Ray McDonald News

Under head coach Mike Singletary, the 49ers put that premise to work on defense, with encouraging results.

A few days ago, ninjames posted an interesting San Francisco Chronicle article in the Golden Nuggets.

If misery loves company, the Buffalo Bills can now appreciate what San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis has felt like for much of the past month, sitting on the outside of the playoff hunt looking in.

More Information 49ers Week 13 REPORT CARD Offense: A very safe and responsible game plan, given the circumstances.

The 49ers showed everything they want to be under Mike Singletary in becoming the first West Coast team to win in the Eastern time zone this season.

For a 49ers team that didn't have much to play for, linebacker Patrick Willis and a suddenly sturdy San Francisco defence certainly did their job as spoilers.

After four straight losses, the Buffalo Bills needed to see a team like Kansas City in the worst way.

Steve Martz, 38, of Ramona was riding near the town of Valle de Trinidad, about 100 miles south of Tijuana, last Saturday when he was shot once in what was apparently a random attack.

DB Lewis up to 48 tackles : 49ers DB Michael Lewis totaled five solo tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit during a Week 10 loss to the Cardinals.

In the middle of a busy day, a 40-minute power nap is a hobby richly indulged. "I always sleep," he said.

The 49ers will be without their most prolific wide receiver, Arnaz Battle, when they face the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

With a Monday night game following a bye week, the 49ers had as much rest as they possibly could have had.

For interim coach Mike Singletary, it's an opportunity to get off to a good start in what is a nine-week audition for the job in 2009.

Matt Hasselbeck has not been cleared to play as he continues rehabilitating an injured disk in his back.

With starter Ray McDonald out because of a knee injury, this could be the first extended look at 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer, the 29th overall pick in this year's draft.

First off ... there's nothing to those Condoleezza-to-San Francisco rumors that were flying this morning.

Nobody has to tell 49ers offensive-line coach Chris Foerster how crazy life can be in the NFL.

Mike Holmgren swears he has plans for next year. He's going to ride his motorcycle.

San Francisco safety Dashon Goldson, defensive lineman Ray McDonald and right tackle Jonas Jennings will all miss the 49ers' game against Seattle on Sunday.

The 49ers just announced that DE Ray McDonald and S Dashon Goldson are both out for this Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.