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Colin Kaepernick Carries 49ers to NFC Championship Game

Alex Smith When placed directly in the spotlight of the NFL Playoffs, many players shrink amid the added scrutiny, while others shine brightest when given national attention. Heading into San Franci...

21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Montana, Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

NFL Playoffs Picks Against the Spread: Divisional Round

Alex Smith A betting preview of every game (against the spread) in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Lock of the Week These two teams played in prime time six Sundays ago in Week 14 of the regu...

22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Denver Broncos, Ed Reed, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Brady

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith The NFC West could be decided when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m ET tonight on NBC. A win would clinch a second straight division title for the 49ers (10-3-1), wh...

25 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC West, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Golden Tate, Justin Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith The San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots face off tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC in what could potentially be a preview of Super Bowl XLVII. The 49ers (9-3-1) are trying to hold Seattle off...

26 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, Aaron Hernandez, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Brandon LLoyd, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, New England Patriots, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers, Stevan Ridley, Tom Brady, Vernon Davis, Wes Welker

49ers Starting QB: Colin Kaepernick or Alex Smith?

Alex Smith There’s an age-old football saying: “If you have two quarterbacks, you don’t have one.” That may be the case most of the time, but San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh seems pretty confid...

30 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith, Rashard Mendenhall, Jeremy Maclin: Injury Updates Week 11

Alex Smith This is the last of the bye weeks. It’s all up to health and strategy from here on out to get you to a fantasy football championship. Here are some updates on injured players, their status for th...

30 weeks ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, Alex Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith Two divisional foes with excellent defenses will meet on Monday Night Football, when the Arizona Cardinals host the San Francisco 49ers tonight at 8:30pm EST on ESPN. Arizona got off to an excellen...

33 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, News, Alex Smith, Andre Roberts, Arizona Cardinals, Frank Gore, John Skelton, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Larry Fitzgerald, NFC West, San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith Two divisional foes coming off drastically different Week 6 contests will meet on Thursday Night Football, when the San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL N...

34 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Kendall Hunter, Marshawn Lynch, NFC West, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers defeat Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football

Alex Smith The San Francisco 49ers dominating defense and methodical offense won for the second straight week, beating the Detroit Lions by the score of 27-19 in Candlestick Park. Jim Harbaugh’s club is loo...

39 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Calvin Johnson, Frank Gore, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith Some of the national attention will be on the two coaches when the San Francisco 49ers host the Detroit Lions Sunday night at 8:20pm EST on NBC, but the real story is a solid NFC matchup between tw...

39 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions, Frank Gore, Kevin Smith, Matthew Stafford, NaVorro Bowman, NFC, Patrick Willis, Randy Moss and Mario Manningham joining Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction

Alex Smith The marquee matchup of the NFL’s opening weekend will take place at historic Lambeau Field, with the Green Bay Packers hosting the San Francisco 49ers at 4:25pm EST on Fox. These two NFC stalwart...

Fantasy Football 2012: Breaking Down the San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith What can the San Francisco 49ers do for you this fantasy season? Check out Athlon Sports' team report as we break down the rookies, veteran players to watch and avoid, fantasy playoff schedule and ...

42 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, Alex Smith, Fantasy Football, Frank Gore, Randy Moss, San Francisco 49ers

AFC, NFC Championship Game Previews

Alex Smith A quick preview of both the AFC and NFC Championship Games, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: Rave...

1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Flacco, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers Shine Despite Power Outages at Candlestick Park

Alex Smith Which game would you rather see televised? The Seattle Seahawks hosting the St. Louis Rams or the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the San Francisco 49ers? Let me guess… In a battle o...

1 year ago by Josh Kipnis Tags: News, Alex Smith, Ben Roethlisberger, James Harrison, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 14 Playoffs

Alex Smith It’s playoff time — for most of you at least. Now is the time of year where every move has to be the right one or your fantasy football season is over. Of course this late in the 2011 season, p...

San Francisco 49ers are the Best All-Around Team in the NFL

Alex Smith by Josh Kipnis The San Francisco 49ers are the best all-around team in the NFL. Yes, the Packers are undefeated. Yes, Aaron Rodgers could be the best passer we have ever seen. ...

1 year ago by Josh Kipnis Tags: News, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Carlos Rodgers, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Week 11

Alex Smith It’s the last week of byes for the 2011 NFL season. And we lose some powerhouses this week at all four positions. Which means you're going to have dredge the waiver wire to save your team's chanc...

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 8

Alex Smith It is Week 8, the fourth week of bye weeks, and some big names go on vacation this weekend, so run to the waiver wire for some much needed help. You need someone to step in and hold down the fort f...

Braylon Edwards Manages to Make 49ers Offense Worse

Alex Smith Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Candlestick Park, the San Francisco 49ers offense actually found a way to get worse. Rivaling only the Chiefs as one of the most lackluster offen...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Alex Smith, Braylon Edwards, Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers 2011 NFL Team Preview

Alex Smith The year was 1979 when Eddie DeBartolo Jr., after two disastrous years as owner of the San Francisco 49ers, hired an innovative offensive coach from just down the road at Stanford in hopes of reviv...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, NFC, Alex Smith, Ed Debartolo Jr, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Michael Crabtree, Mike Singletary, NFC West, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy Football: Breaking down the San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith SAN FRANCISCO • Inside the Locker Room With Bay Area NFL Correspondent Eric Gilmore We all know Frank Gore’s injury history. So is it Anthony Dixon or Kendall Hunter to take as the hand...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

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