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A short interruption here from Kevin's Niner Insider to let you know about a special 49ers article coming in Sunday's Chronicle.

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore ran for 130 yards against the Green Bay Packers in 2006, the last time the teams met.

When coach Mike Singletary informed Isaac Bruce last week that the receiver was going to be a backup, there was no fuss, no muss.

Mike Singletary talked to tight end Vernon Davis about his two false start penalties in last Thursday's win against Chicago.

Understanding rosters takes a little work. I'm happy to do some of it for you through the files I make available periodically.

It isn't exactly a thriller. Chicago at San Francisco? Who planned this one? It's not like either team was anything coming into the season.

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

This is it for the 49ers. Even though head coach Mike Singletary has said that all games are a "must win", not just this game, the team understands that a loss against the Titans on Sunday could detour them from playoff hopes.

The list of inactives for today's game against the 49ers is out, and includes some big names: Contrary to Andrew's speculation about Kropog, Leroy Harris is listed as the replacement starter for Stewart at right tackle.

Head coach Mike Singletary of the 49ers walks off the field after their loss to the Titans at Candlestick Park.

Such as Mike Singletary and Jeff Fisher. In 1981, Singletary and Fisher were rookie teammates on the Chicago Bears.

After a disappointing performance by the offensive line in the season opener, coach Mike Singletary vowed that the 49ers blockers would turn things around.

Considering how well quarterback Alex Smith operated in brief chances out of the shotgun last week, it's fair to wonder whether the 49ers might air things out more often.

Barry Sims still has something to give in his 11th NFL season, and the San Francisco 49ers need everything they can get from the veteran lineman as he takes over a prominent role on the team's struggling offense.

San Francisco's Alex Smith can relate to Young as far as being a high draft pick trying to resurrect his career after a difficult start.

As someone who keeps track of his stats as well as those of his counterparts around the NFL , Frank Gore is keenly aware of what an odd season he is having for the 49ers .

The 49ers rushing defense has withstood Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson and Michael Turner.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat checks in with quarterback Alex Smith regarding the 49ers' offensive tactics against the Colts, followed by a look at every player on the roster.

Michael Crabtree News: Michael Crabtree had six receptions for 81 yards in the Week 8 loss to Indianapolis.

The 49ers just released updated information. Since we also need a Monday Night Football thread, feel free to use this for everything.