Michael Crabtree caught four passes for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's shutout of the Rams. The 96 yards were Crabtree's second most of the year. Crabtree's second touchdown of the season was a thing of beauty, as he got behind the Rams' entire secondary before hauling in a 52-yard score in stride. Averaging 5.6 catches for 90 yards over his past three games, and 4.4/55 on the season, Crabtree has quietly solidified himself as an every-week WR3.

Michael Crabree led the 49ers with six catches and 54 yards against the Ravens in Week 12. Crabtree made an impressive leaping grab for 18 yards on 3rd-and-17 to lead to the second of David Akers' two field goals. His nine targets were four more than next closest offensive player. Averaging 5.5 catches and 63 yards over the past six games, Crabtree is worthy of WR3 consideration against the Rams in Week 12.

Michael Crabtree caught seven passes for 120 yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Cardinals. Crabtree absolutely wore out Cardinals' corner Patrick Peterson. He made the rookie slip and fall twice on the opening drive and later had him beat for a touchdown but was overthrown by Alex Smith. It's Crabtree's first 100-yard game since Week 16 of last season. He'll be a WR3 option on Thanksgiving against a Ravens defense that got lit up by Jerome Simpson today.

Michael Crabtree caught just one pass for 21 yards in Sunday's win over the Giants. Crabtree saw a ton of top Giants' corner Corey Webster and ended up with just four targets. He also rotated out a bunch as Ted Ginn and even Kyle Williams got looks. Crabtree figures to bounce back in a much better matchup against the Cardinals next week. Prior to today, he was averaging 6.3 catches for 60.6 yards in the previous three games.

Michael Crabtree (foot) was limited in 49ers practice Wednesday. Crabtree is always limited on Wednesdays and will likely continue to be so for the duration of the season. He will be listed as probable on Friday.

Michael Crabtree played on 40-of-58 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Crabtree started at flanker and led all wideouts in targets with five. While he's playing enough snaps and performing at a high enough level to be a viable WR3, Crabtree's upside is capped by the 49ers' conservative scheme. Alex Smith has led the team to a 7-1 record despite averaging just 25.7 pass attempts and 183.3 yards per game.

Michael Crabtree caught five passes for 51 yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Crabtree caught all five of the passes that came his way. He worked out of the slot, the split end spot and the flanker positions and would have had a bigger day if the Niners needed to throw. After a slow start, Crabtree is now averaging 6.3 catches for 60.6 yards with one touchdown over the last three games. He'll be on the WR3 radar against the Giants next week.

Michael Crabtree (foot) is listed as probable for Week 9. Crabtree was limited in practice each day this week, but only for management purposes. He's Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling's No. 26 receiver play.

Michael Crabtree (foot) was limited in 49ers practice Wednesday. Crabtree is routinely limited throughout the practice week, starts, and plays a full complement of snaps. He'll be in the lineup against the Redskins.

Coach Jim Harbaugh described Michael Crabtree as the "consummate team type of guy" Monday. Crabtree appears to have turned a corner after spending much of his first two seasons as a "diva." He's blocking, playing both split end and flanker to accommodate Braylon Edwards and has racked up 21 catches over the last four games. Crabtree will be a WR3 option against the Redskins on Sunday.