Kicker David Akers notched his eighth career NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor in Week 17, his second award in as many weeks, after kicking two field goals and throwing a TD pass to Michael Crabtree.

While the 49ers have spent time preparing for the Falcons and Giants, there is no doubt which potential opponent is drawing the most attention. Coach Jim Harbaugh was surprisingly candid about it on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Greg Roman said the Penn State job is the kind of position that would be a job in which he could retire. Although he is a finalist to become the next Nittany Lions head coach, his sole focus is with the 49ers.