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Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers ground Matt Stafford, Detroit Lions for win

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By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco 49ers stymied 2011 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, then record-setting Matthew Stafford in Week 2.

This stingy, opportunistic defense is again making its mark as one of the league's best facing the top offenses and most prolific passers -- and that you can shake on.

The Niners denied Stafford another milestone, Vernon Davis caught touchdown passes of 21 and 23 yards from Alex Smith, and San Francisco beat the Detroit Lions 27-19 on Sunday night in a September showdown of NFC powers that hardly lived up to its hype.

Smith completed 20 of 31 throws for 226 yards and extended his franchise-record streak of passes without an interception to 216. He led the reigning NFC West champion Niners (2-0) to their ninth straight win in the series since the Lions' last victory on Sept. 25, 1995. Smith took a hard hand to the helmet from John Wendling late and bloodied his nose, then led another touchdown drive.

"He's as tough as a $2 steak," 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "I grew up eating a lot of them. I know what I'm talking about."

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49ERS VOICE: Vernon's two touchdown catches help Niners get pas...

49ERS VOICE: Vernon's two touchdown catches help Niners get pas...: CBSSports.com wire reports Sep. 16, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO -- Two weeks in, the San Francisco 49ers are playing like one of the NFL's best ...