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The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, bringing their record to 1-2. The 49ers collapsed in the 4th quarter, being outscored 13-3, with the final score being 27-24. San Francisco is a very talented team, but injuries have led to some early-season struggles. The 49ers entered the season as […]

Tough guys aren’t hard to find in the NFL. It’s those who play in the most crucial moments of the season despite injuries go on to be remembered as legends. Tom Brady once played in the Super Bowl with a torn MCL. There was the story of Jack Youngblood who played the entire 1979 postseason […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealt a rotten hand to begin the 2024-25 NFL season. As they continue to have injuries spread across their depth chart, head coach Kyle Shanahan reverted back to rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on Wednesday, per David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. Shanahan has released an update after Pearsall was […]

The San Francisco 49ers are fighting the injury bug early in the 2024-25 NFL season. Sliding to 1-2 in the NFC West after falling to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, the 49ers are trying to hold on as their key players return to full health. The team received some cheerful news on quarterback […]

Heading into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers found themselves in a unique spot. On one hand, they had an absolute ton of talent on the injury report, with George Kittle and Deebo Samuel unavailable for Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and company. But then again, the Rams were down plenty […]

Kyle Shanahan’s roster is slowly crumbling as the season goes by. After their loss to the Los Angeles Rams, a barrage of injury updates started to horrify a lot of fans from the Bay Area. It all started with Brock Purdy and then Javon Hargrave. However, what baffled most of the faithful was the report […]

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers are seeking another expert opinion about his ailing Achilles’ tendon. Having not yet played a regular-season snap and being placed on injured reserve to start in this 2024 NFL season, McCaffrey will travel to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles’ tendinitis injury, according to the latest reporting […]

The road back to the Super Bowl has really been tough for the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan and the front office had to deal with a lot of negotiations during the offseason. Now, the headaches seem to only get larger for the Brock Purdy-led squad. It even seems like their loss to the Los […]

The San Francisco 49ers are suddenly in danger. San Fran is dealing with a host of injuries to key players like Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey. Now they are behind in the standings after blowing a 14-point lead and losing to the Rams 27-24. Brock Purdy played a great game in the losing […]

The San Francisco 49ers were shockingly upset by the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 3 matchup, but they had quite a few opportunities to ensure that they would come away with the win in this one. Some poorly timed plays hurt them, though, and a late drop from Ronnie Bell led to a fairly […]

Following a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa provided an update on his injury status, which has been a topic of concern for the team and fans alike. Bosa, who first sustained an injury in a previous game against the Minnesota Vikings, clarified the nature of his […]

The Cooper Kupp-less Los Angeles Rams pulled off a stunning upset against NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, rallying from a 14-point deficit to secure a 27-24 victory. “Big competes! Big win!!!” said Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp on his X (formerly Twitter) account. He was inactive for the game against the 49ers […]

In a disappointing turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers surrendered a 10-point lead in the final quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, leading to an incredibly frustrating loss. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did not mince words post-game, directing his dissatisfaction towards the special teams unit, which he believed played a crucial role in the […]

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 […]