San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith and linebackers Aldon Smith, NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis have all been listed as probable for Sunday's NFC Championship showdown with the Atlanta Falcons.
Aldon Smith (shoulder) was limited in practice all week, but is expected to play Sunday. Bowman (shoulder), Justin Smith (elbow/triceps) and Willis (shoulder) were full participants all week in practice.
Running back Frank Gore (knee), who rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in last week's 45-31 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, was also listed as probable for Sunday.
Safety Dashon Goldson (knee), cornerbacks Chris Culliver (knee) and Tarell Brown (shoulder) and guard Alex Boone (knee) were also among those listed as probable.


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