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Super Bowl XLVII Cheerleaders: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers The gorgeous and talented Gold Rush cheerleaders are heading to New Orleans to cheer on their team—the San Francisco 49ers—during Super Bowl XLVII. Check out the competition's cheerleaders here...

16 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: NFL, Overtime, Cheerleaders, Cheerleaders, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl

Super Bowl XLVII Teams Call on SEC, Miami to Build Rosters

San Francisco 49ers Even on Super Bowl Sunday, the SEC is king. The SEC is represented more than any other conference on the Super Bowl rosters with 17 players for the Ravens and 49ers playing their final collegi...

16 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: College Football, NFL, Monthly, SEC, Miami Hurricanes, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl

15 Greatest Plays in Super Bowl History

San Francisco 49ers What defines a great play? Degree of difficulty? Gravity of the moment? The greatness of the players involved and their place in NFL history? Entertainment factor? How about all of the abo...

17 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, super bowl, Tennessee Titans

25 Greatest Tight Ends in NFL History

San Francisco 49ers Few positions in football have evolved as much as the tight end — which has morphed from that of old school glorified sixth offensive lineman to modern giant slot receiver. Keeping that role reve...

17 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Antonio Gates, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Coates, Brent Jones, Charlie Sanders, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Dave Casper, Denver Broncos, Heath Miller, Indianapolis Colts, Jackie Smith, Jason Witten, Jay Novacek, Jerry Smith, John Mackey, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Jackson, Kellen Winslow, Mark Bavaro, Mike Ditka, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Ozzie Newsome, Philadelphia Eagles, Raymond Chester, Riley Odoms, Rob Gronkowski, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Shannon Sharpe, Steve Jordan, super bowl, Todd Christiensen, Tony Gonzalez

8 Amazing Stats from NFL Championship Weekend

San Francisco 49ers NFL football is the greatest reality TV program of all time. The Giants and Colts made sure of that back in 1958. Each NFL fall weekend is a completely new and original experience for every player,...

17 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl

NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons

San Francisco 49ers The top two teams in the NFC meet on Sunday to determine who will represent the conference in Super Bowl XLVII, as the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons face off in the NFC Championship game ...

17 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aldon Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Championship, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Jacquizz Rodgers, Julio Jones, Justin Smith, Matt Ryan, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, playoffs, Roddy White, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl, Tony Gonzalez, Vernon Davis

NFL Playoffs Picks Against the Spread: NFC, AFC Championship Games

San Francisco 49ers A betting preview (against the spread) in the NFC and AFC Championship Games of the NFL Playoffs. Lock of the Week The great Colin Kaepernick takes his one-man band on the road to Atlan...

17 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady

2013 NFL Playoff Picks: AFC, NFC Championship Games

San Francisco 49ers NFL Playoffs previews and predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship Games: AFC Championship Game Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET, CBS How the Rav...

18 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady

Colin Kaepernick Carries 49ers to NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers 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...

18 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 Power Rankings Going Into AFC, NFC Championship Games

San Francisco 49ers Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The New England Patriots have taken over the top spot. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs remain locked into the No. 1 pick in this April's NFL Draft. ...

7 Amazing Stats from NFL Divisional Playoffs

18 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Denver Broncos, Joe Flacco, New England Patriots, Petyon Manning, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Trindon Holliday

NFL Playoffs Picks Against the Spread: Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers 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...

18 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

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will get together for the second time this season when Saturday’s NFC Divisional playoff game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The champions of the NFC...

10 Best NFL Comeback Stories of the Season

San Francisco 49ers None other than the great Dr. James Andrews has decided that Robert Griffin III will require total reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and LCL (lateral collateral ...

18 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, Calvin Johnson, Chris Johnson, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Janoris Jenkins, Jonathan Vilma, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Terrell Suggs

2013 NFL Playoff Picks: Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers NFL Playoffs previews and predictions for the Divisional Round: AFC PLAYOFFS: Ravens (11-6) at Broncos (13-3) Saturday, CBS, 4:30 p.m. ET Peyton Manning makes his return to ...

19 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

NFL Power Rankings Going Into Divisional Round of Playoffs

San Francisco 49ers Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons head into the playoffs as the No. 1 seeds in the AFC and NFC, respectively. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs hav...

19 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson Battle For MVP, Comeback Player of the Year

San Francisco 49ers With the 2012 NFL regular season in the books, it’s time to hand out awards to the league’s top talent. This year, there are more players deserving recognition than there are trophies to h...

19 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Adrian Peterson, Aldon Smith, Alfred Morris, Andrew Luck, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, J.J. Watt, Minnesota Vikings, Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Von Miller, Washington Redskins

NFL Power Rankings Going Into Wild Card Weekend

San Francisco 49ers Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos head into the playoffs as the No. 1 seeds in the NFC and AFC, respectively. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs hav...

NFL Power Rankings Going Into Week 17

San Francisco 49ers Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The Atlanta Falcons have flown back into the top spot after locking up home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chie...

20 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction

San Francisco 49ers 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...

21 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

NFL Picks Against the Spread: Week 16

San Francisco 49ers A betting preview of every game (against the spread) in Week 16. Locks of the Week Two divisional rivalry showdowns plus another two matchups of the haves and have nots look like good pi...

21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

5 Most Unexpected NFL Stars in 2012

San Francisco 49ers Maybe nobody really knew Adrian Peterson would be on target to rush for 2,000 yards so soon after a devastating injury. But everyone knew that the talent and his ability were there. Before he got h...

21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2012 NFL Picks, Every Game: Week 16

San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 16 previews and predictions for every game on the schedule: Falcons (12-2) at Lions (4-10) Atlanta is one win away from locking up home-field in the NFC Playoffs, which should ...

22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

NFL Power Rankings Going Into Week 16

San Francisco 49ers Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The San Francisco 49ers have moved into the top spot after knocking off the previous No. 1 New England Patriots, while no team is playing worse than the...

22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins

Top 10 Individual Performances in the NFL in 2012

San Francisco 49ers As 2012 comes to a close, Athlon will count down the top individual performances in each major sport from the year, culminating with a full list of the top 50 performances of the year. It is im...

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