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The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 9 bruised and battered. They were searching for answers after a tough loss the previous week. What they delivered instead was a statement win. It reminded everyone why the Niners remain one of the NFC’s most dangerous teams. Gritty win The 49ers defeated the New York Giants, 34-24, on […]

Mac Jones turned in one of his cleanest performances in the San Francisco 49ers’ 34-24 win over the New York Giants, finishing 19-of-24 for 235 yards and two touchdowns. With Brock Purdy sidelined by a toe injury, Jones has stepped up as the starter and now sits at 5-2 in that role this season. In […]

The San Francisco 49ers returned to form in Week 9 with a 34–24 win over the New York Giants, and running back Christian McCaffrey was again at the center of it all. The veteran star not only carried San Francisco to their sixth win of the year but also made NFL history. McCaffrey totaled 173 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with injuries all season, but they have still been able to get into the win column. One of those injuries has been Brock Purdy, who hasn’t played much because of a toe injury. Though he’s missed the past few weeks, it doesn’t seem like he’s near returning, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers were able to get a win against the New York Giants in Week 9, but they may have lost one of their defenders for the rest of the season, according to Can Inman of the Bay Area News Group. “49ers fear top draft pick DL Mykel Williams sustained a torn ACL […]

The NFL trade deadline hasn’t quite had a big blockbuster trade just yet, but one could be on the horizon in the final few days before it hits. One of the players that could be on the move that has a chance to change the Super Bowl picture this season is Miami Dolphins edge rusher […]

Jauan Jennings’ contract picture entering this season was settled quickly, which matters for any trade chatter now. In early September, after returning from a calf issue, the 49ers added up to 3 million dollars in playtime incentives to his one-year deal, taking his 2025 earning potential from 7.5 million to 10.5 million, as reported at […]

With the San Francisco 49ers still experiencing injury woes, it appears Mac Jones is in line for another start at quarterback. However, it does sound like Brock Purdy is making some progress with his toe injury. Reports indicate that Jones, who is 27 years old, will get the start against the New York Giants in […]

Mac Jones addressed his losing record as the current starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this season. Jones has been commanding the starting job with Brock Purdy suffering multiple injuries early into the campaign. Jones has kept San Francisco afloat while Purdy recovers from his multitude of injuries, but it came with some ups […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a rough loss to the Houston Texans last Sunday. The team will attempt to get back on track against Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants in Week 9. San Francisco’s defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is making his return to MetLife Stadium. And the former New York Jets […]

The New England Patriots reshaped their depth chart by moving Keion White to San Francisco and Kyle Dugger to Pittsburgh, and, per ESPN reporting, could still explore adding an edge rusher while planning to keep Anfernee Jennings. That backdrop matters because it immediately feeds the San Francisco 49ers’ own pass rush calculus following Tuesday’s swap. […]

The New England Patriots spent Tuesday reshaping their depth chart, first shipping edge rusher Keion White to the 49ers, then sending safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers for 2026 late-round capital. Dugger lost his starting role in Mike Vrabel’s new scheme, Pittsburgh needs help after the DeShon Elliott injury, and New England keeps stacking picks […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an interesting position ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The team has fought through a host of injuries to find itself sitting at 5-3 eight games into the season. San Francisco has been aggressive at the deadline before and needs to take a similar approach to recognize […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming east in Week 9 to face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Both teams lost their Week 8 matchups and are dealing with injuries to key players. Can San Francisco’s defense bounce back after a rough performance in Houston? How will New York’s offense change without Cam Skattebo? […]

The NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. Every fan thinks that there are no-brainer moves that their favorite teams should make. Unfortunately, the NFL trade deadline isn’t like the NBA trade deadline, and the days and hours leading up to deadline day are often relatively quiet. Superstar trades, in particular, […]

NFL players have their highs and lows, and midway through the 2025-26 season is definitely a frustrating time for wide receiver Jauan Jennings of the San Francisco 49ers. The star receiver has shown major flashes in the past, but this season, he is dealing with multiple injuries, which have affected him in the passing game. […]

The 49ers’ Week 8 attrition bled into this week’s plan, but with a slight shift in tone. After ruling out Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for the Texans game and leaning on Mac Jones and a reshuffled receiver room, San Francisco has begun to position for a potential QB pivot in Week 9. Purdy has […]

Sometimes, you’re just dealt a bad hand. Week 9 of the NFL season saw two elite running backs and one quarterback underperform for their fantasy football teams. Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, and Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott have all been elite options for their fantasy football managers this […]

With Nick Bosa out for the season, San Francisco moved quickly for pass-rush help, acquiring Keion White from the Patriots for a late pick swap. White flashed with five sacks in 2024 and a strong pressure grade, and the 49ers, sitting 5-3 and near the bottom of the league in sacks, are betting a change […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers are 5-3, it is hard for fans to feel too optimistic about the team’s chances this season following yet another avalanche of injuries. Star players are sidelined and there is little depth to be found right now, putting Kyle Shanahan in a difficult spot. The respected head coach can only […]

With Nick Bosa suffering a season-ending injury, the San Francisco 49ers are in need of some pass rush help. They just found some in a trade with the New England Patriots. The 49ers have acquired defensive end Keion White, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In return, the Patriots received a sixth-round pick while […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a familiar, yet uncomfortable position. After years of championship contention built on defensive dominance, their pass rush has evaporated into thin air. With just nine sacks through eight games and ranking dead last in the NFL in pressure rate at 21.3%, the 49ers are on pace for a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have stayed in NFC West contention with Mac Jones handling quarterback duties. Yet many fans are wondering when Brock Purdy comes back from his NFL injury. Kyle Shanahan helped answer that question Monday. The head coach, however, dropped a “too early” take on Purdy’s pending situation. “I think it’s too early […]

The San Francisco 49ers were thoroughly outplayed in a 26–15 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, a defeat that dropped them to 5–3 and knocked them out of first place in the NFC West. As emotions settled in the aftermath, head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke openly about the comprehensive defeat, crediting the Texans […]

San Francisco 49ers fans received very promising news on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. According to San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Eric Branch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the practice window for Aiyuk could be opening soon. It’s a 21-day practice window, so when it opens, that doesn’t necessarily mean he will practice immediately. All […]

Despite the long list of injury woes, the San Francisco 49ers are playing as one of the top teams in the league. The franchise owns a 5-2 record heading into Week 8, as the team aims to remain in the mix of the NFC West rankings. With San Francisco experiencing some success, it appears the […]

In what has been an unfortunate recurring theme, the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 8 injury report is once again filled to the brim. Although not as full as it once was, Kyle Shanahan’s team will still be without Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for their matchup with the Houston Texans. Purdy and Pearsall were both […]

Coming into the season, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden had some grand plans for Logan Wilson. The newly minted DC said before the season that the veteran linebacker would play a vital role in the revamped Cincinnati defense. Wilson was one of the better defenders on the Bengals over the last few years, being […]

The best fantasy football managers understand that a championship is not won during the draft, but from solid in-season management. The best players ensure that they have the proper handcuffs at the running back position, knowing how often injuries can derail their stud’s performance. But over the last couple of seasons, the NFL has seen […]

After four years with the New Orleans Saints, Chris Olave could be moving on at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The star receiver has several potential suitors, including the San Francisco 49ers, who could emerge as a late sleeper candidate. The 49ers have been set at receiver for years, and 2025 is no different. They […]

The San Francisco 49ers (5-2) are preparing for their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans (2-4) at NRG Stadium with uncertainty surrounding two offensive players, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Purdy continues to recover from a turf toe injury that has sidelined him for most of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been tested often in recent weeks. This Week 8 clash against the Houston Texans may be their toughest mental test yet. San Francisco sits at 5-2. They are coming off a gritty 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Despite the win, the 49ers remain far from […]

The San Francisco 49ers are once again dealing with uncertainty at quarterback as Brock Purdy’s Week 8 status remains unclear. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, the situation surrounding Purdy’s injury is still “very much up in the air.” San Francisco had initially circled this week as the target for his return, but things haven’t […]

The bright lights of Sunday Night Football were supposed to be the Atlanta Falcons’ opportunity to make a statement. Instead, it became another frustrating reminder of how far they still are from contention. Outplayed and out-executed in Santa Clara Facing a short-handed San Francisco 49ers squad, the Falcons controlled large stretches of the first half. […]

On Sunday evening, the San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-2 on the young 2025 NFL season with an impressive home win over the Atlanta Falcons. While quarterback Mac Jones, once again starting in place of the injured Brock Purdy, didn’t have a huge game, he didn’t need to, as running back Christian McCaffrey picked up […]

Among those in the house for Sunday Night Football was WWE Superstar CM Punk, who seemingly challenged San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle to a match. Punk took over the 49ers’ social media accounts before the game. “What’s up, Niners? This is CM Punk. I am on the field at Levi’s Stadium, and we […]

The San Francisco 49ers earned a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, and star running back Christian McCaffrey turned in a stellar performance that may have catapulted him into this season’s MVP conversation. McCaffrey rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns while also collecting seven receptions and 72 receiving yards. “His 201 […]

As the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, 20-10, it featured another impeccable performance from star running back Christian McCaffrey. It also featured the return of 49ers tight end George Kittle, who made a prediction regarding McCaffrey that is likely to come true. In the win over the Falcons, McCaffrey rushed […]

Mac Jones has been playing out of his mind for the San Francisco 49ers. Filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, the former first-round pick is having a career renaissance in the Bay Area. He’s led San Francisco to an improbable 5-2 record despite the many injuries to their lineup this season. Jones will most […]