Washington. Hall directed Arizona to two TDs and a field goal in his three possessions.