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San Francisco 49ers fans and front-office observers woke up Monday asking the same blunt question: Do the 49ers need to make a trade? After Sunday’s 26-15 loss in Houston, the short answer feels obvious, according to David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard. C.J. Stroud ripped the 49ers for 318 yards and two touchdowns, completing […]

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 […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury-weary season encountered a fresh setback in Week 6, resulting in a 30-19 road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before 62,411 fans. Amid the team’s struggles, wide receiver Jauan Jennings was at the center of an on-field confrontation with head coach Kyle Shanahan. The sideline confrontation occurred late in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost linebacker Fred Warner for the rest of the 2025-26 season after he suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Sunday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his immediate reaction to the situation during the team’s 30-19 Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While heading into the locker room at halftime, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have overcome numerous injuries to start the season 4-1. A banged up Mac Jones is expected to lead San Francisco’s offense again in Week 6 with Brock Purdy ruled out. And the 49ers are playing without star pass rusher Nick Bosa, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 3. However, […]

The banged up San Francisco 49ers improved to 4-1 on the season with a Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco benefited from a gutsy performance by Mac Jones in the overtime victory. The backup QB played through pain with Brock Purdy sidelined. And Jones could be called on again in Week […]

Week 5 of the NFL season may have been the wildest one yet, and the story coming out of the weekend is unquestionably all of the blown leads across the league. Six different teams lost after holding double-digit advantages in Week 5, but the teams coming from behind deserve some credit as well. Some of […]

Liam Coen has gone against the San Francisco 49ers many times throughout his career, but only once as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. That game notably ended with Coen’s heated interaction with Robert Saleh and Kyle Shanahan, which he hopes to put to rest. Before joining the Jaguars, Coen spent four years as an […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided a timeline Friday for tight end George Kittle’s expected return, indicating that Week 7 is the more likely target as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Shanahan told reporters that while Kittle has been making progress, his return in Week 6 […]

The San Francisco 49ers got a huge win on Thursday Night Football. San Francisco won 26-23 in an overtime thriller against Los Angeles. Now the 49ers sit atop the NFC West and look in control of the division. Kyle Shanahan is probably saying “I told you so” somewhere after the big win. 49ers QB Mac […]

When news broke that Mac Jones, not $265 million man Brock Purdy, would be getting the start under center for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, it left fans in Niners Nation feeling less than confident. Sure, Jones and Purdy had put up basically the […]

The San Francisco 49ers looked depleted and outmanned. Yet Kyle Shanahan outcoached Sean McVay. Then the undermanned 49ers outplayed a heavily favored Los Angeles Rams team on Thursday night. Mac Jones withstood immense punishment to throw 342 yards, while the Niners provided massive defensive stops to prevail 26-23 in overtime at Inglewood. The reactions sparked […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered SoFi Stadium with an injury pileup — from Nick Bosa to Brock Purdy. One more defender landed on the NFL injury list: Kalia Davis during the Los Angeles Rams contest Thursday. The interior defensive lineman noticeably wasn’t dressed out for the second half. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network revealed […]

Week 4 was a mixed bag for the NFC West, with the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers taking losses while the Seattle Seahawks narrowly eked out a win on Thursday Night Football, and the Los Angeles Rams made a statement against the then-undefeated Indianapolis Colts. With another NFC West showdown officially on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reeling after a 26-21 Week 4 loss vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars that saw their offense turn the ball over four times. Despite the poor performance, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared some good news with the media on Monday morning. Shanahan revealed that the 49ers are hoping safety Malik Mustapha will […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell victim to an upset in Week 4. Even with Brock Purdy returning to action from a turf toe injury, San Francisco was upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars at home. The loss ended the 49ers’ bid to stay undefeated this season. It was a close contest, as the Jaguars won by […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 26-21, in Week 4. It was the first loss of the year for the 49ers despite Brock Purdy returning since suffering an injury in Week 1. The 49ers also saw wide receiver Ricky Pearsall play despite being questionable, although he left the game early with a […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday in a 26-21 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brock Purdy returned for the first time since Week 1 and threw for 309 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. In the game, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall suffered an injury and left […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh recently turned heads after crediting the Jacksonville Jaguars with legal sign-stealing. It was a comment that seemingly didn’t sit well with Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, as he refused to discuss Saleh’s comments with media members. On Friday, Kyle Shanahan stepped in to attempt to set the story […]

A 3-0 start for the San Francisco 49ers has been a nail-biting one at times. However, the 49ers have eked out each of their victories, including a one-point 16-15 win over division rival Arizona in Week 3’s home opener. Now, the Niners will look to go to 4-0 with this coming Sunday’s matchup versus the […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with the injury to Nick Bosa and also setbacks for Jauan Jennings, they do have good news. Kyle Shanahan revealed Brock Purdy will be ‘ready to go Wednesday’ before the game against the Jaguars, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Brock Purdy has a chance […]

The San Francisco 49ers got another close win in Week 3, making them 3-0 on the season. San Francisco squeaked out a 16-15 win over Arizona and keeping hope alive with Mac Jones at quarterback. The 49ers are keeping their fingers crossed as one of their best defensive players is evaluated for injuries this week. […]

Ahead of the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, fans are still wondering about the road to recovery for star quarterback Brock Purdy. As 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy has a chance to play in Week 3, the latest bit of information could signal a positive step. […]

The San Francisco 49ers were without Brock Purdy for Week 2 as he deals with a toe and shoulder injury. Mac Jones started in place of him against the New Orleans Saints and completed 26 of his 39 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Their next matchup will be against the Arizona […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is always sort of a feeling-out process, but teams start to show us who they really are in Week 2. This year, that came with plenty of dramatics and tight finishes at the end of some very entertaining, high-scoring games. Who had an overtime classic between the Cowboys and […]

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for a unique challenge in facing San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones, who will step in for the injured Brock Purdy. While Jones is viewed as a backup by title, the Saints’ defense sees him through a more nuanced lens. New Orleans is comparing his situation to Sam Darnold’s in […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ list of injuries continues to grow, but they could receive some much-needed relief Sunday when they face the New Orleans Saints. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is battling a shoulder injury suffered in Week 1 against Seattle, is officially a game-time decision. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that there is optimism […]

Jake Moody began his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers on a promising note, earning the honor of being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He flashed promise during his rookie campaign and gave the team and fan base hope that he could blossom into one of the top kickers in […]

Despite the 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed why the San Francisco 49ers had moved on from kicker Jake Moody after a performance that once again raised concerns. “Jake’s got a chance to have a hell of a future. He’s that talented. But when it gets to that point, you […]

As the NFL season starts, the San Francisco 49ers deal with many issues in the wide receiver corps. They are dealing with injuries and a suspension in this receiving corps, so they grabbed Kendrick Bourne on a one-year deal worth $5 million to help the depth there. The 49ers are desperate for wide receiver help […]

After Saturday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t leave any wiggle room after a nervy opener in Seattle. Asked if Jake Moody would keep the kicking job for Week 2, the 49ers coach said there’s “no question” the 2023 third-rounder remains his guy following San Francisco’s 17–13 win […]

The San Francisco 49ers paid Jauan Jennings with a blockbuster $3 million agreement. But now their newly paid asset left early against the Seattle Seahawks. The wide receiver sustained a shoulder injury during the first half in the Pacific Northwest. ESPN NFL insider then delivered this unfortunate update for 49ers fans. “49ers WR Jauan Jennings […]

The San Francisco 49ers kick off the 2024 season with a divisional matchup in Week 1. Former Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf injury that could keep him off the field in the season opener. The 49ers made a move to add Brian Robinson Jr. before the season, but head […]

Out with the old for the San Francisco 49ers, and in with the new. And now, the latter is part of Kyle Shanahan’s running back update that fantasy managers need to know. Brian Robinson Jr. has secured the No. 2 spot behind starter Christian McCaffrey, according to ninersnation.com. The trade for Robinson from the Commanders […]

The San Francisco 49ers secured this welcome addition to the 2025 defense: Welcoming back Robert Saleh. S.F and the former New York Jets head coach created an abundance of success together — including one NFC title. Saleh accepted his 49ers return in Jan. 2025. He worked with a mix of rising young talent but also veteran […]

The San Francisco 49ers have experienced some injury woes ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, especially in the wide receiver room. However, other injuries on the defensive line have caused some concern with the new season around the corner. On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an optimistic update regarding the defensive line. With Dominick Puni […]

Injuries have been a big part of the San Francisco 49ers’ landscape this summer. But at least Christian McCaffrey looks solid so far. Assuming the 49ers don’t get devastated by injuries, here are three bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season. Closing with four straight losses, the 49ers went 6-11 last season. They also lost […]