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NFL playoffs

Divisional Playoffs - Green Bay Packers v San Franciso 49ers

Daily Madden: Kaepernick Ends QB Controversy Once And For All

The 49ers are favored in Sunday’s NFC Championship game in Atlanta after quarterback Colin Kaepernick led the team to a 45-31 win over the Green Bay Packers.

KCBS–2013/01/14

QB Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers

KCBS Sports Fans: Kaepernick Leads The New Look Niners

Remember the old days–oh, about two months ago, when there was a raging debate in the Bay Area about who should be playing quarterback for the 49ers?

2013/01/14

San Francisco 49ers v Green Bay Packers

49ers Pass Rush To Test Packers O-Line

The 49ers’ front seven is one of the most brutish in the NFL, and just the sight of Aldon Smith or Justin Smith is enough to make a quarterback wince.

2013/01/12

(L-R) Colin Kaepernick, Aaron Rodgers (Ezra Shaw/Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

QB Battle Expected For 49ers Vs. Packers

The former Super Bowl champion Aaron Rodgers and the postseason newcomer Colin Kaepernick will be in the spotlight and can expect to face tough defenses Saturday night when the Packers visit the 49ers in a marquee NFC divisional playoff contest.

2013/01/12

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Daily Madden: Kaepernick Is Ready For The Big Stage

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – In his first playoff game as a starting NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick will lead the San Francisco 49ers against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Saturday. “He’s excited for the […]

KCBS–2013/01/11

Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball while defended by Nick Perry #53 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFL season opener at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

San Francisco, Green Bay Mayors Make Friendly Playoff Game Wager

The mayors of San Francisco and Green Bay, Wis., are putting museum tours, food and booze on the line in a friendly wager over this weekend’s NFL playoff game between the 49ers and Packers.

2013/01/10

Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins is injured on a bad snap in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at FedExField on January 6, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: It’s Time For A Penalty Rules Change

In Seattle’s playoff victory over Washington, Redskins quarterback RG III was knocked down after throwing a touchdown pass. The roughing the passing penalty resulted in a kickoff from the 50 instead of the 35, pretty much a wash for kickers who routinely put it in the end zone from the 35.

KCBS–2013/01/10

The 49ers, who recorded the lowest yards (308.1) and points allowed average (14.3) in the NFC, have four Pro Bowlers on the roster: Defensive end Justin Smith, linebacker Patrick Willis, cornerback Carlos Rogers and safety Dashon Goldson. Linebacker Aldon Smith may win Defensive Rookie of the Year accolades.

49ers DE Justin Smith Expected To Play Vs. Packers

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said on Wednesday that Justin Smith has improved significantly from a left triceps injury suffered in Week 15 at New England. Harbaugh expects Smith to play on Saturday night when the 49ers face the Packers.

2013/01/09

Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball while defended by Nick Perry #53 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFL season opener at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

49ers Hold Key Advantages Over The Packers

This Saturday’s NFC divisional round matchup pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Green Bay Packers is the best, most-evenly matched game of the NFL playoffs thus far. Both teams have flaws, both have strengths.

2013/01/08

Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

49ers’ Davis Has Opportunity To Shine Against Packers

A year ago this week, Vernon Davis had the defining moment of his career in a thrilling 36-32 playoff win over New Orleans.

2013/01/08

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