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You want to live in the moment. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch would tell us, “We’re taking this season one game at a time.” But the San Francisco 49ers just had their bye week, and you can’t help but look ahead and play the “What if?” game. The 49ers will be favored in each remaining […]
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The San Francisco 49ers will be gearing up to face the Indianapolis Colts next week and the Colts now have a new another quarterback. His name: Philip Rivers. A quarterback who retired in the 2021 offseason. This isn’t the first time a team has tried to pull him out of retirement. Back in 2022, the […]
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Coming out of their bye, the San Francisco 49ers are officially in the stretch run and race for the NFC West and even the number one overall seed in the NFC. The 49ers’ path has changed, Philip Rivers, anyone? The goal remains the same. Win out and see where the chips land. The final four […]
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49ers vs. Titans injury report: 6 players miss Wednesday’s practice“[Eric Kendricks] got a tight calf today, so I’m not sure how much he’s going to go today—if he’s going to go,” Shanahan said. “But he’s working back into here. Hopefully, it’s not too bad of a setback with that, but we’ll see him when he […]
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The San Francisco 49ers had a different offseason this past year, electing to save money as they released several veterans, while letting other key free agents walk as they prioritized the draft. While doing so, the 49ers did extend multiple key starters, such as Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, and George Kittle. They ended up drafting […]
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Here’s a look at Wednesday’s practice report LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)LB Nick Martin (concussion) Nick Martin still has symptoms and is still in the concussion protocol. Limited: FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) Juszczyk’s ability to do something in practice is a good sign. The 49ers will officially open edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos’s practice […]
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to make changes to their practice squad. After recently opening the practice window for quarterback Kurtis Rourke, the team released Adrian Martinez from the practice squad. Martinez returned to the New York Jets on Wednesday. Eddy Pineiro is back practicing, which also means there is no need for kicker Matt […]
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It looks like the San Francisco 49ers are set to face Philip Rivers in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts. The last time Rivers played in the NFL, the media had to communicate with players and coaches via Zoom. We’re going to take a page out of the Colts’ script. What if the 49ers could […]
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The San Francisco 49ers currently have nine wins through 13 games. They are right around where most people predicted them based on the preseason schedule. Of course, it’s been a wild ride along the way with many unexpected turns and unfortunate injuries. Nevertheless, the team is at over 90 percent to make the playoffs with […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As we do every week, we survey the pulse of San Francisco 49ers fans to feel […]
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After spurning 49ers, could linebacker Eric Kendricks assume Fred Warner’s spot? (paywall)“UCLA assembled a six-person search committee that included distinguished alums this fall before interviewing candidates for its opening for a head football coach. The group included former Warriors general manager Bob Myers, Commanders general manager Adam Peters, entertainment executive Casey Wasserman and longtime NFL […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are in control of their destiny with four weeks left in the season, standing at 9-4 with the No. 6 seed in the NFC after their bye week. It was another chaotic week in the NFL that saw some shakeups in the NFC Playoff Picture as the Chicago Bears fell all […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are signing the New England Patriots’ 2024 fourth-round pick, Javon Baker, to the practice squad, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Baker appeared in seven games as a rookie and only registered one reception. The team worked out Baker on December 1, along with a handful of other pass catchers. Jordan Watkins has […]
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The San Francisco 49ers’ odds against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16 continue to climb. They were short road favorites before Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The 49ers are now as high as field goal favorites with the Colts’ uncertainty at the quarterback position. Rookie Riley Leonard figured to be the starter, but […]
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“Players, not plays.” That’s a phrase you’ll hear often in the football space. For the San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh can come up with all of the complex and creative schemes imaginable, but the players not only have to execute, but they also need to win. The 49ers will need more from […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are entering the portion of the schedule where experience matters. Since Fred Warner’s injury, the 49ers have started Tatum Bethune and Curtis Robinson. Bethune remains out with a high-ankle sprain after starting five games, while Robinson, a lifetime special teamer, has started the previous two games. With Bethune’s status in question […]
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You can’t talk about the best teams in the NFL without mentioning who they have played. Who you play and how you win matter. According to Aaron Schatz, the 49ers have played one of the most difficult schedules in the NFL: Look at the NFC West’s point differential compared to the rest of the league: […]
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49ers claim linebacker off waivers, place Ben Bartch on IR“Throughout his five-year career with the Texans (2021-23), Tennessee Titans (2023-24) and Broncos (2025), Wallow has appeared in 42 games (five starts) and registered 36 tackles, 1.0 sack and 1 pass defensed in addition to 11 special teams tackles. In 2025, he appeared in seven games […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers are second in the AFC West and sixth in the AFC, while the Eagles are third in the NFC and sit atop the NFC East. Both teams are close to each other in point differential, as the Eagles are +21 […]
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The San Francisco 49ers claimed linebacker Garrett Wallow off waivers from the Denver Broncos. To make room for Wallow, left guard Ben Bartch was placed on the Injured Reserve. Fresh off their bye week, the Niners are heading into Week 15 with Tatum Bethune still nursing a high-ankle injury. Kyle Shanahan said the upcoming game […]
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Jauan Jennings has long since excelled at getting under the skin of opponents, and he did that and then some with his conduct in the 49ers’ Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns. The likes of Shelby Harris and Myles Garrett made their displeasure with some of Jennings’ remarks during the game clear after the […]
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The San Francisco 49ers had a bye week this week, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t action in the NFC playoff standings. The 49ers moved up one spot to No. 6 after the Chicago Bears dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 due to their loss to the Green Bay Packers. They’re still third in […]
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The San Francisco 49ers announced they opened Kurtis Rourke’s practice window. Rourke, who is still expected to redshirt this season, is finally healthy enough after recovering from knee surgery in January 2025. By opening his practice window, the 49ers have three weeks to figure out if Rourke is an upgrade from Adrian Martinez, who is […]
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The NFL is the ultimate week-to-week league. Things change in an instant. For the San Francisco 49ers, the bye week was kind as the team moved into the sixth seed with the Bears’ loss to the Packers. Possible reinforcements are on the way for the 49ers (no, not Brandon Aiyuk), and the team is in […]
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The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been on the right side of injury luck in some time now under Kyle Shanahan. That variance feels like it’s been amplified in 2025 for all of the wrong reasons. Shanahan is no stranger to injuries at quarterback. His backup, Mac Jones, helped salvage the Niners’ season. In Week 16, […]
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