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49ers’ unheralded D-Line is buying them a valuable luxury
The 49ers will get a boost on the defensive line in Week 5, with last year’s first-round pick Mykel Williams primed to make his return against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Williams’ first appearance since tearing his ACL last November in a win over the New York Giants will give the 49ers much-needed extra depth […]
NFL game discussion: More London football and a battle of Shanahan DCs
Only one game matters today, but it’s still a busy schedule the rest of the day. We open with another London game, this time featuring the Eagles and Jaguars. Philly is in a world of hurt right now with various injuries and recently dealing Cam Jurgens. While Jurgens wasn’t playing particularly well, it could be […]
49ers News: Game DAY
Gut check time. Week 5 and it already feels like high-stakes football, this is all I could have ever asked for before the season started. With a full week of coverage, analysis, and predictions… I want to give a shout out to Jacob Hutchinson for writing my favorite non-Kyle Posey preview for Week 5. Everyone’s […]
49ers release veteran defensive lineman after roster moves on Saturday
The San Francisco 49ers got some good news on the injury front this week, as Mykel Williams was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List after a good week of practice. To accommodate Williams, the 49ers made a number of roster moves. They initially released Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, who had played in all four […]
Mykel Williams is officially back
The San Francisco 49ers will be getting their 2025 first-round pick back against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, as the Niners announced they activated defensive lineman Mykel Williams off the Physically Unable to Perform List ahead of Week 5. Williams, who had been out since suffering a torn ACL midway through his rookie season, entered […]
NFL predictions: 49ers and Seahawks feel like a low-scoring game
An early game of the year contender is approaching us here in Week 5, as the San Francisco 49ers are traveling to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West showdown. The 49ers have been off to a great start, going 4-0 with wins over the Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, […]
That one time Kyle Shanahan forgot about Jaxon Smith-Njigba
The San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks in what is the most important game of the season thus far. If you take the rosters and make a list of the top 10 players between the two of them, Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba would definitely be on that […]
49ers News: One more sleep until the game of the year (so far)
49ers star DE Nick Bosa eyeing Week 6 return vs. Commanders after calf injury“But the fact that I’m already feeling like I could go out on Monday night and definitely not wait,” Bosa said. “Definitely Atlanta, possibly next week. Probably.” Bosa said he was initially concerned the calf injury could be a long-term situation. “I’ve […]
Nick Bosa ‘pretty darn likely’ to return to the 49ers in Week 6
The San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report is out. Here’s who will miss Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks: FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee)S Marques Sigle (ankle)DL James Thompson (ankle)DL Nick Bosa Here are the players who are listed as questionable: CB Upton Stout (shoulder)DE Mykel Williams (knee) Kyle Shanahan said the plan is to activate […]
Which personnel splits have been the most successful for the 49ers in 2026?
The San Francisco 49ers offense has been very successful heading into Sunday’s monster matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Brock Purdy is playing the best football of his career, Kyle Shanahan has made timely play calls, and the 49ers offensive line has performed as a top-five unit. Even with injuries to Mike Evans, who is fighting […]
49ers release Ogbo Okoronkwo
The San Francisco 49ers announced they released Ogbo Okoronkwo. He appeared in all four games and has the second-most snaps of any edge rusher this season. Okoronkwo hasn’t lit up the stat sheet, but he managed 10 pressures with an 11.8% pass-rush win rate. But he’s only played 33 run snaps this year. This move […]
5 matchups to watch in 49ers-Seahawks: The 1 player Brock Purdy should avoid
Since it’s such a big game, we’ll flip the script and talk about the players on the other side of the ball. Some matchups in this game the San Francisco 49ers have to win. There are a couple of players they should avoid. Here are five Seattle Seahawks to watch in Week 5. LB Nick […]
5 takeaways from coordinators: Mykel Williams gives the 49ers ‘a lot of juice’
San Francisco 49ers coordinators Raheem Morris and Klay Kubiak spoke to the media ahead of their Week 5 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. We’ve already highlighted why the Niners are unlikely to shadow Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Here are some of the other newsworthy items from their pressers. Raheem Morris is ready to see Mykel Williams “Just […]
The 49ers are running into the stingiest defense in the NFL
The San Francisco 49ers are looking for a perfect first leg against the NFC West with a win on Sunday in the Pacific Northwest against the Seattle Seahawks. After defeating the Rams and Arizona, the 49ers sit atop the NFC West, but the 3-1 Seahawks are within shouting distance, and an early division lead is […]
Why the 49ers likely won’t shadow Jaxon Smith Njigba
The San Francisco 49ers have quite the challenge ahead of them this week, as they’ll have to find a way to cover Seattle Seahawks star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is off to a torrid pace this season with 32 catches for 481 yards and six touchdowns through four games. Regardless of quarterback, Smith-Njigba has produced, […]
49ers News: Connor Colby might be faster than the Blue Angels
After looking at some Seahawks tape, some thoughts: The offensive line seems not as good as I thought they’d be. The defense, while still being super disruptive, is missing more tackles. Otherwise, they’re still pretty nasty. If Bosa was playing, I’d be more confident that the 49ers could disrupt Sam Darnold enough to stay in […]
Cowboys-Bucs live discussion: An MVP candidate versus a rookie quarterback
No Baker Mayfield last week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That meant rookie Jalon Daniels took the reins. Daniels went 9-for-27 for 148 yards, threw two interceptions, posted a 65 passer rating, and was sacked three times. It can’t get worse, right? The San Francisco 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys a month from now. In […]
49ers injury updates: Mike Evans misses practice; Dante Pettis released
The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Dante Pettis from the practice squad injured reserve with a settlement, per Aaron Wilson. A couple of changes to Thursday’s injury report. Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw, and Christian McCaffrey all returned in full after having their typical rest day on Wednesday. Running back Kaelon Black practiced in full […]
John Lynch on the 49ers ahead of the trade deadline: ‘I think you’re always in active mode’
We’re a little more than a month away from the NFL’s trade deadline. When the San Francisco 49ers have swung a deal, they’ve made deep playoff runs. Emmanuel Sanders in 2019. Christian McCaffrey in 2022. Chase Young in 2023. Two Super Bowls and an NFC Championship appearance. Looking back, it’d be nice to have the […]
3 things to watch for in 49ers-Seahawks: Kyle Shanahan vs. Mike MacDonald is the main event
The San Francisco 49ers are set to do battle with their NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. The 49ers are sporting a 4-0 record, with Seattle coming in at 3-1. The Seahawks won two of the three matchups last season, including the season finale at Levi’s and the divisional round before […]
The 4 biggest surprises about the 49ers a month into the season
The San Francisco 49ers beginning the season undefeated isn’t surprising. The Rams looked like a team that had just gotten off a 16-hour flight. The Dolphins and Cardinals were feisty at best. And Bo Nix was gunshy. All eyes will be focused on the Seattle Seahawks, but let’s look at the biggest surprises during the […]
Revisiting the 49ers schedule after 4 weeks: Does the back half look easier or harder now?
The San Francisco 49ers are 4-0 through four weeks, as they’ve navigated the early part of their schedule well with notable wins over the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos. Now, in Week 5, they get the Seattle Seahawks on the road in their most difficult matchup yet, and one that has given San Francisco […]
The 49ers proved that good teams can win ugly
As we approach a big Week 5 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, let’s take a final look at the San Francisco 49ers’ 24-14 win over the Denver Broncos. It took a bit, but the 49ers finally took control after a special teams play and then put things away with a big play from George Kittle. […]
‘As good as it gets’ – 49ers’ ascending position group faces its toughest test
One of the most exciting developments of the 49ers’ 4-0 start to the 2026 season has been the play of the offensive line. A much, and often unfairly, maligned position group for the Niners, Chris Foerster’s group have excelled through the opening four weeks. They have not allowed a sack through the first four games, […]
Kyle Shanahan shares interesting perspective on 49ers unique drafting strategy for their OL
When it comes to the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers are often a team in many conversations during the offseason, with this year being no different after they took wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 and running back Kaelon Black at No. 90 overall. San Francisco has seen its wide range of successes […]
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