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San Francisco’s passing game is already dealing with enough drama. Brandon Aiyuk has effectively been shut down for the year and parked on a reserve list, ending any realistic chance of him returning in 2025 and pushing the 49ers and their disgruntled wideout toward an offseason breakup. For a team that once viewed him as […]

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 […]

The Brandon Aiyuk saga is finally nearing an end. One year removed from Aiyuk signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension, the San Francisco 49ers are ready to move on from the former first-round pick. After a tumultuous offseason that saw the 49ers void the remaining guarantees in Aiyuk’s deal and the receiver refuse to […]

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 […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had an admission to make about the San Francisco 49ers’ energy levels going into Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Saleh is going through his second stint with the 49ers, rejoining the franchise this January. He first represented San Francisco from 2017 to 2020 before leaving for the New York […]

Eric Kendricks came close to joining the Baltimore Ravens before ultimately declining their offer. The San Francisco 49ers are now launching his NFL comeback. The 33-year-old is giving the Niners a try — earning his chance to be elevated from the practice squad. S.F. lured in Kendricks to close out November amidst some notable defensive […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been out with a dislocated ankle injury he suffered in the 30-19 Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was almost immediately ruled out for the season. However, it sounds like general manager John Lynch isn’t completely ruling Warner out to potentially return for the playoffs. […]

The San Francisco 49ers might have a trade decision to make on their radar when it comes to wide receiver Jauan Jennings, involving Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. Jennings is going through the sixth season of his NFL career, all with the 49ers. He’s risen up the ranks as one of the main receivers […]

The San Francisco 49ers have overcome numerous injury obstacles to stay in the thick of the playoff race at 9-4. However, the team remains extremely thin at wideout. And help is probably not on the way. The 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk’s guaranteed money for 2026 amid growing frustration with his lengthy injury absence. While the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently right in the thick of both the NFC West race and the NFC Wild Card race. Unfortunately, the 49ers don’t have veteran defensive standout Fred Warner, who suffered a season-ending injury in October. Warner is deemed irreplaceable to the San Francisco defense, but the hope has been that he […]

The San Francisco 49ers made one of the most emotional moves of their offseason when they traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. The deal sent a franchise icon across the country and cleared cap space for the 49ers to extend tight end George Kittle and prepare for future moves […]

As the coaching carousel begins its annual spin, don’t be surprised if one name gains real traction across the NFL in the coming days: San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. After a tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, it took him no time to find a new team with the 49ers. With what […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business in Week 13, crushing the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday. That win improved the 49ers to 9-4 on the season and has them positioned well ahead of the playoffs. Now the 49ers simply need to take care of business during their final four games of the regular […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a claim as the hottest team in football. Winning three straight games and climbing to 9-4 on the season, the 49ers are ready to enter the bye week on a high note. Coming off a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco potentially had one of the best Week […]

During the first half of Sunday’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns, Niners quarterback Brock Purdy was shown on the broadcast on the bench wearing something unusual on his right arm. That prompted questions about what he was wearing while San Francisco’s defense was on the field. Apparently, Purdy had it […]

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday, moving to 8-4 on the season. Before the game, one of their star wide receivers outlined a harrowing moment from before the 2024 season. 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in August of 2024, costing him the first six games of his rookie […]

The San Francisco 49ers rolled through Week 13 with confidence, and Brock Purdy delivered every bit of the energy that fans expected — on the field and in his celebration choices. The 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 26–8, Brock Purdy added another efficient performance, and the Dougie celebration became the moment that stole the night. […]

The Cleveland Browns suffered a brutal injury when defensive tackle Maliek Collins had to be carted off the field against the San Francisco 49ers. Jauan Jennings took that opportunity to send some choice words the Browns’ way. Defensive tackle Shelby Harris didn’t take too kindly to that. He called Jennings out postgame, using some colorful […]

The San Francisco 49ers watched Christian McCaffrey hit a Marshall Faulk accolade on Sunday. But more important, S.F. witnessed its playoff hopes ascend after thrashing the Cleveland Browns. The Niners once saw themselves behind the rival Los Angeles Rams in two areas: The NFC West and the conference’s top seed. But the Carolina Panthers shook […]

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 […]

As time expired on the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 12 Monday Night Football victory, Jauan Jennings took a swing at Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig. The players were separated but Jennings was irate. And it soon became clear why he had Moehrig in his sights. As Kyle Shanahan pointed out in his postgame presser, Moehrig […]

The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) overcame Brock Purdy’s three-interception game on Monday Night Football, beating the Carolina Panthers 20-9. San Francisco remains in the playoff hunt despite numerous injuries to key contributors. And prior to the MNF matchup, fans learned of the latest drama surrounding San Francisco. Reporting revealed the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 […]

Week 13 brings one of the most intriguing cross-conference matchups of the season. The 8-4 San Francisco 49ers travel east to face the 3-8 Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. The 49ers are looking to build on their momentum after a convincing win over Carolina. Cleveland’s physical defense and December weather, though, could complicate their […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot to be thankful for heading into Week 13. San Francisco got a big win in Week 12 against Carolina despite some ugly play from QB Brock Purdy. It seems that the veteran quarterback should have a chance to redeem himself on Sunday. Purdy was listed as a full […]

While the injury bug hasn’t really broken in the San Francisco 49ers’ favor in 2025, that hasn’t stopped Kyle Shanahan’s squad from finding consistent success in the always challenging NFC West, going 8-4 through Week 12 thanks in no small part to their two-game win streak. Unfortunately for the 49ers, their winning ways will be […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle developed a mutual appreciation over the years as they’re both star athletes in the Bay Area. They have expressed support for each other, with deep respect for their respective crafts. But that doesn’t mean they cannot throw shade at each other. […]

San Francisco 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams delivered an interesting soundbite ahead of their Week 13 game. He hilariously reversed an earlier claim that he hadn’t lost any sleep over facing Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett. When asked again about the matchup, Williams cracked a smile and admitted, “No, not yet, but I’m […]

Cleveland Browns rookie signal-caller Shedeur Sanders is preparing for one of the biggest starts of his young career, but the buzz heading into the matchup isn’t just coming from inside the AFC North, but also from the Bay Area. San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh delivered his verdict on Sanders while breaking down his […]

On Monday evening, the San Francisco 49ers pushed their record on the 2025 NFL season to an impressive 8-4 with a comfortable home win over the Carolina Panthers in prime time. It was a disastrous day overall for Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense, but thankfully, the team’s defense came to play, holding Carolina out […]

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 […]

For the longest time, San Francisco 49ers fans were wondering why there wasn’t any news about Brandon Aiyuk. After suffering an ACL tear during the 2024 season, the wide receiver was expected to be out for a good chunk of the 2025 campaign. However, there seemed to be no news at all regarding Aiyuk’s recovery. […]

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 […]

Only two weeks are remaining in most fantasy football leagues’ regular seasons. At this point, most fantasy managers can hardly afford to make a wrong step, particularly at the quarterback position. Most teams have their starters locked in. If you have the likes of Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts, […]

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 […]

Rivalry Week is upon us, as this tells us that the college football season is coming to a close. The conference championship games will take place next week, but before that, there is a full slate of games this Friday and Saturday that could change the direction of the College Football Playoff. One game that […]