49ers: 2011 season action
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Leon Halip Getty Images Coaches Jim Harbaugh, left, of the 49ers and Jim Schwartz of the Lions exchange words after Sunday's game. The NFL announced neither would be fined. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, shout at each other after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The 49ers won 25-19. See a video from the event. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, shout at each other after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The 49ers won 25-19. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh signals a touchdown after watching the stadium television replay Delanie Walker's touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 in Detroit. The Lions called for a review and the replay confirmed the touchdown called on the field. -
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. San Francisco won 25-19. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown with quarterback Alex Smith (11) in an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Detroit. -
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is tackled for a safety in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Brad Seely, center, shouts at head linesman Dana McKenzie, left, after the officials conferred and ruled Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew had scored a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Detroit. An official had originally ruled it was not a touchdown. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. -
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) catches a touchdown pass as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) defends in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. -
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is chased by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. -
Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best (44) is stopped San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith (94) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. -
Leon Halip Getty Images Coaches Jim Harbaugh, left, of the 49ers and Jim Schwartz of the Lions exchange words after Sunday's game. The NFL announced neither would be fined.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, shout at each other after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The 49ers won 25-19. See a video from the event.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, shout at each other after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The 49ers won 25-19.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh signals a touchdown after watching the stadium television replay Delanie Walker's touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 in Detroit. The Lions called for a review and the replay confirmed the touchdown called on the field.
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. San Francisco won 25-19.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown with quarterback Alex Smith (11) in an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is tackled for a safety in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Brad Seely, center, shouts at head linesman Dana McKenzie, left, after the officials conferred and ruled Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew had scored a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Detroit. An official had originally ruled it was not a touchdown.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) catches a touchdown pass as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) defends in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is chased by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best (44) is stopped San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith (94) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) runs for yardage in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his third quarter touchdown with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (84) and San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Anthony Davis (76) at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) celebrate touchdown in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) who throws incomplete pass in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs towards the endzone for a touchdown breaking tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Sean Jones (26) in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (24) is congratulated by coach Jim Harbaugh after his fourth quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) talk on the sidelines in the final minutes of the 49ers 48-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) and San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) talk on the sidelines in the final minutes of the 49ers 48-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (84) is carried off the field after he was injured in the fourth quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
Coach Jim Harbaugh watches San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (84) is carried off the field in the fourth quarter after he was injured on pass play Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (24) is pushed back from endzone by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Larry Asante (22) after he scored toughdown in the fourth quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) runs up field with ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tavares Gooden (56) celebrate stopping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers near the goal line on a kick off return in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (84) covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Anthony Gaitor (24)catches pass and runs into the endzone and is injured on the play in the fourth quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws pass in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) battle for pass in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is chased by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Quincy Black (58) as he gains yardage in the third quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) completes pass and runs into endzone for a touchdown chased by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) in the fourth quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates in the endzone after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers fans celebrated their teams 48-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) has security guard removes his gloves as he heads to the locker room after the 49ers 48-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith (94) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) in the first quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. w2 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws pass in the first half at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald (91) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) in the first half at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) avoids tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) in the frist quarter after a pass reception at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) flips ball after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) covers Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow (82) on pass coverage in the first half at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) scores touchdown after he intercepted pass in the first quarter agains the Tampa Buccaneers at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., October 09, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers points to the sky after kicking the go ahead extra point during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) can't make the catch as he is covered by Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Jarrad Page (41) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) gets away from San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) looks to pass as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) hangs on to his leg in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. Vick was able to get the pass off. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) is hit by Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Jarrad Page (41) as outside linebacker Jamar Chaney (51) can't hang on, allowing Davis to score a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan (84) gets away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Nate Allen (29) and linebacker Brian Rolle (59) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) catches a pass as he is covered by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson tries to intercept a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Avant in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is tackled as he gets a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is brought down by a wall of Philadelphia Eagles defenders during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers attempts a field goal and misses in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter avoids the tackle attempt from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Moise Fokou in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel (22) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. The 49ers won 24-23. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) celebrates with teammates after his touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. The 49ers won 24-23. -
San Francisco 49ers cheer after Philadelphia Eagle wide receiver Jeremy Maclin fumbled the ball late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick runs off the field after the Eagles' 24-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) talk on the field following the 49ers' 24-23 win in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) fumbles the football on his team’s final possession of the game as he is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. -
Kicker David Akers was the first big free-agent catch by the 49ers this summer. He spent 12 seasons with Philadelphia, setting team records for points (1,323) and regular-season games played (188). -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (49) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Nate Clements (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andre Caldwell (87) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) after a pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Shawntae Spencer (36) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. -
49ers vs. Cowboys, Sept. 18, 2011
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jesse Holley (16) celebrate over San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) after his 77-yard pass reception to the one yard line in overtime in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey boots his game-winning field goal despite the best efforts of C.J. Spillman (27) and NaVorro Bowman (53) Sunday at Candlestick Park. -
San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh leaves the filed after a 27-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
Cowboys wide receiver Jesse Holley runs 77 yards with an overtime catch to set up his team's winning field goal. Patrick Willis (52) and Donte Whitner give chase. -
Running back Frank Gore can't come up with this catch in the second quarter for the 49ers. He's defended on the play by free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) and inside linebacker Bradie James (56) of the Cowboys. Tight end Delanie Walker, left, converges on the play. Gore finished with 47 rushing yards and three receptions for 17 yards. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is tackle by Dallas Cowboys inside linebacker Bradie James (56) and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking (51) as he gains a first downin the 1st quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) chased byDallas Cowboys defensive back Alan Ball (20) runs out of bounds for a 1st down in the 1st half in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. 1 -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) misses pass in the 2nd quarter defended by Dallas Cowboys free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) and Dallas Cowboys inside linebacker Bradie James (56) during the 2nd quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) runs in for a touchdown in the 1st quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) beats Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) and a pass reception and scores touchdown in the 2nd quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Alan Ball (20) intercepts pass by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the 4th quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) in the 4th quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) andDallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears (98) in the 4th quarter in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
49er coach Jim Harbaugh give instruction to team in overtime after turing over the ball to the Dallas Cowboys in a game at Monster Park in San Francisco, Calif., September 18, 2011. -
49ers vs. Seattle, Sept. 11, 2011
Fans listen to the national anthem as a U.S. flag is displayed during a ceremony before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Aaron Kehoe) -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is hugged by coach Jim Harbaugh after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. -
Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch (24) is stopped inside the Seahawks five-yard line by San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (52), NaVorro Bowman (53) and Madieu Williams (20) in the first quarter. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 33-17, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California on Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Nhat V. Meyer/ San Jose Mercury News/ MCT) -
San Francisco 49ers Ted Ginn Jr. (19) is congratulated after his 102-yard kick-off return by 49ers Joshua Morgan (84) against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 33-17, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California on Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Nhat V. Meyer/ San Jose Mercury News/ MCT) -
In this Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, photo, San Francisco 49ers' David Akers (2) kicks a field goal from the hold of Andy Lee (4) against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco. Akers had four field goals as the 49ers won 33-17 in the debut of Jim Harbaugh as coach of the 49ers. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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