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With the weather in Cleveland expected to be very inclement, the 49ers will likely lean heavily on the run game as they aim to move to 9-4 by beating the Browns. That’s good news for Christian McCaffrey, who can expect to receive an even greater share of the offensive touches than he consistently gets as […]
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Browns’ Myles Garrett gives opponents sleepless nights. Can the 49ers contain him? (paywall)“Right tackle Colton McKivitz compared the level of attention Garrett requires to that of Aaron Donald, one of the best defensive tackles to ever play the sport. Expect a lot of double- and perhaps even triple-teaming. Williams, 37, fielded a question earlier this […]
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The San Francisco 49ers activated linebacker Jalen Graham and kicker Matt Gay from the practice squad on Saturday ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns. San Francisco is without starting linebacker Tatum Bethune and kicker Eddy Piniero, so it was likely they’d add at both positions from the practice squad for the second consecutive […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday as they look to extend their current win streak to three games. San Francisco is right in the middle of a packed NFC playoff race, currently holding the No. 7 seed in the NFC. They’ve got a Week 14 bye week, […]
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Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, or a good week at the very least, if you don’t celebrate the holiday. I did what I do best: eat. And I have plenty of leftovers to get me through the weekend. I also have a mailbag full of questions from you to get through. Thanks again to […]
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Good things come to those who wait. Whether signing a 33-year-old Eric Kendricks can be classified as a good thing is open for debate. However, the veteran linebacker’s arrival on the practice squad is a case of patience paying off for the 49ers. The 49ers had an agreement to sign Kendricks last offseason, only for […]
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Week 12 49ers MEGA Recap: Tape Takeaways, Trench Grades, and an Ugly Watch for Brock Purdy (paywall)“I was underwhelmed by both of the 49ers’ left guards. I talked to Jake Brendel about the rotation of Spencer Burford and Ben Bartch. Here’s what he told me after Monday’s game: It’s just kind of a way to, one, create competition, I […]
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Honestly, a matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns shouldn’t be as interesting as it is. There is no shortage of storylines. Inclement weather in Cleveland, Kyle Shanahan’s history against Jim Schwartz, Brock Purdy’s recent play, and Myles Garrett’s assault on the record books. Oh, right, Sheduer Sanders will start for Cleveland […]
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The San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report is official. Here are the players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, per Kyle Shanahan: LB Tatum BethuneDE Sam OkuayinonuK Eddy Pineiro Shanahan said Christian McCaffrey “needed” the extra rest with the 49ers playing the Monday night game, which is why McCaffrey didn’t practice this […]
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For the second day in a row, we have a pair of NFC playoff teams facing off. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are white hot, having won four games in a row and eight of their last nine games. Ben Johnson has made quite the impact in his first season as a head coach. […]
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In the NFL, you have to win ugly. The San Francisco 49ers have done so on a couple of occasions this season, like in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks or Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. Neither of those games had more than 30 points scored. On Sunday, we could be in store for […]
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The San Francisco 49ers continue their stretch of four must-win games with a trip to Cleveland for a date with the 3-8 Browns after handling business against the Cardinals and Panthers. Cleveland hasn’t been too friendly to San Francisco over time, but the 49ers have some momentum, winning consecutive games for the first time since […]
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The San Francisco 49ers hold their playoff destiny in their own hands. It’s fairly simple: keep winning, and you’re in. With all their wins over NFC opponents and teams competing for a playoff spot, the 49ers are set up with tiebreaker advantages if necessary. Sunday’s game in Cleveland will be a test for the 49ers, […]
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A key reason why the 49ers were willing to commit to Brock Purdy as their long-term answer at the quarterback position was the transformative impact his playing style has had on their offense. Purdy’s willingness to be aggressive and attack downfield is atypical for 49ers quarterbacks under Kyle Shanahan. He found great success in going […]
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The Dallas Cowboys shocked everybody when they came back from a 21-0 lead last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Dak Prescott has one of the best wide receivers in the NFL on his side. Oh, and they have CeeDee Lamb, too. I’d expect Jake Ferguson to have a big day. Dallas will need all of […]
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Two NFC playoff teams kick off the Thanksgiving tripleheader. The Green Bay Packers are 7-3-1, while the host Detroit Lions are 7-4. According to schedule-adjusted efficiency, the Lions rank fourth in the NFL, while the Packers rank sixth. Detroit received some unexpected news on Wednesday as center Frank Ragnow came out of retirement. That’ll be […]
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Can 49ers’ Brock Purdy handle the stormy weather in Cleveland? (paywall)“Sloppy weather might mitigate one of Purdy’s strengths: his ability to escape pressure and extend plays. And he doesn’t have big hands for gripping and controlling a slick football. The average hand size for an NFL quarterback is 9 3/4 inches. That puts Purdy’s 9 […]
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Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh, Brock Purdy preview 49ers-Browns Week 13 matchup“”It is weird just because he was my hero growing up. He was probably my number one player just in terms of being a true fan. I always talk about how I got his jersey in ’94 and wore it for about six months straight […]
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Everybody seems to have their opinions about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, despite knowing half the truth. What we know is the team voided Aiyuk’s guarantees. On Wednesday, ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano did some digging, and they speculated why Aiyuk no longer has those guarantees: The Brandon Aiyuk saga feels far from over since […]
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The San Francisco 49ers got a big win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday, using a stellar defensive performance to win 20-9 and improve to 8-4 on the season. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown was the star of the day, recording two clutch interceptions, including one in the end zone. Brown had seen his snap count and […]
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Before the San Francisco 49ers signed De’Vondre Campbell during the 2024 offseason, they wanted veteran Eric Kendricks. In fact, both sides agreed to a deal. The thought was that Kendricks would replace Dre Greenlaw, fresh off tearing his Achilles. Kendricks, now 33, played 15 games last year for the Dallas Cowboys, recording 138 tackles, and […]
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Here’s a look at the San Francisco 49ers’ injury report for Wednesday: Did not participate: LB Tatum Bethune (high ankle)DE Sam Okuayinonu (high ankle)K Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) Limited: LB Luke Gifford (hip, neck) Vet day:RB Christian McCaffrey Robert Beal is back practicing after being cleared from the concussion protocol. The defense will need Beal, as […]
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The San Francisco 49ers walked away with an ugly, at times, win over Carolina, but it doesn’t matter how you win; they did win, and the 49ers have eight wins on the season. The 49ers’ defense performed very well on national TV, and Robert Saleh boosted his resume as a head coaching candidate with an […]
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Brandon Aiyuk’s feud with the San Francisco 49ers is going to dominate every second of the Monday Night Football broadcast. It was reported Friday that Aiyuk had his 2026 guarantees voided due to behavior during his 2025 offseason rehabilitation. And right now, the ball is in Aiyuk’s court on whether he plays at all in […]
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The San Francisco 49ers have a 90 percent chance to make the playoffs, according to ESPN’s FPI. As it stands, the Niners are projected to finish with 11 wins and the fourth-best record in the NFC. The bad news is that there are two other teams above San Francisco in their own division. Let’s take […]
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