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49ers hope to carry preseason momentum into opener

The Columbian
Published: August 31, 2010, 12:00am

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore believes this season will be different, that his San Francisco 49ers are finally ready to take that step to the playoffs after all the missed chances in an 8-8 season a year ago.

The Niners are unbeaten in the preseason heading into their exhibition finale at home Thursday night against the San Diego Chargers. And while everybody knows these games don’t count, San Francisco could use some momentum heading into its season opener at NFC West rival Seattle on Sept. 12.

Gore is eager to see the entire offense intact. Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis has yet to play because of a strained right knee, while second-year receiver Michael Crabtree is nursing a neck injury and also hasn’t played.

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