Patrick Willis Out For Remainder Of Game Verse Rams (Toe)

Oct 13, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) attempts a pass under pressure from San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) attempts a pass under pressure from San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 49ers will be without their best defensive player and leader Patrick Willis for the remainder of Monday night’s game verse the Rams due to a toe injury.

The 49ers and Rams are in the middle of a closely contested game where the final result is still in doubt. The 49ers will now need to really work as a unit to win this game as the news just broke that Patrick Willis will not return to the game with what the 49ers are calling a toe injury.

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Willis’ status for upcoming games is unknown, but this game is important enough for the 49ers to win. The 49ers are in an extremely and competitive NFC West division that includes the lights of the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals. The health of one of their best overall players Patrick Willis will be huge going forward.

The 49ers were expected to roll over the Rams, but St. Louis showed their peskiness and so far have put up a terrific fight against the favored 49ers. Rams quarterback Austin Davis has done a great job in place of injured Sam Bradford and he has reinstalled hope into Rams faithful. The Rams are looking to get their second win of the season and the 49ers loss of Patrick Willis certainly helps their chances.

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