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49ers GM John Lynch says George Kittle will be game-time decision Sunday (paywall)“Lynch said the short week — the 49ers arrived back from Indianapolis at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday — might make it tough for Kittle to get back on the field this weekend against the Chicago Bears. And he may want to make sure the […]
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The San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report is out. The only player ruled out who has played all season is cornerback Renardo Green, who has a neck injury. He will miss his second game in a row. Kyle Shanahan said Green made strides this week, but not enough to play in time for Sunday. That […]
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Sunday night is a big matchup for NFC playoff seeding. The San Francisco 49ers are two victories away from not having to leave Levi’s Stadium for the rest of the season. There is only one spot in the NFC up for grabs, with the NFC South division winner still up in the air. Chicago is […]
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San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams made it clear after a Monday night win that he’s got a few years left. Williams has been playing at an elite level this season at the ripe old age of 37. What Williams is accomplishing this season is far from normal. Yet, there isn’t anything in his […]
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch appeared on KNBR for his weekly interview, where he discussed Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan’s Coach of the Year candidacy, and more. We’ll focus on the injury front. There were no changes to Thursday’s injury report. Yetur Gross-Matos went from not participating to being limited, a pattern that has […]
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The San Francisco 49ers control their destiny and path to the No. 1 seed. It’s simple. Beat the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears this Sunday, then Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, both at Levi’s Stadium, and you’re the No. 1 seed. It won’t be easy, but win out, and you’re […]
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Jauan Jennings, Skyy Moore and the free agents the 49ers want back: Mailbag (paywall)“Apologies to all the Isaac Guerendo/Jordan James fans out there, but if the 49ers had a sudden rash of injuries at tailback, I’m certain Frank Gore could grind out a couple of 100-yard games in January. He looks exactly like he did […]
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49ers minutia minute: Young safeties bounce back; CJ West has his best game (paywall)“General manager John Lynch must have liked this sight: His rookie defensive tackles, Collins and West, not only got their first sacks of the season, but both were on the field when the other got his sack (and were the first to […]
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On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was dealing with a mid-to-low ankle sprain. That’s good news, as Fowler confirmed Kittle’s suspicions postgame about avoiding the dreaded high-ankle sprain. On Wednesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle won’t practice, but “He’s got a chance, so we’re not […]
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The San Francisco 49ers impressed offensively in their 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, failing to punt for the second straight game. While the offense was lights out, the defense remains a work in progress, as they struggled to contain Indianapolis’s offense, despite Jonathan Taylor going for only 46 yards on the ground. […]
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The San Francisco 49ers acquired Keion White in late October from the New England Patriots. The Niners sent a sixth-round pick to the Patriots, while San Francisco got a seventh-rounder along with White. That seventh-round pick was conditional, and those conditions have been met, meaning the pick is going back to the Pats. White needed […]
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The betting market has no idea what to do with the San Francisco 49ers this season. Last week, oddsmakers installed the Niners as 5.5-point favorites. By the time the game kicked off, the line was down to 3.5, indicating that people with money who move markets believed the Colts were the right team. The 49ers […]
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The San Francisco 49ers might not be in a hurry to figure out the left tackle position. They may be set for a bit longer. Following the 49ers’ 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, 49ers left tackle Trent Williams joined Scott Van Pelt for the postgame. What Williams said to Van Pelt isn’t […]
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One of the big things of note has been San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s huge night in the 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Arguably the best game of his career. Purdy went 25-34 (73 percent completion), 295 yards, and five touchdowns. In other words, Purdy went Al Bundy. Yes, I know Bundy was […]
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Report: 49ers TE George Kittle dealing with mid-to-low ankle sprain “After the game, Kittle said he does not believe the injury was a high-ankle sprain, which typically results in extended missed time.” 49ers vs. Colts PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts Left tackle Trent Williams was the highest-graded offensive lineman in the […]
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We’ll know more about how the San Francisco 49ers fared on the injury front once Kyle Shanahan speaks. Tatum Bethune and George Kittle’s ankles are what we should be concerned about. After Monday night, Kittle told the media he believed he avoided a serious injury: “My concern level? I don’t think it’s a high ankle […]
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Week 16 couldn’t have gone better for the San Francisco 49ers. The Los Angeles Rams lost, opening the door for a potential No. 1 seed. The Carolina Panthers won, setting the stage for what would be a Wild Card matchup against both teams. Best of all, the 49ers won convincingly against a sneaky good offense […]
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The San Francisco 49ers needed to win their final three games to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Things got off to a promising start, winning the first of three in dominating fashion on Monday night with a 48-27 victory in Indianapolis over the Colts. While the defense left some things to […]
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The San Francisco 49ers nearly scored 50 points on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. The previous four games felt like “get right” or “tune up” games. We were always going to find out who the Niners really were during this final stretch of games. Against the Colts, we did. Let’s get […]
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The 49ers will face better defenses than the Indianapolis Colts unit they shredded on Monday Night Football in the playoffs, and they will face quarterbacks better equipped to beat them than a 44-year-old Philip Rivers. Yet, if the Niners are to go deep into the postseason, then the primetime blowout of Indianapolis at Lucas Oil […]
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The NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters at 7 a.m. PT on Tuesday. Once again, the San Francisco 49ers were well represented with six players making it: Luke GiffordKyle JuszczykGeorge KittleChristian McCaffreyJon WeeksTrent Williams Gifford leads the team in snaps and tackles on special teams. He’s also among the league leaders in special teams tackles. […]
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You couldn’t have asked for a better week if you’re a 49ers fan. The Seahawks bumped the Rams, the Cardinals did, well, whatever it is the Cardinals do at this time of the season, and the 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts. Yes, the 49ers’ defense showed its vulnerabilities. But if you have a quarterback who […]
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Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey have big night against Colts“McCaffrey, who racked up 117 yards on 21 carries, surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, the fifth time he has done it in his career.” The 49ers want you to believe they don’t need a defense“The positives for that group were that CJ West and […]
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The Seattle Seahawks looked like a team that didn’t trust its quarterback. They were running the ball in situations perceived as passing. Sam Darnold threw two costly interceptions when Seattle let him throw. They couldn’t have happened at worse times. On the flipside, Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams connected for […]
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The Indianapolis Colts only attempted two passes beyond 20 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. On the first play from scrimmage against the San Francisco 49ers, Philip Rivers “let it fly.” His first throw traveled 45 yards. That would be the last mistake Rivers made on the drive. Tatum Bethune was on Jonathan […]
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