I hear they also do Pilate's and Yoga together...

1.) The QB situation and O-Line

Shaun Hill or Alex Smith? I've heard these guys are good friends. However, Alex Smith might be making the move to snatch the starting QB spot. Shaun Hill so far has thrown for 943 yds, 5 td's and 2 int's. He's been the starting QB until now. Mid-way through the game against the Texans, Alex Smith replaced Shaun Hill and lets say he almost pulled through. Alex threw for 206 yds and threw for 3 td's in the loss against the Texans. Will Smith start this week?One things for certain. Whoever starts better be ready for Freeney with a side of Mathis.

Update: Alex Smith will start Sunday against the Colts

The 49er offensive line aren't the prettiest pass protecting bunch out there. So far they've allowed over 19 sacks this season.(I'm surprised Shaun Hill is still alive) However, they're a solid running team.(I'm pushing this area a bit) To be honest my money is on the Colt's D line against this area. Maybe Brock can finally get some sacks!

Update: The 49er O-Line takes another blow with the loss of their veteran RT Tony Pashos.

                                                                                      The 49ers X-Factor

2. Frank Gore

Frank Gore will be the wild card going into this game. He’s been a 1000 yd rusher the past three seasons. Still, I can’t state whether he’ll be great or not by judging last week’s performance. It was his first appearance since the week 3 heartbreaking loss to the Vikings. He was injured early and Glen Coffee was moved to starting RB to cover for him.(He was an O.K. sub, nothing to rave about) Fast forward to last week, Gore only made an appearance by having 13 rushes for 32 yds. However, before injuring his ankle he had a monster game against the Seahawks by accumulating 207 rushing yd’s and 2 td’s. If the 49ers have any chance in an upset, it will have to involve getting Gore rolling. Here’s to hoping Gore doesn’t show up. I know the Colt D would rather have another bye-week after their run in with Steven Jackson.

                                                                                                 A BIG threat

3. The WR's

Here's something the Colt's D hasn't seen in a while. A decent set of WR's! These guys consist of the elder veteran in Isaac Bruce, the durable second year veteran Josh Morgan, and the explosive TE monster in Vernon Davis. I would include Micheal Crabtree, however he needs more games to become a legit receiver. Let's start off with Isaac Bruce. Hall of Fame receiver, however time has caught up to him. Yet, he's still good enough to suit up and has been pulling his weight so far with 190 receiving yds. Josh Morgan is a young learning receiver, so far he's accumulated 264 yds and 1 td. Finally, Vernon Davis. This guy is 6' 3" of pure steel, he currently leads the Niners with 355 yds and 6 tds. (That's 3 more than Dallas Clark! However, Clark is the better TE) These guys should put the Colt Secondary to work. Let's see if the Colt Secondary is up to the Challenge.

                                                                                   The best LB in the NFC

4.) The 49er Defense

Manning better study up because he'll be going up against a stout veteran defense. Let me first get Patrick Willis out of the way. He's a monster and has my vote as the Best LB in the NFC(Yeah, I know DeMarcus Ware). The veteran 49er D-Line is lead by Justin Smith a veteran DE that will test whoever starts LT.(here's to hoping Johnsons healthy) The LB corp is a pretty well rounded group lead by Willis. However, their Achilles heel might be their secondary. Would Be superstar CB Nate Clements isn't producing. Their safeties could be exploited in certain situations. To be honest I don't see the Colts being able to run the ball on the 49ers at all. Yeah, I know they're not a running team. However, the 49er defense might take away the play action fake if the Colts can't convince them they can run. Nevertheless, Manning will prevail in my opinion. The 49er defense has never encountered such a force all year.( I know Manning is irritated for not getting his 6th straight 300 yd game!)

I would like to thank the Niner Nation in pointing me in the right direction.(THANKS GUYS!)

Check out the injury report straight from the 49ers team website

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