Inner Circle
Week 9 of the 2009 Regular Season
| Sun 11/8 | |
|---|---|
| Redskins | - |
| Falcons | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Packers | - |
| Buccaneers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Dolphins | - |
| Patriots | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chiefs | - |
| Jaguars | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Texans | - |
| Colts | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Ravens | - |
| Bengals | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cardinals | - |
| Bears | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Panthers | - |
| Saints | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Lions | - |
| Seahawks | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chargers | - |
| Giants | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Titans | - |
| 49ers | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cowboys | - |
| Eagles | - |
| 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Mon 11/9 | |
|---|---|
| Steelers | - |
| Broncos | - |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | |
San Francisco 49ers (3-4-0)
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PLAYER NEWS
Smith, Keith (CB)
The San Francisco 49ers have signed Smith to a one-year contract, boosting their secondary a day after learning Nate Clements would be sidelined up to eight weeks with a broken shoulder blade.
Smith was released by Detroit before the season. The Lions selected him in the third round of the 2004 draft. Smith has played in 71 career games with five starts and 118 tackles, four interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and one touchdown.
Smith was released by Detroit before the season. The Lions selected him in the third round of the 2004 draft. Smith has played in 71 career games with five starts and 118 tackles, four interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and one touchdown.
Clements, Nate (CB)
Clements will be out up to eight weeks with a broken right shoulder blade.
He was injured during San Francisco's 18-14 loss at Indianapolis on Sunday, and is expected to miss at least this Sunday's home game with the Tennessee Titans. Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that Clements wouldn't be placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.
He was injured during San Francisco's 18-14 loss at Indianapolis on Sunday, and is expected to miss at least this Sunday's home game with the Tennessee Titans. Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that Clements wouldn't be placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.
Crabtree, Michael (WR)
Crabtree had six catches for 81 yards in San Francisco's 18-14 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Crabtree improved on his NFL debut, when he had had five catches for 56 yards in a 24-21 loss at Houston.
Crabtree improved on his NFL debut, when he had had five catches for 56 yards in a 24-21 loss at Houston.
Gore, Frank (RB)
Gore had a 64-yard TD run in San Francisco's 18-14 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Gore finished with 13 carries for 91 yards and five receptions for 43 yards.
Gore finished with 13 carries for 91 yards and five receptions for 43 yards.
Smith, Alex (QB)
Smith made his first start in nearly two years as San Francisco lost 18-14 to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Smith was 19 of 32 for 198 yards with one TD and one interception. He was sacked four times behind a makeshift offensive line that may have sustained another devastating blow when left tackle Joe Staley went down on the first play of the game.
Smith was 19 of 32 for 198 yards with one TD and one interception. He was sacked four times behind a makeshift offensive line that may have sustained another devastating blow when left tackle Joe Staley went down on the first play of the game.
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STANDINGS
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bye Week | ||
| 7 | @ Houston | 10/25/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 21-24 |
| 8 | @ Indianapolis | 11/01/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 14-18 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 11/08/09 @ 4:15 p.m. | Game Preview |
| 10 | Chicago | 11/12/09 @ 8:20 p.m. | Game Preview |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Hill, Shaun |
| Rushing | Gore, Frank |
| Receiving | Davis, Vernon |
| Defense | Willis, Patrick |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Staley, Joe | T | knee | Out |
| Fri | Spikes, Takeo | LB | shoulder | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Smith, Reggie | CB | groin | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Evans, Demetric | DE | shoulder | Out |
| Fri | Clements, Nate | CB | shoulder | Out |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans, Demetric | 11/08/09 | shoulder | out |
| Spikes, Takeo | 11/08/09 | shoulder | Probable |
| Smith, Reggie | 11/08/09 | groin | Probable |
| Rossum, Allen | 11/08/09 | hamstring | out |
| Staley, Joe | 11/08/09 | knee | out |
| Clements, Nate | 11/08/09 | shoulder | out |
| McDonald, Ray | 11/01/09 | ankle | questionable |
| Snyder, Adam | 11/01/09 | calf | Probable |
| Hudson, Marcus | 11/01/09 | shoulder | Probable |
| Robinson, Michael | 11/01/09 | shoulder | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Barton, Kirk | 11/04/09 | From Lions to 49ers practice squad addition |
| Smith, Keith | 11/03/09 | From Lions to 49ers signed |
| Spurlock, Micheal | 11/03/09 | cut |
| Butler, Carson | 11/03/09 | practice squad deletion |
| Patrick, Chris | 10/28/09 | From Chiefs to 49ers signed |
| Brown, Tarell | 10/28/09 | signed - three-year extension (through 2013) |
| Butler, Carson | 10/28/09 | From Lions to 49ers practice squad addition |
| Harris, Marques | 10/27/09 | cut |
| Toledo, Joe | 10/27/09 | From 49ers to Chargers practice squad addition |
| Pashos, Tony | 10/27/09 | Placed on IR - fractured scapula |
