The 49ers have maneuvered around their shortcomings, though, compensating with an insatiably forceful defense and razoredged special teams units. The 49ers finished No. 11 in the NFL in scoring thanks to the defensive and special teams phases who provided starting field position in opponents' territory an NFLhigh 37 times while reaching 14 wins this season..He was out for five games earlier this year with an injury to the same right (throwing) shoulder. Stafford was playing very well (20for36 for 240 yards, two TD passes) and had the Lions in position to beat the Jets before Sunday's injury. Coach Jim Schwartz said Stafford was sore but didn't clarify whether the QB would be available next week in Buffalo.

31, or something awfully close to 31. Again, this is a pick with minimal risk. Andrew Luck didn't put up huge numbers against the Raiders in Week 1, but he was very efficient, connecting on 18of23 passes and getting 7.74 yards per attempt.REDMOND, Wash. Oct. 10, 2011 I