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49ers-Falcons live discussion: Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan will put up points
In the upcoming 49ers‑Falcons clash on Oct. 25, San Francisco deals a first‑season blow by sitting Mike Evans, drafting Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins to the outside and likely slotting Christian Kirk with Jacob Cowing as a backup. The article recalls last season’s meeting, where Christian McCaffrey rushed for 129 yards and caught seven passes, while George Kittle was ignored. With the 49ers having scored just 20 points then, the preview predicts a high‑scoring game and trusts Brock Purdy and coach Kyle Shanahan to put up points against Atlanta’s defense.
49ers inactive list: The top 4 WRs from Week 1 won’t play
The 49ers announce a heavy injury blow ahead of Week 7, with top receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel (both from the Week 1 win in Australia) landing on the inactive list, along with DE Nick Bosa and several defensive players. Rookie tackle Enrique Cruz makes his first active roster as the depth chart thins, leaving Christian Kirk to shoulder a larger role. Coach Kyle Shanahan may shift MC defense, using McCaffrey in more route-heavy duties, while Dre Greenlaw returns to the linebacker corps. The secondary faces a test from Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Jahan Dotson.
NFL trade rumors: 49ers could make a run at Colts DT DeForest Buckner
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the San Francisco 49ers are the only team actively pursuing a trade for Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who stars at the position and will hit free agency in 2027. Buckner, a former 49er (2016‑19) and now 32, has four sacks this season and ranks among the league’s top defensive linemen, yet Indianapolis is expected to move on if they miss the playoffs. The 49ers could reacquire him without surrendering a first‑ or second‑round pick, since Buckner’s contract is in its final year and he is reportedly eager to leave Indianapolis. The article also notes the Colts’ broader trade chatter around Jonathan Taylor and Quenton Nelson.
49ers News: GAME DAY
The 49ers gear up for their Week 7 clash with the Atlanta Falcons, activating WR Christian Kirk and promoting defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad after releasing Kevin Givens. Despite missing Mike Evans and Nick Bosa, San Francisco hopes rookie linebackers can contain Falcons stars Bijan Robinson and Drake London. Meanwhile, Fred Warner faces a $65,000 fine for two uncalled penalties and risks a suspension if further hits occur. The team also eyes a low‑cost trade for Brian Thomas Jr. as the NFL trade deadline approaches.
Fred Warner gets fined over $65,000 for two uncalled penalties
San Francisco 49ers players have been issued some major fines over the past two weeks for hits that went uncalled during games. Two weeks ago, Malik Mustapha was fined nearly $7,000 for an unnecessary roughness hit on the 49ers’ final defensive drive in their 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The hit came on an […]
49ers activate Christian Kirk; add 2 players from the practice squad to the active roster
The San Francisco 49ers announced a few roster moves Saturday afternoon. The team removed Christian Kirk’s questionable status for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons and officially activated him from the Injured Reserve List. With Mike Evans ruled out, Here’s a look at the wide receiver depth chart heading into Week 7: Brandin CooksJordan WatkinsJacob […]
49ers news: There better not be another slop bowl in the second half
Ranking the 49ers’ rookies: Jaden Dugger, Gracen Halton jump out in loaded class (paywall) “Perhaps most encouraging, Halton is still mastering the technique that position coach Kris Kocurek wants him to use. That is, there’s reason to believe he can be more effective in the middle of the defensive line.” Five important players to watch […]
49ers injury updates: Nick Bosa dealt with soreness recently in a workout
The San Francisco 49ers continued their weekly roster gymnastics. For the second consecutive week, the team released Ogbo Okoronkwo. He played 17 snaps on Monday night. Nick Bosa didn’t practice all week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled Bosa out. That means the 49ers will be down an edge rusher. The team will likely re-sign Okoronkwo […]
One player to steal from the Falcons for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are hobbling into Atlanta with an uncertain receiver group. Mike Evans hasn’t been ruled out, but I still believe he won’t be available on Sunday. Today is the day to find out, once the final injury report is released. Christian Kirk is trending toward playing, but the top four receivers on […]
3 areas where the 49ers must capitalize against the Falcons
The 6-0 San Francisco 49ers must take on what could be their trickiest test yet this season before heading into a well-earned bye week. The 49ers put their undefeated record on the line against the volatile Atlanta Falcons in a morning tilt between the former NFC West rivals in Atlanta. Atlanta looked like one of […]
Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing set for golden opportunity they might not get again
If the 49ers take the sensible, long-term approach, then they will not have Mike Evans available for their Week 7 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons after his Achilles issue flared up in their Monday Night Football win over the Washington Commanders. San Francisco is shorn of wide receiver depth due to a remarkable cluster of […]
49ers OC on second year WR: ‘The ball is going to find him’
The San Francisco 49ers will likely have a whole different look in the passing game this week, as they’re expected to be without star wide receiver Mike Evans, general manager John Lynch said on the radio. San Francisco’s wide receiver core was already banged up heading into the game, and now, the team will rely […]
49ers News: Romello Height is in a special club
While watching Thursday Night Football, they flashed a stat that showed how Bears CB Kyler Gordon had 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles against Atlanta. He then proceeded to have another sack against New England. It doesn’t seem like Raheem Morris has been dialing up many blitzes from the secondary, but maybe this’ll be the […]
Patriots-Bears live discussion: Drake Maye takes on Caleb Williams
The 4-2 New England Patriots travel to the Windy City to take on the 4-2 Chicago Bears. The Bears have faced the 10th-most difficult schedule, while the Patriots sit 28th. The Bears took the league by storm after they scored 59 points on the road to begin the season. They lost their quarterback and the […]
Another Nick Bosa-less practice for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers injury report is a lengthy one for Thursday afternoon. The following players didn’t practice for the second day in a row: EDGE Nick Bosa (knee, calf)WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles)LB Luke Gifford (groin)S Siran Neal (knee)WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring)S Marques Sigle (ankle)CB Upton Stout (shoulder)LB Garret Wallow (hamstring) Bosa wasn’t on […]
ESPN proposes a 49ers-Colts trade
The San Francisco 49ers are undefeated and sit atop the NFC. In an interview last week, general manager John Lynch joked about how the team was connected to every player on the trade market. The 49ers could stand to add depth at defensive tackle. You can never have enough pass rushers, so any defensive lineman […]
3 things to watch for in 49ers-Falcons: Battle of two top-7 run defenses
The San Francisco 49ers are 6-0, looking to go into their bye week undefeated, but the Atlanta Falcons stand in their way. Historically, the 49ers have struggled in Atlanta. You will have to go back to 2013 to find the last win for the 49ers in Atlanta. In fact, the 49ers have won just once […]
Fact or fiction: The 49ers need to trade for a wide receiver ahead of the deadline
After their Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions in 2018, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman told the media, “A win is a win, but it feels like a loss.” That’s how fans are reacting to the 49ers’ Week 6 win over the one-win Commanders. The 20-3 halftime lead became a distant memory as […]
Kyle Shanahan’s former star WR believes he’ll never win a Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers are at the top of the NFL right now, sitting at 6-0 after their 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders. After starting the year with the third-best odds in their own division, the 49ers are the clear frontrunners to win the NFC and currently stand as the favorites to win the […]
49ers News: We’re on to Atlanta
My bad on missing yesterday’s nuggets. Even Christian McCaffrey fumbles sometimes. Atlanta is always a tough out, no matter how bad they are. They can just bizarrely win against the 49ers for whatever reason. Their defense is looking good. I read an interesting article on the Athletic about it… their d-line coach, this guy named […]
5 final observations from 49ers win over Commanders: A new part of the offense is starting to blossom
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 in Week 6, improving to 6-0 in a game where they nearly blew a 20-point lead in the second half. The injury bug continued for the 49ers, with Mike Evans missing the second half due to Achilles tendonitis, which coincided with San Francisco putting up just […]
No Nick Bosa for the 49ers; Kyle Shanahan is hopeful he returns on Thursday
The San Francisco 49ers brought defensive tackle Naquan Jones back to the practice squad. The team released linebacker Eugene Asante as the corresponding move. Here is the list of players who will not practice on Wednesday: WR Mike Evans (Achilles)DE Nick Bosa (calf)CB Upton Stout (shoulder)WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring)LB Luke Gifford (groin)DL Mykel Williams (knee)LB […]
How the Falcons’ defense will attack the 49ers on Sunday
The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons and try to keep their unbeaten streak alive. Monday night’s victory over Washington was hard-fought, especially after Mike Evans left the game with an Achilles injury. Still, the 49ers held off the Commanders’ comeback attempt and moved to 6-0. The question becomes which […]
49ers in review: The honeymoon phase with Eddy Pineiro is over
The San Francisco 49ers have an opportunity to go into the bye week undefeated with a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. San Francisco almost lost that opportunity on Monday night with a shaky fourth quarter, allowing the lesser Washington Commanders to nearly come back from a 20-point deficit, holding on to a 23-17 […]
Kyle Shanahan explains playcalling at end of Commanders win
The San Francisco 49ers managed to pull off the 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night, but it ended up being closer than expected after the Niners dominated the first half and held a 23-3 lead at one point. The 49ers were cruising through three quarters, as they had scored on four of […]
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