"It appears almost certain that linebacker Patrick Willis will miss Sunday's game at Arizona due to a hamstring strain.

But what about Braylon Edwards?

Lost amid questions about Willis' injury on Monday was the status of the Niners' banged-up wideout. Edwards did not practice last week and sat out a 26-0 win against the Rams in an effort to fully recover from knee and shoulder injuries.

Edwards wants to get healthy for the postseason, but he's also acknowledged the need to establish a better rapport with quarterback Alex Smith. Exhibit A: Smith's ugly end-zone interception, intended for Edwards, on Thanksgiving in Baltimore."