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NFL 2012 Season — Week 15 Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:09 +0000

Three weeks remain in the 2012 NFL season. Four more teams can clinch a postseason berth this week. Here's a preview of this week's games:

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Monday Night Football: San Francisco 49ers Rout Arizona Cardinals, 24-3

Joe Student — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:56:01 +0000

Alex Smith completed 18 of 19 pass attempts for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 24-3, in Arizona on Monday night. San Francisco (6-2) led 17-0 at halftime on the strength of two scoring passes from Smith to Michael Crabtree.

Smith connected with Randy Moss on a 47-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter. The 49ers coasted the rest of the way, allowing Arizona (4-4) just a 28-yard Jay Feely field goal prior to the start of the fourth quarter.

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San Francisco 49ers Beat Seattle Seahawks, 13-6

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:54:30 +0000

Frank Gore ran for 131 yards and Alex Smith threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Delanie Walker to secure the win, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks, 13-6, at Candlestick Park on Thursday.

San Francisco (5-2) held the Seahawks to 251 yards of total offense on its way to claiming first place in the NFC West. Down 6-3 at the half, the 49ers scored all of the second half points while stiffening on defense.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Seven Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:39:58 +0000

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers — 8:20 P.M.

Candlestick Park, San Francisco
Despite having the NFC's second-worst offense, Seattle (4-2) has found a way to win close games behind rookie quarterback Russell Wilson. Seahawks' running back Marshawn Lynch, the NFC's top rusher, will need to gain ground against a 49ers' defense that allows 275.8 yards per game, the fewest in the league. Quarterback Alex Smith had a dreadful game for San Francisco (4-2) in last week's loss to the Giants. The Seahawks, who have the league's fourth-ranked defense, will look to cause more trouble for Smith via the pass rush, especially with left tackle Joe Staley likely out with a concussion.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:50 +0000

N.Y. Giants 26 — San Francisco 3

The Giants intercepted 49ers' quarterback Alex Smith three times, as New York dominated San Francisco, 26-3, in San Francisco on Sunday. Antrel Rolle picked off two passes and Prince Amukamara snagged a third for the Giants (4-2) in a rematch of teams that played in last season's NFC title game. San Francisco (4-2) was unable to generate any points after David Akers' first quarter field goal.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:01:17 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans — 8:20 P.M. EST

LP Field, Nashville
Pittsburgh (2-2) sends the league's fifth-ranked defense to face a Titans' team which will once again start Matt Hasselbeck in place of injured Jake Locker at quarterback. Tennessee (1-4) has committed 10 turnovers so far this season. The Steelers' running game was much improved with the return of Rashard Mendenhall. Pittsburgh could put up big numbers against a Titans' defense that has allowed a league-high 181 points.

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Moss Returns To Minnesota When 49ers Play Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:35:28 +0000

Former Viking receiver Randy Moss returns to Minnesota when the San Francisco 49ers play the Vikings at Mall of America Field Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Moss has been used sparingly by the 49ers this season appearing in just 16 offensive plays Sunday night against Detroit. He has just 5 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown this season. He caught just 1 pass for 14 yards against Detroit Sunday night.

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49ers Agree To Sign Randy Moss

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:34:24 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract with former Viking receiver Randy Moss. Moss worked out with the 49ers this weekend with 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh throwing him passes. Moss didn't play in the NFL in 2011 after playing with New England, Minnesota and Tennessee in 2010.

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