Ken Schroy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well even though Willis "Participated" in practice he can't be 100%. So this has to be a break for the JETS, especially with Sopoaga out as well. GO JETS!!! Patrick Willis, Isaac Sopoaga avoid serious injury, X-rays negative September 26th, 2012 at 4:38 PM By Michael Torres The 49ers suffered a scare during their loss to the Vikings this past Sunday, as defensive starters Patrick Willis and Isaac Sopoaga had to be helped off the field in the fourth quarter with leg injuries. San Francisco fans were able to breathe a sigh of relief, however, as x-rays came back negative for both Sopoaga and Willis. Willis had left the game with an ankle injury and Sopoaga with a knee injury. Willis' injury was officially a mild right ankle sprain, but that did not slow him down. Willis was in full pads participating in practice on Wednesday and should be able to play this Sunday against the Jets. Sopoaga, meanwhile, suffered left knee and ankle sprains. Sopoaga's injury led to him being held out of practice. CSN Bay Area reporter Matt Maiocco tweeted Wednesday Sopoaga looked stiff while walking before practice. Having both Willis and Sopoaga available would benefit the 49ers in New York, as the Jets like to run the football and are currently tied for sixteenth in the league in rushing. The two have seen their tackle numbers dip in the past three games due to facing pass-oriented teams in the Packers and Lions, but could be needed when running backs like Shonn Green and Bilal Powell. Willis has a combined 25 tackles on the season, while Sopoaga has five. Should Sopoaga not be able to play in Sunday's game against the Jets, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois could start in his place. The fourth year man out of LSU can bring familiarity and experience in Sopoaga's stead, as he has played in all 16 games for the past two seasons. Jean Francois started two games last season, against Tampa Bay and Washington. Willis also has an able backup in middle linebacker Larry Grant. Grant started three of the final four games last season when Willis was hampered by an injury. With Willis participating in practice though, it appears as if he'll be able to play, with Grant spotting him just in case. http://www.49ers101.com/2012/09/26/patrick-willis-isaac-sopoaga-avoid-serious-injury-x-rays-negative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 willis will take a needle and be 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Boomer said this morning that he thinks Willis will not play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Is it bad that I have no idea who Isaac Sopoaga is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Is it bad that I have no idea who Isaac Sopoaga is? Big Nose Tackle that is tough against the run. He would have been a great target for GREENE TO RUN INTO. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Big Nose Tackle that is tought against the run. He would have been a great target for GREENE TO RUN INTO. LOL Well if he's a nose tackle then I guess that explains that. I get the sense, watching Greene, that he could run the ball against an empty field and STILL not breakaway - probably get too tired around midfield, or trip over his own fat feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sadly, we need all of the help we can get. I'm not sure it will really matter though. Backups always seem to do well against us. I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 If Greene has a good game now we know why. That snurtle couldn't outrun Keith Martin with a head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wow.........We are tied for 16th in the league in rushing......i did not know that! The way people have been complaining around here one would think we were in the bottom half of the league in rushing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Big Nose Tackle that is tough against the run. He would have been a great target for GREENE TO RUN INTO. LOL No worries. Greene can just go back to his old target of Mangold's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Boomer said this morning that he thinks Willis will not play. That's weird. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tparich Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wow.........We are tied for 16th in the league in rushing......i did not know that! The way people have been complaining around here one would think we were in the bottom half of the league in rushing! We are 29th in yards per attempt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 That's weird. Why? Probably cause between him and Carton they share one brain that was sh*t out by a mother who drank heavily when with child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 We are 29th in yards per attempt I was not being serious. And yes its sad our passing game has been crappy....er....29th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Is it bad that I have no idea who Isaac Sopoaga is? Almost positive we were targeting him while under mangini, but then he signed a big extension with the niners. Regardless, I don't see there's any way Willis doesn't play, if he puts in a full practice on wed and thursday, he's playing in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I just hope we put some hot sauce on Willis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm worried about the jets having one of the worst rushing Ds (28th) going up against SF top (7th) rushing O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 im just gonna pretend that its some weird opposite day and that the people in red are the jets and the people in green are the 49ers..... only that way will i be happy this sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 willis will take a needle and be 100% CORRECTION - Willis will take a needle and be 150%!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Big Nose Tackle that is tough against the run. He would have been a great target for GREENE TO RUN INTO. LOL Maybe he'll find him on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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