San Francisco 49ers 2011: 5 Prestigious NFL Awards the 49ers Are Closing in On

Most 49ers fans were confident that the 49ers would eventually put it together and return to dominance again, but it's safe to say that nobody thought it would happen in Jim Harbaugh's rookie coaching campaign.

The 49ers have clinched the NFC West, jumped out to an unforeseen 10-2 record and are putting forth a historic run defense that hasn't allowed a single rushing touchdown all season.

Frank Gore is now the 49ers' all-time leading rusher, a playoff bye seems inevitable and for the first time in a long time and the 49ers are going to be littered with awards when this magical season comes to a close.

There are prestigious awards that the 49ers are closing in...

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