49ers' Patrick Willis Making Impact On And Off The Field

Patrick Willis has become the face of the San Francisco 49er franchise. He is the middle linebacker on a team know for its defensive prowess. As his teammates have stepped up their level of play, he has been able to focus more on his position, and the result is a top tier defense. Willis has also made an impact off the field where he remains involved in the community and is someone who realizes that he is in a position to help those around him.

• Dec 25, 2012

Seattle Seahawks Serve San Francisco 49ers Slice Of Humble Pie

The rematch between the two best NFC West teams was not the nail biter that it was hyped to be. The game figured to be a low scoring, physical struggle, but instead saw Seattle continue their hot streak, as the Seahawks handed San Francisco by far their worst defeat of the season.

• Dec 24, 2012

Seahawks Roll Past 49ers In Noisy Seattle 42-13

The Seattle Seahawks clinched a spot in the NFC playoffs with a 42-13 rout of San Francisco on Sunday night.

• Dec 23, 2012

49ers And Seahawks Both Limp Into Pivotal Match-Up

The Sunday Night NFC West match-up between San Francisco and Seattle will be physical. The last time the two teams met it was deemed one of the most physical games of the season. With a lot riding on this game for both teams, the rematch figures to be just as brutal. To make matters worse, both teams are beat up, and the 49ers could be without a key player.

• Dec 22, 2012

Daily Madden: 49ers-Seahawks Becoming A Top Rivalry

Sunday night's game between the 49ers and Seahawks is one of the most anticipated of the weekend. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew there are many more big games ahead between Seattle and San Francisco.

• Dec 21, 2012

Playoff Livelihoods On the Line When 49ers Meet Seahawks

The match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will feature two teams in the same division that are almost identical in their formula for success. The last time they met it was a physical game that came down to the wire, and since then both teams have only gotten better. Sunday will determine if the Seahawks have caught up to the 49ers, or if they still are not quite on the level of the defending NFC West Champs.

• Dec 21, 2012

49ers' Goldson Earning New Label For Hard Hits

Dashon Goldson has a stack of manila envelopes in his locker, filing away the paperwork every time the NFL has fined the San Francisco 49ers safety.

• Dec 20, 2012

Kaepernick Has No Reason To Be Worried As He Prepares For His Final Exam

Despite several successful starts under his belt, Colin Kaepernick has one more test in front of him. This week, his task does not get easier when the team will travel to Seattle to play in the unfriendly confines of Century Field. His starting job is not really in doubt, but another win will completely justify the switch from Alex Smith and give the team the right momentum heading into the season finale.

• Dec 20, 2012

Daily Madden: 49ers Fortunate To Have Healthy Justin Smith

49er defensive lineman Justin Smith is expected to play against the Seahawks in Seattle Sunday night after missing most of the second half of the Patriots game with an arm injury.

• Dec 19, 2012

49ers Will Need More From Vernon Davis To Make Super Bowl Run

Although they narrowly escaped New England with a win this past Sunday Night, it was a good sign that San Francisco was able to outscore and outlast the mighty Patriots. In the game, tight end Vernon Davis had only one catch and has not had his usual impact on the games as of late, leaving fans wondering, what's the problem?

• Dec 19, 2012

Aaron Rodgers: Alex Smith Needs To 'Go Somewhere He Gets Appreciated'

Rodgers went on NFL Total Access and seemed to vent his frustrations with the entire way Smith's injury was handled by Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers.

• Dec 18, 2012

Daily Madden: The Lowly Jets Hit Bottom

The New York Jets were eliminated from the playoffs when they lost 14-10 to the Titans Monday night.

• Dec 18, 2012

Daily Madden: Kaepernick And Niners Shine On The Big Stage

The 49ers withstood an incredible Patriots comeback to win 41-34 in Foxborough Sunday night.

• Dec 17, 2012

KCBS Sports Fans: 49ers, Patriots Generate Instant Classic

The San Francisco 49ers were one win away from the Super Bowl last year, a highly-improbable outcome for a team that had gone 6-10 the year before, had a new head coach, and got a late start on everything due to the player lockout.

• Dec 17, 2012

49ers Hold Off Patriots Late Rally, Clinch Playoff Berth

With the odds stacked against them, San Francisco went on the road and beat the New England Patriots. The 49ers started the game on fire, and although they cooled off and almost suffered a major collapse, they ultimately beat a very talented team and won a very important game.

• Dec 17, 2012

49ers Clinch Playoff Berth, 41-34 Over Patriots

The San Francisco 49ers earned a playoff berth by withstanding a stunning comeback by New England from a 28-point deficit to beat the Patriots 41-34 on Sunday night in the rain.

• Dec 16, 2012

49ers Healthy While Patriots Enter Game Banged Up

The 49ers will have all their players not on the injured reserve at their disposal when they take on the Patriots. New England however, will go to into battle banged up, but will not be at a clear disadvantage on the field and the game will not be influenced by injuries.

• Dec 15, 2012

Daily Madden: 49ers Need A Lot Of Scoring To Beat Patriots

The San Francisco 49ers are known for their defense, but John Madden told the KCBS morning crew that won't be enough to beat the Patriots in Foxborough Sunday night.

• Dec 14, 2012

Prime Time Matchup Between 49ers And Patriots Figures To Live Up To The Hype

The Sunday Night Game is supposed to be the week's best game, and the NFL nailed this one. The San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots are two of the best teams in their respective conferences and both enter the game playing well. Some have even picked these teams to eventually meet in the Super Bowl, making this game must-see television.

• Dec 14, 2012

Daily Madden: Team Confidence Is Key To Warriors Success

The Warriors' last second victory over the defending NBA champion Miami Heat Wednesday night gave Golden State a five game road winning streak and a 15-7 record.

• Dec 13, 2012

San Francisco 49ers Suspend Running Back Brandon Jacobs

Brandon Jacobs was suspended by the 49ers after his continued complaints on Twitter about his lack of playing time. There are two sides to every story and there was some validity to Jacobs' grumblings, but his decision as to how to handle the situation gave the team the perfect chance to release him, so it's almost a surprise that they chose to only suspend him.  

• Dec 13, 2012

Facing Pats, 49ers Looking To Step Up Offensively

Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers are looking forward to matching up with Tom Brady and the prolific offense of the New England Patriots on Sunday night.

• Dec 12, 2012

San Francisco 49ers Partner With Sony On New Stadium Technology

The San Francisco 49ers said their new stadium in Santa Clara will not only be the most technologically advanced in the National Football League, but the most high-tech stadium in the world.

• Dec 12, 2012

Aldon Smith Will Have Plenty of Opportunities To Break NFL Sack Record

San Francisco linebacker Aldon Smith has three games left to get three more sacks and tie the single season record set by Michael Strahan. Based on the upcoming teams he will face, Smith will have a very good chance to put his name in the record books.

• Dec 12, 2012

Daily Madden: Don't Count Out The Texans

In a key AFC match-up Monday night, the New England Patriots steam-rolled the Houston Texans 42-14.

• Dec 11, 2012

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