The San Francisco 49ers were without defensive tackle Justin Smith because of an elbow injury for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks,cheap authentic jerseys,cheap jerseys for sale ending his streak of consecutive starts at 185.
With Smith out, the 49ers started Ricky Jean Francois at defensive end. The 49ers were without backup linebacker Clark Haggans with a shoulder injury.
Both Smith and Haggans were questionable, but the Niners did have receiver Mario Manningham active despite a shoulder injury.
Seattle was without starting right guard John Moffitt, who was not listed on an injury report this week.
Rookie J.R. Sweezy started in Moffitt's place. Seattle was also without cornerbacks Walter Thurmond and Marcus Trufant, both with hamstring injuries. Rookie Jeremy Lane will start his second straight game at cornerback.
Wide receiver Sidney Rice was active for Seattle after being questionable with a knee injury.cheap authentic jerseys,cheap jerseys for sale
With one game left on the schedule, it appeared Smith will not return to the Niners until the playoffs. Smith was injured in Dec. 16's game, leaving in the third quarter.
Smith didn't practice ahead of Sunday's game, but coach Jim Harbaugh had said he expected to see the lineman in action against the Seahawks.
A Pro Bowl player the past two seasons, Smith was missed because of his ability on run defense, SN correspondent Matt Barrows noted. The Seahawks are a strong running team. However, Jean Francois also is stout against the run. And with his contract expiring after the season, Jean Francois has a chance to show his talent in the coming weeks.
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