Could the 49ers pick up where San Francisco’s Giants left off? A Week 8 NFL quiz

San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was on fire in Monday night’s 24-3 romp over the faltering Arizona Cardinals. He completed 18 of 19 passes, leading some to wonder if the 49ers might just be ready to follow the Giants’ World Series win with a Super Bowl championship. To review your knowledge of Week 8 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.

10. When the New York Jets retired the No. 90 jersey of former defensive end Dennis Byrd on Sunday, he joined what other defensive player so honored by the team?

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

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