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The Arizona Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown.

No matter how this NFC West race plays out, left guard David Baas likes the statement the 49ers made on national television Monday night.

Straight-line route running is sometimes enough for 49ers tight end Vernon Davis .

The 49ers' offense has been getting all the attention after Sunday's loss in Green Bay, but Mike Singletary on Wednesday hinted at a defensive change for the upcoming game.

With three catches in the first half, Torry Holt is now 10th all time in catches and receptions.

If someone asked me if the 49ers had a chance to make the playoffs with a 4-6 record, I probably find it nearly impossible for the team to be playing meaningful games into January.

I'm working on a story for tomorrow's paper about how a team that says it "hits people in the mouth" acted like a punching bag -- again -- after a 10-day rest.

Spikes missed last week's 30-24 loss at Green Bay and was replaced by Matt Wilhelm .

The questions are getting more persistent about going with the spread offense for 49ers coach Mike Singletary .

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee blames the 49ers' coaching staff for a poor game plan against the Packers.

Passing along a couple of injuries out of Green Bay, where the Packers hold a 23-3 lead over the 49ers at halftime.

2 all-time leading receiver, is now No. 2 on the 49ers ' depth chart. Mike Singletary announced last week that Josh Morgan will remain the starting receiver even when the future Hall of Famer recovers from an ankle injury.

The Raiders had a bye this week, and it was none too soon. Team members needed the break to catch their breath, have their cars detailed, buy new winter coats, and refill their Prozac prescriptions.

Desperation, must-win, however you want to look at this game, that's what it is.

When asked about the recent comments from tight end Vernon Davis, head coach Mike Singletary said he understood that Davis might have been frustrated at the team's struggle.

' season of excellence continues apace. Although he did not have a touchdown catch Sunday for the first time in three games, the tight end did achieve career highs in receptions and yards.

WRAGGE IN AT R Guard After another terrible return, 49ers take over at own 27: Smith to Davis for 12 yards and first down ... 1st and 10: Hope sacks Smith for eight-yard loss ... 2nd and 18: Smith hit as he throws; play called incomplete but Fisher challenging ... Jacob Ford got past Adam Snyder on the play ... Officials rule a fumble.

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky The suggestion from mdcady80: Although Addai's throw to Wayne was indeed a game changer, the sack on Smith afterwards was much bigger.

Recently, the link between football, head injuries and lifelong brain damage has been a hot topic in the media and in NFL circles.

Will one small step for Adam Snyder mean one giant leap for the 49ers' offensive line? As the starting right tackle slides over to right guard for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, the team can only hope the shift is a seismic one.