Niners still interested in Takeo Spikes

There's probably a number of people who never expected to see New York Jets running back Frank Gore still going strong in the NFL at age 37, but his former teammate Jimmie Ward isn't one of them. Ward is one of three current 49ers players who were on the roster when Gore was last with the team in 2014, with long snapper Kyle Nelson and cornerback Dontae Johnson being the others. Gore was a model of consistency back then, having rushed for over 1,000 yards in eight of nine seasons going back to 2006, and had just wrapped up a season of 1,106 yards and four touchdowns when he and the 49ers didn't come to terms on a new contract after the 2014 season. Gore will face off against his former team when the 49ers face the Jets on Sunday, the second time he's done so

The New York Jets are set to host the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Each week, the 49ers Webzone staff predicts the winner within its annual NFL Pick 'em contest. That includes writers and forum moderators. All seven participating staff members selected the 49ers to beat the Jets. San Francisco is currently a 7-point favorite. As for all the fans who are taking part in our NFL Pick 'em contest, an overwhelming 99 percent have the 49ers winning the game, as of this post. The game

The San Francisco 49ers have named running back JaMycal Hasty as their protected practice squad player ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. That is a good indication that the 49ers may activate him for the game with Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) expected to be sidelined due to injuries. The #49ers today protected RB JaMycal Hasty on their practice squad. No other team can sign him to place on their active roster before Sunday's game.— Matt Maiocco