Week 6 grades: The Niners comeback and beat the Lions in Detroit 25-19.

Here are my week 6 grades for the 5-1 49ers. Alex Smith: B+. He played an efficient first half and an awful second half, but he made the touchdown throw on the fourth and goal at the end of the game and that’s all that really matters. The fumble on the first offensive play was more Staley’s fault than Smith’s. In the second half, Smith constantly missed targets high, and…

October 16, 2011
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Live blog: 49ers vs. Lions

This is the live blog for the 49ers week 6 road game against the Detroit Lions. I’ll be updating this frequently from my living room. 8:48 The Niners inactives are Scott Tolzien, Braylon Edwards, Tramaine Brock, Moran Norris, Daniel Kilgore, Mike Person, Ian Williams. That means Demarcus Dobb and new WR Brett Swain are active for today’s game. 9:02 Ted Ginn Jr. will start at wide receiver in place of…

October 16, 2011
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