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Frank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard 49er TD.

Hey there everyone, back from my.. well, absence from the Nuggets. Had, once again, some things to do that were rather.. complicated.

After a game and a half of leading the San Francisco offense, knows what ails the 49ers , at least on offense.

Keith Smith joins the 49ers secondary. The 49ers have announced the signing of CB Keith Smith .

The loss of Nate Clements meant the team needed some cornerback depth behind Dre Bly and Marcus Hudson .

The San Francisco 49ers will have a tough assignment this week in containing the Houston Texans offense.

On Monday, the 49ers cut ties with kick returner Allen Rossum. The move creates an open roster spot for newly signed first round draft pick Michael Crabtree.

Return man Allen Rossum, who was a healthy scratch last week, again is inactive.

During his days as Hall of Fame linebacker, Mike Singletary had his fair share of tackles and sacks.

Louis after he injured his shoulder early in training camp. Jones, a fifth-year pro in his first season with San Francisco, sustained a small fracture in his right shoulder during training camp Aug.

After struggling with noise during their season opener, the 49ers are preparing differently for their second game on the road.

I get the feeling that Mike Singletary and Jimmy Raye watched the Miami Dolphins on national television the other night with the same wide-eyed rapture with which 13-year-old girls watch the Jonas Brothers.

Offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye today declined to speculate about how new Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who parachuted into Minnesota late in the offseason, was adjusting to his new team and, perhaps more importantly, how his new team was adjusting to him.

The 49ers have the day off after a nice win on Sunday that puts their record at 2-0. On this off day, I just wanted to reflect on a few things that surround the 49ers.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The 49ers' dramatic offensive makeover under coordinator Jimmy Raye hit me hardest Sunday on a third-and-5 play in the second quarter.

By missing the first game of his rookie season, the un- signed receiver joins quarterback JaMarcus Russell Raiders, 2007, tackle Bryant McKinnie Vikings , 2002 and defensive tackle Ryan Sims Chiefs, 2002 as drafted rookies to miss at least the opening game of the season.

KICKOFF: Sunday, 4:15 p.m. ET SURFACE: Grass TV: FOX SERIES: 36th regular-season meeting.

Kurt Warner learned a powerful lesson Sunday afternoon: Don't trust what you see in the exhibition season.

The Arizona Cardinals home opener as most of you already know is against the San Francisco 49ers.

Head coach Mike Singletary hand-picked six captains for this upcoming season: C Eric Heitmann TE Vernon Davis DE Justin Smith LB Takeo Spikes LB Patrick Willis RB Michael Robinson Vernon Davis? Surprised? I was a little surprised when I came across his Tweet last night @VernonDavis85 Thanks to coach singletary for making me the offensive captain ...