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Who should start at left guard for the 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with Ben Bartch starting at left guard. Last season, in 64 snaps, Bartch showed he was an upgrade over incumbent starter Aaron Banks. The 49ers could replace Banks’s production at 90 percent of the cost. In theory, it made a ton of sense to let Banks walk, […]
Can the 49ers duplicate their game plan from the first Rams meeting?
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams clash for the second time in 2025 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium in a critical NFC West matchup. With an undefeated divisional record, a victory for the 49ers would be huge for the team to increase its chances of a division crown. After their loss to […]
John Lynch: ‘Sometimes the best deals you do are the ones you don’t do’
Much has been made about the lack of trades ahead of the deadline for the San Francisco 49ers. Both sides have arguments. But as long as you’re not watching the Niners with rose-colored glasses on, you knew this wasn’t a team that was one defensive player away from becoming an impact defense. If you scroll […]
Should the 49ers lessen CMC’s load over 2nd half of the season?
When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and their offense, Christian McCaffrey is at the forefront of it. Currently, the star running back is on pace for over 1,000 rushing yards and over 1,000 receiving yards, which he’s done only once in his career: 2019. After an injury-riddled campaign in 2024, there was talk […]
Kyle Shanahan reveals why the 49ers didn’t make another move at the deadline
The San Francisco 49ers were quiet at the trade deadline on Tuesday, electing not to make any additional moves, despite rumors of them looking for a pass-rusher. They did make a move one week earlier, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots for defensive lineman Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick. […]
Golden Nuggets: Another day of waiting on the injury report
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 […]
The 49ers will face a backup quarterback in Week 11
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. […]
49ers to host a cornerback fully cleared from injury next Monday
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 […]
49ers add a pass rusher to the practice squad; Brock Purdy to be pushed more this week
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 […]
Did John Lynch make the correct decision to stand pat at the trade deadline after acquiring Keion White?
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 […]
Power Rankings Roundup: Are the 49ers primed for a run down the stretch?
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 […]
3 Winners, 2 Losers, and 1 IDK from the trade deadline for the 49ers
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, […]
49ers could have surprising edge over the Rams in Week 10
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 […]
49ers vs Rams odds: No game in Week 10 is expected to have more points
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 […]
Golden Nuggets: We’re on to the Rams
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 […]
Should the 49ers have made a move at the deadline?
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, […]
The 49ers not making any other trades tells us how they feel about this team in 2025
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 […]
NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: The Jets traded a defensive lineman to the Cowboys
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 […]
2 Bounceback performances of the week: The 49ers safeties clamp the Giants
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 […]
49ers Snap Counts & Grades: Christian McCaffrey runs wild all over the Giants
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 […]
2 things we learned about the 49ers in Week 9: The workhorse’s backup needs more touches
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 […]
NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: A linebacker is off the market
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 […]
NFC West Recap: No change in rankings with 49ers, Rams, Cardinals and Seahawks all winning
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 […]
Golden Nuggets: Merry Trade Deadline day to all who celebrate
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) […]
Cowboys vs. Cardinals thread: A battle between 2 disappointing NFC squads
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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