Barry Sims News

Head coach Mike Singletary of the 49ers walks off the field after their loss to the Titans at Candlestick Park.

When asked about potentially using a spread offense formation with Michael Crabtree and Alex Smith in on offense, offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye felt that it's something worth thinking about: "We would think of that a little bit more.

After a disappointing performance by the offensive line in the season opener, coach Mike Singletary vowed that the 49ers blockers would turn things around.

As someone who keeps track of his stats as well as those of his counterparts around the NFL , Frank Gore is keenly aware of what an odd season he is having for the 49ers .

Barry Sims still has something to give in his 11th NFL season, and the San Francisco 49ers need everything they can get from the veteran lineman as he takes over a prominent role on the team's struggling offense.

The 49ers' top offensive lineman, left tackle Joe Staley, is out for six weeks because of a sprained knee, but the only compensation the team made for the loss this week was adding another tackle to the practice squad.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat checks in with quarterback Alex Smith regarding the 49ers' offensive tactics against the Colts, followed by a look at every player on the roster.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers will probably need to start becoming more aggressive on offense at some point here against the Colts.

Justin Smith calls "heads" during coin toss. It turns up "heads" and the 49ers elect to receive ... Robinson and Coffee to return ... Let's get it on ... 1 Q 49ers take over at own 29 ... Crabtree and Morgan are the wideouts ... Joe Staley goes down on first-down run by Gore.

Mike Singletary is scheduled to speak with the media at 11:45 AM today after another tough loss to a team in which the 49ers played well enough to win.

Further medical tests today could decide the fate of cornerback Nate Clements and left tackle Joe Staley.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The NFC West has shown up so far in Week 8. Embattled 49ers left guard Chilo Rachal gets credit for an effective block on Frank Gore 's 64-yard touchdown run against the Colts.

Justin Smith calls "heads" during coin toss. It turns up "heads" and the 49ers elect to receive ... Robinson and Coffee to return ... Let's get it on ... 2Q 49ers take over at own 30 ... 1st down: Gore up the gut for a yard ... 2nd and 9: Gore runs right, cuts it up for two yards ... 3rd and 7: Pass to Davis is complete, but he's immediately taken ...

San Francisco left tackle Joe Staley sprained his right knee on the first play Sunday against the Colts, and his return was doubtful.

Mike Singletary says he needs to watch the game film before deciding who his starting quarterback will be next week.

A 49ers offensive line already struggling for stability lost Tony Pashos for the season Tuesday.

The 49ers made a move at outside linebacker today, bumping rookie Diyral Briggs to the active roster and releasing veteran linebacker Marques Harris.

That sure didn't take long! Less than 24 hours after Alex Smith's electrifying relief effort in place of a struggling Shaun Hill in the Niners' 24-21 Week Seven loss in Houston, the former first-round draft pick was named the team's starting QB for the foreseeable future by Mike Singletary at the head coach's Monday press briefing with the local ...

Keep in mind that Mike Singletary is usually parsimonious in his praise of players, even those at football's most important position.

Cornerback Shawntae Spencer on Sunday made a strong argument that he, not Nate Clements, is the top coverage man on the 49ers' defense.