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Welcome to week 7 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Week 7 Cyclones Tracker: […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
We are less than two weeks away from the NFL trade deadline, where the San Francisco 49ers could be a buyer after starting the season 5-2. The 49ers have dealt with several injuries to start the year, including season-ending injuries to linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa, so there are definitely areas to […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
As injuries continue to mount for the San Francisco 49ers, the wins do as well. At 5-2, the NFC West has a three-way tie with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and 49ers. Only the 49ers’ perfect 3-0 division record separates the three teams. Through seven games, it is hard to envision a better scenario […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel suffered a hamstring injury 20 plays into the game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Matt Hennessy replaced him and played the remaining 46 plays. Before the injury, there was set to be a rotation at left guard. Connor Colby started the game, as he’s done since Week […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t had Brandon Aiyuk all season. Starting quarterback Brock Purdy has been off a football field for nearly a month. General manager John Lynch spoke about how close both players are to returning to action during an interview on KNBR Thursday morning. Lynch explained why putting a hard date on Purdy’s […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
After enduring a tough early season schedule that saw them lose to the Panthers, Buccaneers, and 49ers while beating the Vikings, Commanders, and Bills, the Falcons get a brief reprieve before facing off against resurgent Patriots and Colts teams. That comes in the form of the woeful Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are terrible, as their […]
From The Falcoholic | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Raise your hand if you’ve seen this before: The Houston Texans play a night game on National TV and get utterly embarrassed. With 2 weeks to prepare for the Seattle Seahawks, the Texans offense took the field and looked totally unprepared. While the defense played to form, offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s job looked phoned in […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
49ers’ McCaffrey battled frustration before big game vs. Falcons: ‘I’m my biggest critic’ (paywall)“He’s just so efficient, he does everything right,” Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss said Sunday. “It’s not like McCaffrey’s really dancing out there, but he reads everything perfectly. He’s so precise with his run game, his catch game. He’s a great player. You […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers going head to head against the Houston Texans is one of many strong options on the Week 8 NFL schedule. Check out this week’s NFL action on Fubo , where you can also add on NFL RedZone to track every game at once. Week 8 Picks Against the Spread Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens Game Day: Oct. 26 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET Spread Favorite: Baltimore (-6.5) Projected Winner & Margin: Bears by 3.5 points TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo Tennes...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The NFL slate in Week 8 has a slew of compelling games. The contests include the San Francisco 49ers squaring off against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. If you are looking for how to watch Week 8 of the NFL, we have you covered. Take a look at the article below. Check out this week’s NFL action on Fubo , where you can also add on NFL RedZone to track every game at once. Week 8 NFL Games: How to Watch Thursday Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers Date: October 23, 2025 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers promoted edge rusher Robert Beal Jr to the active roster. To make room for him, Trevis Gipson was released. Gipson played 17 defensive snaps against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. He’s played 41 snaps in the past three weeks, while Beal has not played since Week 4 against the Jacksonville […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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. We discussed earlier on Wednesday morning whether the San Francisco 49ers would be buyers at the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Regardless of how long Christian McCaffrey plays for the 49ers, he is already secured his place in franchise folklore with everything he has achieved since arriving from the Carolina Panthers. McCaffrey wrote another stunning page in the story of his 49ers career on Sunday night, putting a slow start running the football in 2025 behind […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
A lot of ball game left—an entire half-season. That won’t prevent us from tracking the conference playoff standings to see how fickle they can be throughout the year. It’s a three-team race in the NFC West with the San Francisco 49ers leading the charge. Let’s take a look at where the Niners sit in the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers stand at 5-2 after a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, moving them to the No. 2 seed in the NFC. That came without star linebacker Fred Warner, who suffered a season-ending injury in San Francisco’s 30-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the defense still […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers had a quiet offseason this year, electing to cut bait with several veterans rather than looking to add marquee talent in free agency. Instead, they focused on the draft, where they added 11 rookies to the roster, including current starters Mykel Williams, Upton Stout, and Connor Colby, as well as rotational […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Atlanta Falcons disappointed in primetime, but we still saw performances that give us hope the team can get back on track. We also saw some that will keep them off the track if they can’t adjust in time. Here’s the Week 7 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Jake Matthews 184 consecutive starts […]
From The Falcoholic | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Why 49ers coaching is NFL’s best this year, and Bears running wild: Week 7 film review (paywall)“The 49ers staff was on top of breaking its own tendencies and staying on top of the Falcons’ tendencies. It was the difference in the game in which the Falcons had a significant health advantage. On top of the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Oddsmakers have given Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers the utmost respect this season. Through seven games, the only games the Niners weren’t favored to win came against the Los Angeles Rams on a short week without Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings, and a road trip in a tough spot against the […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers got back in the win column with a convincing win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, following their win over the Buffalo Bills last Monday night. For the first time in 2025, the 49ers offense resembled the physical team from years past, and the running game got on track. […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read
On Monday, we shared how Brock Purdy was dealing with an “annoying injury” that has made him day-to-day. Also on Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that it would be a reach to say Purdy is on track to start this week since “No one has said that.” The next two games the 49ers play […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Sunday night’s 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons for the San Francisco 49ers was a masterclass performance from both Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh. With both sides of the ball dealing with plenty of injuries, the 49ers put together their best performance of the 2025 season thanks to a solid game plan from Shanahan and […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Injuries have been ramping up for the San Francisco 49ers, who found a way to improve to 5-2 on Sunday with a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. San Francisco will be without pass-rusher Bryce Huff and center Jake Brendel for multiple weeks due to hamstring injuries, adding to their already-loaded injury list. Huff’s loss […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read