blogofspo.blogspot.com - 10/25/2009
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The Niners spent Top 6 picks on Alex Smith (#1 in '05) and Vernon Davis (#6 in '06) and the two of them of gotten San Francisco back in the football game. Smith just threw his third touchdown pass since entering the game at the start of the second half, all 3 to Davis. Smith is 13-16 for 174 ...
11:01 left in 3rd Quarter: Texans 21 Niners 7
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — Alex Smith might have provided the Niners a spark. They go right down the field and finally get on the board, as Smith found Vernon Davis for a 29 yard TD pass. Smith completed both his passes on the drive. Now the question is, can San Francisco get a stop to allow themselves to try and get back ...
6:46 left in 2nd Quarter: Texans 14 Niners 0
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — San Francisco finally picks up a first down, as Michael Crabtree has made an impact. He has 2 catches for 22 yards, his second catch came along the sideline on a 3rd and long to keep a drive alive. Right after that play the 49ers got 6 yards using the wildcat, but the drive stalled from there.
6:38 left in 1st Quarter: Texans 0 Niners 0
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — Each team has had the ball twice, and we've seen just 1 first down. The Niners have been backed up both times they've had the ball, so the Texans will start this drive with good field position again. Both Dlines have played well so far. Mario Williams has a sack, and the 49ers have had pressure ...
2:27 left in 1st Quarter: Texans 7 Niners 0
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — The drive started with Owen Daniels, who got the Texans in the red zone, then Steve Slaton did the rest, converting a 3 and long, and then running it in from 2 yards. The San Francisco defense has been on the field for about 9 minutes already.
Alex Smith Again Named Starting QB for 49ers
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — The 49ers looked like a team in need of a change in the first half of Sunday's ballgame in Houston. Shaun Hill looked out of sync and off target for the last couple of ballgames and Coach Singletary made a much needed change going to Alex Smith. His performance in the second half of the game has ...
Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
blog.blitznation.com 10/27/2009 —
Former #1 overall draft pick Alex Smith is getting one last chance to prove he’s not one of the biggest busts the NFL has ever seen. On Monday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary announced his decision to start Smith over Shaun Hill , who was benched at halftime of ...
10:40 left in 2nd Quarter: Texans 14 Niners 0
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — Arnez Battle muffed a punt at his own 15, that set the Texans up at the 10, and once again Steve Slaton gets in the endzone. This time it came on a little swing pass. The Texans got a way with a hold. Slaton hasn't done much on the ground, but he is getting plenty of touches. The 49ers have a ...
Alex Smith Likely To Become Starting Quarterback For 49ers
rumorsandrants.com 10/26/2009 —
After leading the San Francisco 49ers back into their game on Sunday against the Houston Texans, former No. 1 pick Alex Smith may have earned back his starting job at quarterback.
Though the Texans won 24-21 , Smith entered after halftime with the 49ers down 21-0. Starter Shaun Hill ...
4:24 left in 2nd Quarter: Texans 21 Niners 0
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — The rout is on, as Owen Daniels catches a 42 yard touchdown catch on a play that was executed perfectly. Schaub rolled right on a play fake with Andre Johnson streaking deep on the right side. Owen Daniels was left wide open deep on the left side. Daniels has 100 yards receiving already today. ...
Alex Smith gets second life in San Francisco
scoresreport.com 10/25/2009 —
The 49ers didn’t get a win in Houston on Sunday, but they may have found their new quarterback in a familiar face.
It appears that the stagnant play of Shaun Hill is finally over, as former first overall pick Alex Smith started the second half of the Niners’ 24-21 loss to the Texans in ...
Texans WR Andre Johnson injures chest (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 10/25/2009
Houston receiver Andre Johnson injured his chest against the 49ers and the team says his return is questionable. Johnson was shaken up on a play in the fourth quarter Sunday and remained on the field on his hands and knees for a few minutes before ...
