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It was a shorter injury list for the San Francisco 49ers. Since it’s a Monday game, today is their “Wednesday” on the practice schedule. Here’s a look at the injury report for Thursday: Won’t practice: DE Robert Beal (concussion)LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) Limited: LB Luke Gifford (hip/neck) Kyle Shanahan said he’s “expecting a […]
Monday night’s matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers has massive playoff implications. When the schedule was released, very few would believe the Week 12 matchup would have so much on the line, but that is how close the NFC has been in 2025. A victory for the 49ers would increase their playoff […]
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been favored in a game by more than 3.5 points all season. That’s not a complete surprise, as Mac Jones was the starter for much of the season, and he played multiple games without George Kittle, let alone the slew of other injuries that occurred along the way. Now that […]
In 2017, the Carolina Panthers selected Christian McCaffrey with the eighth overall pick. Those from the Bay Area were familiar with McCaffrey’s excellence in college. As a sophomore, McCaffrey ran for over 2000 yards and had over 640 receiving yards, totaling 13 touchdowns. As a junior, in three fewer games, McCaffrey had over 1,600 rushing […]
The San Francisco 49ers are standing at 7-4, with the Carolina Panthers next on the docket on Monday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium in a must-win game for the former. San Francisco is coming off a big 41-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals that got them back into the playoff picture, but they had some […]
Mooney Ward and Jaylon Carlies designated to return! Ebukam & Gould will practice today!
One of the biggest narratives we’ve had with the 49ers has been usage. Either players don’t like how they are used, or they feel they should be used more. Yes, this usually has something to do with money, but it all revolves around usage. 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. is not one of those […]
49ers vs. Cardinals: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions (paywall)“Kawakami: 49ers 27, Cardinals 21. If Purdy plays, he’ll probably be a little rusty, so it might be a stretch to predict the 49ers’ second trip beyond 26 points this season. But he’ll move the ball. And I’ll keep riding the pattern — the 49ers have alternated […]
The San Francisco 49ers have a relatively healthy injury report heading into Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. According to Kyle Shanahan, there is one player listed on the final injury report. It’s cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, who injured his calf during Thursday’s practice: “Tried to go today. Didn’t. We’ll get an MRI here. Didn’t think […]
Whichever way you slice it, it has been a rough year for the San Francisco 49ers from a pass rushing perspective. Shorn of the services of Nick Bosa due to his torn ACL and, having dealt with injuries up front throughout the season, the 49ers rank at the bottom of the league in several measures […]
The San Francisco 49ers lost their first NFC West game in Week 10 but will look to avoid back-to-back divisional losses with a trip to the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. When these two faced back in Week 3, it was 49ers’ backup quarterback Mac Jones outlasting the Cardinals’ starting quarterback […]
Now that Brock Purdy is all but returning as the starter for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Mac Jones will return to QB2. A role he may be underpaid for. The 49ers could not have brought in a better backup to Purdy, and Jones is under contract through 2026. Obviously, […]
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy will match up with the 21st-ranked pass defense of the Arizona Cardinals (225.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 11, at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday. When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Purdy worth inserting into your starting lineup? For insights into his matchup versus the Cardinals, we’ve got you covered. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Brock Purdy Week 11 Game Info Let’s highlight some o...
The San Francisco 49ers suffered a huge blow to their defense a few weeks ago when Fred Warner was ruled out with a season-ending ankle injury. It was a crushing blow, given that the 49ers had already lost defensive end Nick Bosa for the season, as San Francisco was hoping to have its stars bridge […]
The San Francisco 49ers are getting some much-needed reinforcements this week, as starting quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall are both returning from multi-week injuries. Purdy has been out since Week 4 after re-aggravating a toe injury, while Pearsall has missed the same amount of time with a knee injury. For Pearsall, the […]
The San Francisco 49ers started it all. It’s their fault. In Weeks 1 and 2, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers to begin this season 2-0-0. Their next contest was on the road against the 49ers. RELATED: CARDINALS OPEN AS HOME UNDERDOGS In the fourth quarter, the score was […]
As the season slowly goes into November, the Arizona Cardinals are close to playing for one thing… pride. That is never a good thing when you are talk about the third year of a rebuild, but things have gone off the rails and who knows if they can get back on them. Ahead of their […]
Kyle Shanahan reveals Brock Purdy will start 49ers’ Week 11 game vs. Cardinals“That’s why we were really close to getting him up last week, but still thought it would help him for another week, and so did he,” Shanahan said. “The way he was Monday, just watching him film with him, the way he was […]
The San Francisco 49ers (6-4) hit the road for a NFC West clash against the Arizona Cardinals (3-6) on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at State Farm Stadium. The 49ers are averaging 22.0 points per game on offense this year (23rd in NFL), and they are surrendering 23.0 points per game (15th) on the defensive side of the ball. The Cardinals are compiling 22.4 points per contest on offense this season (20th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 23.9 points per contest (19th-ranked) on defense. ...
It’s official. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will make his return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, per Kyle Shanahan. On Wednesday, Shanahan said, “I think each week it’s gotten better, with last week being the best. Each week has been different. So, if he takes a big step forward […]
I know. The headline is a very big-brained idea for the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan. The player who leads the world in touches should be the focal point for the 49ers’ offense in Arizona on Sunday. Hear me out, this is exactly the type of game and matchup Christian McCaffrey is built for. […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers have tweaked their lineup on both sides of the ball through 10 […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 11, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
With another divisional game on tap for the San Francisco 49ers, the Kyle Shanahan-led group will look to bounce back with its fourth NFC West victory over Arizona on Sunday. The undermanned 49ers defense took a beating against the Rams and their MVP candidate, Matthew Stafford, last Sunday, but it only counts as one loss. […]
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was eligible to return in Week 5. There was cautious optimism that it would happen after preseason videos surfaced of Aiyuk running routes at about 25 percent. That was in August. The assumption was that, by late October, Aiyuk would be up to speed and ready to play […]