49ers vs. Bengals Injury Report: Michael Crabtree Listed As Probable

by David Fucillo on Sep 23, 2011 4:33 PM PDT in 49ers Injury News

The 49ers and Bengals released their final injury reports for Sunday's game and there aren't any real surprises. Michael Crabtree's bothersome foot has him as probable so hopefully he's officially good to go. I don't think we can get any guarantees that the foot won't suffer a re-aggravation at some point, but I just hope he thinks it's 100% right now.

Dashon Goldson is not even listed on the injury report. He has been a full participant in practice and looks ready to go for Sunday. I'm curious how the team mixes and matches Goldson, Madieu Williams and Reggie Smith in the secondary. Donte Whitner is pretty much locked in at the strong safety position. While the two safety positions can be mixed and matched to some degree, you've basically got three guys who have been the "starter" at free safety at some point over the last two months.

Coach Harbaugh was asked before practice about if there would be any lineup changes in the secondary and he responded with "We'll see. Yeah, we'll see." Not exactly a shocking answer and leaves us pondering who will be playing where on Sunday. Any thoughts on how it should play out in the secondary? Shawntae Spencer will also be available so as much as half the secondary could conceivably see some changes.

49ers
Out
WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
FB Moran Norris (fibula)

Probable
WR Michael Crabtree (foot)
CB Tramaine Brock (hand)
QB Alex Smith (concussion)

Bengals
Out
LB Dontay Moch (foot)
WR Jordan Shipley (knee)

Doubtful
DE Robert Geathers (shoulder)
G Otis Hudson (knee)

Questionable
WR Jerome Simpson (marijuana)

Probable
WR A.J. Green (toe)
S Taylor Mays (knee)
T Andre Smith (ankle)

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I’m excited for Crabtree

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by doubleteapot on Sep 23, 2011 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

I am too...

as long as he runs crisp,correct routes, fights for the ball, does not make a spectacle if a ball does not come his way…and he makes toast out of Nate Clements.

by BigMar on Sep 23, 2011 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m guessing Leon Hall will be on Crabs or whoever is our “#1” guy

by elijust on Sep 24, 2011 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm cautiously optimistic

I think he won’t play the whole game, but I also think he’s ready to make a statement.

by reedkrase on Sep 23, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

This game, Crabtree has a lot of "catching" up to do...

Crabtree:
Rec – 1 / Yds 4 / Avg 4 / Long 4 / Yds per game 4 / TD 0

A.J. Green:
Rec – 11 / Yds 165 / Avg 15 / Long 41 / Yds per game 82 / TD 2

J.Simpson:
Rec – 8 / Yds 180 / Avg 22.5 / Long 84 / Yds per game 90 / TD 0

by BigMar on Sep 23, 2011 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

Crabtree has two games to catch up right?

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by manraj7 on Sep 23, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

No....Crabtree should be able to prove ( in some game) hopefully this one...

that he is an elite WR. Therefore, he should be up to put up elite WR single game numbers…that is if he truely is elite, right?

by BigMar on Sep 23, 2011 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

200 yard game?

by manraj7 on Sep 23, 2011 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Games played:

Crabtree:
.5

Green:
2

Simpson:
2

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by mikeinsp on Sep 23, 2011 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

someone also must pass the ball to crabtree right?

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Sep 24, 2011 5:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm more concrened about him catching it

and not tipping it to the defender

by Andrew9erfan on Sep 24, 2011 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions

I am more concerned about the ball being thrown to him and at the proper spot with proper timing.

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Sep 24, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

So marijuana is an injury?

by Thor W on Sep 23, 2011 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

it is also a cure

for some anyway

by reedkrase on Sep 23, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Especially 8 1/2 lbs

Cure a lot of what’s wrong with you.

by Jaxson876 on Sep 23, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Only when you have it mailed to you

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by Drew Kerr on Sep 24, 2011 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Too soon

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by Drew Kerr on Sep 23, 2011 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

You think he's going to re aggravate the injury and be out longer long term?

Come on, Alex, please be good this year...

by Jesse Reed on Sep 23, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd imagine we see a rotation at WR

They probably will be cautious with Crabtree.

by Virginia9er on Sep 23, 2011 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

Look for the running game to get better with Norris out.

Miller is faster and more agile. he also didn’t Whiff on blocks like Moran the Barbarian did in the preseason. This is why they drafted Miller and now we get to see him in action.

Will he make mistakes…probably, but all he has to do is block half of his assignments and we get what Norris has provided so far…..Upgrade…

by ericalancanty on Sep 23, 2011 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Miller can catch & run too.

by BigMar on Sep 23, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Norris looks to be a banger type

He hits anyone in an opposite jersey and forgets about opening the lanes for Frank; Bruce targets certain players because it will open the lanes

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by Lok on Sep 23, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL Jerome Simspon- Questionable

He got too high

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by iStoner on Sep 23, 2011 6:06 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder

If Norris is really even injured. Could be a way of saving face while being benched. The fibula isn’t the weight-bearing bone. It’s a stabilizer, but what’s the “injury” exactly? Just a thought.

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by whatsURdeal on Sep 23, 2011 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

If it's a stress fracture

It can take up to approximately 15 weeks for the fracture to heal completely. That’s promising.

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by whatsURdeal on Sep 23, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Sometimes this comments about his injury make me sad.

As I do not wish injuries on people.

Then I forget that and smile. Like I did learning about Barry Zito’s foot.

by Mindless on Sep 24, 2011 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions

No.

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by mikeinsp on Sep 23, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Niners need a BLOWOUT!

In this game, they shouldn’t just win. They should blowout the Bangles. Aside from some small mistakes, they’re defense is on the verge of being a monster. The offensive line is a concern, but they need to pass more to set up the run. At some point they will, once they’re more comfortable with executing the pass plays from their new playbook.

I have noticed that there are some offensive drives in both week 1 and 2 where they play differently and they score. Lots of shifts, lots of motions, quicker pass plays to set up the run. Then once they have their lead, they turn into a running offense and play very vanilla/conservative.

Call me crazy but its almost as if they choose their moments in the game to score. Think about it, they don’t get many yards but they get points with the few that they do. They are in the top half in the whole league when it comes to points. When it comes to total yards, they’re are one of the worst teams. The biggest hole in this assessment is their performance in overtime when they failed to score after having the ball first.

by Leoniner on Sep 23, 2011 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

The Bangles?

The Niners should walk like Egyptians all over them.

by ayleein on Sep 23, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions

How about josh morgan

He’s played very well as has ted ginn. Kyle williams getting more playing time is also great. Do you think rojo moves up from ps now that braylon is injured?

by MNY49 on Sep 23, 2011 8:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Rojo?

He isn’t on the PS, he was cut. Joe Hastings is the only WR on the PS, I don’t expect to see him move anywhere.

by Virginia9er on Sep 23, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Ronald Johnson is on the Eagles practice squad.

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by mikeinsp on Sep 24, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Excited to see....

1. Healthy Crabtree
2. Shawnte Spencer (hopefully replacing Tarrell Brown)
3. Dashon Goldson
4. Kyle Williams (more playing time)
5. Bruce Miller
6. Niners actually winning a game east of the Mississippi

by Frisco_Kid on Sep 23, 2011 8:41 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

Yes

A rare away victory is all i want. And Miller Time!!!

by Zintzun22niner on Sep 23, 2011 11:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Laughed out loud at:

Questionable
WR Jerome Simpson (marijuana)

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by Drew Kerr on Sep 24, 2011 12:02 AM PDT reply actions

Almost as good of news as.

Moran Norris (fibula)

by elijust on Sep 24, 2011 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Wording.

I am just laughing at the way it was worded because it’s an injury report.

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by Drew Kerr on Sep 24, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

WR Jerome Simpson (marijuana)

WTF?

by Mindless on Sep 24, 2011 12:27 AM PDT reply actions

marijuana

Cops tracked a package of 2.5 pounds of marijuana that was delivered to his home. They asked for and received permission to search his home and found six more pounds.

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by David Fucillo on Sep 24, 2011 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Catch The Crabs!

Well,well well finally Crabs is back.We all know what he is capable of. The WCO really suits him well as he has the perfect hands. Remember the catch against the Packers?More chemistry has to be developed between Alex and crabs.Tough call is who would partner him as all WRs are playing well?l feel that more game time for the offense for them to gel is whats required.Hand on heart if we play on more as the season goes on with the same players we can accomplish great things.

by London_9er on Sep 24, 2011 12:29 AM PDT via mobile reply actions