Mark Roman News

Still the formations and the play-calling is keeping the 'Tans on their heels. When a 49ers' drive stalls, it's because of the 49ers seemingly, not the Tans defense.

Tight end Vernon Davis said the attitude reflects the players' belief that they can compete with anybody, which the 49ers showed in close defeats at Houston and Indianapolis.

Takeo Spikes picked a good week to come up with a shoulder injury. Even healthy, the inside linebacker wouldn't figure to play much Sunday against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts' pass-first offense.

He was hit hard but stayed on his feet and scored. Now he's hurt. But Smith looked composed.

Fooch's Update 2:10pm - Adam Schefter is usually on the money, but just to make it official, the 49ers sent out their press release announcing the Tarell Brown contract extension.

Welcome to Houston, the city where the roads go on forever and eventually intersect themselves.

Concussions already have cost one 49ers defender, Jeff Ulbrich, the season and will keep another out of Sunday's game in Houston.

Mark Roman, who entered this season on the bench after 43 consecutive starts, is back in the lineup.

Asked how Michael Crabtree's sudden elevation in the offensive lineup would play out in the 49ers' locker room, Mike Singletary today painted a rosy picture.

Such a ridiculous question, he said. What was asked of the 49ers ' right cornerback was if he thought the 49ers were lacking in speed on defense.

A chart about recent Raiders seasons included an incorrect note about the final game of the 2007 season.

Obviously there are plenty of negatives following yesterday's debacle against the Atlanta Falcons .

RATING: SNOOZING VIEWERThe 49ers had only 246 yards in total offense, averaged 2.2 yards per rushing attempt and had seven three-and-out possessions.

Minnesota has never seen a performance at the quarterback postition like the one Brett Favre gave them Sunday.

Vikings quarterback Brett Favre lay crumpled on the turf after he was sacked by San Francisco's Mark Roman on Sunday.

Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News quotes 49ers coach Mike Singletary as saying the team will not ask more from Shaun Hill just because Frank Gore is out.

Vikings receiver Greg Lewis catches the winning touchdown under pressure from the 49ers Mark Roman to put the Vikings ahead 27-24 in an NFL football game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, Sept.

Amidst the euphoria of a revamped 49ers defense, one player appeared to be overlooked: Ray McDonald .

Vikings receiver Greg Lewis catches the game-winning touchdown against the 49ers' Mark Roman on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Ok, time to force down some veggies after yesterday's Mike-Tyson-punch-in-the-solar-plexus loss to the Vikings.