Michael Lewis News

Mike Singletary was decidedly philosophical today, and he expressed a shining, glowing confidence that the 49ers would pull out of their four-game skid.

When it comes to Chris Johnson, there's no faster running back in the NFL, as the 49ers learned Sunday.

When Tarell Brown was at the University of Texas, the Longhorns had one simple rule: Never ever hit Vince Young.

Clements sustained a fractured right scapula against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

HALF ASSESSMENT: The 49ers have to try the no-huddle in the second half, Alex Smith runs it so well and the increased tempo makes it hard for defenses to adjust.

Welcome to Houston, the city where the roads go on forever and eventually intersect themselves.

We're back with the first injury/practice report of the week. At this point it's too early to get particularly worried about given injuries, but it's still something to pay attention to.

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.

The green dot is moving on. Safety Dashon Goldson will now wear the helmet with the radio in it, and not just for Halloween.

Strong safety Michael Lewis said Monday his Oct. 11 concussion against Atlanta - his third in two months - was a mild one and that he was held out of Sunday's game in Houston "to give brain an extra week to heal." The eighth-year pro said he was "somewhat" concerned about a possible fourth concussion but was looking forward to playing again.

Thrice-concussed safety Michael Lewis says he will have more neurological tests this week but that so far those tests have been good and that he plans to join his teammates in practice this week.

He sustained his third concussion since Aug. 18 in the Atlanta game on Oct. 11. A concussion to linebacker Jeff Ulbrich compelled the 49ers to place the 10-year veteran on injured reserve, but Lewis' status is week-to-week. "I think it's a matter of continuing to talk to the doctors and trainers and what's really best for him," coach Mike ...

Frank Gore News: Gore is active for Sunday's game at Houston. [ + ] Impact: This could be a good match-up for Gore against a run defense that has given up big points to opposing running backs earlier this season.

The 49ers are now in that five-game stretch that will determine their place among the NFL elite.

The 49ers will keep an eye on thrice-concussed safety Michael Lewis another week.

We've got the final injury report for the week and we have official word that Michael Lewis is out.

Mark Roman, who entered this season on the bench after 43 consecutive starts, is back in the lineup.

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"We've been trading phone calls," Alex Smith said Thursday. "He called, twice. When you've torn ligaments in your shoulder, it takes time to heal.

For all the talk about the 49ers new guy, the most significant receiver on the field Sunday will be in a Houston Texans uniform.