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The NFC playoff race is heating up with three weeks to go, as the seven-team field is starting to materialize. The San Francisco 49ers are right in the middle of it as the No. 6 seed at 10-4. Not only are they still in contention for the NFC West title, being a game back of […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers offense was rolling on Sunday. You have to understand how much Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan care about punter Thomas Morestead, since they made sure he got an extra week of rest after the bye for the stretch run by not punting at all. Selfless act by Purdy and the entire […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
By now, we know who the San Francisco 49ers are. This team will go as far as its offense can take it. It won’t be easy if Ricky Pearsall misses time, but the scheme is superb, and the execution on that side of the ball has been outstanding of late. The same cannot be said […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Whether you are into the gambling world or not, the betting market is fascinating. Last week, the San Francisco 49ers were initially 14.5-point favorites over the Tennessee Titans. By the time the game kicked off, the number got down to 12.5. A late touchdown by the Titans got them within ten points, but a final […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers had a nice 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, improving to 10-4 with three weeks left in the season. It was an amazing offensive day, as the 49ers scored on all but one of their possessions, which proved to be too much to overcome for the Titans. Quarterback Brock […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The 49ers have problems at the wide receiver position again with Ricky Pearsall dealing with an ankle injury and an aggravation of the knee problem that has seen him miss much of the season. Yet Pearsall’s potential absence appears unlikely to create an opportunity for rookie wideout Jordan Watkins. Fourth-round pick Watkins has dealt with […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears in prime position for playoff berth, but it’s delicate heading into final 3 games – Chicago Sun-Times The Bears are 10-4 and close against the Packers (9-4-1), 49ers (10-4) and Lions (8-6). Ben Johnson: Bears have to protect Rome Odunze from himself in injury rehab – Chicago Sun-Times The […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Ricky Pearsall aggravated PCL injury vs Titans, leaving Week 16 status uncertain“He landed on his knee and it’s a painful thing,” Shanahan said. “Hopefully, it’s not at all like when he first did it. But it does take time for that pain to go away. Hopefully, that’ll be sooner than later over these next eight […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
According to head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts have already made a decision on who will start at quarterback for next Monday night’s matchup hosting the San Francisco 49ers. It will be veteran quarterback Philip Rivers again for a consecutive start (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): Having not played pro football in nearly 5 years, […]
From Stampede Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on Monday afternoon. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall re-aggravated his PCL. He also has a sprained ankle. It’s a low sprain. Pearsall may not practice this week. Shanahan said there’s a “concern” with Pearsall’s injuries, but wouldn’t rule him out for next week: “I mean, there […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
We are officially on playoff watch with three weeks remaining in the NFL. The Los Angeles Rams have already clinched a playoff berth. They are the only team in the NFC to do so. There are five clinching scenarios in the NFC for Week 16. Let’s start with the San Francisco 49ers, who will face […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
This is a San Francisco 49ers site, but this discussion is about the New York Jets, who fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday. You remember Wilks for his one-year stint as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator during the 2023–2024 season—the same year they went to the Super Bowl. The 49ers dismissed Wilks following the Super […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The most recent move the San Francisco 49ers made involving Brandon Aiyuk suggested he may never suit up for this team again. After their Week 15 win, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked what went into the decision to end Aiyuk’s season, and if it was something the team needed to do now: “We haven’t […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers looked the part in Week 15 against an inferior opponent in a convincing 13-point victory. The path to the No. 1 seed is clear, but the 49ers still have three difficult games to go and must handle their business. Before we look ahead, let’s get into the Winners and Losers from […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Brock Purdy had his best statistical game of the 2025 season as the 49ers improved to 10-4 with their Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans. Given the opponent, Purdy’s performance shouldn’t have come as much of a surprise, but the San Francisco quarterback was pleased with an improvement he made on previous showings prior […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The San Francisco 49ers have pulled their 10th win out for the 2025 season, continuing Kyle Shanahan’s masterclass of winning with an injured roster. While some might be a bit concerned about the Titans getting a fumble and getting back into the game as a result, it was one of those things that just happens. […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The first half was nerve-wracking for the now 10-4 San Francisco 49ers, who let the 2-12 Tennessee Titans hang around to the tune of a seven-point lead at halftime. But the offense finished off a game in which it scored on seven of its eight offensive drives, en route to a 37-24 win. Both the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Week 15 was impactful on the injury front in the NFL. We also found out a lot about each NFC playoff team. The high-flying offenses didn’t disappoint, while the teams that lean on their defenses took a step back. The fourth and ninth-seeded teams swapped places, as did the second and seventh-seeded teams. Here’s a […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Indianapolis Colts are coming off one of the strangest games you will ever witness. It was one they had no business competing in yet they had a chance to win with less than a minute remaining. On the road, against an NFC heavyweight and trotting out a quarterback who has been retired for five […]
From Stampede Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Kawakami: Brandon Aiyuk is gone and the 49ers are doing just fine (paywall)“Can Pearsall fully take over Aiyuk’s role as WR1? That’s unknown. But there’s no doubt that Pearsall’s teammates feel like something big is happening here. You couldn’t miss the way McCaffrey’s eyes lit up on Sunday when he was asked about Pearsall’s potential […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 11-4 with a 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, maintaining their place as the No. 6 seed in the NFC with three games left in the season. It was a dominant day offensively for the 49ers, who scored on seven of the team’s eight possessions, although the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Tennessee Titans were defeated 37-24 by the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Week 15 contest. The Titans dropped to 2-12, but remained No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft order due to fellow losses for the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. We’ve conjured up five observations from Sunday’s latest setback. Secondary […]
From Music City Miracles | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t have asked for a better start to the game. Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward had two incompletions on the first drive, leading to a three-and-out. Brock Purdy went 5-for-6 for 50 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle had a 23-yard reception, and Jauan Jennings caught a touchdown on third and […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
It’s almost over. The Tennessee Titans dropped to 2-12 on the season today after losing in San Francisco 37-24. The Titans’ defense had no answers for the 49ers’ offense today. To be fair, they lost three safeties in the first half. It’s going to be tough to stop any offense when that happens. There was […]
From Music City Miracles | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
There are no style points in the NFL. Whether the San Francisco 49ers win by 21 or two today, they need to win. Historically speaking, Kyle Shanahan’s teams have performed quite well after the bye week. Today’s spot against the Tennessee Titans sets up well. You have one coming off their second win of the […]
From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 4 reads