HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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  1. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers dives to tackle running back Brandon Jackson #32 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 30-24.
  2. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs is tackled by Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  3. INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 01: Pierre Garcon #85 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 18-14.
  4. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans is sacked by linebacker Manny Lawson #99 of the San Francisco 49ers as Patrick Willis #52 looks on at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  5. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers returns a interception for a touchdown during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  6. MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass while being rushed by (L-R) Michael Lewis #32, Patrick Willis #52 and Parys Haralson #98 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.
  7. GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Jeff Ulbrich #53, Patrick Willis #52 and Adam Snyder #68 of the San Francisco 49ers walk out onto the field prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.
  8. Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower (34) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz.

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  1. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  2. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans trips over guard Kasey Studdard #64 at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  3. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  4. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Runnig back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans trips over guard Kasey Studdard #64 at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  5. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans runs over safety Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  6. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans slips past linebacker Ricky Brown #57 scores on a 32 yard run in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  7. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs is tackled by Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  8. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  9. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Kyle Boller #12 of the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  10. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after he sacked Kyle Boller #12 of the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  11. MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass while being rushed by (L-R) Michael Lewis #32, Patrick Willis #52 and Parys Haralson #98 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.
  12. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Running back Ryan Grant #25 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football as he is grabbed by linebacker Patrick Willis #25 and defensive back Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 30-24.
  13. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  14. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Tight-end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans completes a pass in front of safety Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  15. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Tight-end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans completes a pass in front of safety Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  16. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Tight end Greg Olsen #82 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California.

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