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Can 49ers play Brock Purdy if he’s not fully healed? Surgeon weighs in on risks (paywall)“Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle surgeon who is a consultant to the Rams, understands the needle the 49ers are attempting to thread when it comes to possibly putting Purdy back on the field. Jung said the 49ers are […]
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Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals have waffled on the status of Kyler Murray for a few days now. Initially, Gannon said that Kyler Murray was going to be the team’s starter, despite Jacob Brissett’s success. After a change of heart, Gannon told reporters on Tuesday that Brissett would start, even if Murray were healthy. […]
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You can never have enough options at cornerback. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapport, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. was fully cleared this week to return to the NFL after having a spinal fusion procedure this offseason. Samuel Jr. will visit the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings on […]
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The San Francisco 49ers announced they signed Andrew Farmer II to the practice squad and released linebacker Stone Blanton. Farmer, 6’4″, 250 pounds, spent the preseason with the Denver Broncos, where he played the majority of his snaps as an edge rusher. He has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2023, when he totaled […]
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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. It’s been a similar subject for 24 hours and rolling. The San Francisco 49ers, who sit […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the stretch run, sporting a 6-3 record and a 3-0 record in the NFC West. Although Mykel Williams is done for the season, the 49ers convincingly handled the New York Giants in New Jersey on Sunday afternoon. The question becomes: Are the 49ers getting offensive reinforcements, and will […]
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The San Francisco 49ers traded for Keion White, but that was the extent of the 6-3 Niners’ moves ahead of the deadline. As expected, the 49ers were rumored to be in on the bidding war for New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson. The asking price of a second-round pick ended up being too steep, […]
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Amid a slew of injuries, the 49ers have compiled a 6-3 record through the first nine games in large part because of the impressive play of Mac Jones, the history-making brilliance of Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan’s schematic genius, and sporadic strong performances from a defense devastated by setbacks. But there’s one area of the team […]
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For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the San Francisco 49ers aren’t projected to win a game at Levi’s Stadium. Facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10, the Niners enter this game as 3.5-point underdogs on FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 50.5, which is the highest projection on the board […]
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49ers overreactions: San Francisco has future star in linebacker Tatum Bethune“Yes, we fully realize Christian McCaffrey is one of the best running backs in the game and the 49ers are a better team when he is on the field. But San Francisco should begin to have scheduled breaks for him during the second half of […]
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The San Francisco 49ers were quiet on deadline day, not making any moves as they elected to keep their draft picks and move ahead with their current roster. The 49ers did make a move for defensive lineman Keion White, swapping a sixth-round pick for a seventh-round pick with the New England Patriots last week. But, […]
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The San Francisco 49ers did not make an additional trade at the deadline, as many expected. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked whether the season-ending injury to Mykel Williams meant the team would be busy ahead of the deadline. Shanahan did not believe so: “No, that hasn’t changed anything. I know those guys are working […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals received a 7th-round pick in 2026 in exchange for linebacker Logan Wilson earlier on Tuesday morning. So, the Dallas Cowboys have a new linebacker. That is a price any team could have pulled off, suggesting the San Francisco 49ers are content with Tatum Bethune moving forward. On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens received […]
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The San Francisco 49ers sit at 6-3 after a convincing win over the New York Giants. Following a thorough beating from the Houston Texans, the 49ers played bully on Sunday and ran the football right at the Giants and their defense. The 49ers’ offensive line did a much better job protecting Mac Jones, even against […]
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The San Francisco 49ers traveled to New Jersey and dominated the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t avoid the injury bug, as rookie Mykel Williams tore his ACL late in the game. It’s another tough blow for the 49ers and their defense. The 49ers dominated the Giants on Sunday by getting […]
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The San Francisco 49ers corrected their path after a loss in Houston in Week 8 with a dominating 34-24 win in New York over the Giants. But the victory did not come without its shortcomings, as the defensive line suffered another significant injury, further hampering the position group. But other than the MetLife turf monster […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals received a 7th-round pick in 2026 in exchange for linebacker Logan Wilson earlier on Tuesday morning. So, the Dallas Cowboys have a new linebacker. That is a price any team could have pulled off, suggesting the San Francisco 49ers are content with Tatum Bethune moving forward. On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens received […]
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The NFC West is back after the trio of byes, and once again, it shows how it’s a powerhouse in the NFL. All four teams won this week, which means nothing much changes in the rankings. What is important is what happens next week. Next week, the entire division is in divisional games. The San […]
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49ers QB Brock Purdy’s status headlines team’s latest update on injured players“The 49ers will not open the practice window for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Shanahan said. Aiyuk’s status for the season remains unclear after sustaining an ACL tear in his right knee on Oct. 20, 2024. He remains on the reserve/PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) […]
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The Arizona Cardinals will once again be without Kyler Murray. Jacoby Brissett will be under center for the Cardinals for the third game in a row. On paper, Brissett has had plenty of success, throwing for 320 yards against the Colts and 279 yards versus the Packers. During that span, Brissett has a 4-to-1 TD/INT […]
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Mykel Williams has a torn ACL injury: I believe there was a lateral meniscus also, but they said it was, however it’s worded, but it was a good one. I mean, it wasn’t perfect because there was a lateral meniscus, but they feel good about it. His […]
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The NFL Trade Deadline is just one day away, and the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest need may have become an even bigger priority over the weekend after defensive end Mykel Williams tore his ACL against the New York Giants. Prior to the injury, the 49ers already had depth concerns at the position after Nick Bosa […]
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After the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 9 win over the New York Giants, head coach Kyle Shanahan said, “We’re worried it’s an ACL” when referring to first-round pick Mykel Williams’ injury. Williams was well on his way to playing a season-high in snaps against the Giants. Even after injury, he ended up playing 50 percent […]
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There’s one NFC game remaining in Week 9, but it’s between teams ranked 11th and 14th. Even with a win, the Dallas Cowboys would be on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. Let’s look at the NFC Standings a week a day before the NFL’s trade deadline. NFC Playoff Picture We will break […]
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After a disappointing Week 8 loss in Houston, the San Francisco 49ers bounced back and closed the quick two-game road trip with an impressive 34-24 win over the New York Giants. The 34 points were the 49ers’ highest output of the season so far, meaning all three stars will come from that side of the […]
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