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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 […]

Brandon Aiyuk struggled during the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening win on Monday night, and it showed in his performance. Aiyuk described feeling unlike himself in the 49ers’ 32-19 victory over the New York Jets, experiencing a sensation he had never encountered before in his career. Aiyuk hesitated to review the film of the 49ers’ victory […]

Many NFL fans were stunned on Monday when the San Francisco 49ers announced that star running back Christian McCaffrey was going to miss the season opener against the Jets due to a lingering calf injury. McCaffrey’s injury had been hanging around all through training camp, but all indications were that he would be a full […]

In the wake of the New York Jets Monday Night Football loss, Aaron Rodgers recognizes where things went wrong and how he can improve. Now he’s revisiting an old mantra that proved useful when his former team got off to a rough start years ago. The football world remembers when Rodgers issued his famous call […]

After spending the summer more concerned with dollars and cents than Xs and Os, Brandon Aiyuk had an incredibly uneventful return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, catching just two of the four passes sent his way by Brock Purdy for four yards and no touchdowns. Now granted, some of […]

While San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey has an injury history, the way his current ailment was disclosed in Week 1 was unusual. However, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year could be back soon. McCaffrey won’t go on injured reserve, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “[San Francisco head coach] Kyle Shanahan tells reporters […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ win over the New York Jets in their season opener took a bizarre turn after backup running back Jordan Mason, who filled in for Christian McCaffrey, said that he was told he would be the starter days before the game. McCaffrey was listed as questionable due to a calf injury and […]

This time last year the hopes and dreams of New York Jets fans were dashed when 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers ruptured his achilles tendon just four snaps into his debut with the team. The injury kept the four-time MVP out of action for the remainder of the 2023 season. Twelve long months later, […]

The San Francisco 49ers got along just fine without superstar running back Christian McCaffrey in Monday’s season opener versus the New York Jets, and they may need to figure out how to do it again in Week 2. McCaffrey is likely to miss Sunday’s road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings due to Achilles tendinitis, per […]

One of the most highly-anticipated matchups in Week 1 of the NFL season was the clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Many people wanted to tune in to see the return of Aaron Rodgers after his achilles injury in 2023, and also to check out how […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall continues to deal with the aftermath of an unfortunate shooting in late August. Pearsall was shot in the arm during an attempted robbery on Aug. 31, and thankfully, he is on the road to recovery.  Stunning details from the defendant in the shooting case have emerged, given a […]

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendonitis according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, per John Dickinson of KNBR. McCaffrey did not play in the 49ers’ 32-19 victory over the New York Jets on Monday, but Shanahan said the running back would have played if it were a postseason contest, […]

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams had many Niners fans concerned when he was seen exiting the field in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game versus the New York Jets. However, it was later revealed that Williams did not suffer a major injury and that he only went to the locker room to get […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets began their Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers with a strong start, taking an early 7-3 lead. But New York was overwhelmed in the last three quarters, culminating in a 32-19 defeat in the Jets’ season opener. Rodgers managed only 167 passing yards, one touchdown, and […]

Throughout the offseason, there was rampant speculation on Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers. Numerous trade offers emerged for Aiyuk, with the Pittsburgh Steelers getting close to acquiring him. However, before the 49ers pulled the trigger on a trade with the Steelers, they re-signed Aiyuk. With that saga behind them, San Francisco could […]

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t miss a beat in their season debut despite Christian McCaffrey being a late scratch. After the superstar running back was ruled out due to a calf strain that has lingered throughout the preseason, the Niners handily defeated the New York Jets 32-19. Backup running back Jordan Mason played a huge […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan refuted an earlier ESPN report suggesting that star running back Christian McCaffrey might miss Week 2. After the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the Jets on Monday night, Shanahan responded to Adam Schefter’s report with a quip, saying, “That person must’ve been God.” He clarified that the running back’s […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets envision themselves as Super Bowl contenders. On Monday night, they encountered a team that truly fits that description. The San Francisco 49ers, last season’s NFC champions, overwhelmed the Jets with a 32-19 victory in the season opener at Levi’s Stadium. “They are a championship-level group — and I […]

The San Francisco 49ers were rude hosts in welcoming Aaron Rodgers back to the NFL fold. The New York Jets are headed back to the East Coast with a comprehensive 32-19 defeat on their record, and it was a complete three-phase beating at the hands of the reigning NFC champions. Fans of the Jets pulled […]