Hot Fantasy Football Picks

The San Francisco 49ers have announced QB Alex Smith will start Sunday against Seattle, replacing QB Troy Smith. Smith went 3-2 as the 49ers’ starter, but the team will go ahead and take the final few weeks to re-evaluate Smith. Smith’s re-insertion is good news for both Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree.

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured hip during Monday’s win over Arizona. Gore, in the middle of a monster season, will leave fantasy owners hanging just in time for fantasy playoffs. Brian Westbrook and Anthony Dixon will likely split time in the 49ers backfield [...]

San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore left Monday’s game against Arizona with a hip injury and did not return. Gore injured the hip, then tried to return shortly after, only to leave the game for good. Brian Westbrook came on to replace Gore, who will undergo further testing. Gore’s absence for any amount of time [...]

San Francisco 49ers K Joe Nedney will likely miss Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay with a knee injury. Nedney sustained a strain and bone bruise in his right (non-kicking) knee during the opening kickoff of Sunday’s game against St. Louis. The 49ers will join the crowd of teams in search of a kicker this week.

San Francisco 49ers LT Joe Staley suffered a broken left fibula during Sunday’s win over St. Louis and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Matt Maiocco of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. Reggie Bush suffered a similar injury and missed eight weeks, so it’s possible Staley’s season could be over, especially if the team falls further [...]

San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis left Sunday’s game against Denver after aggrevating an ankle injury and is not expected to return. Davis had just one catch for 12 yards before leaving with the injury. The 49ers have struggled to pass the ball with Troy Smith at quarterback thus far.

San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a seperated left shoulder, according to Coach Mike Singletary. Troy Smith, not David Carr, will get the start this Sunday in London against Denver. Smith has to be considered a slight upgrade over Carr, but isn’t on Smith’s level, despite the fact [...]

San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith left Sunday’s game against Carolina during the third quarter with a left shoulder sprain and did not return. The 49ers play the Broncos in England next week, and Smith has already stated he will make the trip, indicating he has a strong chance to play. As bad as Smith [...]

The San Francisco 49ers have released SS Michael Lewis. Rookie Taylor Mays took over in Week 4 and will remain in the starting lineup for the rest of the season. Lewis has always been notoriously bad in coverage, but his play had slipped even further this season. He should latch on with someone else fairly [...]

The San Francisco 49ers have fired Offensive Coordinator Jimmy Raye, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network. Change was looming in San Francisco after Sunday’s pitiful performance against Kansas City, and Raye ultimately pays the price. The 49ers offense ranks towards the bottom of the league in most major categories, as Frank Gore is [...]