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SAN FRANCISCO - Two weeks in, the San Francisco 49ers are playing like one of the NFLs best — and you can shake on that. Donnie Avery Youth Jersey . San Francisco stymied 2011 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, then record-setting Matthew Stafford in Week 2. These Niners are doing it on offence, too. Vernon Davis caught touchdown passes of 21 and 23 yards from Alex Smith, and San Francisco beat the Detroit Lions 27-19 on Sunday night in a September showdown of NFC powers that hardly lived up to its hype. "Two playoff teams, back to back, and we came back out here tonight and did it again," running back Frank Gore said. "We came out here and started the game fast, and then we finished it." This stingy, opportunistic defence denied Stafford another milestone and again is making its mark as one of the leagues elite facing the top offences and most prolific passers. Smith completed 20 of 31 throws for 226 yards and extended his franchise-record streak of passes without an interception to 216. He led the reigning NFC West champion Niners (2-0) to their ninth straight win in the series since the Lions last victory on Sept. 25, 1995. Smith took a hard hand to the helmet from John Wendling late and bloodied his nose, then found Davis again. "Hes as tough as a $2 steak," 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "I grew up eating a lot of them. I know what Im talking about." The 49ers ran their home winning streak against the Lions to 12 games since Detroits last victory at Candlestick Park on Nov. 2, 1975. And no heated greeting after this one. Harbaugh and Lions coach Jim Schwartz met each other with a friendly hello and handshake during pregame warmups, then an uneventful shake and half-hug when time expired. "I thought it went good," Harbaugh said. Gore carried 17 times for 89 yards and a 1-yard touchdown, just missing his second 100-yard game this year and fourth in the series. Calvin Johnson caught eight passes for 94 yards, but that was hardly enough as the Lions (1-1) didnt get closer than the 20 until their final drive on a cool, windy night by the bay. San Franciscos secondary kept Megatron from catching a touchdown pass for the second straight matchup, forcing Stafford to rely heavily on the running game. Another impressive outing by a defence that shut down Rodgers in a 30-22 win over the Packers last week at Lambeau Field. "Thats our D," tight end Delanie Walker said. "Theyre some dogs." Stafford finished 19 for 32 with 230 yards, one touchdown and an interception, missing a chance to become the first player in NFL history to throw for 350 yards in five straight games. Drew Brees of the Saints also did so in four consecutive games last season. Stafford threw for 355 yards in last weeks 27-23 win over St. Louis at home but also had three interceptions before halftime for the first time — and said he couldnt do that again for the Lions to win. He never got in sync. "We didnt do a job enough job in anything," Schwartz said. "Whether it was the run game, the pass game, defence, special teams. We need to play better in all phases. We left a lot of opportunities on the field." The 49ers dominated on both sides of the ball 11 months to the day after rallying for a 25-19 win at Ford Field to hand Detroit its first defeat following a 5-0 start. It ended with excitable Harbaughs firm handshake and backslap that ignited Schwartz — and they had to be separated leaving the field. There were some hot tempers Sunday, too. After Davis and Walker drove Cliff Avril to the sideline while blocking on a running play, Avril kicked Walker in the helmet and poked Davis in the eye — though Walker didnt feel like it was intentional. Lions right tackle Gosder Cherilus and 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown pushed and shoved after a big hit by Patrick Willis on Johnson in the first quarter. Smith exploited Detroits depleted, frustrated secondary at every opportunity. On his TD, Davis easily beat Wendling, starting as regular safety Louis Delmas recovers from knee surgery. Smith hit Michael Crabtree on the left sideline for a 17-yard gain, then Davis scored on the next play. The Lions were without rookie cornerback Bill Bentley because of a concussion sustained last week and cornerback Chris Houston with an ankle injury. David Akers kicked field goals from 36 and 48 yards for San Francisco a week after connecting from 63 yards to tie an NFL record. Jason Hanson finished with field goals of 38, 41, 40 and 48 yards. He also missed one off the right upright on a 40-yard attempt late in the second quarter. The Lions scored their lone touchdown on Staffords 9-yard TD pass to Brandon Pettigrew with 1:29 remaining. "I dont think as an offence weve hit our stride yet," Stafford said. "We moved the ball really well at times today against a really good defence, and we didnt take advantage of our opportunities in the red zone like we need to." The 49ers ended their streak of 26 quarters spanning six straight regular-season games without a turnover, and 36 consecutive quarters without a lost fumble since Davis lost one Nov. 6 last year at Washington. San Francisco was trying to match the 2010 Patriots for the NFL record of seven games without a turnover. After Hansons first field goal, Kendall Hunter fumbled the kickoff return after being stripped by Tahir Whitehead and Kassim Osgood recovered. It marked the first career lost fumble in 18 games for the second-year halfback. But Ahmad Brooks batted down a pass on third down in the ensuing series as the Lions had to settle for another field goal. San Franciscos defence delivered again on Detroits next series. On third-and-6 from the 20, Stafford threw down the middle of the field with nobody even close and safety Dashon Goldson jumped in for an interception. "We know what our defence is going to give us," Gore said. "We need to match them." Notes: Gore needs one rush next week at Minnesota to pass friend and mentor Roger Craig (1,686) for most attempts in franchise history. ... Stafford also failed to become the first player in NFL history to pass for 2,000 yards in a five-game span. ... Crabtree wound up with six catches and Davis five as Smith completed passes to seven receivers. Reggie Wayne Black Jersey . -- The Orlando Magic can shoot after all. Jerrell Freeman Jersey . Not even a 24-point deficit. Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a defining 24-0 run in the third quarter, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. http://www.indianapoliscoltsprostore.com/reggie-wayne-jersey . 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"I dont think theres any option we shouldnt look at," he said. "And some of that would come in the form of trades that might entail packaging assets. Maybe thats the best way to obtain a veteran NBA player with a contract. We have that cap flexibility that we can take on contracts." Creating that financial flexibility for this summers free agency period is something the Raptors have been working towards. The team traded guard Leandro Barbosa to the Indiana Pacers in mid-March for a second-round draft pick and cash. The Raptors have about $10.. Coby Fleener Womens Jersey. million to go to market when free agency opens July 1. "We have the flexibility to explore all options and thats something that we worked hard to get," Colangelo said. "Were one of the few teams that can do that." With Torontos fifth overall pick from last year -- seven-foot centre Jonas Valanciunas -- likely to make his NBA debut next season, the Raptors will be thinking hard about keeping all their picks. The team is already considerably young and bringing more prospects is something Colangelo and the coaching staff will evaluate in the coming month. "Adding three young draft prospects is not the end of the world but I wouldnt say its the best situation either for our coaching staff," Colangelo said. "Especially for a coaching staff looking to take a step forward." New Orleans moved up from fourth to first overall, knocking the Bobcats to second. Charlotte went 7-59 last season for the worst winning percentage in NBA history. Washington will pick third and Cleveland fell one spot to fourth. ' ' '
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