If there is an advantage to be had, it is that the 49ers are expected to have their recently concussed quarterback, Alex Smith, back for the game, while the Bears' Jay Cutler, who also left a game last week with a concussion, is expected to be out.
If there is an advantage, it is that the 49ers are expected to have their recently concussed quarterback, Alex Smith, back for the game, while the Bears' Jay Cutler, who also left a game last week with a concussion, is expected to be out.
The Wales and Scarlets full-back was concussed against Australia in November – the fourth time in six years.
(Like the 49ers, the Steelers recovered a fumble after the running back — McGahee –was concussed).
But, as in rugby, concussed players find their way back onto the pitch.
"He texted back, 'I'm always concussed, they just caught me this week.' " Fink was an offensive lineman in high school, but his own injury history clouds the picture somewhat.
Flanker Blair Cowan was concussed late on but Stuart Hogg's back injury "is not considered an immediate concern".
Utility back Earls, who was concussed in the opening game against Wales, trained fully with the Ireland squad on Thursday and Friday.
Without Joe Worsley, concussed in the opening minutes, the back-row equation never added up and, apart from yet another lion-hearted effort from Martin Corry, the front five displayed little oomph.
Saint-André said that Wesley Fofana did not suffer concussion when he left the field in the first half but that his South African-born full-back Scott Spedding has been concussed.
