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X-rays coming on Patrick Willis ankle

Patrick Willis

San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

AP

The 49ers lost a game today, and they may have lost one of their best defensive players, for at least a while.

Linebacker Patrick Willis has an ankle injury. X-rays are coming, per a source with knowledge of the situation.

We’ll provide further info as we get it.