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49ers Catch Massive Break After Rams Rule Out One Of Their Best Players For Season Opener

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off the 2026 NFL season in Australia on Thursday.  The NFC West divisional matchup has massive early season implications as both teams are looking to not only make the playoffs, but make a run to the Super Bowl. However, it would appear the 49ers caught a […] The post 49ers Catch Massive Break After Rams Rule Out One Of Their Best Players For Season Opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

“I Wouldn’t Bet Against Christian McCaffrey” — Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson joins Willard and Dibs to preview Week 1 — and one of the biggest questions hanging over the 49ers season: what happens to Christian McCaffrey after an absolutely massive workload last year? Scott lays out the history that should worry 49ers fans — running backs who rack up that many touches almost always either fall off statistically, can’t sustain the workload, or get hurt the following season. But he also makes the case for why McCaffrey might be the exception, pointing to his ...

Jays @ A’s Game Thread

Game two of three with the A’s. Jays are a game back of the Guardians, but it looks like they are going to beat the Orioles tonight, so if the Jays want to stay a game back, they really ought to win. Lineups. Springer is getting the day off. Josh Smith plays left. Jesus Sanchez […]

Who needs National Geographic when you have Matt Maiocco? 🐧 | NBC Sports Bay Area

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9/8 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cardinals

The San Francisco Giants continue this three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals tonight. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Landen Roupp, who enters tonight’s game with a 4.17 ERA, 3.70 FIP, with 137 strikeouts to 68 walks in 144.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 5-4 win over […]

What went wrong for the 2026 San Francisco Giants? And where do they go from here?

After four consecutive years stuck at .500 or close to it, the San Francisco Giants entered 2026 with hopes of finally launching out of mediocrity and into the mix of National League contenders. Instead, they plummeted in the opposite direction, finding themselves much closer in the standings to perennial losers such as the Colorado Rockies than the downstate rival Los Angeles Dodgers. With less than three weeks remaining in what has been a disjointed and disappointing campaign on and off the ...

NFC Notes: Tutu Atwell, George Kittle, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers 49ers OC Klay Kubiak was asked if they will lean on experience at the LG spot because of the Rams’ talent, and Kubiak suggested a rotation is a real possibility. (Nick Wagoner) Kubiak strongly implied TE George Kittle will play in Week 1 and said, “What the workload will be, that will be determined. We’ve got to see how he gets through the rest of the week; we’ve got two more practices, but Kittle looks good.” (Wagoner) Cardinals Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur enjoys working with the wide rec...

Can the Niners Steal Week 1 From the Rams? — Mike Yam

Aaron Donald is OUT for the Rams’ Week 1 showdown with the 49ers in Australia — and NFL Network’s Mike Yam joined the show to break down exactly what that means, plus everything else riding on this NFC West opener. Mike doesn’t think Donald’s absence changes much given how the Rams have retooled their defensive line, but he says the bigger question is whether San Francisco can finally stay healthy enough to matter. From Fred Warner’s return to Nick Bosa’s importance to a defense that struggled...

Game #146: A’s vs Blue Jays Game Thread

Last night, the Athletics played spoiler by kicking off their homestand with a 6-5 walk-off win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Tonight, the A’s will look to continue their strong finish to the season and secure a second consecutive series victory. Right-hander Jack Perkins will make the start for the A’s. The 26-year-old enters his […]

49ers’ Brock Purdy credits George Kittle for ‘going hard’ in Achilles recovery

When George Kittle tore his Achilles in the San Francisco 49ers’ wild card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, it looked like he would at least miss some time during the 2026 NFL season. Typically considered a 9-12 month injury even in the best case, there’s now a very real chance Kittle could end up making […] The post 49ers’ Brock Purdy credits George Kittle for ‘going hard’ in Achilles recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFC Notes: Tutu Atwell, George Kittle, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers 49ers OC Klay Kubiak was asked if they will lean on experience at the LG spot because of the Rams’ talent, and Kubiak suggested a rotation is a real possibility. (Nick Wagoner) Kubiak strongly implied TE George Kittle will play in Week 1 and said, “What the workload will be, that will be determined. […] The post NFC Notes: Tutu Atwell, George Kittle, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler receives ‘no limitation’ injury update, still without set return date

The Golden State Warriors receive an encouraging injury update on Jimmy Butler, but the star forward remains without a clear return date to the NBA court. The Golden State Warriors are aiming for a hopeful 2026-27 NBA season despite a quiet offseason. However, they remain confident that they will avoid injuries this season as they await the recovery of Jimmy Butler . ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported in late August that Butler would miss the first few months of the 2026-27 ...

Surprising name added to Rams injury report

The Rams have not expressed any concerns about Myles Garrett’s knee injury keeping him out of Week 1, despite the reigning Defensive Player of the Year missing so many practices already, but suddenly Jaylen Watson’s name is on the injury report just two days before L.A.‘s opening game against the San Francisco 49ers. Watson and […]

Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams preview + Week 1 data points | Rotoworld Football Show (FULL SHOW)

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down Patriots/Seahawks and 49ers/Rams before welcoming in special guest Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) to talk about the Week 1 data points they are most looking forward to getting. That includes the Jaguars’ backfield and receiver corps, the Rams’ offensive rotation, Kyler Murray in Minnesota, and so much more. On the preview front, Pat and Denny tackle all the big-name players and situations heading into the twin season openers. #NBCSports #NF...

San Francisco 49ers get significant news about Aaron Donald before Melbourne opener

Aaron Donald has been a Los Angeles Rams player again for nine days. He signed on Aug. 30, after training camp and the preseason had already closed, took the practice field the same afternoon, and has worked through a handful of sessions at the team’s facility since. Sean McVay settled the question on Tuesday, telling […] The post San Francisco 49ers get significant news about Aaron Donald before Melbourne opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Why Richard Sherman believes 49ers will beat the Rams in Week 1

The Los Angeles Rams had one of the best offseason performances in NFL history, and they are the consensus favorites to win Super Bowl 61 because of it. The team traded for Myles Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year fresh off breaking the sack record. Trent McDuffie, one of the best cornerbacks in […] The post Why Richard Sherman believes 49ers will beat the Rams in Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A new starter pops up on the 49ers injury report

The San Francisco 49ers released their first injury report of the season. Christian McCaffrey (tightness) and Mike Evans (adductor) were not listed. However, defensive tackle Alfred Collins popped up on the injury report for the first time with a knee injury. Here’s the complete report: Limited: Edge Nick Bosa (knee)DT Alfred Collins (knee)LB Luke Gifford […]