WATN: David Akers Setting Records

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Alex Smith and the 49ers showed a little something against the Dallas Cowboys yesterday. Unfortunately, Tony Romo strapped up and played through cracked ribs to lead his team to an overtime victory.

One play of note, however, was former Eagle fan-favorite David Akers kicking a 55-yard field which set a new record for longest in Candlestick Park history. Akers' absence in Philadelphia hasn't really been felt on the field just yet, but it's still early. Birds fans are likely glad to see him off to a good start in San Fran.

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David Akers' 55-yard FG was longest kick at Candlestick Park in an NFL
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PHOTO CAPTION: September 11, 2011; San Francisco,
CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers (2) kicks a field goal
out of the hold by punter Andy Lee (4) during the second quarter against
the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park. Credit: Kyle
Terada-US PRESSWIRE

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