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49ers' Kaepernick surpasses Montana, Young. A Week 11 NFL quiz
The revered legacies of San Francisco quarterbacking greats Joe Montana and Steve Young had to stand down Monday night, as benchwarmer Colin Kaepernick turned in a better first game as a starter than either of the Hall of Famers. Forced into service by an injury to starter Alex Smith, Kaepernick helped bury the Bears, who were without injured QB Jay Cutler, by completing more passes (16 of 23) and throwing for more yards (243) and more touchdowns (2) than either Montana or Young did in their debuts as San Francisco starters. The result: a 32-7 win. To test your knowledge of Week 11 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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Could the 49ers pick up where San Francisco’s Giants left off? A Week 8 NFL quiz
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was on fire in Monday night’s 24-3 romp over the faltering Arizona Cardinals. He completed 18 of 19 passes, leading some to wonder if the 49ers might just be ready to follow the Giants’ World Series win with a Super Bowl championship. To review your knowledge of Week 8 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.
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Colin Kaepernick: More than a 49ers backup QB?
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and linebacker Aldon Smith teamed up to vanquish the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Colin Kaepernick, in his first NFL start, passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns.
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49ers' Kaepernick surpasses Montana, Young. A Week 11 NFL quiz
The revered legacies of San Francisco quarterbacking greats Joe Montana and Steve Young had to stand down Monday night, as benchwarmer Colin Kaepernick turned in a better first game as a starter than either of the Hall of Famers. Forced into service by an injury to starter Alex Smith, Kaepernick helped bury the Bears, who were without injured QB Jay Cutler, by completing more passes (16 of 23) and throwing for more yards (243) and more touchdowns (2) than either Montana or Young did in their debuts as San Francisco starters. The result: a 32-7 win. To test your knowledge of Week 11 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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Could the 49ers pick up where San Francisco’s Giants left off? A Week 8 NFL quiz
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was on fire in Monday night’s 24-3 romp over the faltering Arizona Cardinals. He completed 18 of 19 passes, leading some to wonder if the 49ers might just be ready to follow the Giants’ World Series win with a Super Bowl championship. To review your knowledge of Week 8 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.
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Former Saints player did not grant release of Gregg Williams audio
The audio recordings – of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams urging his players to injure opposing players – were made public without Steve Gleason's permission. Gleason, a former Saints player who's the subject of a documentary film project, says the filmmaker released audio without consulting him.
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Giants vs. 49ers in NFC Championship: Déja vu all over again?
What does NFL playoff history tell us about the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers? The Giants and 49ers have met in the NFL playoffs seven times in the last 30 years.
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San Francisco 49ers: Win or lose, they're back
San Francisco 49ers, after a decade of irrelevance, are in the NFC championship game, on the brink of the Super Bowl. Welcome back, San Francisco 49ers.
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Singletary v. Madden on managementSan Francisco 49ers' coach Mike Singletary has gone from the Hall of Fame to coaching, and his management style shows it.
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Tony Moeaki catch, Chiefs running game impressive in win over 49ers Sunday(VIDEO)
Tony Moeaki made a tremendous grab in the end zone and Kansas City racked up serious yards on the ground in beating San Francisco, 31-10.
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