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08:03 AM ET 09.10 | David Akers entered the record books Sunday with his historic 63-yard field goal that matched a league record shared by three others. "It was kind of one of those miracles," said the 37-year-old Akers, whose successful field goal gave the 49ers a 16-7 lead over the Green Bay Packers. "I didn't think I hit it great enough." ... After two Alex Smith incomplete passes, the 49ers set up for Akers' successful try as holder Andy Lee took a clean snap. Asked what Akers' range is, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh quipped: "Well, it was 63 yards, today." Harbaugh then noted Akers made a 60-yard attempt in pregame warm-ups to instill further faith in the 63-yard try. "With David Akers, talk about the greatest kicker in the history of our game," Harbaugh said. "The odds were in our favor."

Jim Harbaugh, Getty Images

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September 10, 2012 08:08 AM ET

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I have to admit, that was one of the most interesting plays of the day. For those who missed it, the ball hit the crossbar and bounced over.

Debbie Does

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September 10, 2012 08:13 AM ET

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Akers' expression was priceless.

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September 10, 2012 08:21 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET 09.10 by TxHeat

Akers' expression was priceless.

It was. And, for the record, Janikowski and Elam were both helped by kicking their 63 yarders in Denver. Dempsey's kick was a miracle.

DarkArmadillo

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September 10, 2012 08:22 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET 09.10 by TxHeat

Akers' expression was priceless.

His face looked like he'd just been named the winner on American Idol. But I was genuinely happy for the guy.

Debbie Does

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September 10, 2012 08:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 09.10 by DarkArmadillo

It was. And, for the record, Janikowski and Elam were both helped by kicking their 63 yarders in Denver. Dempsey's kick was a miracle.

An speaking of things that happened in New Orleans....

Hail to the Redskins!

Debbie Does

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September 10, 2012 08:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:25 AM ET 09.10 by Debbie Does

An speaking of things that happened in New Orleans....Hail to the Redskins!

HAIL!!

"any given Sunday...."

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September 10, 2012 08:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 09.10 by hbomb

HAIL!!
"any given Sunday...."

I think it was more than just an "any given Sunday" game. RG-III and the Skins made a statement. That game wasn't as close as the score.

Debbie Does

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September 10, 2012 08:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 09.10 by Debbie Does

His face looked like he'd just been named the winner on American Idol. But I was genuinely happy for the guy.

I was thinking more Bob Barker saying..'come on down'.

TxHeat

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September 10, 2012 08:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET 09.10 by Debbie Does

I think it was more than just an "any given Sunday" game. RG-III and the Skins made a statement. That game wasn't as close as the score.

They sure looked good. Almost 2-1 advantage in time of possession.

hbomb

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September 10, 2012 08:34 AM ET

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Forget the kicker. What Harbaugh has done with Alex Smith is nothing short of amazing.

SouthernBlueFan

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September 10, 2012 08:38 AM ET

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It's nice to see a happy story on here for a change. Good for him.

Bandbum003

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September 10, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 09.10 by DarkArmadillo

Dempsey's kick was a miracle.

Not to diss a guy with a club foot but Tom had a couple inch steel plate at the front of his shoe

Swamp Dragon

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September 10, 2012 09:05 AM ET

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Damn right people. My 49ers shut A-Rod and the gang DOWN! Kind of a shame for me a little because I had to start Rodgers this week.

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September 10, 2012 09:12 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET 09.10 by BrownQJ: Get Him a Pillow

Damn right people. My 49ers shut A-Rod and the gang DOWN! Kind of a shame for me a little because I had to start Rodgers this week.

isn't A-rod a baseball player?

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September 10, 2012 09:16 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET 09.10 by ---Loki---

isn't A-rod a baseball player?

That A-Rod is a fraud and a steriod user.

Oh and his team stinks.....

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September 10, 2012 09:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:32 AM ET 09.10 by hbomb

They sure looked good. Almost 2-1 advantage in time of possession.

RGIII could be the real deal if he can make us forget Kyle Shanahan is doing the play-calling.

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September 10, 2012 09:36 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET 09.10 by Melman

RGIII could be the real deal if he can make us forget Kyle Shanahan is doing the play-calling.

yeah...drove me nuts to get up by 2 or 3 scores only to have them revert to prevent nothing D and allow Brees 2 TDs in under a minute....K. Shanahan needs to learn to play until the game is OVER, not just until you are up by more than 10 in the first half before trying to run out the clock...