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What will the 49ers do during De’Zhaun Stribling’s absence?
The San Francisco 49ers made it back from Australia with a big victory, but rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury and will miss some time. Stribling started the game with veteran Mike Evans, which is a sign of his big involvement. Unfortunately, after just over 20 snaps, Stribling was carted off. His […]
11 Winners from the 49ers’ blowout win over the Rams
When you outclass your opponent in the way that the San Francisco 49ers did to the Los Angeles Rams, it’s difficult to come up with multiple “losers.” The Niners won by 20, but it felt like the margin was greater. Brock Purdy’s QBR was 50 points higher than the other starter. The running game averaged […]
NFC West Recap: 49ers in first place after Week 1; the Rams are not
Welcome to the weekly NFC West recap. For those of you new to the program, we’ll do a rundown of how the San Francisco 49ers are faring against their other NFC West rivals and any news from those games that might be noteworthy. And we begin things with who is in the lead. First, all […]
49ers News: We’re on to Miami
The 49ers’ Week 2 opponent played yesterday, and they seemed like they’d be competitive this season. For a chance to draft Jeremiah Smith. Maybe he’ll be a good #2 to Caleb Douglas, who looks legit. But besides him, the Miami Dolphins looked totally hapless against the Las Vegas Raiders. Of all the many nits available […]
Report: Rams DL Myles Garrett to undergo knee surgery
The San Francisco 49ers played well on Thursday in their 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. So good, the Rams’ recently acquired defensive lineman, Myles Garrett, didn’t show up on the stat sheet. Well, we may have an answer as to why: reports say Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve. The minimum […]
49ers’ rookie De’Zhaun Stribling to miss ‘at least a month’ with deltoid sprain in ankle
When San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling suffered an injury in Week 1 against the Rams, it seemed like we were headed for the dreaded worst-case scenario, as it was a non-contact injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Stribling’s Achilles was still intact, which was great news. After Stribling needed further testing, […]
Brock Purdy makes history after Rams win
We’ve been talking about both the suffocating defense and Brock Purdy’s effectiveness in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Here, we’re going to do a bit more on the former, because there’s a nice Brock Purdy stat to bring up here, if you don’t mind. With his 25-for-34 passing […]
49ers News: Nothing better than having NFL football back on the TV
Those opening chimes of the first Red Zone of the season can make a grown man cry. Especially without any 49ers-related stress. We don’t even have much to NFC West hate-watching today either. Happy opening week y’all. Can’t wait for week 2. 49ers minutia minute: Why Kyle Shanahan gave such effusive praise to Renardo Green […]
49ers had zero sacks against the Rams, but still made massive improvements getting to the quarterback
58. That’s the number of quarterback hits the San Francisco 49ers generated in the 2025 season. That’s not very good. Even in Week 1, when the entire defense was healthy, the 49ers generated a paltry two quarterback hits and a single sack. Week 1 in their win over the Los Angeles Rams? Zero sacks, but […]
49ers-Rams: Exposing some bad takes made before the game
The San Francisco 49ers went to Melbourne, Australia, and beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on Thursday. The 49ers were three-point underdogs, but the Rams were being seen as the darlings of the NFL. I think ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said it best the next day when asked if the media overhyped the Los Angeles […]
49ers News: Now we wait on MRI news…
“Waiting for injury update” news days are the worst. At least this particular situation is 1) a Saturday after a big Thursday win 2) has plenty of exciting highlights from said win to dig through. I’ve been enjoying reading more about how Shanahan is using “rounded motions” with Kyle Juszczyk, all the ways he was […]
49ers Snap Counts and Grades: Nick Bosa and Fred Warner return and dominate
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2026 season with a convincing and dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams Thursday night. The travel plans were discussed the entire week, but ultimately, the 49ers were sharper and executed better. Now, the Rams have a long, long flight back to figure out what went wrong in […]
49ers signed Kyle Shanahan to an extension this offseason
Kyle Shanahan will remain the 49ers head coach for the long term after signing an extension this offseason. The previously unreported move was revealed by Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix on Friday following the 49ers’ win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. Shanahan, per Pelissero, was previously believed to be signed through […]
3 stars from the 49ers’ blowout win over the Rams: All hail, Trent Williams
One team on Thursday night looked like they were used to all the circumstances around playing on the other side of the world, while the other looked like they hobbled into Australia a little too close to game time. The San Francisco 49ers decimated the Los Angeles Rams to the tune of a 27-7 rout […]
49ers run game finds elusive balance in dominant Week 1 display
The 49ers’ run game has long since been a one-man show. Save for the 2024 season when he spent most of the season on the shelf through injury, the fortunes of the ground attack have hinged almost squarely on Christian McCaffrey. With McCaffrey now 30 years old, that did not seem like a sensible approach […]
Rapoport: De’Zhaun Stribling likely to miss some time; tests on hold until the weekend
The San Francisco 49ers cruised their way to a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia in Week 1, putting their stamp on the NFL’s favorite to win the Super Bowl in a game where everything went right for them. Well, almost everything. San Francisco lost De’Zhaun Stribling early to an ankle injury, […]
3 quick takeaways from the 49ers dominant Week 1 win: Is this a true Super Bowl contender?
The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Los Angeles Rams in every facet of the game on Thursday evening, winning 27-7 in Australia as they were in control for all of the second half in a strong opener. The 49ers entered the game as 3.5-point underdogs with rep questions about Nick Bosa and George Kittle, who […]
49ers News: Nothing more grouse than a Victory Friday
No matter what happens, I’m just hoping that De’Zhaun Stribling is able to come back strong and still go on with his career at a high level after this injury. I don’t even care that he’ll miss time, I just saw such a talented dude that seemed super smart and committed to the game. You […]
49ers receive some good news about De’Zhaun Stribling’s injury
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury luck couldn’t have been worse coming into the season. It’s a team that consistently has been among the worst in the NFL in adjusted games lost. Unfortunately, that trend is continuing in 2026. De’Zhaun Stribling left the game early on, but shortly returned. When he did come back, Stribling was […]
49ers embarrass the Rams for the entire world to see
The San Francisco 49ers defense was on the field first, and it didn’t take long for Fred Warner and Nick Bosa to make an impact. Bosa hit Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his first dropback. He followed that up with a tackle for loss on the ensuing drive. Warner broke up the intended […]
49ers-Rams game thread: Will Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay put on a show?
The San Francisco 49ers season kicks off against the Los Angeles Rams in a battle between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations. If you’re new to SB Nation and have yet to download our app, check this out: We’ll be here discussing the game for the next three hours if this is your first time […]
Connor Colby gets the nod over Carver Willis at left guard for the 49ers
According to Matt Maiocco, the San Francisco 49ers will start second-year pro Connor Colby at left guard over rookie Carver Willis. Maiocco said Willis, who is active, could rotate with Colby. That’s the correct decision, in my opinion. It’s a question that was posed on a podcast yesterday: Who will start at left guard once […]
49ers inactives: 6 players on their rookie contracts won’t suit up vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers’ first inactive list of the season is out. They’ll lean into the veterans on the roster tonight, as every player on the inactive list is on a rookie contract: QB Kurtis RourkeCB Ephesians PrysockRB Jordan JamesWR Jordan WatkinsLB Tatum BethuneOT Enrique Cruz The 49ers having only two running backs active suggests […]
49ers elevate Ogbo Okoronkwo and a receiver from the practice squad
We’re a few hours away from the San Francisco 49ers kicking off their 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams. Ahead of Week 1, the team officially placed defensive tackle Alfred Collins on the season-ending Injured Reserve List. No matter how you slice it, it’s a bummer for Collins. The second-round pick from a season […]
Deebo Samuel is a vintage performance away from a piece of 49ers history
Deebo Samuel has had a number of memorable performances against the Los Angeles Rams over the course of his 49ers career. After an unsuccessful year away with the Washington Commanders in which he did not face the Rams, he will renew acquaintances with them as the Niners face their division rivals in Melbourne. Samuel will […]
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