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Mike Singletary today said he thought his team has taken full advantage of its "second bye" following last Thursday's win over The Bears.

Welcome to the biggest 7-day frenzy of the fantasy season -- the precious 168-hour period before the Week 12 trade deadlines ... which, for most people, occur on Nov.

In uniform for just the third time this season, wide receiver Jason Hill made the most of his opportunity Sunday.

Even before kickoff Thursday night, it was obvious that Vernon Davis' braggadocio had made its way to the Windy City.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Isaac Bruce is inactive for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Isaac Bruce, who has been dealing with a bad ankle most of the season, rolled it during practice and is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears.

With half the season in the books, the NFL's series of Thursday night games begins with two struggling teams trying to stay in the playoff race.The 49ers, who are 3-point favorites over the Bears, have lost four in a row.

Inactive for five of the first seven games this season and without a reception in the two games he was active, Hill was suited up for Sunday's game against Tennessee and made the most of the opportunity by catching four passes, two for touchdowns.

The 49ers will need Frank Gore to be prepared for a heavy work load on Thursday night against the Bears, as backup RB Glen Coffee has been officially ruled out.

As it turns out, the game film was kinder to Alex Smith than the stats sheet. A day after Smith had four crushing turnovers during a 34-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans, 49ers coach Mike Singletary had mostly praise for his starting quarterback.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The 49ers' depth at running back took a hit when backup Glen Coffee suffered a concussion Sunday.

Nothing symbolized the 49ers' postgame injury report better than Frank Gore's eye.

The Titans will receive ... 2Q Titans 3rd and 5 from SF 19: Pass to Gage is complete for 1st down ... 1st and 10 from 12: VY to Washington, gain of three ... 2nd and 7: LenDale White hit by Franklin, gains 2 ... 3rd and five: Young scrambles in on well-designed QB scramble 49ers 3, TENN 10 49ers take over at 30: Smith to Bruce, gains three ... 2nd ...

A random question popped into my head today: Who's the worst running back in fantasy football? That's a tough one to answer objectively because 10 different people might immediately throw out 10 different names of backs who have disappointed them this season.

Glen Coffee, left, and Gary Cramer forged a friendship in Tuscaloosa. Now, Cramer visits the rookie running back of the San Francisco 49ers to help Coffee adjust to life as a professional football player.

I've stockpiled several running backs on my bench this season. The problem is, none of them have been any good.

For this week's feature article I decided to shine the spotlight on some of the NFL's lesser known players who have been performing well under the radar.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Tony Pashos ' season-ending shoulder injury leaves the 49ers with even fewer options at right tackle.

Fantasy owners plugging the gap in lineups left by 49ers' running back Frank Gore back in week three should get some relief this weekend.