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10 Most Athletic Freaks in NFL Combine History
Vernon Davis The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 20-26) is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the NFL Draft (April 25-27). But the “Underwear Olympics” is a big deal. Millions of dollars ar...
13 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Monthly, Bo Jackson, Calvin Johnson, Chris Johnson, Deion Sanders, J.J. Watt, Mike Mamula, Robert Griffin III, Tony Mandarich, Vernon Davis, Vernon Gholston

30 Best Brothers, Sisters and Twins in Sports
Vernon Davis The Harbaugh Brothers are hogging — or Har-gging or whatever — all the attention at Super Bowl XLVII. But little Johnny and Jimbo aren’t the only tikes in the backyard turned titans in the wo...
15 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, B.J. Upton, Jose Molina, Justin Upton, Yadier Molina, Austin Dillon, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Ty Dillon, Brook Lopez, Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Robin Lopez, Stephen Curry, Arthur Jones, Chandler Jones, Dawan Landry, Desmond Trufant, Devin McCourty, Eli Manning, Jason McCourty, Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh, John Jerry, LaRon Landry, Marcus Trufant, Matt Kalil, Maurkice Pouncey, Mike Pouncey, Peria Jerry, Peyton Manning, Rex Ryan, Rob Ryan, Ryan Kalil, super bowl, Vernon Davis, Vontae Davis

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

Colin Kaepernick Carries 49ers to NFC Championship Game
Vernon Davis 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

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers
Vernon Davis 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...
18 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Divisional, Donte Whitner, DuJuan Harris, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Justin Smith, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, playoffs, Randall Cobb, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction
Vernon Davis 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

San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction
Vernon Davis 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...
22 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

San Francisco 49ers defeat Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football
Vernon Davis 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...
35 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
Vernon Davis 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...
35 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
Vernon Davis 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...
36 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, News, NFC North, NFC West, Aaron Rodgers, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Donald Driver, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Mario Manningham, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Randall Cobb, Randy Moss, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

AFC, NFC Championship Game Previews
Vernon Davis 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
Vernon Davis 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

Braylon Edwards Manages to Make 49ers Offense Worse
Vernon Davis 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

Fantasy Football: Tight Ends Deeper Than Ever
Vernon Davis This year’s crop of tight ends is, without a doubt, the deepest in fantasy football history. The undisputed heavyweight champion continues to be Antonio Gates, who has scored eight or more TD...
1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Aaron Hernandez, Antonio Gates, Brandon Pettigrew, Dallas Clark, Jason Witten, Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Kellen Winslow, Marcedes Lewis, Owen Daniels, Rob Gronkowski, Vernon Davis

Fantasy Football: Breaking down the San Francisco 49ers
Vernon Davis 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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