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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 | 1:05 PM | LEVI’S® STADIUM | SANTA CLARA, CA | CBS
LOOKING AHEAD TORREY, TORREY, HE’S OUR MAN With a Win vs. New York Jets... • Earlier this week, the 49ers announced WR • The 49ers would improve to 11-2 all-time against the Jets, includ- Torrey Smith as the team’s nominee for the ing a 5-1 record at home. 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Named after the late Hall of Fame run- • San Francisco would win their second-consecutive game against ning back of the Chicago Bears, the the Jets. Walter Payton Man of the Year Award • The would improve to 13-7 at home against AFC opponents 49ers is given annually to the player who over the past 10 seasons (2007-16). best exemplifies a commitment to • Chip Kelly would improve to 2-0 as a head coach against the Jets. philanthropy and community involve- ment. The 32 nominees will be pared SEND PHIL TO ORLANDO down to three finalists which will be • This season, K Phil Dawson has made a strong case to be select- announced on January 22nd. ed to the 2017 Pro Bowl held in Orlando, FL. • The 49ers are looking for their repre- • Dawson ranks 2nd in the NFL with a 94.4 FG pct. (17-18) and has hit sentative to win back-to-back Walter 14 consecutive FGAs, the 3rd-longest active streak in the NFL. Payton NFL Man of the Year Awards, • He currently holds the 49ers top two records for most consecu- with former 49ers WR Anquan Boldin tive made FGs with 27 in 2013 and 19 in 2015. becoming the first player in franchise history to be named the Walter Pay- DAWSON’S 2016 LONGEST ACTIVE ton NFL Man of the Year in 2015. GAME-BY-GAME STREAK OF FGM, 2016 • In support of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and Char- vs. LA acter Playbook, United Way World- wide, the National Football League at Car. 29 39 Foundation and Nationwide have 28 committed to donating $50,000 to- at Sea. 22 53 Justin Tucker wards each team-level winner for the charity of his choice in addition vs. Dal. 36 to receiving $50,000 in his name to fund Character Playbook in the vs. Arz. 15 San Francisco 49ers market. Smith will direct his nominee donation at Buf. 33 48 47 Matt Prater towards the Torrey Smith Family Fund. vs. TB 28 WR Torrey Smith on his nomination... vs. NO 49 48 46 “I’m very humbled to be recognized by my peers as the 49ers 14 team nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. I strive to be the best man that I can be by setting a 49 53 Phil Dawson at Arz. good example for my two boys as well as those who look up to me. I understand the responsibility that comes from being vs. NE 33 in this position and it is an honor to be associated with Walter Payton and his legacy.” at Mia. 36 14 • The Torrey Smith Family Fund was established to provide youth Dan Bailey at Chi. 31 28 with the tools they need to identify, unleash, and reach their full potential.
Bob Lange - Vice President of Communications • Dan Beckler - Director of Football Communications Roger Hacker - Director of Corporate Communications • Mike Chasanoff - Senior Manager of Football Communications Emily Lucas - Coordinator of Corporate Communications • Peter Volmut - Football Communications Assistant