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Aldon Smith named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

After a historic performance on Monday Night Football, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

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49ers vs Bears: Colin Kaepernick, Aldon Smith too much for Bears

The 2011 draft class was on display in prime-time against the Chicago Bears. One of the best defenses in the league was beaten early and often, while the 49ers defense cemented their case for being No. 1.

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Aldon Smith forcing way into Defensive Player of the Year conversation

The San Francisco 49ers linebacker now leads the NFL in sacks after racking up 5.5 more on Monday.

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NFL Power Rankings 2012: 49ers near the top, Raiders near the bottom

The San Francisco 49ers are a top-five team in the latest NFL power rankings, and the Oakland Raiders are in the bottom five.

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49ers vs. Saints: Is there a QB controversy in San Francisco?

Colin Kaepernick may have shaken things up in San Francisco with his play against the Bears.

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Bears vs. 49ers, Week 11: Aldon Smith, San Francisco defense locks down Chicago

The San Francisco 49ers used a lockdown defensive effort to beat up the Chicago Bears.

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49ers vs. Bears: Vernon Davis quote has nothing to do with Colin Kaepernick

After the San Francisco 49ers dominated the Chicago Bears, tight end Vernon Davis had a quote that might be getting misconstrued around the Internet.

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49ers vs. Bears score: Notes from San Francisco's dominating victory

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Chicago Bears from start to finish on Monday Night Football.

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Bears vs. 49ers: Game time, TV schedule, injury updates and more

Previewing this week's key Monday Night Football battle between the Bears and 49ers.

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NFL TV coverage map, Week 11: Drew Brees, Cowboys and struggling Raiders headline schedule

Taking a look at what NFL games will be televised across the Bay Area this weekend.

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49ers vs. Bears preview: Winner of the ground war should emerge victorious on MNF

With Jay Cutler ruled out of Monday night's primetime showdown and Alex Smith's participation still in question, the ground game will be key to determining who leaves San Francisco in second place in the NFC.

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49ers vs. Bears injury report: Alex Smith continues improving, Jay Cutler out

The 49ers and Bears have released their injury reports prior to their Week 11 Monday Night Football showdown.

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Brandon Jacobs saying tweets about boss not referring to him, 49ers

Former Giants running back, who has yet to see the field in San Francisco, denies speculation that his tweets about being careful who you work for were about 49ers' brass.

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49ers vs. Bears preview: Backup battle holds intrigue, balance of NFC power on MNF

No one expected a battle of two backup quarterbacks when this game was originally scheduled, but that's exactly what could take place on Monday night. If so, it figures to remain one of the games of the week between two top NFC teams.

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49ers vs. Bears injury report: Alex Smith limited, Jay Cutler didn't practice due to concussions

Both San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler have concussions. Smith was limited and Cutler did not practice.

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49ers vs. Bears: Jay Cutler not yet cleared for football

If the Bears quarterback is not cleared for practice by Thursday, it's likely he will miss Monday night's clash with the 49ers.

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49ers vs. Bears betting lines and spread

Oddsmakers are picking the 49ers as the favorite to win what should be a defensive battle between division leaders.

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49ers vs. Bears: It's all about the turnover margin

We preview the Week 11 Monday Night Football match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. In a defensive battle, we breakdown why the turnover margin will be key.

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Frank Gore injury: 49ers RB has ribs x-rayed, says he's fine

Frank Gore is feeling good and looks ready to turn in another full week of practice after having his injured ribs looked at following the 24-24 tie vs. St. Louis in Week 10.

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Alex Smith injury: 49ers QB cleared for non-contact drills

The 49ers QB looks on track to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after sustaining a concussion in the Week 10 game against the Rams.

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Alex Smith injury: 49ers QB seeking second opinion on head injury, according to report

On Sunday, Alex Smith suffered a concussion and has yet to be cleared to play entering Monday night's game with the Chicago Bears. That's why according to reports which surfaced Wednesday, Smith is seeking a second opinion on the injury.

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49ers vs. Bears: If Colin Kaepernick starts, play-calling is key

On the big stage of Monday Night Football, Colin Kaepernick may very-well make his first NFL start if Alex Smith isn't cleared from his recent concussion. Managing the play-calls could be a huge key to this game, if so.