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When rising comic Shane Gillis hosted SNL, there were two San Fransisco 49ers stars, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, there. The legendary tight end took to Instagram to share a collage of photos from his experience. He got to go backstage of SNL, taking pictures on the iconic Studio 8H set. The first photo is […]

As the San Francisco 49ers are amid the offseason, the team is looking to find ways in bringing back their winning ways and competing for a championship. While the 49ers could look to free agency in bolstering the roster, there are some questions regarding the team at the moment, like with the injury history to […]

The San Francisco 49ers endured a disappointing injury-marred season in 2024. Coming off a Super Bowl appearance the previous year, in which the 49ers lost by three points in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco went just 6-11 in 2024. The team missed the playoffs for the first time since a 6-10 finish […]

The NFL has brought some of the hottest headlines of the year — but not only by what happens on the field. The love lives of NFL players have made a huge spotlight because their partners are also celebrities too. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld, take a look […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. That disappointment comes from the 49ers falling short of their sky-high expectations. San Francisco finished the regular season with a record of 6-11 and on a four-game losing streak. Thankfully, the 49ers got one injury update on […]

The college football landscape has changed drastically over the last few seasons. From conference realignments to the era of NIL deals and the transfer portal, college football looks a lot different than it did not long ago. Now, NCAA fans will get to witness the 12-team format for the College Football Playoff for the first […]

In Week 14, the San Francisco 49ers handily defeated the Chicago Bears 38-13. They held the Bears scoreless before the half, running out to an insurmountable 24-0 lead heading into the third, and even if they gave up 13 points down the stretch, it made little impact on the game’s final score, as Kyle Shanahan’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers got a much needed win in Week 14 over the Chicago Bears as Thomas Brown lost his head coaching debut. The Bears were blanked in the first half as San Francisco held a 24-0 lead at the break. The 49ers’ dominant performance kept the team’s playoff hopes alive. But San Fran’s […]

When Christian McCaffrey landed on IR with a potentially season-ending PCL injury, it instantly turned Isaac Guerendo into one of the most important players on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster. Beginning the year as RB2 behind Jordan Mason, who also landed on IR, the round 4 pick out of Louisville turned in some good tape […]

Christian McCaffrey’s year has been marred by setbacks, as injuries sidelined the San Francisco 49ers’ star running back for much of the season. On Instagram, McCaffrey shared an emotional reflection on his struggles, emphasizing the lessons football teaches about resilience, per USAToday. “This wasn’t my year,” he wrote. “Sometimes when it rains, it pours. You […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is slowly coming to terms with the team’s disappointing season. After losing both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason to injuries in Week 13, the 49ers are down to their third-string running back. Rookie Isaac Guerendo will get the start on Sunday but the team has added depth at […]

When Christian McCaffrey went down with a leg injury in Week 13, it looked like the latest piece of bad news for the San Francisco 49ers. With the season winding down and the playoffs becoming less and less of a possibility with each subsequent loss, McCaffrey – plus Jordan Mason –  leaving the game with […]

The San Francisco 49ers are having a miserable season. They are 5-7 and have dealt with a cavalcade of injuries that did not stop on Sunday night. Both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason were placed on injured reserve after the loss to the Bills. While Isaac Guerendo will be the featured back, they needed depth. […]

For the first time in three years, the San Francisco 49ers are in danger of missing the playoffs. Kyle Shanahan’s team is now on a three-game losing streak, two games out of first place with only five games left to play, and are on pace to be one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL, […]

The San Francisco 49ers dropped their third straight game, getting blown out by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in Week 13. Despite starting quarterback Brock Purdy’s return from injury, the 49ers’ offense managed just 10 points for the second game in a row. San Francisco fell to 5-7 with the loss and two games […]

Among the NFL players who suffered injuries in Week 13, Baker Mayfield entered that unwanted mix. And Taysom Hill took a bad injury. But leading the high-profile way on the injury list, Christian McCaffrey and Trevor Lawrence both failed to finish their respective contests. It isn’t getting better for San Francisco. McCaffrey, in just his […]

An extremely disappointing season for Christian McCaffrey, which encapsulates the distressing tone of the San Francisco 49ers’ 2024-25 campaign in totality, appears to be over. The All-Pro running back is being placed on the injured reserve as expected, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, and will likely not return to the field unless the team is […]

Just when it looked like San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was starting to find his groove, the three-time First Team All-Pro appeared to have suffered a serious injury that puts him in danger of missing the rest of the 2024 NFL season. The 49ers star exited Sunday’s road game against the Buffalo Bills […]

It’s been a tough road for the San Francisco 49ers, and the team endured another devastating setback against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. Tight end George Kittle mentioned how the various injuries have impacted the 49ers’ season, following the 35-10 loss. The 49ers kicked off the game looking like the team that won the […]

After Christian McCaffrey was ruled out with a knee injury early against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers star running back’s season could be in jeopardy, per Adam Schefter on X. “Kyle Shanahan said Christian McCaffrey suffered a potentially season-ending PCL injury,” Schefter wrote. Not only did Shanahan give a […]

In a cold, snowy Week 13 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, star running back Christian McCaffrey left the game due to a knee injury, per Adam Schefter on X. McCaffrey suffered the injury early in the second quarter after receiving a pitch and immediately going to the ground. Once he got […]

After fielding one of the best-rushing offenses in the NFL, with Jordan Mason leading the way and Isaac Guerendo rounding out the ground attack, Christian McCaffrey has made his presence known for the San Francisco 49ers since Week 10, rushing the ball 43 times for an admittedly underwhelming 149 yards and zero touchdowns. What gives? […]

The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan have had great success against one of his great friends Matt LaFleur and his Green Bay Packers as of late. The last time the two historic franchise’s met prior to Week 12 of the 2024 NFL Season, the 49ers bounced the Packers out of the NFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Green Bay Packers 38-10 in Week 12. With Brock Purdy on the shelf, Brandon Allen and the offense struggled at Lambeau Field. While the NFC West is very tight, the season is slipping away from Kyle Shanahan’s squad. Why are Allen, Christian McCaffrey, and the 49ers defense most […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ season hit a low point on Sunday as they suffered a crushing 38-10 defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. The loss, which dropped the 49ers to 5-6, marked their worst defeat to the Packers in the 74-game history between the two teams. It was also the franchise’s largest […]

The San Francisco 49ers went into the 2024 season as the co-favorites with the Detroit Lions to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. However, instead of dominating, the 49ers find themselves with a 5-5 record as they prepare for their Week 12 game. Ahead of the 49ers-Packers game, we’ll be making our 49ers Week […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11 as Geno Smith led a clutch, game-winning drive punctuated by the veteran passer’s 13-yard touchdown run in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. It was the 49ers’ third divisional loss after having a lead in the last two minutes […]

No matter who has or hasn’t been on the field, the San Francisco 49ers have been unsteady all season long. Yes, San Francisco has been hit hard by injuries from the outset of the season, but there is certainly still enough talent — both on the roster and within the coaching staff — that this team […]

The San Francisco 49ers let another game get away on Sunday to drop to 5-5 on the season. Kyle Shanahan and company completed the trifecta of heartbreaking losses against each of their division rivals with a last-second 20-17 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. With the loss, the 49ers are now one game back of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter Week 11 as healthy as they can be and off an improbable win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They host the Seattle Seahawks for a massive divisional matchup in the tight NFC West. While there is a long way to go, this game could have a big impact on the […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey finally made his season debut on Sunday, rushing for 39 yards on 13 carries and catching six passes for 68 receiving yards in the 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a fine outing for a player who’s still dealing with Achilles tendonitis, but 49ers head […]

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back the NFL’s most versatile weapon during Sunday’s 23-20 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Christian McCaffrey returned to the lineup after missing the first eight games of the season due to Achilles and calf injuries. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year didn’t put up eye-popping numbers in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had an up-and-down start to the 2024 NFL season, but when you’re as decimated by injuries as the defending NFC champions have been, that’s to be expected. Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jordan Mason and countless offensive contributors have been sidelined at various times throughout the season, but no injury was […]

Nick Bosa found his wallet a little lighter, and Christian McCaffrey broke his silence about sitting out to this point in the season. However, with a San Francisco Week 10 game scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, many NFL folks wonder which team will tilt their season in a positive direction. Ahead of the 49ers-Buccaneers […]

The San Francisco 49ers meet up for a huge NFC clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Currently trailing the Arizona Cardinals, and tied at 4-4 with the Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers are in serious need of a win to get themselves back in front of the division. Ahead of Sunday’s game, […]

After spending the first nine weeks of the 2024 NFL season seeing specialists, landing on IR, and even traveling to Germany to meet with experts, Christian McCaffrey’s 2024 debut for the San Francisco 49ers is rapidly approaching. Officially listed as questionable for Week 10 by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, McCaffrey opened up about just […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are likely to welcome running back Christian McCaffrey’s return in Week 10, they could be without many of their other top players against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. WR Chris Conley (hamstring), DL Kevin Givens (groin), CB Charvarius Ward (personal) and DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) are […]

The San Francisco 49ers have battled injuries all season. The team limped into its Week 9 bye, hoping the time off would allow players to heal up. While All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to make his season debut in Week 10, the 49ers are still banged up as Thursday’s injury report was extensive. […]

San Francisco 49ers fans have been longing to hear it, and the time has finally come. All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will officially make his season debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joined KNBR on Thursday and made the announcement. “He’s been awesome these last 2 days [of […]