San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) runs with the ball against St. Louis Rams defensive end James Hall (96) and St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Chris Chamberlain (57) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, center, is hit by St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell, left, and safety Craig Dahl after catching a nine-yard pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh roams the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens (10) is sacked for an 8-yard loss by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith, right, with help from teammate NaVorro Bowman, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, right, runs past St. Louis Rams' James Laurinaitis (55) on his way to an 8-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens, left, pushes away San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith on his way to an 18-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) dives into the end zone at the end of an 8-yard touchdown run as teammate Brett Swain, left, and St. Louis Rams safety Craig Dahl, right, look on during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) runs ahead of St. Louis Rams defensive back Josh Gordy, left rear, after catching a pass and running it in 28-yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, left, runs past St. Louis Rams defensive back Josh Gordy on a 28-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown, right, intercepts a pass intended for St. Louis Rams' Kellen Clemens, left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens, left, is sacked for an 11-yard loss by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens, right, is sacked for an 11-yard loss by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) is congratulated by teammate quarterback Alex Smith on his 28-yard touchdown catch during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) is congratulated by teammates Adam Snyder (68) and Joe Staley after catching a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, right, runs past St. Louis Rams safety Darian Stewart after catching a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis celebrates after catching a 44-yard pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, right, catches a 44-yard pass as St. Louis Rams defensive back Josh Gordy defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson stands in the bench area during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers place kicker David Akers celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree on a fake field goal attempt during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon celebrates after running for a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long hangs his head during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. The 49ers won 34-27. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon dives into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, left, is sacked for a 7-yard loss by St. Louis Rams defensive end James Hall during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. The 49ers won 34-27. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo walks off the field following the Rams 34-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree jogs into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass from 49ers kicker David Akers on a fake field goal attempt during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)