Edwards, Willis out; Staley, Roethlisberger in

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UPDATE: A power blackout has occurred at Candlestick Park at 5:10 p.m. More details to follow as they become available but Matt Maiocco is guessing that it could push back kickoff of Steelers-49ers.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Receiver Braylon Edwards, who has been nursing knee and shoulder ailments, is inactive for the 49ers' Monday night game against Pittsburgh Steelers.As expected, linebacker Patrick Willis (right hamstring) will miss the game, while left tackle Joe Staley is expected to start. Staley was cleared to return to action after sustaining a concussion last week.Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (left ankle) will be in uniform and is expected to start. Roethlisberger hobbled out to the field more than two hours before game time with a plastic, hinged brace on his ankle.

Willis went through rehab work before game with Mark Uyeyama, 49ers strength and conditioning coach. Though not running at full speed, Willis was clearly pushing his strained right hamstring more than a week ago.Brett Swain is active for the 49ers in place of Edwards, who will not suit up for the second time in three games. Also, cornerback Shawntae Spencer will be in uniform ahead of Tramaine Brock, who is inactive.Rookie offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore is active for the first time in his NFL career. The 49ers might use Kilgore as a blocker out of the backfield.Here is the list of inactive players for the 49ers-Steelers game:49ers inactives
LB Patrick Willis
WR Braylon Edwards
QB Scott Tolzien
CB Tramaine Brock
FB Moran Norris
T Mike Person
DT Ian WilliamsSteelers inactives
CB Curtis Brown
C Maurkice Pouncey
LB Chris Carter
DE Al Woods
OT Jamon Merdith
WR Emmanuel SandersAlso, OLB James Harrison is inactive, serving a one-game suspension.

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