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Saleh, Kubiak, Purdy preview 49ers-Colts Week 16 matchup“Because the defense is still maturing, do you have to remind them, don’t look ahead? “No. These guys, they go through their process, we’re human. I can assure you that a lot of the guys were watching the game last night. We’d be lying if we said we […]
The stage is set. Monday Night Football in Indianapolis. Philip Rivers starts his second game for the Colts, and a 49ers win clinches a playoff berth. DeForest Buckner should be activated off IR, setting up an old friend scenario. Unfortunately, Charvarius Ward was placed on IR, so that reunion won’t happen. The 49ers are looking […]
The San Francisco 49ers have three more games remaining and all of them could be on national TV. After the Los Angeles Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, it opened the door for the 49ers. Both the 49ers and Seahawks now control their destiny for the No. 1 seed and the NFC […]
The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from a playoff berth, which could come as early as this Monday against the Indianapolis Colts, placing them back in the postseason after a one-year hiatus. It’s been a much different year for the 49ers, who have dealt with major injuries on both sides of the ball, […]
The San Francisco 49ers are firmly in the mix for a playoff spot, having the opportunity to clinch a postseason berth with a win over the Indianapolis Colts this weekend. It’s been an impressive season for San Francisco, which has overcome injuries and gotten hot at the right time, winning its last four games against […]
Seahawks beat Rams in thriller: What the NFC West shift means for the 49ers“If the 49ers win out—including what could be a pivotal Week 18 matchup against Seattle at Levi’s Stadium—they would have a legitimate claim to the top spot in the conference. A win in Week 18 would mean the 49ers sweep the Seahawks […]
Over five weeks ago, fresh off the San Francisco 49ers losing 42-26 to the Los Angeles Rams, the talk of any playoffs was frowned upon. If you had known the Niners still had an opportunity to earn the No. 1 seed, you would have laughed. Here we are, heading into Week 16, with that slight […]
Flashback to March 16, 2020. A few days after the San Francisco 49ers reached a five-year extension with Arik Armstead, the team traded DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a top-15 pick. The Colts made Buckner the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL behind Aaron Donald at the time. Buckner wanted Donald […]
San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Nick Martin remains in the concussion protocol. Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott won’t practice on Thursday with a knee injury, while left guard Spencer Burford (knee/ankle) will also sit out of practice. Burford not practicing explains the pair of tryouts the Niners recently had at offensive line. If he can’t go, […]
ESPN’s Seth Walder used their FPI simulation for the last three weeks of the season and came up with the most likely field of 14 playoff teams and exact seeding order for each team in each conference. In addition to the regular season standings and playoff bracket, they projected the Super Bowl LX winner. The […]
Down the stretch they come. The 49ers’ final three-game stretch kicks off Monday night in Indianapolis as Philip Rivers tries to keep the Colts’ playoff chances alive. Given the struggles slowing down the run, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts’ rushing attack provide a concerning challenge for the 49ers’ run defense. On the other side of […]
The San Francisco 49ers are still firmly in the mix for a playoff spot, getting the chance to clinch a berth this weekend with a win over the Indianapolis Colts. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t look ahead and project to the 2026 offseason, which will almost assuredly be a game-changer for the 49ers. After […]
The San Francisco 49ers are just three weeks away from the postseason, with the chance to clinch a playoff berth this weekend with a win over the Indianapolis Colts. At 10-4, the 49ers have well exceeded expectations this season, especially with the injuries they’ve faced. But, the job isn’t done. San Francisco still has a […]
Hutchinson: Week 15 Recap: Trench Grades + Takeaways from a Trent Williams Masterclass (paywall)“I’ve given a bit of deference to Kalia Davis because the experience of Davis is that once every seven plays, he makes an incredible run stop. The problem is, about half of the time, his aggression means he’s getting completely washed out. I’m starting […]
The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Adrian Martinez to the practice squad. Martinez recently cleared waivers after being cut by the New York Jets. As the 49ers find out what they have in rookie Kurtis Rourke, Martinez can play the scout team role for Caleb Williams and Sam Darnold, leading up to the final two […]
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. The San Francisco 49ers are on a 4-game winning streak. They beat the Cardinals, Panthers, Browns, […]
The San Francisco 49ers have a big game this weekend with the potential to clinch a playoff spot against the Indianapolis Colts, who are still vying for a playoff spot in the AFC with newly-minted 44-year-old quarterback Phillip Rivers. San Francisco has gotten on a four-game winning streak after failing to win consecutive games for […]
The Miami Dolphins recently released Matthew Judon. He will go on waivers. On the surface, his numbers aren’t pretty. Judon has zero sacks and one tackle for loss in 337 defensive snaps this season. PFF will tell you he’s one of the worst edge rushers in the NFL. I think he can help the San […]
The San Francisco 49ers are fighting for the top playoff seed and are looking to win out. Individually, the players are close to cashing specific incentives in their contracts. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne needs one receiving yard, and he’ll earn another $500,000. Jauan Jennings, after battling through multiple injuries, still has a strong chance to […]
The San Francisco 49ers’ offense was on full display against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The running game wasn’t dominant, but Brock Purdy and the passing offense did whatever they wanted on their way to a 37-point output. Jauan Jennings scored twice, and George Kittle added 88 yards and a touchdown, with Purdy moving well […]
49ers game review: What causes for concern emerged in win over Titans? (paywall)“On Thursday, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh attributed the 49ers’ 15 missed tackles in a 26-8 win over the Browns on Nov. 30 to fatigue and said the bye week had come at a “perfect time” for his tired group. On Sunday, however, the […]
The San Francisco 49ers released cornerback Isaiah Bolden from the practice squad, per the NFL’s transaction wire. The team signed him a week ago. The 49ers, barring a setback, will likely activate edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos from the Injured Reserve this Saturday. The team is also expected to get back Tatum Bethune, Sam Okayinonu, among […]
The NFC playoff race is heating up with three weeks to go, as the seven-team field is starting to materialize. The San Francisco 49ers are right in the middle of it as the No. 6 seed at 10-4. Not only are they still in contention for the NFC West title, being a game back of […]
The San Francisco 49ers offense was rolling on Sunday. You have to understand how much Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan care about punter Thomas Morestead, since they made sure he got an extra week of rest after the bye for the stretch run by not punting at all. Selfless act by Purdy and the entire […]
By now, we know who the San Francisco 49ers are. This team will go as far as its offense can take it. It won’t be easy if Ricky Pearsall misses time, but the scheme is superb, and the execution on that side of the ball has been outstanding of late. The same cannot be said […]