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Michael Lewis

#32 / Safety / San Francisco 49ers

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Apr 29, 1980

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Sacks Interceptions Tackles
G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2008 - Michael Lewis 5 1.0 7 0 0 0 25 10 35

49ers-Eagles: Thursday Injury Report

Two days of practice down and we've got some more injury updates:

49ers
Did not Participate in Practice
LB Roderick Green - Stomach Virus
OT Jonas Jennings - Shoulder
LB Manny Lawson - Hamstring

Limited Participation in Practice
SS Michael Lewis - Elbow

Eagles
Did not Participate in Practice
G Shawn Andrews - Back
DE Juqua Parker - Knee
S J.R. Reed - Hamstring/Ankle
RB Brian Westbrook - Rib/Ankle
WR Reggie Brown - Groin

Full Participation in Practice
DE Victor Abiamiri - Wrist
WR Kevin Curtis - Hernia
S Quintin Demps - Knee
DE Darren Howard - Abdomen
RB Dan Klecko - Hand
QB Donovan McNabb - Chest
TE L.J. Smith - Back

The only significant changes are in Michael Lewis and Reggie Brown.  Lewis managed some practice today, which is a good sign that he'll play on Sunday.  Given the struggles of the secondary I'd prefer to not lose any extra bodies.  Keith Lewis is a great special teams player, but he doesn't quite bring what Michael Lewis does.

As for Reggie Brown, he's been a solid receiving option the last two weeks.  On the one hand, a groin injury is always a tough one to bounce back from.  On the other hand, the Eagles offensive coordinator (our very own Marty Mornhinweg) said Brown was "better than he was," whatever that means.  If Mornhingweg is right I'd imagine Brown will show up as questionable tomorrow.  Otherwise, Brown will probably be down as doubtful.

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49ers-Eagles: Wednesday Injury Report

Practice is done for the day for both the 49ers and Eagles and we've got the list of DNPs and limited participation folks:

49ers
Did not Participate in Practice
RB Frank Gore - Coach's decision
LB Roderick Green - Stomach Virus
CB Walt Harris - Coach's decision
OT Jonas Jennings - Shoulder
LB Manny Lawson - Hamstring
SS Michael Lewis - Elbow

Eagles
Did not Participate in Practice
G Shawn Andrews - Back
DE Juqua Parker - Knee
S J.R. Reed - Hamstring/Ankle
RB Brian Westbrook - Rib/Ankle

Limited Participation in Practice
WR Reggie Brown - Groin

Full Participation in Practice
DE Victor Abiamiri - Wrist
WR Kevin Curtis - Hernia
S Quintin Demps - Knee
DE Darren Howard - Abdomen
RB Dan Klecko - Hand
QB Donovan McNabb - Chest
TE L.J. Smith - Back

While Rotoworld isn't my bible (see the Houshmanzadeh rumors), on general injury info they're usually pretty reliable.  Kevin Curtis has been out all year and is not really expected back full time until after their Week 7 bye.  However, Rotoworld did mention he might play in a limited role this weekend.  The 49ers will have plenty else to worry about aside from Curtis.

Frank Gore and Walt Harris continue their weekly tradition of no practice on Wednesdays.  Michael Lewis is expected to be available on Sunday and this is more precautionary.  Other than that, nothing too surprising.

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49ers-Cardinals: Final Injury Report

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It's Saturday late morning, a little over 24 hours until kickoff.  I consider this a little bit of final housecleaning before the game.  We've got the final injury report and it definitely favors the 49ers.  Prior to yesterday the injury reports only list how mcuh a person participated in practice.  Yesterday we discussed the particular situations and their possible impacts on the game.

Since then, both teams submitted their final injury reports and we can make a few more deductions.

49ers Injury Report
Probable
DT Aubrayo Franklin - Knee
OLB Parys Haralson - Shoulder
SS Michael Lewis - Back
TE Delanie Walker - Calf
EDITOR'S ADDITION (per AndYourBirdCanSing): Alex Smith (Doutbful - Shoulder)

Michael Lewis was a late addition as he didn't practice on Friday.  According to Maiocco,

Lewis spent the entire practice anxiously pacing back and forth along the sideline, tossing a ball to himself. He is listed as probable on the injury report, indicating a strong likelihood that he will be available to play.

I'm trying to remember the last time a Probably individual did not play.  Last year Tom Brady was questionable for a chunk of the season and didn't miss so much as a snap.  While a guy like Franklin has struggled, I still want him out on the field simply because of the depth he brings to the team on the defensive line.  I sense a lot of rotation of bodies on the line and the more bodies available, the better.

EDITOR'S NOTE 2:05PM - Also, thanks to AndYourBirdCanSing for pointing to the article about Alex Smith's injury.  Smith is now listed as Doubtful and Shaun Hill will be the primary backup.  I'm guessing Arnaz Battle or Michael Robinson becomes the ermergency QB.

Cardinals Injury Report
Probable
TE Ben Patrick
OT Mike Gandy

Questionable
TE Jerame Tuman

Doubtful
C Al Johnson
DT Gabe Watson
DT Alan Branch

Doubtful indicates at least a 75% chance that a player will NOT be playing in the game.  Missing two key cogs on the defensive line would certainly not be a good thing for the Cardinals.  If the 49ers offensive line is in fact improved from last season, the running game could have a field day and O'Sullivan could have quality time in the pocket.  Of course, those are big ifs.

On the offensive side of the ball, if Al Johnson doesn't play I'll definitely be paying attention to the QB-center exchange.  Even with a full week of practice, the QB-center exchange can be tricky.  It should make for an interesting situation come Sunday.

While I'm sure plenty of injuries will crop up, I have to say it's definitely nice to have a light injury report for now.  The 49ers had some injury issues during training camp, but all in all it wasn't too bad.  It hurt missing most of the receivers, but they're all healthy at the time that matters most.  Hopefully they stay that way.

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