PFW Online - Vol. 26 Issue 18

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Cover Date - November 27, 2011
GoldSmiths

COVER STORY

Three players with the same last name - QB Alex Smith, DT Justin Smith and OLB Aldon Smith - are making major contributions to the 49ers in 2011 and are big reasons for the team's great success.

BUILDING A BRIDGE

What are the different ways a veteran-rookie QB situation can manifest itself? Bridge quarterbacks past and present shed light on the complex relationship between a veteran and a QB of the future.

FANTASY FOOTBALL

"The Buzz" presents trends to be aware of, which players to exploit or avoid, and the latest fantasy news heading into Week 12. Plus, the Fantasy Doctor offers up winning advice to help your roster.

DEPARTMENTS

• The Way We See It
• Power rankings
• The Way We Hear It
• Opinion: Editorial, letters, Publisher's Pen
• Columnists: Eli Kaberon, Barry Jackson, Dan Arkush's A-bombs
• Handicapper's Corner: Staff selections, Mike Wilkening's column
• NFL transactions
• Week 12 game previews
• Week 11 game coverage
• AFC statistical leaders
• NFC statistical leaders
• Team statistics
• Team rankings
• 2012 NFL draft notes
• Audibles
• NFList: Looking at brother acts in today's NFL.