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Nick Sirianni left Kyle Shanahan with a message after the Philadelphia Eagles’ season-ending 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Round on Sunday night. The Eagles ended their 2025 campaign in disappointing fashion. They were coming off an excellent victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, earning […]

The San Francisco 49ers endured a devastating loss with George Kittle leaving with an ACL tear. Except Eric Kendricks leaves the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans devastated in the 23-19 road win. The late addition linebacker came through in a massive way for the injury ravaged 49ers. Kendricks dropped into coverage on fourth-and-11 and delivered […]

Heading into their Wildcard Weekend showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, fans of the San Francisco 49ers can’t help but think back to the 2023 NFC Championship game, when both Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson suffered injuries that effectively ended their Super Bowl chances on the spot. Fortunately, because of that very game, the NFL instituted […]

Over the weekend, the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks at home, ending their bid for the top spot in the both the NFC West and the NFC as a whole and ultimately setting up a matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend, with a spot in the divisional round on the line. […]

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t get the ending they wanted in Week 18, but head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear the disappointment won’t define what comes next. After Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which cost San Francisco both the NFC West title and a first-round bye, Shanahan addressed the reality of […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves down 10-3 against the Seattle Seahawks. They’ve already needed to roll without Ricky Pearsall and Trent Williams. But now Dee Winters is added to the list on the NFL injury side. The franchise officially ruled him questionable to return to the game Saturday. The linebacker sustained an ankle injury […]

Most of the Week 18 slate in the NFL is likely to be lopsided, with plenty of teams playing backups and resting starters to get healthy before the playoffs get underway. However, there are still a few matchups with massive stakes on the line, none more than a matchup for the NFC West title on […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth before their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. San Francisco secured a spot in the postseason with the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. And despite overcoming numerous injuries in an impressive campaign, Kyle Shanahan refrained from talking to his […]

Brock Purdy delivered the most prolific night of his young NFL career on Monday Night Football, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Indianapolis Colts 48-27. Despite entering the game battling a cold, Purdy never showed signs of discomfort, orchestrating an offense that looked as sharp and balanced […]

San Francisco 49ers fans remember the dreadful 2023 NFL playoffs. After a magical season where Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy rose to the top of the QB food chain, San Francisco was ready to take on the entire world. Instead, though, their NFC Championship Game became a bloodbath for their quarterback room. Against the Philadelphia Eagles […]

The San Francisco 49ers stayed in the NFC playoff race without Brandon Aiyuk. Concerns grew, though, with Kyle Shanahan admitting he hasn’t seen Aiyuk in forever. Now an alarming video surfaced of the wide receiver. Aiyuk went viral Saturday evening showing him speeding outside of Levi’s Stadium. The wide receiver topped a speed of 90 […]

After watching the Seattle Seahawks punch their ticket to the playoffs with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the  San Francisco 49ers have a chance to secure a third postseason spot for the stacked NFC West in Week 16, where they will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. On paper, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are favored in their Monday Night Football game, but head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t taking the Colts’ aging quarterback for granted. And here is the 49ers nightmare playoff scenario with three weeks left in the regular season. The 49ers got a break when the Seahawks took down the Rams in overtime […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t seem to be the future team of Brandon Aiyuk. And Kyle Shanahan hasn’t seen him in a while. Furthermore, Shanahan opened up about regret amid the strange saga, according to a post on X by Coach Yac. “I didn’t get to hang out with Aiyuk much since he tore his […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 and riding a four-game winning streak while sitting in third place. While the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams, the Niners still have a legitimate chance of snagging the 1 seed in the NFC. Ultimately, the 49ers’ dream playoff scenario could take shape, depending on the […]

Digging a decade-old pair of Reeboks out of a trophy case is not the usual prelude to an NFL comeback, but that is exactly how Philip Rivers’ second act with the Indianapolis Colts began. When the team called needing a 44-year-old lifeline at quarterback, the former Pro Bowler literally reached into his display case to […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. San Francisco boosted its playoff odds and stayed alive in the division race with the 37-24 victory. Brock Purdy’s dominant performance earned praise from Kyle Shanahan. But the 49ers head coach also had his eye on another quarterback playing on […]

Kyle Shanahan revealed Brandon Aiyuk’s standing with the San Francisco 49ers following the team’s 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. Aiyuk has been with the 49ers since the team selected him in the 2020 NFL Draft. He developed into one of their top receivers, achieving consecutive 1,000-receiving yard seasons in 2022 and […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle saw a rare “diabolical” side of Brock Purdy Sunday. At least on the scrambling end versus the Tennessee Titans. Purdy showed his rare wheels while evading the rush and realizing he had no open wide receivers. He even included a head-turning pump fake while running. Purdy got 'em […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers got another huge win on Monday Night Football. San Francisco beat Carolina 20-9 and improved their record to 8-4 on the season. The 49ers won despite an ugly game by QB Brock Purdy where he had multiple turnovers. And it sounds like his head coach gave him a talking to after […]

Questions about San Francisco’s quarterback situation only grew louder even in the aftermath of a 20-9 win over the Panthers. Brock Purdy threw three first-half interceptions, then spent the postgame trying to separate bad mechanics from bad health as the 49ers chase another deep playoff run. Even Kyle Shanahan commented on whether he had considered […]

The San Francisco 49ers overcame a rocky start by Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football in Week 12. Purdy tossed three interceptions in the first half but San Francisco rode a big game from Christian McCaffrey and a strong defensive effort to victory. After the game, tempers flared as Jauan […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched back-to-back wins after trouncing the Carolina Panthers, 20-9, at Levi’s Stadium on Monday. It was another resounding victory for the 49ers, who beat the Arizona Cardinals, 41-22, in Week 11. Christian McCaffrey starred for San Francisco, finishing with 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown. He also had seven […]