by Tom Fanning, Packers.com posted 11/22/2009 The excitement over the Packers' second straight win was tempered a bit by the loss of two veteran leaders on the defense as linebacker... Full Article at Packers.com

Kampman was rushing against 49ers right tackle Adam Snyder midway through the third quarter when he went down and clutched his knee. He walked off the field with a limp and went straight to the trainer's table behind the Packers' bench. Full Article at National Football League | NFL.com

Mike Singletary usually has an 11:45am press conference the day after the 49ers play. Today it was bumped up to 10:45 and I didn't get a discussion post up. I just received the transcript for the press conference and have posted it after the jump. Full Article at Niners Nation

ESPN's Tim Graham reports New England Patriots SS Brandon McGowan will have a bigger role Sunday night than any other defensive player. Other players might have a more explosive game in terms of stats, but McGowan's job might be the toughest. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Quick Note: I wrote this article prior to this past weekend's heart breaking loss to the Titans. Full Article at Niners Nation

LAST MEETING: Alex Smith made his first career start as a rookie, and it didn't go so well. Smith completed 9 of 23 passes for 74 yards and four interceptions in the Colts' 28-3 victory Oct. 9, 2005, at Candlestick Park. Full Article at Santa Rosa Press Democrat