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The San Francisco 49ers finished their first orbit around the NFC West with a perfect 3-0 record, a considerable boost to their 6-3 start. The second time around, the division begins with an NFC West two-step, starting on Sunday against the 6-2 Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara before a Week 11 trip to Arizona. […]
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Robert Saleh, Klay Kubiak, Mac Jones preview 49ers-Rams Week 10 matchup“Here’s everything they said.” Kawakami: The long, clear road to the 49ers’ silent deadline (paywall)“(Note: The 49ers will probably get a good pick or two back if and when they trade Mac Jones next offseason, but it would’ve been difficult for the 49ers to factor […]
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The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is out for Thursday, and there were a few changes. As always, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams were full participants after having their typical veteran day off. However, there were four changes to Thursday’s injury report, including a few new additions. Linebacker Dee Winters was downgraded to a DNP […]
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Injuries have been the storyline for the San Francisco 49ers all season long, as the team has dealt with serious issues with several starters, including stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. Lately, the biggest concerns have been starting quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Neither player has seen the field since Week 4, […]
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The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with Ben Bartch starting at left guard. Last season, in 64 snaps, Bartch showed he was an upgrade over incumbent starter Aaron Banks. The 49ers could replace Banks’s production at 90 percent of the cost. In theory, it made a ton of sense to let Banks walk, […]
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams clash for the second time in 2025 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium in a critical NFC West matchup. With an undefeated divisional record, a victory for the 49ers would be huge for the team to increase its chances of a division crown. After their loss to […]
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Much has been made about the lack of trades ahead of the deadline for the San Francisco 49ers. Both sides have arguments. But as long as you’re not watching the Niners with rose-colored glasses on, you knew this wasn’t a team that was one defensive player away from becoming an impact defense. If you scroll […]
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When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and their offense, Christian McCaffrey is at the forefront of it. Currently, the star running back is on pace for over 1,000 rushing yards and over 1,000 receiving yards, which he’s done only once in his career: 2019. After an injury-riddled campaign in 2024, there was talk […]
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The San Francisco 49ers were quiet at the trade deadline on Tuesday, electing not to make any additional moves, despite rumors of them looking for a pass-rusher. They did make a move one week earlier, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots for defensive lineman Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick. […]
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Can 49ers play Brock Purdy if he’s not fully healed? Surgeon weighs in on risks (paywall)“Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle surgeon who is a consultant to the Rams, understands the needle the 49ers are attempting to thread when it comes to possibly putting Purdy back on the field. Jung said the 49ers are […]
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Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals have waffled on the status of Kyler Murray for a few days now. Initially, Gannon said that Kyler Murray was going to be the team’s starter, despite Jacob Brissett’s success. After a change of heart, Gannon told reporters on Tuesday that Brissett would start, even if Murray were healthy. […]
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You can never have enough options at cornerback. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapport, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. was fully cleared this week to return to the NFL after having a spinal fusion procedure this offseason. Samuel Jr. will visit the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings on […]
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The San Francisco 49ers announced they signed Andrew Farmer II to the practice squad and released linebacker Stone Blanton. Farmer, 6’4″, 250 pounds, spent the preseason with the Denver Broncos, where he played the majority of his snaps as an edge rusher. He has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2023, when he totaled […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s been a similar subject for 24 hours and rolling. The San Francisco 49ers, who sit […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the stretch run, sporting a 6-3 record and a 3-0 record in the NFC West. Although Mykel Williams is done for the season, the 49ers convincingly handled the New York Giants in New Jersey on Sunday afternoon. The question becomes: Are the 49ers getting offensive reinforcements, and will […]
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The San Francisco 49ers traded for Keion White, but that was the extent of the 6-3 Niners’ moves ahead of the deadline. As expected, the 49ers were rumored to be in on the bidding war for New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson. The asking price of a second-round pick ended up being too steep, […]
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Amid a slew of injuries, the 49ers have compiled a 6-3 record through the first nine games in large part because of the impressive play of Mac Jones, the history-making brilliance of Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan’s schematic genius, and sporadic strong performances from a defense devastated by setbacks. But there’s one area of the team […]
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For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the San Francisco 49ers aren’t projected to win a game at Levi’s Stadium. Facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10, the Niners enter this game as 3.5-point underdogs on FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 50.5, which is the highest projection on the board […]
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49ers overreactions: San Francisco has future star in linebacker Tatum Bethune“Yes, we fully realize Christian McCaffrey is one of the best running backs in the game and the 49ers are a better team when he is on the field. But San Francisco should begin to have scheduled breaks for him during the second half of […]
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The San Francisco 49ers were quiet on deadline day, not making any moves as they elected to keep their draft picks and move ahead with their current roster. The 49ers did make a move for defensive lineman Keion White, swapping a sixth-round pick for a seventh-round pick with the New England Patriots last week. But, […]
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The San Francisco 49ers did not make an additional trade at the deadline, as many expected. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked whether the season-ending injury to Mykel Williams meant the team would be busy ahead of the deadline. Shanahan did not believe so: “No, that hasn’t changed anything. I know those guys are working […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals received a 7th-round pick in 2026 in exchange for linebacker Logan Wilson earlier on Tuesday morning. So, the Dallas Cowboys have a new linebacker. That is a price any team could have pulled off, suggesting the San Francisco 49ers are content with Tatum Bethune moving forward. On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens received […]
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The San Francisco 49ers sit at 6-3 after a convincing win over the New York Giants. Following a thorough beating from the Houston Texans, the 49ers played bully on Sunday and ran the football right at the Giants and their defense. The 49ers’ offensive line did a much better job protecting Mac Jones, even against […]
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The San Francisco 49ers traveled to New Jersey and dominated the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t avoid the injury bug, as rookie Mykel Williams tore his ACL late in the game. It’s another tough blow for the 49ers and their defense. The 49ers dominated the Giants on Sunday by getting […]
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The San Francisco 49ers corrected their path after a loss in Houston in Week 8 with a dominating 34-24 win in New York over the Giants. But the victory did not come without its shortcomings, as the defensive line suffered another significant injury, further hampering the position group. But other than the MetLife turf monster […]
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