Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday
Safety Rodney Harrison said that when the Patriots defense first took the field in Sunday's 30-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the unit was playing tentatively, dipping its collective toes into the water like a first-time swimmer.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday
If it weren't for the sunshine and Silicon Valley setting, the Patriots would have sworn they were in Foxborough, not some Hotel California yesterday, the day after defeating the San Francisco 49ers, 30-21.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has fractured ribs, and his status for next Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers was unclear, ESPN reported that coach Andy Reid said Monday.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers had the bad fortune to be the team that New England faced when the Patriots returned to their usual regular-season form.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Now into the meat of their early schedule, the 49ers suddenly are gumming their food, having left their choppers in a glass of water on the nightstand. This is a team that clearly needs its teeth, canines preferably sharpened. Sunday's 30-21 loss to the New...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- New England's Kevin Faulk ran for two touchdowns and Randy Moss caught five passes for 111 yards Sunday in a 30-21 Patriots win over the San Francisco 49ers. Stephen Gostkowski booted field goals of 41, 49 and 35 yards for the Pats (3-1). Faulk's touchdown runs were each from the 2-yard line. New England quarterback Matt Cassell completed 22-of-32 passes for 259...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The high-flying Broncos finally discovered a defense, generating a pass rush that sent Brian Griese to the sideline with an injured throwing shoulder and yet another bad memory of Denver. Jay Cutler guided a patient Denver offense to a 16-13 win over the...
BuddyTV (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The National Football League is once again wreaking havoc upon fans of The Amazing Race, especially those who have no interest in America's new pastime. The game between the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers has delayed the...
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The New England Patriots for the first time in franchise history defeated the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at Candlestick Park 30-21. The victory now puts the Patriots at 3-1 at the quarter mark of the NFL season, and gets them back in the winning column after losing to the Miami Dolphins two weeks ago at [...]
NBC11.com - Local News (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Randy Moss caught five passes for 111 yards and scored one touchdown to lead the New England Patriots to a 30-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 action.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The New England Patriots improved to 3-1 on the season with a win over the San Francisco 49ers, tying Buffalo for the division lead. Matt Cassel is now 2-1 as a starter and had a solid game, which saw him not only hit the shirt, quick passes but also take a few shots down the [...]
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Patriots running back LaMont Jordan was sidelined with a left leg injury in the second quarter of New England's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Patriots running back LaMont Jordan was sidelined with a left leg injury in the second quarter of New England's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The Tennessee Titans are still unbeaten, thanks to a late touchdown drive and a defense that outperformed the top-ranked unit in the league. Kerry Collins threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Alge Crumpler with 1:56 left to rally Tennessee past the Baltimore...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008
Like many NFL players, Kyle Orton seems to love playing the Detroit Lions. Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Chicago Bears to a 34-7 win over Detroit on Sunday. He was 24-of-...
