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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.SOURCE: 49ers.comWhy it Matters: McCaffrey received his typical day off to start the week, and at least through two games, the 49ers have been able to limit his workload. Of course, it helps that San Francisco has won both of its games comfortably, but keeping McCaffrey fresh should have long-term benefits for both the 49ers and fantasy owners.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Day off for Christian McCaffrey
Week 3 of the NFL season is set to begin Thursday night, and there may not be a team playing better football right now than the San Francisco 49ers.The 49ers won’t be in action until Sunday afternoon, when they host the Arizona Cardinals. However, they’re coming off a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 and a 35-13 victory against the Miami Dolphins last Sunday.Tom Brady Praises 49ersDuring his weekly power rankings with Fox Sports, where he ranks the current top 10 NFL teams entering the upcoming week, legendary quarterback and current announcer Tom Brady had high praise for the 49er…
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.SOURCE: 49ers.comWhy it Matters: Evans had to leave the Week 2 contest in the fourth quarter, and it remains to be seen if he will be sidelined in Week 3 or if the 49ers are just playing it safe with their veteran receiver. If he does suit up, Evans can be a WR3. If he ends up missing the game, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel should be among the main beneficiaries.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Evans misses practice
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Trent McDuffie #22 of the Los Angeles Rams runs on the field during the third quarter of the game against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium on September 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The jury is still out on the 2026 Los Angeles Rams. LA came out flat in Week 1 to lose an all-important game to their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers. They bounced back in Week 2 to keep a bad New York Giants team in the losing column.But there is one huge positive for the Rams: Trent McDuffie and Quentin Lake are…
The San Francisco 49ers get a lot of flak for their drafting ability, and some of that is earned. However, they do have an eye for talent, and head coach Kyle Shanahan nearly had an interesting running back at his disposal.Christian McCaffrey is that Swiss Army knife that Shanahan uses in the run and passing game, but he nearly had a bruising complementary piece to go alongside him. On Sept. 23, former 49ers defensive coordinator and now Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh admitted that the Niners were keen on Cam Skattebo at last year’s draft.“[Skattebo is] cool, man,” Saleh told reporte…
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been excellent to start the 2026 season, but he won't be able to silence all the critics for a few weeks.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: De'von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins runs against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images I suspect that, as ugly as Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers was for our Miami Dolphins, it’s unlikely to get much better overnight, especially with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town this weekend. I like that a lot of you expected this season to start out this way, and I will be happy as long as we see grow…
Nick Wagoner details Brandin Cooks' first day with the 49ers.
49ers defensive tackle C.J. West, who is going to miss at least a chunk of the season with a bone chip in his knee that will require surgery, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
The San Francisco 49ers have been lucky to avoid intense heat at their early home games which has been an issue in recent seasons.
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The San Francisco 49ers‘ wideout group has been hit by injuries dating back to training camp and now two weeks into the season. Rather than go the trade route, the team went into the veteran free agent market and signed Brandin Cooks to bolster their wideout depth. Nonetheless, Cooks turns 33 on Sept. 25, and there’s a reason he was a free agent up until this point. Moreover, the question San Francisco is probably asking itself is: How much does Cooks have left in the tank? If he can be a reliable third or fourth option, then the 49ers found a reliable depth piece at wideout. Should the vetera…
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The San Francisco 49ers should see if the New York Giants are willing to trade for Mac Jones after Jaxson Dart's injury.
A.Q. Shipley crowned Brock Purdy his MVP through two weeks while crediting Mike Evans for giving the 49ers QB a new kind of weapon.
The San Francisco 49ers went the veteran free agent route and signed Brandin Cooks to bolster their wideout depth. However, Cooks turns 33 on Sept. 25, and there’s a reason he was a free agent up until this point.Moreover, the question San Francisco is probably asking itself is: How much does Cooks have left in the tank? If he can be a reliable third or fourth option, then the 49ers found a reliable depth piece at wideout.Nonetheless, if the veteran wideout shows his age, or worse, if injuries continue to hit the wideout group, then the Niners might have to consider looking at the trade market…
The San Francisco 49ers seem to have layers upon layers of injury issues — ones we know about and ones we find out about on the fly. It’s a lot to keep up with but it hasn’t prevented them from starting the season 2-0 headed into Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals.The latest injury news falls directly into the category of things we did not know were going on.“49ers placed DT C.J. West on injured reserve,” ESPN’s Nick Wagoner wrote on his official X account on Wednesday. “49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says C.J. West went on IR with a bone chip in his knee. West will need surgery. Not a season-end…
The San Francisco 49ers have signed DL Naquan Jones to a one-year deal and signed WR Brandin Cooks and DL Viliami Fehoko Jr. to the practice squad. In order to make room on the roster, the team released CB Jakob Robinson and placed DL C.J. West on the Injured Reserve List.
The San Francisco 49ers are rolling to begin the 2026 campaign. After thoroughly defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Australia in Week 1, the Niners easily coasted past the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Injuries are beginning to pile up, but San Fran has more than enough talent to remain one of the top teams in the league.Over the offseason, the 49ers worked hard on reinforcing their depth so that if the injury bug struck, they’d be able to remain afloat. One spot that is running out of depth, though, is the defensive tackle position, and after losing James Thompson Jr. to a high ankle sprain in Wee…
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Wide receiver Brandin Cooks has played for six NFL teams, but none closer to home than the 49ers.The 12-year veteran, who signed to the 49ers practice squad on Tuesday, is a Stockton, Calif., native and fondly remembers going to the team’s training camps when they were held at University of the Pacific.“I used to ride my bike over that little overpass right there,” Cooks told reporters Wednesday. “I never actually went into practice, they had those little fences right there you could kind of peek through. I remember doing that as a kid, so I’m excited.”The signing comes on the heels of Demarcu…
Despite enduring injuries early, the 49ers have looked sharp in nearly all phases through the first two games of the 2026 NFL season.But there always is something to improve.San Francisco’s run defense has struggled early in its first two games in concerning ways before making necessary adjustments to settle in and stop the run in the second half.Star linebacker Fred Warner is aware of it, and while he isn’t content with where the defense is at, he explained where some of the struggles might stem from.“Yeah, I think with the run game right now, you’ve got to remember, it’s a new system,” Warne…
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 heading into Week 3 of the NFL season as they gear up to host the Arizona Cardinals. San Francisco is coming off a dominant 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, and right now, you could make the case that, outside of maybe Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, nobody is playing better football than 49ers QB Brock Purdy. 49ers Make Big Announcement on Purdy On Wednesday, the 49ers and the NFL announced big news on Purdy’s performance over the weekend. The former seventh-round pick, now in his fifth season with the 49ers, was named the NFC Offensive Player of the We…
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after the team's Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Purdy is dominating through two weeks of the 2026 season despite many injuries at wide receiver. And it all started in training camp.
It's becoming harder and harder for the haters to downplay just how good Brock Purdy has been for the 49ers, particularly as of late.
SANTA CLARA — Veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks did not come to the 49ers just to occupy space in the team’s locker room.But how long will it take for him to get to a point where he can suit up and make a contribution?That part will be figured out on the 49ers’ practice field as the week progresses.“I’ll just come in here and do what I have to do and show what I can do and be able to earn that and figure it out later,” said Cooks, whom the 49ers signed to their practice squad this week. New guy in town 👀 pic.twitter.com/JmU7Uv2z0x — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) September 23, 2026 The 49ers ha…
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Nick Wagoner breaks down the 49ers' win over the Dolphins.
The San Francisco 49ers, despite facing every hurdle imaginable, are somehow once again 1 of the NFL’s best teams and off to a 2-0 start. To keep things rolling, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes the 49ers should make a trade for Atlanta Falcons safety and 3-time NFL All-Pro Jessie Bates III in exchange for a conditional 4th-round pick. “Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III is another impending 2027 free agent who could become a prime trade chip if his team continues to struggle,” Knox wrote on September 23. “The Falcons have looked like one of the worst teams in football over the…
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ injury list on Wednesday continued to grow.The placed defensive tackle CJ West, who started the 49ers’ first two games of the season, on injured reserve with a bone chip in his knee, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said.West will undergo surgery but is expected to be available later in the season, Shanahan said.West, a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had not previously appeared on the 49ers’ injury report, so the news came as a surprise.The 49ers signed defensive tackle Naquan Jones off the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad to replace West. Jones appeared in 60 game…
The 49ers aim to make it 3-0 on the young season when they welcome the Cardinals to town in an important NFC West showdown in Week 3.
George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers has spent nearly a decade playing for Kyle Shanahan, and he’s learned exactly what to expect from his head coach along the way. 49ers’ Kittle Describes Shanahan’s Honesty GettyGeorge Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking Tuesday on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Kittle didn’t hold back describing Shanahan’s day-to-day coaching approach. “He’s brutally honest with you every single day,” Kittle said. “Every single day just brutally honest. If he doesn’t like a route, he’ll just tell you, ‘Hey, you need to do this better. You need to do this better.'” Kittle…
The Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0, but do have holes on the team that they could address in the coming weeks leading up to the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10. One name in the speculation conversation is Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner.After the Colts’ 0-2 start, there’s now speculation about which players could be available if this free fall continues. Luckily, no one in the AFC South is off to a 2-0 start, so Indianapolis can still recover. Moreover, the Colts have the 0-2 Houston Texans and the 0-2 Washington Commanders next on their schedule. 49ers reporter for NBC Sports…
The San Francisco 49ers have a valuable trade piece in backup QB Mac Jones. Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, starters like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Jaxson Dart are injured, or a team is getting poor play at the position, as with the Atlanta Falcons. As a result, the trade speculation has begun, and one of the QBs in the conversation is 49ers backup Mac Jones. With Brock Purdy starting great through two games, it’s clear that Jones is the backup. However, the Niners only have Jones under contract for this season. Because of that, could San Francisco be open to trading Jones to a t…
The San Francisco 49ers just signed Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, but they may be disappointed if they promote him to their 53-man roster.
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Find out where the San Francisco 49ers landed in the latest set of NFL power rankings according to several national outlets following their 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Nick Wagoner explains how Mykel Williams could help San Francisco's run defense.
Claire Kittle made a social media comment that some 49ers fans interpreted as a diss towards Jimmy Garoppolo, but it actually proves an important point.
The San Francisco 49ers need help at wide receiver, and it looks like they might be getting it from a familiar face ot NFL fans.“Source: free-agent WR Brandin Cooks is signing with the 49ers practice squad, initially to get up to speed for games,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on Tuesday. “It is year 13 for the former first-round pick from Oregon State who now is 189 yards short of 10,000 receiving yards for his NFL career … Already this season the 49ers have lost WRs Ricky Pearsall, De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson to injury. Mike Evans also will need to be mana…
Sean McVay put a finishing stamp on the Rams' failure to properly travel to Australia to play the 49ers, and it's a fitting epitaph to the whole saga.
Nick Bosa is bringing his love of pizza to the San Francisco food scene with a new collaboration benefiting a local nonprofit.
George Kittle and Kyle Shanahan both joined the 49ers in 2017, and over the course of their relationship, there’s one thing the tight end knows about his coach.“He’s brutally honest with you every single day,” Kittle said Tuesday on “The Rich Eisen Show.” “Every single day just brutally honest. If he doesn’t like a route, he’ll just tell you, ‘Hey, you need to do this better. You need to do this better.’” That type of relationship and 49ers players’ ability to buy in on the expectations that Shanahan has helped the team achieve an 84-67 record over the course of nine-plus seasons with the 46-y…
The San Francisco 49ers need defensive tackle help with is why they should be trying to trade for Indianapolis Colts tackle DeForest Buckner.
Can the San Francisco 49ers hold onto the top spot in our NFC West power rankings after their Week 2 showing?
The 49ers have come out strong to start the 2026 NFL season after handling business in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams and blowing out the Miami Dolphins in their home opener.George Kittle caught up with Rich Eisen to discuss what is clicking for this San Francisco offense.“This is essentially like the same offense we’ve had for quite a while now,” Kittle explained on “The Rich Eisen Show.” “You know, it’s the same starting O-Line as last year. It’s the same quarterback, the same fullback, the same running back, the same tight ends.” Coach Kyle Shanahan addressed his team postgame after…
The 49ers reportedly are set to add a former first-round NFL draft pick to their wide receiver room amidst a slew of injuries that have weakened the position’s depth. San Francisco is signing free-agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to its practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday, citing a source. Source: free-agent WR Brandin Cooks is signing with the 49ers practice squad, initially to get up to speed for games. It is year 13 for the former first-round pick from Oregon State who now is 189 yards short of 10,000 receiving yards for his NFL career. pic.twitter.com/oJ93YEdLFU — Adam S…
Niner Noise brings back NFL Power Rankings for Week 2, after a whirlwind first fortnight of surprises as well as a near perfect beginning to the season for the San Francisco 49ers.
Kyle Shanahan joined a media call following the 49ers Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins to provide injury updates and discuss QB Brock Purdy's performance.
Brock Purdy has opened the 2026 season with elite efficiency, placing the 49ers quarterback firmly among the NFL’s early MVP candidates.
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 heading into Week 3 of the NFL season after recording a dominant 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins.However, they didn’t get out of their home opener unscathed. San Francisco suffered several injuries during the contest, and head coach Kyle Shanahan gave updates on them Monday.49ers Announce Brutal Injury Updates on 2 PlayersWhile veteran wide receiver Mike Evans seems fine despite leaving the game with a hip injury, and Romello Height could potentially play this week after undergoing surgery for a broken hand, the 49ers will be without two players for the fo…
It’s no secret that sports media personality Colin Cowherd has been an outspoken critic of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for years. “My take was always, well, you get [RB] Christian McCaffrey, [TE George] Kittle, [OT] Trent Williams, [WR] Deebo [Samuel] – you’ve got the keys to a Mercedes right out of college,” Cowherd said on Monday’s episode of “The Herd With Colin Cowherd” to former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck. “It’s like it’s a pretty good law firm to start out, right?”But after Purdy and San Francisco’s hot 2-0 start to the 2026 NFL season, the popular FS1 talk show host has flipped his n…
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The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0. Brock Purdy has been the best version of himself through two weeks, completing all but two of his passes against Miami and directing an offense that was perfect inside the red zone in Sunday’s 35-13 win over the Dolphins. His teammates have noticed. Trent Williams said Sunday that the league is witnessing Purdy’s prime. Fred Warner called him unbelievable and said he sees where Purdy could go in his fifth NFL season. Now a voice from outside the building is making an even bolder claim about where Purdy belongs in the quarterback hierarchy. Sherman Drops Bold Pu…
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 after dismantling the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday. The offense was nearly flawless. The defense held Miami to two field goals before garbage time. By every measure, it was a dominant start to the season.The wins have come at a cost. Head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered a round of injury updates on Monday.Rookie Heading for SurgeryShanahan confirmed that rookie edge rusher Romello Height sustained a broken hand that will require a surgical procedure.The 49ers head coach left open the possibility that Height could still suit up against the Arizona Cardinals this…
Having a defensive presence sets the tone for your team’s identity. The Warriors and 49ers share one thing in common: they know their defensive anchor.Former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green, on the latest episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” made NBA-to-NFL player comparisons, and chose another legendary Bay Area athlete for his. “I think the way that Fred Warner at linebacker can completely f–k up an offense,” Green said. “He hasn’t been your typical linebacker, and yet he created his path and became great. I would say the Fred Warner comp is none other than myself.…
After Week 2, the San Francisco 49ers‘ wide receiver room continues to deal with injuries dating back to training camp. Ricky Pearsall is missing the entire 2026 NFL season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn PCL in his right knee. Meanwhile, Christian Kirk is on IR with a calf injury and should return soon. Since then, De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson have also gone down with injuries, which is testing the 49ers’ depth at wideout.As a result, Joe Shasky of 95.7 The Game sees the Niners going into the free agent market to add more depth. However, Shasky ruled out one name that he…
For the second time in two weeks, the Los Angeles Rams are conceding defeat to the 49ers.After San Francisco beat up on its NFC West division rival to the tune of a 27-7 Week 1 victory in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 10, Rams coach Sean McVay, when asked after Los Angeles’ “Monday Night Football” win over the New York Giants about the difference with his team from Week 1 to Week 2, seemingly admitted that Los Angeles’ international travel strategy — arriving to Australia one day before the game, as opposed to the 49ers, who arrived a week early — was the wrong approach.“We’ve got the right p…
The 49ers were the most dominant team in the NFL over the first two weeks of the regular season.Their victories over the Los Angeles Rams (27-7) and the Miami Dolphins (35-13) produced a league-best point differential of plus-42.The offense is rolling, though the team already has experienced an alarming number of injuries to their wide receivers.The 49ers’ run defense started slowly in the first two games before ultimately getting their act together.It’s time for another installment of 49ers Overreactions, and here we go:Run defense needs to be fixed or forget about the playoffs. (@ewalsh4662)…
After Week 2, the San Francisco 49ers‘ wideout room has been hit by injuries dating back to training camp. Ricky Pearsall suffered a season-ending injury, while Christian Kirk should return at some point soon.Nonetheless, those injuries were before the regular season, and since then, De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson have gone down with injuries.As a result, with injuries hitting the wideout group, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked whether the team would consider mending fences with Brandon Aiyuk to bring him back. However, Shanahan quickly closed that possibility with a simple “…
The New York Giants don’t yet know how much time, if any, Jaxson Dart will miss. But his knee injury Monday night created exactly the scenario that could put San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones back into the NFL trade conversation. Dart injured his left knee on the Giants‘ opening possession against the Los Angeles Rams on September 21. He walked off the field and later headed to the locker room, with the Giants initially listing him as questionable to return. Jameis Winston took over at quarterback. If Dart’s injury proves significant, New York should make a call to San Francisco. A Hea…
George Kittle looked like himself again with 80 yards and a touchdown against Miami, giving the 49ers an encouraging sign after his devastating Achilles injury.
See what Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams, Jeff Hafley, and Malik Willis had to say following the Week 2 contest.
Nick Wagoner details Demarcus Robinson's injury and what the 49ers might do to replace him at wide receiver.
Running back Christian McCaffrey reached another milestone in his decorated career Sunday against the Dolphins, scoring his 100th career touchdown and joining an exclusive group in NFL history.
There was concern the 49ers' Week 1 trip to Australia would have lingering effects into Week 2 against the Dolphins, but that wasn't the case.
The San Francisco 49ers dominated their way to another victory on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Dolphins, defeating them 35-12 to improve to 2-0.However, as always seems to be the case, the 49ers had some key injuries, one of which came to wide receiver Mike Evans, who left the game in the second half with a hip injury.On Monday afternoon, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on the veteran WR’s status as they’ll begin preparing for the Arizona Cardinals.Shanahan Provides Update on EvansAfter noting following Sunday’s game that if the matchup was closer, Evans likely could’ve…
The 49ers lost both Demarcus Robinson and James Thompson Jr. to ankle injuries against the Dolphins, but the latter's injury might cause more problems.
The 49ers scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions against the Miami Dolphins, accomplishing an offensive feat the franchise had not matched since the 1991 season.
Despite being 2-0, and looking very good while doing so, there is reason to believe that the San Francisco 49ers could use an added boost in their receiver corps. Mike Evans suffered a minor hip injury in Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins, but it’s not expected to be serious. Receivers De’Zhaun Stribling and Christian Kirk are both on IR, and that leaves less-experienced names like Jacob Cowing with more slack to pick up. In a recent rumors piece, the 49ers are being urged to make a trade for Cleveland Browns wideout Jerry Jeudy. Should the 49ers Trade for Jerry Jeudy? GettyBALTIMORE, MARYL…
Brock Purdy had an exceptional performance in the 49ers’ 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, earning him a team-high PFF grade (96.6) and the best among all quarterbacks through Sunday night. Purdy finished the game completing 20 of his 22 attempts for 287 yards with two touchdowns and a 149.1 rating, and PFF shows where the quarterback found his success. After a Week 1 performance where the short passing game carried the offense to a win over the Los Angeles Rams, the signal-caller found open targets further down the field facing the Dolphins. In the 49ers’ 2026 NFL season opener, Purdy’s aver…
San Francisco 49ers head coach was asked about Brandon Aiyuk potentially returning after another wide receiver injury and his response was spot on.
Take a look at key stats from the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 matchup vs. the Miami Dolphins.
The 49ers took a few more injury blows to their roster in their 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared the news via conference call on Monday afternoon that receiver Demarcus Robinson and defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. both suffered high ankle sprains and will miss multiple games. Both players are potential candidates to be placed on injured reserve, missing a minimum of four games. “Any time it’s a high ankle, we don’t have a timeline,” Shanahan said of Robinson’s return. “High ankles in general are three weeks at the best, which is ver…
Brock Purdy seems to have a knack for finding Kyle Juszczyk on a specific play whenever the 49ers end up playing the Dolphins.
George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk have seen Brock Purdy’s confidence grow in ways that go well beyond the box score.Asked how that growth has shown up in specific moments, Kittle pointed immediately to a throw Purdy made against the in the 49ers’ 35-13 win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.“Watching how he handles the ball — that pass he threw to Mike Evans. He rolls out, pump fakes a guy, keeps his eyes downfield and throws it,” Kittle said. “Quarterbacks who don’t have confidence aren’t going to make that pass. He sees Mike Evans has a step on the guy and thinks, ‘I can make that throw.’ He…
Trent Williams has blocked the left side of NFL quarterbacks for nearly two decades. His read on Brock Purdy right now carries the weight of that experience.Asked what impressed him most about Purdy’s performance in Sunday’s Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins, Williams did not hesitate to make a bold declaration about where his quarterback stands.“It’s hard for me to tell because I just see the ball coming over my head, but it was extremely accurate,” Williams said. “He looked like he was just at practice out there, wheeling and dealing. We’re starting to witness Brock’s prime, and I think it’…
After the San Francisco 49ers saw Demarcus Robinson go down, it is time for them to look to the trade market to make a deal for a receiver.
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The 49ers have never opened a season quite like this.With a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 and a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, it marks the first time in franchise history the 49ers have opened a season with back-to-back victories by 20 or more points, according to San Francisco’s game notes.The offensive line deserves equal credit for the milestone. The 49ers have not allowed a single sack through its first two games — the first time in franchise history that has happened in the opening two weeks of a season since sacks became an official statistic in 1982, and th…
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy dismantled the Dolphins on Sunday, and he answered the only question left from his win in Week 1.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday, but the win came at a cost at wide receiver, one of several injuries piling up at the position this season. Naturally, that led to a question about a familiar name. Shanahan’s One-Word Answer on Aiyuk GettyBrandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers. Asked postgame whether San Francisco would consider bringing back Brandon Aiyuk given the team’s wide receiver injuries, Shanahan gave a blunt response. “No,” he said, according to The San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami. The answer wasn’t much of a surprise given how things have unfo…
The San Francisco 49ers rolled through the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, winning 35-13. The offense converted all five of its red zone possessions into touchdowns. The defense forced an early fumble and held Miami to two field goals before garbage time. It was the kind of performance that leaves very little to question. The 49ers are 2-0, and the gap between them and the Dolphins looked wider than the final score suggested. At the center of all of it was Brock Purdy, who turned in one of the most efficient games a quarterback can produce. Williams Drops Bold Purdy Quote Trent Williams sp…
The 49ers easily handled their business against the Dolphins, generating some clear-cut winners and losers from the one-sided home-opening affair.
Kyle Shanahan confirmed the 49ers already have reached out to a familiar face as their defensive line injuries continue to mount.During his postgame press conference, Shanahan was asked whether the 49ers had looked into free-agent edge rusher Leonard Floyd, who spent the 2024 NFL season with the team, Shanahan didn’t hesitate.“Yeah, we always look at that,” Shanahan said. “As soon as we lost Sam [Okuayinonu], and stuff, we talked to Leonard. We’ve talked to a couple of people, but we’ll see how this goes. There’s no one that’s for sure.”Floyd, an unsigned free agent to start the season, also h…
Deebo Samuel Sr. returned to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason after spending last season with the Washington Commanders. In his first game back at Levi’s Stadium in Week 2, the veteran wideout recorded three receptions on four targets for 31 receiving yards. Samuel is looking to pick up where he left off in his first stint despite being slightly older. Nonetheless, the signs are slowly starting to show, as Samuel did have one big play for 21 receiving yards. After the 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, Samuel spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area California about what it felt like to play at Levi…
The San Francisco 49ers signing Leonard Floyd makes too much sense and head coach Kyle Shanahan confirms the team is considering it.
The San Francisco 49ers need a wide receiver. One of the most accomplished players available happens to play that position. Tyreek Hill remains an unsigned free agent as San Francisco deals with a string of injuries that prompted head coach Kyle Shanahan to acknowledge Sunday that the 49ers expect to add somebody to the position. Hill would represent the aggressive option. The eight-time Pro Bowler owns 11,363 career receiving yards, 819 receptions and 83 receiving touchdowns over 145 games. He also led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards as recently as 2023. There is no reported indication tha…
Romello Height and Gracen Halton led six participating 49ers rookies, combining for six tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss in Sunday’s 35-13 win over Miami.
Brock Purdy authored a near-perfect game at quarterback in the 49ers' 35-13 win over the rebuilding Dolphins, ending the day with a 99.7 QBR.
San Francisco 49ers‘ Brock Purdy was nearly perfect in the 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 20. Purdy went 20-for-22 on his pass attempts for 287 passing yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 149.1.Purdy also hurt the Miami defense with his legs, logging three carries for 30 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. As a result, through two weeks of the NFL season, Purdy is starting to build a resume for his NFL MVP candidacy. While the Niners QB won’t come out and say he’s looking to win an MVP, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is hailing his teammate’s candidacy. “MVP Brock Purd…
Demarcus Robinson's initial diagnosis was a high right ankle sprain, an injury that could cost him extended time.
The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 2 with an increasingly thin wide receiver room. They left it with Kyle Shanahan acknowledging another move is coming. After Demarcus Robinson exited San Francisco’s 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury on September 20, Shanahan was asked whether the 49ers would have to find another receiver. His answer went considerably further than the standard promise to explore the market. “I’m sure we’ll have to add somebody,” Shanahan said. “Whether it’s the practice squad or to the roster, but those are things we’ll start discussing tonight and hopef…
The San Francisco 49ers secured a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in their Week 2 home opener.
San Francisco 49ers fans had to be thinking “here we go again” when star wide receiver Mike Evans left Sunday’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins in the second half with a hip injury.Video of his injury can be seen here.Evans didn’t return, but according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, there was no reason for him to.Fans on social media were freaking out that Evans exited the game and finished it on the bench. But as Shanahan told reporters after the 35-13 win, because San Francisco was up big, the team didn’t want to risk making Evans’ injury worse.“No it didn’t (seem like a serious injury),” S…
— The San Francisco 49ers handled the return from Australia just as well as the trip there and have started the season with two convincing victories.
The 49ers crushed the lowly Dolphins, but Kyle Shanahan will hold his breath until he finds out more about Demarcus Robinson's injury.
The 49ers defense has bent, but not broken in the first half of this Week 2 game. Let's take a closer look at how they've done.
The terrible injury news never ends for the San Francisco 49ers, with the latest blow coming vs. the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Week 2 of the regular season. “49ers WR Demarcus Robinson is OUT with an ankle injury,” ESPN’s Nick Wagoner wrote on his official X account. “The 49ers are cursed,” Dr. Jesse Morse wrote on his official X account on Sunday. “Now Demarcus Robinson goes to the locker room after suffering a right ankle injury after rolling his ankle while going untouched. Mechanism isn’t obvious from this ankle.” “A cart is out to take 49ers Demarcus Robinson into the locker room,” 49er…
After the fireworks of Week 1, this weekend was a bit of a letdown. And we couldn’t escape the devastating injuries that could change multiple teams’ seasons. Some teams, though, continued to cruise. Here is where the 49ers sit after their blowout 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins and heading into Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season: 32. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 32)Record: 0-2A garbage time bomb to Ryan Miller was Miami’s only highlight on Sunday. Not even De’Von Achane can outshine the stink surrounding this team. 31. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 30)Record: 0-2There are no such thing as moral vic…
SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy recorded one of his best performances in the 49ers’ 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins while also in front of his childhood idol. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, who now is a special advisor to the Dolphins’ Vice Chairmen, was in attendance on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, making the game even more special than usual for the 49ers signal-caller. Brock Purdy was hanging out with Dan Marino ahead of Dolphins-Niners pic.twitter.com/ubTQrzkHoZ — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2026 Purdy was born Dec. 27, 1999, the same day Marino completed 29 of hi…
With all the injury woes the San Francisco 49ers have had since the start of training camp, the team could use some good news. That’s exactly what they got a little over an hour before kickoff Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at home at Levi’s Stadium. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, San Francisco will have its full complement of running backs for the first time since the draft. “#49ers have all three RBs — Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black and Jordan James — available today against the Dolphins,” Wagoner posted on X. “Black was questionable with groin issue while James was inactive last we…
Brock Purdy was balling on Sunday in Santa Clara.The 49ers quarterback completed 20 of 22 passing attempts for 287 yards and two touchdowns — in addition to a rushing score — in a 35-13 drubbing of the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium.That arguably wasn’t even the most impressive part of his performance, either. According to Next Gen Stats, Purdy went a perfect 10 for 10 on passes of at least 10 air yards, going for 211 yards and a touchdown.That’s the most downfield attempts without an incompletion in a game by any NFL quarterback in nearly five years. Brock Purdy completed all 10 of his down…
The 49ers made it through the unknown part of their schedule in fine fashion.They opened the season in Australia with a victory, then faced the complications of returning to the Bay Area for their Week 2 game.The 49ers opened in style against the Los Angeles Rams and completed the two-game stretch with a 35-13 victory against the overmatched Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.The game was close for one half before the 49ers pulled away with five touchdowns on their first five possessions of the game.Here is the 49ers’ report card from their runaway victory over the Dolphins in Week 2:R…
SANTA CLARA — For weeks, there was built-up chatter about the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.For good reason. It was the league’s first game Down Under. It was a divisional game with the Rams highly regarded as Super Bowl favorites. But above all else, the two teams’ differing travel plans sparked the most attention.The 49ers decided to arrive in Melbourne one week before the game. The Rams landed one day before.Los Angeles’ supposed science behind the head-scratching decision was to get the team to never adjust to the Australian time zone and be ready…
The 49ers improved to 2-0 on the 2026 NFL season after a very convincing win over the Miami Dolphins. The offense was the star of the show, scoring 35 points and looking like a team ready to take the NFL by storm. Christian McCaffrey made history in the process and scored his 50th touchdown with the 49ers, putting him in very rare air. 50 TD in a Panthers uniform … now 50 scores in Niners gear 👀 Christian McCaffrey is the 3rd player in NFL history to score 50+ TD for multiple franchises, joining Hall-of-Famers Marshall Faulk (Colts, Rams) and Randy Moss (Vikings, Patriots) 👏 pic.twitter.com/…
The 49ers had Kaelon Black on their injury report, but he'll play against the Dolphins, yet that's not bad news for Jordan James, per se.
Take a look at players who have been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 matchup versus the Miami Dolphins.
While the injury to De'Zhaun Stribling has been nothing short of deflating, it comes with a small caveat that the 49ers could use to their advantage.
The 49ers are 2-0 for the second consecutive season after demolishing the Miami Dolphins. But the 49ers never can seem to escape the injury bug, losing wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson to an ankle injury in the first half. After the game Kyle Shanahan gave an update on his status, and it is not encouraging.“Yeah, that looked most likely like a high ankle sprain,” Shanahan told reporters. “So, unfortunate there.”Robinson went down after catching a 20-yard pass from Brock Purdy with around six minutes left in the second quarter. After Purdy threw the ball a little bit too far in front him, Robins…
SANTA CLARA — Coming off a notoriously injury-riddled 2025 NFL season, the 49ers were nearly at full health and hungrier than ever entering the 2026 campaign.Quarterback Brock Purdy looked at the weapons around him over the summer and was eager to get back on the field and compete.But then Ricky Pearsall’s season was over before it started, as he underwent surgery to repair a lingering posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury in his right knee and will miss the entire 2026 season.In the 49ers’ season opener in Melbourne, Australia, standout rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling sustained a severe…
Though 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gave an open-ended answer about San Francisco’s current wide-receiver options, one thing is for certain.When asked if Brandon Aiyuk would be considered, Shanahan replied with a simple “no.”So … that’s that.It wouldn’t be football season without the 49ers losing some key players to injury.Last year, San Francisco lost practically its entire front seven. And two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the 49ers’ wide-receiver group already has taken a significant hit.Ricky Pearsall was lost for the season during training camp, and Christian Kirk is on IR with an injury s…
BOX SCOREQuarterback Brock Purdy looked like Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino in the 49ers’ 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdown passes with a 149.1 pass rating, helping San Francisco improve to 2-0 this season. Imagine not having a franchise QB pic.twitter.com/5RrRzsw4CA — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) September 20, 2026 The 26-year-old signal-caller also led the 49ers in rushing with 30 yards and a touchdown on three carries.Christian McCaffrey only had 23 yards on 10 carries, but he scored…
49ers owner Jed York, who was in Australia but did not attend his team's regular-season opener, also will miss Sunday's home opener in San Francisco against the Dolphins, sources told ESPN.
The San Francisco 49ers had a lot of drama surrounding them during the offseason, but on the field, they managed to block out the noise and put together an impressive 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Now, they will attempt to push their record to 2-0 in Week 2 when they square off against the Miami Dolphins.One of the sources of drama surrounding this team has involved team owner Jed York, who was arrested before the start of the season after authorities accused him of engaging in prostitution. York has attempted to lay low in the wake of his arrest, but according to a new rep…
What to Know The San Francisco 49ers (2-0) remained undefeated with a 35-13 blowout win over the Miami Dolphins (0-2) in Week 2 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Brock Purdy dazzled again in the home opener, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards with three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing), no interceptions and a 149.1 passer rating. Christian McCaffrey collected just 23 yards on 10 carries but had two rushing touchdowns — his first of the season and 100th of his NFL career. He also caught four passes for 43 yards. George Kittle led all pass-catchers with 80 yards on four receptions and scor…
49ers owner Jed York will be absent from the team once again this weekend.York, who was in Australia for the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but did not attend the game, also will skip Sunday’s home opener against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium, with a possible punishment from the NFL soon to follow, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning, citing sources. 49ers owner Jed York, who was in Australia but did not attend his team’ regular-season opener, also will miss Sunday’s home opener in San Francisco vs. the Dolphins, per sources. York is said to be staying away from t…
Quarterback Arch Manning is the crown jewel of next year's draft, and the 49ers might love it if he lands with their NFC West rivals.
The San Francisco 49ers have promoted DL Ogbo Okoronkwo to the active roster. In order to make room on the roster, the team placed WR De’Zhaun Stribling on the Injured Reserve List.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith basically got replaced by Colin Kaepernick, but he was still willing to mentor him.
The 49ers are counting on kicker Eddy Piñeiro to be ready to go for the team’s Week 2 game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.The 49ers on Saturday had tryouts with veteran kickers Greg Joseph and Younghoe Koo, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area.However, the 49ers did not sign either kicker, which indicates Piñeiro will be active for the 49ers’ home opener at Levi’s Stadium.The 49ers placed rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve and promoted defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to the 53-man roster. Stribling underwent ankle surgery on Wednesday and is expect…
Tight end Jake Tonges sustained a season-ending knee injury in the 49ers’ opener against the Los Angeles Rams.And it got even worse on Saturday, as the NFL fined him for his actions on the play that ended his season.The NFL fined Tonges $9,266 for a leg-whip block against Rams defensive end Myles Garrett in the second quarter. No penalty was called on the play, which resulted in Deebo Samuel’s 12-yard run.Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was also fined $20,033 for unnecessary roughness — illegal use of his helmet — on the 49ers’ first play of the second half.The Rams had two players fined: Tyler Davis w…
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been proving his critics wrong for a while, but ever since his first big game, he proved he has the goods.
Like the rest of the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan has been enamored with what he’s seen from rookie running back Kaelon Black so far.And the feeling is mutual.“Man, I love Kyle,” Black said on “The Richard Sherman Podcast.” “He’s so detailed and he explains everything so well. He goes defensive-wise and offensive-wise. The way he explains defense, it’s almost like he’s a defensive coordinator. You wouldn’t even expect him to sound the way he does when he explains it, but it’s just like, ‘Hey, this is my coach.’ He’s like that.”Black, the No. 90 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had a standout perfor…
On their 16-hour flight home from Australia, the 49ers chose sleep over celebration. That kick-started a long week of getting back into routine.
SANTA CLARA — Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling had an impressive week of practice in Australia and earned a starting role in his first NFL game.After undergoing ankle surgery on Wednesday, Stribling will remain sidelined until at least late November.“His week in Melbourne, it was awesome, how he practiced,” coach Kyle Shanahan said on 49ers Game Plan.“It was real disappointing to lose him, but I’m glad we’re going to get him back eventually.”If you’re looking for clues on how the 49ers plan to move forward without Stribling, use the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams as the guid…
The FBI has identified 35 additional women who say they were defrauded by Daejon Love and Taylor Chan, bringing the total number of alleged victims in a case that included Love impersonating as a 49er
The San Francisco 49ers return to Levi's® Stadium for their 2026 home opener against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has pretty much always been superior to Jimmy Garoppolo, but one stat really proves it.
The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the home opener contest against the Miami Dolphins.
49ers fans may see a Fred Warner-type rookie when first-year linebacker Jacob Rodriguez and the Dolphins come to town in Week 2.
The 49ers are 1-0 after beating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 to begin their 2026 NFL season and welcomed back multiple key stars in the process. Fred Warner made his return to the field after missing most of last season with an injury and wasted no time in making his presence known. Warner has been the heart and soul of the 49ers for years, and future Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams believes that Warner plays a big role in helping the offense flourish, even being the key to their early success.Williams spoke to the media after practice on Friday and gave his thoughts on Warne…
The 49ers may have given Sean McVay and the Rams nightmares about playing in Australia, and his postgame comments cement that.
The 49ers head into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season with a lot of momentum after a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, potentially finding a gem in rookie running back Kaelon Black in the process. Black impressed all throughout the offseason and training camp, and is earning praise from everybody, notably future Pro Football Hall of Famer Trent Williams.Williams spoke with the media on Friday and gave his early impressions of Black, labeling him not a normal rookie and giving praise for his style of play.“Super, super, super hard runner,” Williams told reporters. “But very talented,…
SANTA CLARA — Linebacker Fred Warner was back on the field in the season opener for the first time since he sustained a fractured and dislocated right ankle on Oct. 12.Perhaps, a big deal was not made of Warner’s return for Week 1 because he was on pace to play in January if the 49ers had advanced another round in the NFL playoffs.There has been little discussion of Warner’s recovery this summer because his physical condition was never an issue.And his play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams was just a continuation of Warner’s dominance.“He amazes me every day,” coach Kyle Shanahan said on…
The 49ers should beat the lowly Dolphins in Week 2, provided they execute appropriately in these particular departments.
Kaelon Black already has met one of his childhood favorites since arriving in the NFL. He didn’t expect the other one to leave him this stunned.Appearing on “The Richard Sherman Podcast,” the 49ers rookie running back was asked whether any moments since turning pro had left him genuinely in awe — the kind of reaction Sherman noted is still human nature for any young player who grew up watching the NFL.Christian McCaffrey was the first name Black brought up.“Honestly, CMC — first meeting him, because he was always one of those guys I always watched,” Black said. “His Stanford highlights, even C…
On Thursday Night Football, the Bills and Lions traded constant endzone blows, but the 49ers may never have to worry about such games.
While 49ers fans may like to debate the best linebacker duo in franchise history, Patrick Willis just ended the debate himself.
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers could be without another standout rookie in their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Rookie running back Kaelon Black, who was limited at 49ers practice on Thursday with a groin injury, was on the field for the start of Friday’s on-field session. He is listed as questionable for San Francisco’s home opener.When asked about Shanahan’s level of optimism that Black will play on Sunday, the coach responded, “A questionable amount of optimism.”Kicker Eddy Piñeiro on Friday sat out his third practice in a row due to an illness.The 49ers also listed Pi&…
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Nobody expected 49ers QB Brock Purdy to be the story of Dec. 4, 2022. By halftime, he already was.Purdy, the final pick of that year’s draft, had thrown nine total passes in the NFL before Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a season-ending broken foot in the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins. What happened over the next 30 minutes became the foundation of everything that followed.George Kittle remembered the shape of it clearly, speaking at his press conference Thursday.“His first drive we went on, he threw a touchdown to Juice in the corner,” Kittle said, referencing Kyle Juszczyk’s score.…
The 49ers recorded zero sacks in Week 1, but that could easily change when Malik Willis and the Dolphins come to town on Sunday.
The 49ers had a home game, of sorts, when they opened the regular season 8,000 miles away in Melbourne, Australia.The majority of the crowd of 100,021 was firmly on the 49ers’ side in their 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.This is different. This is the home opener. The 49ers take the field Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium.“You can feel our fans,” coach Kyle Shanahan said on 49ers Game Plan. “You can feel them when you come into the stadium. You can feel them on the sideline. You can feel them when you come out in the second half. You can feel them in the fou…
De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury thins the 49ers' receiving corps and creates a much larger role for Christian Kirk once he is eligible to return in Week 5 for San Francisco.
Daytime home games at Levi's Stadium in September get pretty hot, but that won't be the case in Week 2 when the 49ers host the Dolphins.
An unconventional game plan featuring Mac Jones at the helm could inadvertently help the 49ers in a tremendous way.
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers defeated their division foe Los Angeles Rams in Australia, but there was another rivalry matchup that affected both George Kittle and Brock Purdy. On Thursday, an abundance of Iowa gear was in Purdy’s locker due to his alma mater, Iowa State, losing to Kittle’s Hawkeyes 13-16 over the weekend. During the tight end’s weekly media availability, he was asked about the annual wager. “I think we were 20-point favorites and he still made the bet, so I appreciate him for that,” Kittle said. “He’ll be over there in a nice T-shirt and hat, really looking forward to that. I didn’…
— The scenario to start the season for the San Francisco 49ers couldn't have been much more challenging.
George Kittle will play in his 10th home opener at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Over the course of those seasons, the tight end has played in 61 home games.Ahead of the 49ers’ matchup with the Miami Dolphins, he was asked about his favorite memories at his home field, and he recalled a few games.“My earliest memories from the very first game I ever played here against the Panthers, where Kyle [Shanahan] went for it on fourth down like six times,” Kittle said Thursday. “That was really fun because I was like ‘This is what football is?’ We lost 20-0, but I still enjoyed it.”The 49ers actually lost…
George Kittle made it through his first game back from a torn Achilles with zero issues — and he made sure to have some fun with how that story has played out this week.Kittle was asked in the locker room following Thursday’s practice if he had any complications with his Achilles following the season opener and a long flight home from Australia. He didn’t hesitate, and with a sly smile, referenced the “step back” comment saga that had followed Kyle Shanahan earlier in camp.“No, not at all,” Kittle said. “I’m so confident in my Achilles, the calf, the whole thing. Been zero setbacks, zero step…
It was refreshing to see Dre Greenlaw back alongside Fred Warner in the 49ers' Week 1 win, and Warner would certainly agree.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel looked spry in Week 1, much like the Deebo of old.
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Records are meant to be broken, even one held by legendary 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.But who better to leapfrog the Pro Football Hall of Famer than his perhaps even more legendary successor, Fred Warner?With 11 combined tackles (five solo, six assisted) in San Francisco’s Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams, Warner surpassed Willis (950) for the most combined tackles (959) in 49ers franchise history. Willis, alongside fellow former 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman, joined KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Thursday morning and reacted to Warner passing him as the franchise’s leading tackler.…
The 49ers’ defense felt just like old times in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.That largely was in part to the returns of Nick Bosa and Fred Warner from injuries; however, both All-Pro defenders pointed to another San Francisco player’s return when discussing the energy level.“You just look in his eyes and gets you ready to go,” Bosa said when speaking of Dre Greenlaw following the linebacker’s return after a one-year stint with the Denver Broncos.“He just wears his emotions on his sleeve, and you can feel the energy and just the anger,” Bosa told reporters on Wednesday. “When you play defense i…
John Lynch perfectly summarized the loss of 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who will miss about 10 weeks as he recovers from ankle surgery.“It’s kind of crushing,” Lynch said Thursday on KNBR’s “Murph & Markus.” “De’Zhaun has been tremendous; you guys have all seen it if you came out to training camp. I mean, he’s one of our most consistent performers from the jump. He takes his craft incredibly seriously. He’s smart. He’s a great kid, and he’s a really talented player. So to lose him in the first game, really tough.”Stribling sustained the left ankle injury in the first quarter…
The 49ers have lost De'Zhaun Stribling for most of the season and Jake Tonges for the full season, so two undrafted rookies may have to step up at some point.
Kyle Shanahan’s receiver room took a real hit in the 49ers’ season-opening win over the Los Angeles Rams. He still believes they have enough depth to weather the storm.De’Zhaun Stribling underwent surgery Wednesday on the left ankle he injured during the 49ers’ 27-7 win in Melbourne, with Shanahan saying the rookie is expected to miss roughly 10 weeks. Stribling played 21 snaps before a non-contact injury in the second quarter forced him out — there was initial concern it could be Achilles-related, though Shanahan confirmed after the game that it was not.“We have enough,” Shanahan said. “It’s…
When the Pro Football Hall of Fame decided it was going to eliminate its model of one selector per every NFL team, I figured I would be getting a call.That communication came while I was en route to the Melbourne Airport the day after the 49ers’ season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams.The Hall of Fame decided to cut its number of voters in half from 50 to 25.The Hall of Fame announced Thursday morning what I was told nearly a week ago: I did not make the cut.There are no hard feelings.When I accepted an invitation to become part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process 10 years ag…
SANTA CLARA — All he needed was a chance.KhaDarel Hodge got his first opportunity with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted rookie from Prairie View A&M in 2018.And eight years later, the 49ers signed him more than one week into training camp with a chance to keep his NFL career alive.Now, Hodge could be a key figure for the 49ers on offense and special teams as the team moves forward without rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling for the next 2 1/2 months.“Every year, it’s a grind from the bottom for me,” Hodge told NBC Sports Bay Area. “I keep the same mindset every year, and that’s just ge…
Find out where the San Francisco 49ers landed in the latest set of NFL power rankings according to several national outlets following their 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers placed Jake Tonges on IR with a knee injury, meaning there aren't a lot of options behind George Kittle right now.
The 49ers' franchise QB enjoyed a healthy bump in MVP odds after Week 1, but he may find it difficult to repeat such results this time around.
49ers receiver De'Zhaun Stribling had surgery on his ankle and is expected to miss about 10 weeks, while tight end Jake Tonges has been ruled out for the season.
The 49ers placed De'Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve, meaning a potential injury to one of these other two wide receivers would be disastrous.
SANTA CLARA — In the 49ers’ 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams, coach Kyle Shanahan saw significant contributions from the 2026 rookie class. The young defensive linemen were on the field quite a bit, including Gracen Halton, Romello Height and James Thompson. Shanahan needed them to step up in the absence of both Alfred Collins (knee), who was lost for the season, and Sam Okuayinonu (foot), who will miss several weeks.“I thought they all played well,” Shanahan said Wednesday. “Especially losing Alfred early in the week, losing Sam O. early in the week, Gracen, just coming back from a high ank…
Robert Saleh's rocky debut was in direct contrast to the genius Raheem Morris showed in his first game with the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers embarrassed the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 which makes LA's draft decisions look even more foolish.
The San Francisco 49ers moved on from linebacker Dee Winters because they knew they could upgrade, and now the Cowboys are finding that out.
After much criticism for drafting Kaelon Black early, the 49ers have several reasons to be thankful for adding him to their roster.
The San Francisco 49ers are shooting up the NFC West Week 1 power rankings after their win over the Los Angeles Rams.
McCaffrey had four fewer carries in Week 1 than Black, San Francisco's rookie RB2. What should we expect from this backfield going forward?
Nearly every decision the 49ers made about heading to Australia will likely be copied by other NFL teams heading down under in the future.
Jauan Jennings had a disappointing debut with the Vikings, and the 49ers certainly can feel a bit better now by letting him walk in free agency.
The Chargers' ugly loss to the Cardinals in Week 1 won't do former 49ers coordinator Mike McDaniel any favors as he looks to resurrect his career.
Robert Saleh once again leveraged a stint as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator into a head coaching job, but his Week 1 failure might prove he's just a coordinator.
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Once thought to be on the chopping block, the veteran could now see a resurgence in the wake of the 49er's latest injury scare.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick just went after the team's former GM Trent Baalke in an interview which is yet another indictment.
ESPN spoke with several players and team executives about team travel and the feedback that serves as the basis for the latest NFLPA survey grades.
Kendrick Bourne left a contender in the 49ers for a rebuilding team, the Cardinals this offseason. But his role seems to be far more substantial now.
ESPN listed the 49ers as a possible trade destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter, but would such a move make sense?
The Arizona Cardinals upset the Chargers in Week 1 which forces the 49ers to take them seriously going forward.
Osa Odighizuwa might be the 49ers' best offseason pickup, and he swiftly justified the offseason move in Week 1's win over the Rams.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is set to miss at least a month due to an ankle injury and the 49ers have no one to blame but themselves.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans said the obvious about the team's international victory.
The San Francisco 49ers used the Los Angeles' Rams' biggest strength against them, and it came from an unlikely source.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro had a famous incident back in 2023, but we may not get a rematch this season.
The 49ers are riding high after Thursday's win over the Rams, but their 1-0 start now comes with an asterisk.
Two details in Week 1 showed that Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy clearly aren't in agreement on the San Francisco 49ers' rookie wideout.
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month because of an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network.
The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Rams in Week 1, but will their choice to go to Australia early come back to bite them in Week 2?
The Rams are a well-run organization that rarely make mistakes, so it almost boggles the mind how badly they simply got everything wrong for Week 1.
Jaden Dugger recorded four tackles in his NFL debut as the 49ers' rookie class delivered several encouraging performances during a Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne.
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges went down with an injury in Week 1 which should force the team to sign another tight end.
The Los Angeles Rams' superteam era didn't get off to the best start against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. We have a handful of overreactions.
After Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold got injured, they may turn to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy confidently put one of the biggest criticisms against him to bed in on an international stage.
The 49ers have given a multiyear extension to coach Kyle Shanahan, sources confirmed to ESPN. He has an 83-67 record in his 10 seasons.
The 49ers won on all phases over the Rams, but Deebo Samuel's contributions after coming back to San Francisco may have gotten lost in the shuffle.
A bold prediction suggested Kyle Shanahan may depart the 49ers after this season, but a reported extension puts a halt to that thought.
Steve Young: Anyone who sleeps on the 49ers is an idiot
Maybe it wasn't the ultimate cause of the Niners' win, but the rest factor has to have impacted the outcome somehow.
The 49ers linebacker didn't hold back on social media after the team's Melbourne win.
Myles Garrett did nothing, statistically, in the Rams' Week 1 Australian loss to the 49ers down in Melbourne.
The 49ers' decision to travel to Australia early proved to be the right move, as their one-sided victory over the Rams fully vindicated the decision.
Though many Niners players applauded the team's decision to travel to Melbourne a week in advance, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay said they didn't think the Niners' and Rams' different arrival times fac
The 49ers shellacked the Rams in Australia, granting the red and gold plenty of winners over the course of the thrilling Week 1 showdown.
Even the harshest 49ers grader can't fail to be impressed.
NFL divisional rivals squared off in the first Thursday night game of the new season. Here are the highlights from Rams vs. 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers were banged up beyond belief last season. 2026 is already off to a bad start after the team lost two players in the 1st half of Week 1.
Australian fans came out in droves to support the 49ers as they squared off against the Rams in Melbourne, and players couldn't help but notice.
The Los Angeles Rams went down weakly in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers which shows their hearts were not into the Australia contest.
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had the ball on a string and WR Deebo Samuel was in the perfect position to pick up another TD for San Francisco.
Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling went down with a non-contact injury in the 49ers' regular-season opener against the Rams in Australia.
Christian McCaffrey's health and usage are big topics of discussion this season. What did the first half of the Week 1 game teach us about this topic?
The Rams hoped a neutral site in Australia would thwart a well-traveled 49ers fanbase in Week 1, but that's quickly proving not to be the case.
Everyone knows the 49ers have more dedicated fans than the Rams and Rams president Kevin Demoff clearly can't handle that fact.