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What are the 5 most exciting games on the 49ers schedule?

The San Francisco 49ers got their schedule release last week, and it is littered with high-profile games from start to finish. San Francisco has two international trips, their regular division schedule, and a number of playoff contenders on the schedule. That should make for a ton of entertaining matchups, similarly to what we saw last […]

NFL Insider on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk: ‘Does he want to play NFL football?’

Today is May 20th, 2026, and the San Francisco 49ers and star receiver Brandon Aiyuk are no closer to a resolution. The bizarre timeline from holdout to a lucrative extension to where we are now is truly something. Speculation has run rampant about which side is to blame, what the circumstances are surrounding the 49ers’ […]

Why 49ers’ UDFA Mikail Kamara is a popular pick to make the roster

SB Nation’s Doug Farrar wrote an article about 9 undrafted free agents that could make Week 1 rosters. National champion Mikail Kamara, a defensive lineman from the Indiana Hoosiers, was listed for the San Francisco 49ers: Speaking of defensive lines that are figuring out their EDGE situation, the 49ers are hoping that the combination of […]

49ers News: One week until OTAs

The 49ers’ 38,000-mile travel schedule and Kyle Shanahan’s big WR decisions: Mailbag (paywall)“My guess is they’ll go to Colorado Springs right after the Cowboys game (as they did in 2022, before their last trip to Mexico City). It’s only a two-hour flight and, in conjunction with the flight to Mexico City, would shave a whole […]

Which 49ers player is their best kept secret?

The San Francisco 49ers roster has been among the deepest in the NFL for years. While the names at the top headline the roster, such as Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and others, the roster continues to have hidden gems and players waiting to break out. Whether it is an UDFA or a late-round pick, the […]

How unfavorable is the 49ers schedule?

The San Francisco 49ers got their schedule release last week, and it features several high-profile games, including five standalone games, as they received a third-place division schedule. The 49ers will play the AFC West, NFC East, six division games, and three other teams that finished third in their divisions last year. While the 49ers did […]

49ers named ‘perfect’ fit for 2 top remaining free agents

The San Francisco 49ers are looking like one of the more complete rosters in the NFL following free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, as they’ve addressed quite a few holes without losing much talent overall. Some of the key issues addressed this offseason were wide receiver and defensive line, where the 49ers added Mike […]

49ers News: George Kittle, Thunder fan? 

49ers named ideal landing spot for two remaining NFL free agents“The veteran has a physical inside presence, using his power to displace defensive tackles,” Bowen wrote. “And he has the movement ability to pull on gap schemes, which fits into Kyle Shanahan’s system.  “Zeitler also uses his strong base in protection, ranking 37th out of […]

49ers news: Is Kyle Shanahan “pass happy” as a playcaller?

The San Francisco 49ers offense is a top-efficient group led by head coach and playcaller Kyle Shanahan. 2023 was a banner season for the offense as the team put up a ton of points and yardage on its way to a Super Bowl berth. Last season, Shanahan and the offense impressed; despite the massive injuries, […]

Opponent writers predict the 49ers’ 2026 record

We went through our predictions for how many games the San Francisco 49ers will win. We’ll go through different outcomes using examples of previous iterations of the 49ers on Tuesday. Now, it’s time for a different perspective on the same activity. We tracked down writers who cover the teams on the 49ers schedule to see […]

49ers 90-in-90: Do the numbers match the eye test for Deommodore Lenoir?

Deommodore Lenoir played over 1,000 snaps on the perimeter at cornerback last season. He was primarily a nickel in 2024, while splitting time at both spots in 2023. It hadn’t been since 2022 that Lenoir had all but exclusively played on the outside for the San Francisco 49ers. That was back when Lenoir was a […]

How many division wins will the 49ers finish with in 2026?

When the San Francisco 49ers have been at their best, it’s because they dominated the NFC West. Despite a season full of injuries to their best players in 2026, the 49ers managed to go 4-2 in the division. In 2024, when injuries really derailed the season, the Niners could only muster one win in the […]

49ers News: One week closer 

Could 49ers’ Week 1 be one of the better prime-time games of the year?“With the game in Australia and it being the first week, something tells me it might be a bit of a mixed bag. Will it be good? Probably. The No. 3 prime-time game of the year? I doubt it. I’m expecting a […]

Could 49ers’ Week 1 be one of the better prime-time games of the year?

The San Francisco 49ers start their season on prime-time playing the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. This marks the first time in NFL history that there is a game in Australia. The Australians are getting a fun one, too, as Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay usually deliver a fun contest more often than a […]

49ers News: Another Sunday without NFL football

How the NFL came up with a plan to keep 49ers from becoming jet-lagged zombies in 2026 (paywall)“It’s a lot of air miles,” North said. “We fully recognize that. Coach (Shanahan) wasn’t shy about his concerns. We spoke with John Lynch. We spoke with Al Guido. We were well aware of where they were hoping […]

49ers 90-in-90: Is Mykel Williams in for a significant jump in 2026?

The San Francisco 49ers hit an insanely rough patch of defensive line injuries in 2025. Mykel Williams flashed during his first season, especially in the first two weeks of the season when the line was healthy with Nick Bosa and Bryce Huff cleaning up on third down. Mykel’s ability on the outside and as a […]

49ers schedule release in review: Too much unnecessary international flair

The National Football League is obsessed with dominating the sports world’s news cycle. With free agency and the draft in the rearview, the league tries to take over the headlines by using the month of May to slowly leak the upcoming season’s schedule before officially announcing it on a ceremonial day. That day this year […]

NFL schedule 2026: Instant predictions for the 49ers’ games

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 schedule has been revealed, and it’s about what we expected. Now that we’ve done predictions on who plays where and what, we can do a fun one: how many games do they win? Over at FanDuel Sportsbook, the 49ers’ win total is set at 10.5 wins, with the over at +115 […]

49ers News: May is the perfect month for season predictions (17-0)

Now healthy, 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke is showing off his arm talent: ‘Heck of a thrower’ (paywall)“The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Rourke spent his rookie season recovering from ACL surgery and was never activated to the 53-man roster. But he’s been hard at work with the 49ers and QB kinesiologist Rob Williams. Rourke has been sharpening his […]

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49ers 2026 official schedule release: Home games galore early on

The San Francisco 49ers’ official schedule is out—no more leaks, although they were spot on once again. The 49ers will travel to the East Coast twice this season. They’re fortunate enough to have a bye week after one of those trips, while the second one is sandwiched in between home games against the Seahawks and […]