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49ers News: Game day
I can’t wait to see how Connor Colby and Jake Brendel handle the Miami Dolphins defensive line, how the 49ers secondary takes care of the Dolphins offense, and whether the 49ers throttle up or down. It’s natural to let your guard down, being in their position, so we will learn a lot about this team today. […]
49ers promote DL to active roster after moving De’Zhaun Stribling to IR
The San Francisco 49ers officially moved De’Zhaun Stribling to Injured Reserve after head coach Kyle Shanahan announced earlier this week that he’d miss close to 10 weeks with his ankle injury. The move allowed the 49ers to promote defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to the active roster ahead of the team’s Week 2 game against the […]
Eddy Pineiro will kick for 49ers against the Dolphins
The San Francisco 49ers worked out two kickers on Saturday. Veterans Greg Joseph and Younghoe Koo. Joseph, 32, last kicked in 2018. He has more recent punting experience, which came in 2023. Koo was most recently with the Giants in 2025. Raheem Morris knows Koo well, as he was the Falcons kicker from 2018 through […]
How has the jet lag impacted the 49ers this week ahead of Dolphins game?
The San Francisco 49ers have had a different week of preparation than usual ahead of their Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins, as they’ve had to deal with the aftermath of their Australia travel. After their Thursday night game last week, the 49ers are back to playing on Sunday this week, and head coach […]
How Brock Purdy’s story as the 49ers’ starting quarterback began with the Dolphins
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and the last time they hosted the Dolphins was a turning point in 49ers history. That was when injuries thrust Brock Purdy into the starting quarterback role. Fans had seen Purdy take the field before, either in mop-up duty (Arizona Cardinals) or when the […]
49ers News: Eddy Pineiro remains the league’s sickest kicker
Mobile quarterbacks have always stressed the 49ers’ defense. It feels like, to me, no matter the coordinator or the personnel, they’re always getting gashed by running QBs. That’s why I’m only “very confident” rather than “extremely confident” against the Miami Dolphins. Malik Willis is no Josh Allen, but he can make things happen if you’re […]
The 49ers might need a temporary kicker with Eddy Pineiro’s illness
Kyle Shanahan provided the San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling is the only player ruled out. The 49ers will likely place him on the Injured Reserve when they make their roster moves on Saturday. Until Stribling is placed on the […]
49ers vs. Dolphins preview: Trap games don’t exist in September
The San Francisco 49ers “upset” the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. If you’ve watched sports long enough, you know that when the talk is so one-sided about one team, the other team usually prevails. That was true in Australia in Week 1, but the Niners find themselves on the other side of the talking […]
3 things to watch for in 49ers-Dolphins: The under center movement will continue
The San Francisco 49ers are home again, and the Miami Dolphins are in town for the home opener at Levi’s Stadium. The performance from the 49ers in Australia has reminded some folks about how loaded the team still is, and somehow, the team was overlooked. Now, the team looks to remain undefeated and build on […]
George Kittle coins a new nickname for the 49ers after a dominant performance against the Rams
The YAC bros are so 2020. That’s a thing of the past. The San Francisco 49ers had the Rams chasing their tails in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams because of their overdose of “dash” motion, when a player is still going in motion at the snap. The 49ers offense featured motion at the […]
Dolphins could be without a key contributor against the 49ers in Week 2
There may have been some cause for concern when the San Francisco 49ers added running back Kaelon Black to the injury report with a groin injury on Thursday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team was just being smart with their rookie. The injuries to the Miami Dolphins do not seem precautionary. Linebacker Ronine […]
49ers-Dolphins numbers to know: Sacks are in store for Sunday
While the San Francisco 49ers have a quicker turnaround than the Los Angeles Rams in returning from Australia, the NFL certainly did the 49ers a favor with the Week 2 opponent choice. The 49ers open Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 season against the Miami Dolphins, who compete to be one of the worst teams in […]
49ers News: Offensive line was Week 1’s pleasant surprise
With the Miami Dolphins’ pass rusher Chop Robinson not practicing, it seems like it’ll be down to Zach Sieler to do anything against the 49ers offensive line. After their showing against the Rams, my expectations are now a lot higher. Sunday will be a great game to dial in some things, build some of that […]
Kaelon Black was added to the 49ers’ injury report
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report saw a couple of changes Thursday. The players who rested on Wednesday, Christian McCaffrey, Dre Greenlaw, and Trent Williams, were all upgraded to full participants during Thursday’s session. Edge rusher Khalid Kareem was also upgraded to a full participant after sitting out Wednesday with a shoulder injury. Kicker Eddy […]
How did the 49ers rookies fare in Week 1?
The San Francisco 49ers got some unfortunate injury news regarding second-round pick De’Zhaun Stribling this week, as the rookie wideout will be out for close to 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery. Stribling had been poised for a key role in San Francisco’s offense, and that was reflected in his early playing time, as he […]
John Lynch: Christian McCaffrey will still have games as workhorse back
One of the biggest takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams last weekend was the split at running back. Rookie Kaelon Black ended up with four more carries than Christian McCaffrey, as he went for 65 yards on 14 carries, while McCaffrey had 10 rushes for 68 yards. Black, […]
Kyle Shanahan reveals rare trait that has helped 49ers rookie hit the ground running
While De’Zhaun Stribling endured an unfortunate start to his NFL career as injury struck on his debut, Week 1 of the new campaign saw several promising signs from other members of the 49ers’ rookie class. Romello Height, Gracen Halton and Jaden Dugger all saw significant snaps and contributed to what was ultimately a strong defensive […]
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley shares his lasting impression when he left the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan will face an old friend in Week 2. Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley coached on the same staff as Kyle Shanahan with the Cleveland Browns for a season in 2014. Hafley worked with the 49ers from 2016 and stayed on through a regime change when Shanahan was […]
49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey can surpass a Jerry Rice milestone Sunday
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is well on his way to being fitted for a gold jacket. He can inch one step closer as early as this Sunday by surpassing a pair of all-time greats in the record books. McCaffrey has 98 scrimmage touchdowns (62 rushing, 36 receiving) in 113 career games. This […]
49ers News: Heal up strong, De’Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges
There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about AI. According to the experts on the topic, one of the existential risks is that AI becomes so smart that it reaches “superintelligence”. By that point, AI would be as much smarter than humans as humans are smarter than a chicken or a bug […]
49ers injury update: De’Zhaun Stribling will miss ‘close to 10 weeks’
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates ahead of Wednesday’s practice. The following players won’t practice today: K Eddy Pineiro (sick)WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle)Nick Bosa (rest)Dre Greenlaw (rest)Christian McCaffrey (rest) These players will be limited:Kyle Juszczyk (finger)George Kittle (Achilles)Khalid Kareem (shoulder)Keion White (back) Shanahan said the team will place Stribling on the […]
49ers fact or fiction: Is the offensive line a top-10 unit?
The San Francisco 49ers spent their offseason wondering who would start at left guard after Ben Bartch and Spencer Burford departed in free agency. Truthfully, since Aaron Banks departed for Green Bay, the left guard position has been a revolving door. Last season, as a rookie, Connor Colby got some run, but earned a mixed […]
The 5 biggest surprises from the 49ers in Week 1
We asked San Francisco 49ers fans what they thought were the biggest surprises from the Week 1 mashing of the Rams. There was no shortage of answers, because there was no shortage of ways the Niners stood out, both individually and as a team. Today, we’ll highlight the biggest surprises from the Niners Week 1 […]
49ers promote practice squad receiver after placing De’Zhaun Stribling on the IR
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers are promoting wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to the active roster. That creates an open spot on the practice squad, which we’ll likely find out about later on Wednesday when Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media. Hodge only played four special teams snaps in Week 1, both […]
49ers in review: We’re buying stock in the secondary
As we get ready to turn the page to the Miami Dolphins, let’s take one last look at the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 undressing of the Los Angeles Rams. What are some things that happened in Australia that could be things to watch for as the 49ers return stateside? What players stood out? Which […]
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