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Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey combined for what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. The 2025 campaign has been a unique one for Purdy and the 49ers. They suffered multiple injuries on both sides of the ball, including Purdy as he […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey came through for his team on Sunday. Against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round matchup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, McCaffrey stepped up and delivered for his team, as usual. In eliminating the defending Super Bowl champions Eagles via a 23-19 victory away from […]

Don’t look now, but the vibes surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles have sneakily changed. Previous concerns about a repeat of the 2023-24 season have started to dissipate, as the defending champions embark on what actually appears to be a manageable path back to the Super Bowl. AJ Brown is reportedly a welcome locker room presence, linebacker […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming into the playoffs with their defense playing great, and will now face the San Francisco 49ers. Overall, Eagles’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has pointed the team in the right direction. But they will have to face the 49ers’ offense, which includes star running back Christian McCaffrey. Philadelphia is favored to […]

January football rarely comes with surprises. The NFC Wild Card Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles, though, carries a familiar sense of unfinished business. These two heavyweights have crossed paths in high-stakes moments before. Sunday’s meeting promises another tense chapter. The reigning Super Bowl champs enter as the favorite, buoyed by home-field […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing loss in Week 18. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle in a game that had the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on the line. One 49ers player took the blame for a critical error that helped the Seahawks secure the win. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey […]

Everything the San Francisco 49ers worked for over the last six weeks seemed to come apart in one cold, deflating night. A division title. The NFC’s No. 1 seed. Home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. All gone. In their place stood a home loss to the Seattle Seahawks that revealed vulnerabilities the 49ers had managed to […]

Most of the Week 18 slate in the NFL is likely to be lopsided, with plenty of teams playing backups and resting starters to get healthy before the playoffs get underway. However, there are still a few matchups with massive stakes on the line, none more than a matchup for the NFC West title on […]

Week 18 of the NFL season is back in action as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this deciding game in the NFC West division. The Seattle Seahawks (13-3) will visit the San Francisco 49ers (12-4) in a finale to win the NFC West and position as the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the […]

The stage is set for one of the most consequential regular-season games in recent San Francisco 49ers history. When the Seattle Seahawks travel to Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night, the stakes couldn’t be higher—the NFC West title, the conference’s No. 1 seed, a first-round playoff bye, and home-field advantage throughout the postseason all hang in […]

Week 18 is where fantasy football strategy becomes brutally practical. Motivation, snap counts, playoff positioning, and injury management now matter just as much as talent. For managers still playing meaningful games, running back is the position most vulnerable to late scratches, surprise rest days, and workload pivots. It’s also the position that can still swing […]

The San Fransico 49ers might be the best team in the NFC. The current standings don’t align with that statement yet, but a win at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night would give them the No. 1 seed in the conference. The Niners are capable of winning the Super Bowl this season while […]

As the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears were in an unbelievable scoring battle on Sunday night, it ended in a 42-38 win for the former, with the game not talking about its defensive prowess from either team. While the 49ers were led by great outings from quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian […]

The NFL is back for Week 17 action as we’ll bring you a betting prediction and pick for this high-stakes tilt atop the National Football Conference. The Chicago Bears (11-4) will visit the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) as both teams come in following a Week 16 win. Check our NFL odds series for the Bears-49ers prediction and […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive machine is crushing it. And the team avoided terrible news with George Kittle’s injury prognosis. That helps for the key game coming up, and here are bold predictions for the 49ers’ pivotal Week 17 game against the Bears. Both teams come into the contest with impressive records of 11-4. And […]

The Indianapolis Colts endured a stunning smackdown on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and played their best game of the season against a Colts team that appeared outmatched and overwhelmed. San Francisco’s 48-27 bludgeoning of the Colts was not a knockout blow. But Indy’s playoff aspirations […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Christian McCaffrey achieved a milestone he hasn’t pulled off since 2023 during the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. McCaffrey is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the 49ers. He’s shined as one of the top running backs in the league but dealt with […]

Week 16 of the NFL season concludes on Monday Night Football as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt. The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) will visit the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) in a pivotal showdown for both teams ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Check our NFL odds series for the 49ers-Colts prediction and […]

The San Francisco 49ers could clinch a playoff berth before they play the Colts. And they aren’t taking the Colts’ QB situation for granted. Furthermore, here are bold predictions for the Week 16 Monday Night Football clash. The 49ers enter with a strong record of 10-4, sitting in third place in the very tough NFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 and riding a four-game winning streak while sitting in third place. While the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams, the Niners still have a legitimate chance of snagging the 1 seed in the NFC. Ultimately, the 49ers’ dream playoff scenario could take shape, depending on the […]

Week 16 is fantasy football’s pressure cooker. For many leagues, this is the championship round. For others, it’s the final hurdle before glory. At no position is the balance between volume, matchup, and game script more important than running back. Touches are king. However, efficiency and pass-game involvement often decide who delivers a league-winning performance […]

The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) will face the Tennessee Titans (2-11) in Week 15 at Levi’s Stadium, with all eyes on star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a back issue, earning a questionable designation. However, San Francisco fans can breathe a sigh of relief as […]

Christian McCaffrey allayed concerns about his recent illness after logging a full practice session on Friday, but fans should never celebrate too early when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers star running back’s status. He is now considered questionable for Sunday’s home game versus the Tennessee Titans due to a back injury, per ESPN’s […]

Despite a minor scare, Christian McCaffrey will remain in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 15 lineup when they face the Tennessee Titans. The star running back missed practice early in the week with his illness, but was a full participant on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15, Cam Inman of the Bay […]

The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers are two teams in very different situations heading into Week 15. Tennessee is 2-11 and is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the second year in a row. The Titans took a step forward by adding Cam Ward, but they are […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Although the 29-year-old has been healthy throughout this season, this mid-week status change naturally set off some alarm bells for fans and […]

The fantasy football playoffs are finally here! Congratulations if your team or teams made it into the dance. If you made the playoffs, your team likely has some solid running backs who helped you dominate the regular season. Those players will be more important than ever in a single-elimination playoff format. The Week 15 slate […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here. That means every carry, every red-zone touch, and every snap matters more than ever. Week 15 is the where the difference between advancing and going home often comes down to choosing the right running back. With no teams on, fantasy managers have a full arsenal at their disposal. Yet […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a truly special player in running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey accomplished an incredible feat on Sunday, while helping San Francisco defeat the Cleveland Browns. “This is the third time in his career that 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has gone over 800 rushing and 800 receiving yards in a season. He […]

The NFL season is currently heading toward its home stretch, with teams around the league looking to make their final preparations and get themselves in the best position possible prior to the postseason. Two of those teams are the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, each of whom is in the NFC West and […]

After beating the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers’ playoff chances improved as they head into Week 13. Now, the 49ers’ playoff picture has a clear path, and model odds are showing the path to the postseason for San Francisco. Currently, ESPN’s model has the Niners with a 91 percent chance […]

Ricky Pearsall would very much like Christian McCaffrey’s problem. After the San Francisco 49ers’ 20-9 Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers, Ricky Pearsall was asked about Christian McCaffrey piling up touches, more than 30 of them, in the primetime grind. The WR did not hide how he feels about that kind of workload. “I […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, 20-9. With the win, they improved to 8-4 and remain in one of the NFC Wild Card spots. But the 11-point victory did not come easily. The 49ers’ offense moved the football, but quarterback Brock Purdy struggled going downfield.  Purdy threw interceptions on […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the frisky Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. Despite quarterback Brock Purdy’s three first-half interceptions, the 49ers managed to notch their second win in a row. Purdy’s teammates came to his defense after the game, and star running back Christian McCaffrey did not hold back when asked if he felt […]

Coming off a grind-it-out 20-9 win over the Panthers, Christian McCaffrey sounded less interested in box-score glory and more in the people around him. After piling up 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown plus seven catches for 53 yards, the San Francisco 49ers star called this “one of the best locker rooms I’ve […]

Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season is here. For many, this is the final stretch before the fantasy football playoffs. Every touch, every snap, every red-zone carry matters now more than ever. Running back remains the position that most reliably swings weekly outcomes. That’s whether through volume dominance, explosive efficiency, or game-script fortune. Key […]

Star running back Christian McCaffrey is enjoying the chemistry he is having with the San Francisco 49ers following their 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Going into the matchup, San Francisco had a 7-4 record as one of the better teams in the NFC. Despite the multiple injuries they have suffered from […]

Christian McCaffrey will face his former team for the first time on Monday, leading the San Francisco 49ers into battle as they host the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football. The 49ers are coming off a dominant 41–22 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. That’s where McCaffrey delivered one […]