NFL Media columnist Michael Silver said on NFL Network's "NFL GameDay Morning" that he spoke with 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who was optimistic that his offense will keep improving. "We are going to keep getting better and peak at the right time," Roman told Silver. That right time would be in the playoffs. Source: NFL.com DaBears22's Take: Kaepernick hasn't been the dynamic QB he was last year, likely due to a loss in offensive weapons this season. If Crabtree can come back later this season and be effective, that gives the Niners yet another weapon to use. As long as Gore can remain healthy to keep the ground game going, and they don't lose more skill position players, the Niners should be in the playoffs.