Mark Roman News

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.

After yet another quarterback enjoyed a 300-yard passing game against the 49ers, coach Mike Singletary indicated that changes were in store for the defense.

Although tomorrow is Thanksgiving, the 49ers will be holding practice as normal this week, which means we get the normal injury report and coach press conferences.

Before the playoff window slams shut, some 49ers hope they open up the offense. An aggressive approach in the second half was the only thing that saved the 49ers from utter embarrassment during a 30-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

If it seemed like Michael Lewis was running all over the place on defense for the 49ers, it's because he was.

With a chance to gloat, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took the high road Sunday.

This is it. The 49ers have found their way out of a four-game losing streak but now face the Green Bay Packers, a team also seeking to find consistency.

If individual 100- and 300-yard games are the benchmark, the San Francisco 49ers' passing game is sorely lacking.

Thursday Night Football returns tonight with another riveting matchup: MIami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers .

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

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

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Five of them, in fact. Working on a short week, the 49ers' defensive coordinator had his players in position to make plays from start to finish and they responded by intercepting Jay Cutler five times, preserving an incalculably sloppy 10-6 victory over the Chicago Bears on Thursday night at Candlestick Park that snapped a four-game losing streak.

Thursday's game between the 49ers and Chicago Bears had more keys than a high school custodian.

Aug. 12 : The 49ers badly want Dashon Goldson to give them needed speed and playmaking ability at free safety.

Still the formations and the play-calling is keeping the 'Tans on their heels. When a 49ers' drive stalls, it's because of the 49ers seemingly, not the Tans defense.

Tight end Vernon Davis said the attitude reflects the players' belief that they can compete with anybody, which the 49ers showed in close defeats at Houston and Indianapolis.

Takeo Spikes picked a good week to come up with a shoulder injury. Even healthy, the inside linebacker wouldn't figure to play much Sunday against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts' pass-first offense.

He was hit hard but stayed on his feet and scored. Now he's hurt. But Smith looked composed.

Fooch's Update 2:10pm - Adam Schefter is usually on the money, but just to make it official, the 49ers sent out their press release announcing the Tarell Brown contract extension.