This week 49ers WR Braylon Edwards said he has an injured shoulder which is why he has been limited the last three games.  Edwards has been noticeably absent in the passing game since he returned from knee surgery in week eight against the Browns.  In the win Edwards had his most productive game this season with four receptions for 42 yards.  In the four games since then he has only six receptions for 82 yards.

The most likely reason for his lack of production is because the wide receiver injured his shoulder, he is not saying which one, in week nine against the Redskins.  On the play Edwards was tackled by Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall after a 24-yard catch injuring his shoulder as he hit the ground.  Edwards came out of the game after the play and has only four receptions for 52 yards since.  Edwards has been on the field starting for the 49ers but he has not been the productive receiver the team needs as he struggles with his injury.  With 14 receptions, 172 yards and no touchdowns Edwards has proven he cannot play while hurt.  If Edwards is not 100% the 49ers cannot gamble with him on the field.

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Rams vs. 49ers: WR Kyle Williams Should Start Over Braylon Edwards - Niner Noise - Niner Noise - A San Francisco 49ers Blog

Each Wednesday we are going to look back on the 3 things that transcribed in last week’s game that changed the tides then look forward to the game coming up. Last week’s 16-6 loss in the “Harbowl” stopped the San Francisco 49ers 8 game winning streak, but gave them a lot of time to prepare for the division match-up versus the Rams.

The Baltimore Ravens defense dominated our offensive line at the point of attack. QB Alex Smith, who was sacked 9 times on the night, played decent for the lack of protection. I don’t know if it was the lack of game planning due to the short week or if the line was relaxed because they heard Ray Lewis was a scratch, but it was horrible to say the least. The running game couldn’t get established and the passing game never had a chance with the lack of time to throw the ball. … [visit site to read more]

49ers Mid Week Report - Niner Noise - Niner Noise - A San Francisco 49ers Blog

The NFC West was owned by the San Francisco 49ers. I mean almost, literally owned by the Niners for 22 seasons. San Francisco won the division an astounding 15 times between 1981 and 2002. Then, suddenly, the west’s powerhouse went silent for the remainder of the 2000’s. Now in 2011, the Niners are poised to take back the division they once dominated.

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The 49ers: Back on Top in the West - Niner Noise - Niner Noise - A San Francisco 49ers Blog