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There's something truly special about Giants-49ers. They'll meet in the playoffs for the eighth time since 1981, and few rivalries have produced as many great moments, says Don Banks.

The Ravens sacked Alex Smith nine times and shut down the Niners 16-6, giving John Harbaugh bragging rights in the first NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches.

And for the main course, John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh take their sibling rivalry to the national stage as the Ravens take on the Niners in the first NFL head coaching matchup of brothers.

Jim Harbaugh is staying in the Bay Area, but he's heading to the NFL. Harbaugh is leaving Stanford to accept the Niners' head coaching job -- just like Hall of Famer Bill Walsh once did.

With the AFC West title in sight after their 34-7 thrashing of the Niners, Ann Killion touches on the Chargers' newly-found ingredient, Philip Rivers' impact on the MVP race and more.

The Chargers' late-season push continues. A week after shutting out the Chiefs, they blasted the Niners 34-7 behind Philip Rivers to move to one-half game of first in the AFC West.

The Chargers are 7-6 and just a game off the pace in the AFC West. The Niners still entertain NFC West title hopes at 5-8.

Which team's postseason dreams will take a hit? Follow it here.

Second-half fireworks spared Wembley from suffering through a Halloween horror show as the San Francisco 49ers rallied to beat the Denver Broncos 24-16.

After a miserable first half, the game came to life after the break with three quick touchdowns from the 49ers turning a 10-3 deficit into victory.

Alex Smith won't be playing at London's Wembley Stadium. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will miss Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos in London, England, because of a separated left shoulder.