By Justin Worsley,
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore suffered a broken hip last nights 27-6 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, sidelining him for the rest of the year.
Gore ripped off 52 yards on only five carries before suffering the injury, veteran tailback Brian Westbrook took his place and the 49ers did not miss a step as Westbrook ran for 136 yards.
The 49ers are 4-7 this season, but they're only one game out of first place, which is currently tied between the Seattle Seahawks and the St. Louis Rams.
Gore led the team with 853 yards on 203 carries and three touchdowns. He also has two receiving touchdowns on 46 receptions.
Westbrook is in his first season with the 49ers after spending the first eight years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to replacing Gore, Westbrook ran for nine yards on five carries.
With the Eagles, Westbrook was named to two Pro Bowls and was elected to the 2007 All-Pro squad, however, the Eagles released Westbrook due to his recent history of injuries. Westbrook was limited to nine games last year after suffering two concussions and has not played a full season in his career.
San Francisco travels to Green Bay next Sunday.
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