49ers Vs. Giants: Preliminary Injury Report
by David Fucillo on Jan 16, 2012 7:30 AM PST
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PrintThe San Francisco 49ers got a day off on Sunday, which allowed some of their banged up players to get back in the swing of things for this weekend's NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants. While the 49ers were relatively healthy heading into this past Saturday's game against the Saints, they walked with a few injuries and aggravations that will be an issue this week.
The most pertinent injury saw wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. leave Saturday's game with a knee injury. He returned briefly but then left again and is now questionable for Sunday's game. When Ginn went down Kyle Williams took over as the primary return man and number two receiver, while Brett Swain took over as the number three receiver. If Ginn was unavailable for Sunday's game, Joe Hastings would suit up and be active. I think that last sentence just about sums up this whole situation pretty easily.
The big news this week will be what comes of the assessment of tight end Delanie Walker's broken jaw. It's been three weeks now and Walker has apparently been ahead of pace. Yesterday, Delanie sent out this tweet:
Just got a lil workout in I'm so ready to pad up on Sunday
— Delanie walker (@Dwalk46) January 16, 2012
He still has to be cleared to play, but this would seem to be a solid sign moving forward. If the 49ers can get Walker back, that adds a key piece to this offense. While he did not generally put up monster numbers, he has been a key part of the lineup with his ability to move around between tight end, wide receiver, fullback and h-back. The 49ers ability to roll him out in such a way creates numerous mismatches and misdirection. Justin Peelle did his job on Saturday, but getting Walker back would be huge.
A separate nagging injury that will be important to follow this week is Ray McDonald's hamstring injury. He finished Saturday's game, but he also struggled enough that he did not play every down as is often the case. Ricky Jean Francois got a lot of snaps and I would imagine he will see a solid amount of playing time this Sunday against the Giants. McDonald's hamstring seemed to be bothering him on Saturday, and I would be surprised if it completely cleared up by this weekend.
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Theme of the week for the Giants
Wu Tang – Tearz.
Sure, they beat the Packers in dominating fashion. But after the laughter, comes the tears. Giant’s trying to be down with OPP? They’ll come in second in the NFC.
"I got two hard rules I live by, pop. I don't [site decorum] with the devil, and I never do tag teams with blood relatives" -Kenny Powers
Crabtree
Looking over these injuries, Crabtree needs to step up if we’re going to beat the Giants. Davis will be in double coverage, they’ll stack the box against Gore/Hunter. If we’re going to win Crabtree needs to dominate in one on one coverage.
I just don't see Crabs having a bad game again
Three drops or so in the last game…thats not who he is at this point in his career. He will be ready for the Giants.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 16, 2012 8:01 AM PST up reply actions
Nerves? Young guys sometimes need that kind of game to realize what it takes
Loved that fact that we continued to go back to him.
I wish that he would take Rice up on his offer to work with him on his routes
He’s not the most athletic receiver but with his hands, size, and elusiveness he would would be an all-pro if his route running came anywhere near the GOAT
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 16, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
wow Rice offered to work with Crabb?
He’s right if he was crisper on his routes he could be amazing. Even so I think after last game, he’s going to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder, I don’t see him having a bad game.
It's about the team, the team, and the TEAM!
I don't remember exactly when but Rice made an offer to work with him on his route-running
Crabtree never responded
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 16, 2012 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
The McDonald injury is the most concerning.
It’s obvious he’s able to get some snaps in (at a fairly high level), but any compromise in his ability is significant — he’s an important piece that prevents de facto shifting towards Justin Smith.
I’d like to see McDonald just concentrate on nickel packages this week, keeping Jean-Francois at his spot in base packages.
When Justin Smith can bull-rush the tackle into the QB and tackle both
That double is not real effective! Man I love how that guy plays football… 100% all the time.
that was awesome play
Justin Smith is a beast
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 16, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
It'll be big
To get Delaine back. Because of his versatility.
He can do so many different things especially because we are skinny at the WR position
by Dilon on Jan 16, 2012 8:18 AM PST via mobile reply actions
How about Dashon Goldson?
He seemed to have left the game with a knee injury.
"Aaaaaaaal Apalachicola"
Speaking of J. Smith...anyone watch the Texan's game?
J.J. Watt is going to be this decades’s J. Smith
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
We need to find an heir-apparent to J. Smith
He’s not getting any younger and he’s the key to the D…makes up for average play at the Nose, occupies multiple blockers to allow our Olb’s to stunt inside etc
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 16, 2012 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
We should be far enough down in the draft
to where we can pick up Jared Crick who was injured this season.
by AthleticsReign on Jan 16, 2012 9:40 AM PST up reply actions
I don't really know my college football
Just find me someone who’s got a little JJ Watt in him and I’ll be stoked
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 16, 2012 9:51 AM PST up reply actions
Wow I hope Ginn is back for this Sunday
I don’t think the Giants place kicker will be booting the ball to the back of the end zone during kickoffs as consistently as the Saints kicker was. This should allow Ginn some opportunity to break a few big ones, which is why we need to all hope that he is 100% or close to that.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
if Walker is back,
Ginn can sit this 1 out; they have no tape on Hastings so, that would work to our advantage;
Is Goodwin injured??
by Doni S on Jan 16, 2012 11:43 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
also
I’d like to thank Cincy for releasing J. Smith and our FO for having the brains to sign him as a key acquisition; & if it’s even remotely possible, I’d like to see Dobbs share snaps w/RJF next Sunday if ole McDonald can’t go…
by Doni S on Jan 16, 2012 11:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
all thanks to Jim Tomsula!
49ers 2012 Offseason: HELP WANTED at WR, DBs, & O-Line
by Giants49war on Jan 16, 2012 12:54 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Walker had the most receiving yards from the last giants game if I remember correctly
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
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