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What a way for the Los Angeles Rams to score their first win of the 2024 NFL regular season. Even Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay couldn’t seemingly believe that his team just pulled off a victory on Sunday at home over the reigning NFC champions San Francisco 49ers. Just before he started his postgame […]

Without Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and multiple offensive linemen, the Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Kyren Williams scored three touchdowns and Joshua Karty hit a last-second field goal to secure the 27-24 win. According to Next Gen Stats on social media, the Rams pulled off a ridiculously improbable comeback. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers visit the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon. Defensive end Nick Bosa was listed as questionable on the injury report for this Week 3 matchup against the Rams. Bosa is dealing with a hip injury that he suffered during a one-on-one drill at practice during the week. He also suffered an […]

Brock Purdy has been called a lot since being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft. He’s been called “Mr. Irrelevant,” he’s been called a game manager and even held the title of third-string QB during his initial run with the 49ers before improbably rising up the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been beset with injuries and tight end George Kittle can be added to the injury report. A hamstring injury kept Kittle from practicing all week and will force him out in the 49ers’ upcoming Week 3 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers have already ruled out Deebo Samuel […]

The San Francisco 49ers have encountered a turbulent start to the 2024 NFL season, particularly highlighted by their disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. This game has underscored the performances of several key players whose lackluster contributions have been detrimental to the team’s success. The players most scrutinized for their performances are […]

After dominating the New York Jets in Week 1, it looked like the San Francisco 49ers were once again going to breeze to the best record in the NFC West, earn a comfortable matchup in the playoffs, and go on another deep playoff run in the pursuit of another Lombardi Trophy. And yet, the Minnesota […]

Sunday’s NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams could be an ugly affair, as both teams are turning in lengthy injury reports going into the weekend. Fans are well-aware of the major absences on LA’ offense, but San Fran is also expected to be without a huge chunk of its […]

Jerry Rice carved out a truly iconic HBCU underdog story at Mississippi Valley State. While Rice is now a holder of multiple NFL records, an NFL Hall of Famer, and considered as the greatest wide receiver of all time, everything began in Crawford, Mississippi. Born to Eddie and Joe Rice, Jerry Rice was the sixth […]

Two NFC West teams renew their rivalry as the San Francisco 49ers visit the Los Angeles Rams. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a 49ers-Rams prediction and pick. The 49ers enter the game sitting at 1-1 on the year. They opened the season on Monday Night football facing the New York […]

The San Francisco 49ers have added defensive end Nick Bosa on the injury report ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Rams. While the team hasn’t yet mentioned if he will play versus the Rams, Bosa was a limited participant in this week’s practice. However, it’s still a potential blow to a team without […]

The San Francisco 49ers have battled their fair share of injuries early on in the 2024 season. The team is navigating the ongoing injury status of star running back Christian McCaffrey, among others, and they received a notable update on wide receiver George Kittle ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. […]

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers hit the practice field on Wednesday to start preparations for the Los Angeles Rams, who will be missing the now retired Aaron Donald. For the first time in over a decade, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admitted it felt strange not having to strategize against Donald. “It’s definitely a […]

While there is no doubt that the San Francisco 49ers have Super Bowl aspirations, it will be led by star quarterback Brock Purdy who looks to redeem himself after last season. If there is one aspect about Purdy’s game that has been improved and will lead to title success for the 49ers, it has been […]

The San Francisco 49ers are riding a wave of adversity to kick off the 2024-25 season. Deebo Samuel’s Week 2 injury is the latest blemish on San Francisco’s roster. The sixth-year wideout will miss a couple of weeks with a calf injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is now forced to adjust while the Niners wait […]

It was not in everyone’s expectations that the San Francisco 49ers would slip down to being third in the AFC West, let alone lose to a shorthanded Minnesota Vikings squad. This is why a lot of legends and fans have been calling for members of the Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy-led squad to step up. […]

With running back Christian McCaffrey already sidelined for the next three games, the San Francisco 49ers will also be without wide receiver Deebo Samuel for the next few weeks. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared that Samuel sustained an injury in the last minutes of Sunday’s 23-17 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to miss […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2024 campaign is off to a painful start. After putting star running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, wide receiver Deebo Samuel will also miss time. Samuel will miss a couple of weeks after sustaining a calf injury Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “#49ers WR Deebo Samuel […]

Brock Purdy put the praise on Vikings’ defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and the San Francisco 49ers still don’t have a timetable to get back a key offensive piece. Also, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got ‘outcoached’ by Kevin O’Connell, according to NFL on ESPN. “I think Kyle [Shanahan] was outcoached yesterday. […]

The Minnesota Vikings started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. One of the main reasons was defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit. They were a menace all afternoon, forced two turnovers, and got a goal-line stand that turned into a 97-yard […]

Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers avoided a major injury Sunday, and the cart-off of tight end George Kittle may have been injury hyperbole. However, the 49ers still don’t have an idea when star running back Christian McCaffrey will return, according to a certain update on his injury timeline by head coach Kyle Shanahan. […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the world of football when they got the upper hand against the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold was going all out as Brock Purdy also heated up in this game. By the end of it, the clash was determined by the talent of each team’s wide receiver corps. It just so […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a big upset on Sunday, knocking off the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers 23-17 to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, filling in for the injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, had a great day against his old team, completing 17-of-26 passes for 268 yards, two […]

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t able to come out of Week 2 with a win against the Minnesota Vikings, but they were able to avoid a serious injury to their key defensive player. Nick Bosa went down in the third quarter of the game and was helped off the field by the 49ers medical staff. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a rough go of it against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 so far, and things got even worse midway through the game. The Niners are already dealing with a couple of big injuries, most notably Christian McCaffrey and his Achilles ailment, and for a point in time, it […]

While it was expected that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey would be placed on the injured reserve list, his new timeline will most likely frustrate fans. As fantasy football managers of the 49ers star will go bonkers, new reporting from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests that McCaffrey made need longer than the […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

In Week 2, the San Francisco 49ers are set to take off against the Minnesota Vikings in a game with plenty of subtle storylines to follow. Will Brock Purdy outperform his former understudy Sam Darnold, who for 208 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 28-6 win over the New York Giants? Will Sean […]

Kyle Shanahan is the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. After starting out with an offensive quality control coach position in 2004 in Tampa Bay, Shanahan became the head coach of the 49ers in 2017. In his seven years at the helm, the 49ers made the postseason four times, lost the NFC Championship Game […]

The San Francisco 49ers have officially lost Christian McCaffrey for the foreseeable future. As expected, the team has placed their star running back on the Injured Reserve, per Ian Rapoport: “Sources: The #49ers are placing RB Christian McCaffrey on Injured Reserve today, with hopes that his Achilles tendinitis fully heals by the time it’s time […]

As the San Francisco 49ers prep for their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Kyle Shanahan provided a few updates on his team. One of the new bits of information involved rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. The 2024 first-round pick is recovering from a recent gunshot wound he sustained during an attempted […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) has been ruled out for their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also announced the team is considering placing the 28-year-old on injured reserve, as NFL insider Adam Schefter reported. In response to that bad news, fantasy football managers worldwide, who […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey continues to recover from both Achilles tendonitis and a calf strain, impeding his ability to get on the field. Unfortunately, it looks like 2023’s NFL rushing leader won’t be back Sunday vs. the Minnesota Vikings. McCaffrey didn’t participate in the early portion of Friday’s practice, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive in San Francisco’s first game last week against the New York Jets. It’s been reported that McCaffey is dealing with a calf strain. However, the more concerning injury that kept him out of Monday night’s game against the Jets is Achilles tendinitis. With the 49ers […]

As the San Francisco 49ers began practice on Thursday ahead of Week 2, a particularly encouraging sight awaited fans and teammates: Christian McCaffrey, the best running back in the NFL, was seen on the field, fully uniformed and participating. This is a positive sign for the 49ers, as McCaffrey’s presence on the practice field–especially during […]

The San Francisco 49ers hit the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Below we will continue our NFL odds series with a 49ers-Vikings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Christian McCaffery is the big question mark for the 49ers. He is still dealing […]

Fans were delighted to see the initial confidence that the Minnesota Vikings had for Sam Darnold and it came into fruition last Sunday as the team beat the New York Giants, 28-6. People were originally hesitant when Darnold signed with the Vikings, but it’s looking like he’s in line to have a solid season as […]

Many would think that the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for an easier matchup this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings after a 32-19 win over the New York Jets in Week 1, but Nick Bosa was blunt when talking about this week’s game, saying that the Vikings are a better team and that the […]

In a hilarious display of camaraderie and sportsmanship, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was seen wearing Brock Purdy’s Iowa State football helmet following Iowa football’s unexpected defeat on Saturday. This comes after Kittle, an Iowa alum, and Purdy, the former Iowa State quarterback, made a bet on the rivalry game between the two […]