Patrick Willis Injury Update: 49ers Linebacker To Get MRI On Monday

by David Fucillo on Dec 4, 2011 8:05 PM PST in 49ers Injury News

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a bit of a scare today as linebacker Patrick Willis left the game in the first quarter with a strain of his right hamstring. Willis attempted a tackle on fullback Brit Miller and went down to his knees with the strain. The trainers came out and Willis eventually was helped off the field.

Willis will get an MRI tomorrow to check the severity of the injury, but it appears the injury isn't too severe. According to Matt Maiocco, Willis was able to walk out of the locker room this afternoon without any apparent difficult. The 49ers played it smart by not trying to get him back into the game. Larry Grant played some awesome football in place of Willis and the Rams offense never really threatened the 49ers.

As the 49ers look to the coming week, I'd imagine Willis will at most be limited in practice, and might very well get some entire days off. If he can go against the Cardinals, great, but I'm also perfectly fine sitting him for a week if there are any question marks.

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Willis get healthy please

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by manraj7 on Dec 4, 2011 8:07 PM PST reply actions

Willis

He should not play next week. That’s cautious. Let him play full time against the STeelers on MNF.

by Tantrum16 on Dec 4, 2011 9:09 PM PST reply actions

I want him to sit out

the next game and if needed more. We need him in the play offs,

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by MexNiner on Dec 4, 2011 9:17 PM PST up reply actions

Hopefully he's okay.

I don’t think he should play next week. Rest up for the Monday night game against the Steelers.

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by mikeinsp on Dec 4, 2011 9:18 PM PST reply actions

Or the playoffs.

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by mikeinsp on Dec 4, 2011 9:18 PM PST up reply actions

Grant played great replacing Willis

wish i could say the say for the O Line

by Aazoba Yuzuki on Dec 4, 2011 9:55 PM PST reply actions

eh say the same about the o line lol

by Aazoba Yuzuki on Dec 4, 2011 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

Willis is just fine.

This is a carefully contrived publicity stunt to make it appear that 52 is human. Do not be fooled he is a machine….

by Gerald Tarrant on Dec 4, 2011 10:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions

When Willis went down

I thought I was going to get teary-eyed like when Simba’s dad gets trampled in the Lion King. I mean, if Willis isn’t king of the jungle, I don’t know who is.

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by Dylan DeSimone on Dec 4, 2011 10:42 PM PST reply actions

When Willis went down

I screamed in horror and came THIS close to spiking the football sized object I was holding on my tile floor with all my might……………….My 5 month old son will thank me later for not acting on that urge

by Pablo full of Poseys on Dec 4, 2011 10:58 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

When Willis got up

I slowly eased my finger off the trigger. As a bead of cold sweat dropped from my brow, I sat in horror disgusted at what almost had transpired. My wife looked on and sighed, but not in relief……..

by Gerald Tarrant on Dec 5, 2011 2:03 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

I lol'd

by KGboomer on Dec 5, 2011 7:30 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

you have a way with words

by brundylop on Dec 5, 2011 1:18 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks

I married a Cowboys fan. These stories may get worse. Pray for me if we meet them in the playoffs. Lol

by Gerald Tarrant on Dec 5, 2011 5:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Hamstrings need time to heal up. Keep him out of practice until he’s back 100% healthy.

by RomeNiner on Dec 5, 2011 1:00 AM PST reply actions

Im perfectly fine with him sitting till the playoffs

This is #52 were talking about here. We need him at full speed in the playoffs, no need to risk anything. If he only needs a week, great. If he needs 3-4, it shouldnt be a problem.

by Beatclash on Dec 5, 2011 1:31 AM PST reply actions

Worth mentioning

Steven Jackson is a classy dude, after Whitner I think he was the second player to go over to Willis. He also came back over and tapped him on the helmet once Willis got up.

Of course they have to know each other well, who has tackled Jackson more than Willis?

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by Virginia9er on Dec 5, 2011 9:27 AM PST reply actions

I think

he was also the first Ram to congratulate Frank after the game ~ RB to RB.

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by riderless on Dec 5, 2011 9:39 AM PST up reply actions

Man

right away I knew something was wrong with Patrick, that was only the 2nd missed tackle I have ever seen from him. I have watched every game now for 7 years. Became I fan when I was 13 and can’t wait for the playoffs!

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by 9er4Life on Dec 5, 2011 9:52 AM PST reply actions