SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after he sacked Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Patrick Willis Will Lead Legendary Defense in 2012

By Jesse Reed (Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Willis Loses to Suggs for Defensive POY

by Thad Novak

Patrick Willis led a San Francisco 49ers defense that turned in one of the best seasons in the NFL and keyed the team’s rise from a 6-10 also-ran to a 13-3 division champion... Read More »
Patrick Willis: 4 Plays That Prove 49er Deserves Defensive Player of the Year

by Jeff Chase

The San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will likely be up for the running for tomorrow's Defensive Player of the Year, which will be announced at the NFL Honor awards... Read More »
NFL Honors 2012: Who Will Capture Defensive Player of the Year Award?

by Alex Kay

The NFL is introducing a whole new way to announce their end-of-season awards by hosting a two-hour, prime-time ceremony called NFL Honors... Read More »
Giants vs. 49ers: 5 Reasons Patrick Willis Will Get the Game Ball

by John Hickey

It was all about redemption last week for the 49ers when tight end Vernon Davis caught Alex Smith’s pass in the game’s final seconds to beat New Orleans... Read More »
Giants vs. 49ers: Power Ranking Top 5 Players in NFC Championship Game

by Austin Green

The 2012 NFC Championship Game is loaded with talent, as the Giants and 49ers will suit up a combined 10 Pro Bowlers tonight... Read More »

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