Tight end Delanie Walker, who took a hard shot to the hip, was the only 49er who didn’t practice today. Walker said Tuesday the injury was not a long-term…
Extra Point:The 49ers depend very heavily on Walker. If he's a no go for this weekend, I expect more play for Dixon and more plays to Miller. Obviously the team would like to get the ball to Vernon Davis more frequently. Obviously we have been concerned about Akers for most of the season... whether he can go long term or not at this point is more than injury, it's a question of focus. Finally Aldon Smith has been battling a shoulder injury. He's still be effective but the Niners will want their sack leader as healthy as can be for the home stretch. The rest of injury report is: CB Tarell Brown (knee), T Anthony Davis (finger), S Dashon Goldson (ribs, calf), LB Tavares Gooden (elbow), RB Frank Gore (wrist, ribs), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), S Donte Whitner (knee), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder).
