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  • Thu., Aug. 08, 2013 6:00PM - 9:30PM PDT 49ers vs. Broncos -The game will mark the 35th preseason contest between the two teams, with Denver holding an 18-16 edge over San Francisco. During last year’s preseason matchup in Denver, the 49ers defeated the Broncos 29-24.
    -This will mark Denver’s first preseason trip to Candlestick Park since 2009 when the 49ers edged the Broncos 17-16.
  • Fri., Aug. 16, 2013 5:00PM - 8:30PM PDT 49ers at Chiefs -The 49ers and Chiefs have met nine times in the preseason. San Francisco leads the all-time series 6-3.
    -San Francisco has won the past two preseason contests. In the last meeting, during the 2003 preseason, the 49ers won 24-6 at Kansas City.
  • Sun., Aug. 25, 2013 5:00PM - 8:30PM PDT 49ers vs. Vikings -It marks the eighth time the 49ers and Vikings have met in the preseason.
    -The 49ers lead the all-time preseason series 4-3 and are 2-0 against the Vikings at home during the preseason.
    -The 49ers have won the past two contests, which were both played at Candlestick Park, a 17-6 win last season and a 15-10 victory in 2010.
  • Thu., Aug. 29, 2013 7:00PM - 10:30PM PDT 49ers at Chargers -It marks the 27th consecutive year in which the two teams have met in the preseason.
    -San Francisco leads preseason series 21-20 after the 49ers won, 35-3, at Candlestick Park last preseason.
    -It marks the 23rd preseason matchup in San Diego, with the Chargers holding a 16-8 series advantage at home.
  • Sun., Sep. 08, 2013 1:25PM - 4:25PM PDT 49ers vs. Packers In what will mark the team’s final season at Candlestick Park, the 49ers open the 2013 campaign by facing playoff teams from 2012 in four of the first five weeks, starting with the Green Bay Packers on September 8. This marks the second consecutive season that the 49ers and Packers have met in Week 1. Last season, San Francisco defeated Green Bay in two contests, 30-22 on the road in Week 1, and 45-31 at home in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. The 49ers overall record against the Packers is 28-34-1, including 17-11-1 at home.
  • Sun., Sep. 15, 2013 5:30PM - 8:30PM PDT 49ers at Seahawks San Francisco travels to division-rival Seattle to face the Seahawks in prime time on Sunday night. The overall series is tied at 14 games apiece, but under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers are 3-1 versus Seattle. The teams split the 2012 series, with each team winning on their home field.
  • Sun., Sep. 22, 2013 1:25PM - 4:25PM PDT 49ers vs. Colts On September 22, San Francisco will host the Indianapolis Colts for the first time since 2005. The 49ers are 18-24 overall against the Colts, including an 11-10 record at home. The Colts defeated the 49ers, 18-14, in the teams’ last meeting in Indianapolis, in 2009.
  • Thu., Sep. 26, 2013 5:25PM - 8:25PM PDT 49ers at Rams The Niners will have a short week as they will travel to St. Louis for a Thursday night, NFL Network showdown with the Rams on September 26. The overall series is split at 62-62-3, and 31-31-1 on the road. Both contests last season went into overtime, with the Rams winning, 16-13, in St. Louis, and the teams tying, 24-24, in San Francisco.
  • Sun., Oct. 06, 2013 5:30PM - 8:30PM PDT 49ers vs. Texans San Francisco faces the Houston Texans on Sunday night October 6, in front of a national audience on NBC. It marks the third prime time appearance through the first five weeks of the regular season for the 49ers. This will be only Houston’s second trip ever to Candlestick Park in the regular season, and their first since the 49ers won 20-17 in overtime, in 2005.
  • Sun., Oct. 13, 2013 1:25PM - 4:25PM PDT 49ers vs. Cardinals The second game of the back-to-back home-stand will be on October 13 vs. the Arizona Cardinals. San Francisco owns a 26-17 overall record against the Cardinals, including a 15-8 mark at home. In the 2012 regular season finale, San Francisco won 27-13, clinching the NFC West Division title for the 19th time in franchise history. The Niners have compiled a 7-1 record versus Arizona over the past eight games.

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20 Questions: LB Patrick Willis

Posted Aug 24, 2009



Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis has been one of the top performers at his position in the NFL for the past two seasons. 49ers.com caught up with the team’s defensive captain at the 49ers training camp for a round of 20 questions to see how the consummate professional would answer some unique questions.


1. What's your favorite cereal?

Cap'n Crunch.

2. If you could go to dinner with any three people, alive or deceased, who would they be?

It’s a mixed group, but it would be with Walter Payton, Denzel Washington, and Rosario Dawson. I think that would be an interesting dinner because I’d like to hear what they all have to say.

3. What is the best thing you can cook?

Chicken. My steaks are getting better… but I love cooking my chicken.

4. Who is the best player to talk trash to?

Probably any of the guys on the Arizona offensive line or Richie Incognito of the St. Louis Rams.

5. Who was better in their prime, coach Singletary or Ray Lewis?

Oh, that’s tough. I’m going to have to say it’s a tie.

6. After your career what are you going to be doing?

After I have played for while, I would like to have a legacy that I could pass on to the kids. I’d like to do that by creating a foundation, a place where kids can go and be themselves.

7. What is the weirdest dream you have ever had?

Oh man, either falling off the Empire State building or being chased by werewolves.

8. What is something you are ashamed of liking?

I like all those gossip magazines. I've got one in my bag right now that I'm about to check out while I'm getting treatment.

9. If you could have any super power, what would it be?

I would have super strength. (Editor’s note: Doesn’t he already have this?)

10. Who is the best player to ever play football for the University of Mississippi?

Jamil Northcutt, he played linebacker at Ole’ Miss too.

11. Would you rather have an interception returned for a touchdown or a sack, scoop, and score?

An interception returned for a touchdown.

12 Kobe or LeBron?

LeBron.

13. Ten Pro Bowl appearances or one Super Bowl ring?

One Super Bowl ring.

14. What was the best advice you ever received?

Coach Singletary said: "Never be afraid to invest in something that is going to give you knowledge."

15. How old were you when you scored your first touchdown?

I was in the 7th grade, so I was probably like 12- or 13-years-old.

16. Who was your favorite teacher growing up?

My 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Hartsfield.

17. Where's the best place in the world to watch a football game?

At one of your teammate’s house.

18. Training camp two-a-days or errands around the house?

Errands around the house. I don't mind cleaning my place, these two-a-days are long and tiring. It's a lot more work that errands around the house.

19. Superman or Batman?

Superman! Are you kidding me? Never ask me that question again in your whole entire life. I cannot stand Batman. I think Batman’s weak!

20. What extreme sports would you never try?

Jumping off dirt bikes is one. The other would be skateboarding. When I see people flipping around on a skateboard, I couldn’t imagine rolling around on that little board. They go up so high and then they flip in the air, I just couldn’t imagine. I think that’s the craziest thing in the world.

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