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As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their high-stakes regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kyle Shanahan made sure to highlight what makes Seattle’s defense one of the most challenging units his team has faced all season. When asked about the success of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme, Shanahan pointed directly […]

The San Francisco 49ers (12-4) managed to outlast the Chicago Bears in a Sunday Night Football shootout without George Kittle, but they may need the star tight end if they are going to survive the Seattle Seahawks’ top-notch defense on Saturday. While there are some injury updates worth monitoring coming out of Tuesday, fans received […]

The San Fransico 49ers might be the best team in the NFC. The current standings don’t align with that statement yet, but a win at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night would give them the No. 1 seed in the conference. The Niners are capable of winning the Super Bowl this season while […]

The San Francisco 49ers came into their game against the Chicago Bears without one of their key players. Tight end George Kittle missed the game due to an ankle injury. While the 49ers have a solid wide receiver core and the weapon that is Christian McCaffrey, having a reliable tight end was still important to […]

As the San Francisco 49ers won against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, 42-38, it was another great outing from star quarterback Brock Purdy with five touchdowns in two straight games, though achieved in different ways. With 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall saying Purdy’s “swagger” is reaching new levels, other wideout Jauan Jennings would react to […]

On Sunday evening, the San Francisco 49ers picked up a massive 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears in front of a national television audience, keeping their hopes for the number one seed in the NFC alive heading into the final week of the season. This was a monster game from Brock Purdy, who overcame an […]

As the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears were in an unbelievable scoring battle on Sunday night, it ended in a 42-38 win for the former, with the game not talking about its defensive prowess from either team. While the 49ers were led by great outings from quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian […]

The San Francisco 49ers gave their fans an late Christmas present on Sunday. San Francisco delivered a signature win on Sunday Night football, defeating Chicago 42-38 in an overtime thriller. The 49ers put a stop to an epic streak of comeback wins by the Bears despite their banged up defense. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan […]

This might be Brock Purdy’s magnum opus. With a shot at the first seed on the line, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback had his best game in his career. Purdy had five total touchdowns on the night – two rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns – to lead the 49ers to a 42-38 win over […]

Before the thrilling Sunday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears, former Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield posed with mascot Sourdough Sam. The two were seen exchanging some words before the 49ers game. Garfield, who was decked out in a 49ers beanie and Christian McCaffrey jersey, said something to Sourdough Sam, though […]

The San Francisco 49ers matched up with the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. And this showdown between Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams certainly did not disappoint. The two signal callers combined for five passing touchdowns in this contest. However, it was Purdy and the Niners who had the last laugh. Purdy […]

For Sam Darnold, the calendar flipping to Week 18 brings an eerie sense of deja vu. For the second straight season, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is walking into a winner-take-all finale. Of course, the stakes couldn’t be higher: the NFC’s No. 1 seed or a slide into the Wild Card round. Last year, it was […]

NFL history was quietly rewritten in Week 17, and it happened in a blur of touchdowns. The matchup between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers produced an unprecedented scoring sequence never before seen in a regular-season game. The score was tied at 7-7, 14-14, 21-21, 28-28, and 35-35. It was a statistical oddity […]

The San Francisco 49ers survived a late-game comeback bid by the Chicago Bears Sunday night, as Brock Purdy and company came away with a thrilling 42-38 victory at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The Niners took a four-point lead with 2:15 remaining in the fourth quarter after a 38-yard touchdown grab by wide receiver Jauan […]

Brock Purdy entered Levi’s Stadium expecting to trust his arm against the Chicago Bears. Even with George Kittle out with an injury. But the San Francisco 49ers quarterback ran some crazy circles around the defense, literally. Purdy escaped to his left to look for an open target on a rollout. Two Bears defenders got near […]

The San Francisco 49ers got off to a brutal start on Sunday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. But after throwing a pick-six on the opening play, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had a dazzling first half with three total touchdowns. He scrambled for his second rushing score late in the half to give San Francisco […]

Caleb Williams is starting to make the extraordinary look routine. In a high-octane Monday Night Football shootout against the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears rookie quarterback showed off his veteran savvy, turning a defensive mistake into a highlight-reel touchdown. With the Bears trailing in the second quarter and the offense looking for a spark, […]

The San Francisco 49ers were down one star with George Kittle out against the Chicago Bears. But now All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is out too — following the game’s first play with an injury. ESPN 49ers insider Nick Wagoner discovered Williams heading into the blue tent. Austen Pleasants took over the blindside duties in […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is “highly unlikely” to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football due to his ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to suit up despite knee and ankle injuries. Both Kittle and Pearsall are listed as questionable for […]

As the San Francisco 49ers take on the Chicago Bears in Sunday’s clash of two top teams in the NFC, the former has been without a key player in linebacker Fred Warner, suffering from a significant ankle injury. With the talk of Warner returning to the 49ers in the playoffs, the latest reporting gives more […]

One of the biggest games on the NFL Week 17 slate will come in prime time on Sunday night when the Chicago Bears take on the San Francisco 49ers in a battle of NFC contenders. Both the Niners and the Bears have already locked up a playoff spot, but there is still plenty to play […]

The San Francisco 49ers are still not sure who will be suiting up for their Week 17 prime-time game against the Chicago Bears. While the team hopes George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall can play in the game, both players remain listed as questionable. Although Kittle played in Week 16 and Pearsall did not, the former […]

When the NFL hiring cycle starts up again, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to once again be a highly coveted target. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch is crafting a plan to ensure he doesn’t leave anytime soon. Despite all of their injuries, Saleh has helped keep San Francisco afloat. As […]

The San Francisco 49ers have already clinched a playoff spot and enter Week 17 with an 11-4 record. And, the 49ers still have a chance of securing the No. 1 seed in a crowded NFC. Going into the weekend, the Seattle Seahawks are on top with a 12-3 record, but the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be facing the Chicago Bears in Week 17, and it’s still uncertain if they will have one of their pass catchers on the field. George Kittle is dealing with an ankle injury, and he has not stepped on the practice field yet this week. He still has one day to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the Chicago Bears. After defeating the Indianapolis Colts, the Niners control their own destiny. Currently, the 49ers’ chances at the NFC No. 1 seed are great heading into Week 17. The DVOA playoff model likes their […]

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Indianapolis Colts in a 48-27 thrashing on Monday Night Football. San Francisco can claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC by winning its final two games. But the team lost George Kittle to an ankle sprain in Week 16. Despite exiting Monday night’s game early, Kittle still led […]

Without football in his life, Brandon Aiyuk coped with his stir-craziness by filming himself speeding past Levi’s Stadium and posting it on YouTube. It has only taken a matter of days for the San Francisco 49ers star receiver to issue an apology for his actions. For whatever reason, Aiyuk went viral for posting a video […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to surge at the right time, and behind the scenes, the culture inside the building remains a major reason why. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh recently offered rare insight into that environment, singling out assistant head coach Gus Bradley for the energy and leadership he brings to the team. Speaking about […]

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth in Week 16 before even taking the field against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Then the 49ers put on a show with a dominant 48-27 win over Indy. Brock Purdy was electric on Monday Night Football, tossing five touchdown passes. And Kendrick Bourne went over 500 […]

The Chicago Bears continue to earn league-wide respect, with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams at the center of the team’s rise. Ahead of a pivotal Week 17 matchup, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained why the Bears quarterback creates unique challenges for defenses as Chicago pushes for improved playoff positioning after clinching a postseason […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter post Christmas weekend assured of an NFL Playoffs spot. Although George Kittle provided a brief scare with his ankle ailment versus the Colts. Kittle still looks like he could be good to go against the Chicago Bears, though. Matt Barrows of The Athletic revealed Kittle’s NFL injury prognosis on Wednesday […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive machine is crushing it. And the team avoided terrible news with George Kittle’s injury prognosis. That helps for the key game coming up, and here are bold predictions for the 49ers’ pivotal Week 17 game against the Bears. Both teams come into the contest with impressive records of 11-4. And […]

This is as big a regular-season game that the Bears have seen this season. While beating the Green Bay Packers in overtime allowed them to gain a 1 1/2-game lead in the NFC North, a victory over the San Francisco 49ers on the road will clinch the division for the Bears and deliver an opportunity […]

At some point, the conversation has to change. What the San Francisco 49ers did to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night wasn’t just a strong performance or a timely late-season win. It was a declaration. Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan unleashed an offense that looked fast, ruthless, and utterly inevitable. It was the kind of […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers delivered one of Monday night’s most memorable moments even after a costly turnover. Following a game-sealing interception returned for a touchdown by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters, Rivers sought out the young defender to share a brief but genuine exchange that quickly resonated beyond the final score. The interception […]

On Monday evening, the San Francisco 49ers continued their winning ways with a blowout 48-27 road win over the Indianapolis Colts. It was one of the best games of quarterback Brock Purdy’s career, as he threw for 295 yards and five touchdowns against just one interception. Unfortunately, the 49ers didn’t make it through this game […]

The San Francisco 49ers avoided playoff talk until beating the Colts. And they got a concerning injury situation in that win. But the offense has been rolling, making explosive NFL history that is leaving punter Thomas Morstead bored out of his mind, according to a post on X by Opta STATS. “The @49ers are the […]

As the San Francisco 49ers won on Monday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, it came off the back of a phenomenal performance by star quarterback Brock Purdy. With Purdy throwing five touchdowns in the 49ers‘ win over the Colts, an NFL insider doesn’t hold back on fans who have doubted the 25-year-old. 49ers […]