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5 49ers who need to step up to beat Atlanta Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers seem to be falling apart again this week, yet they are slight favorites over the Atlanta Falcons, who appeared solid on Monday Night Football.

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49ers-Saints trade proposal adds starting LB for San Fran after Fred Warner injury

The San Francisco 49ers need to add to the linebacker position ahead of the trade deadline after Fred Warner's season-ending injury. One analyst has proposed a trade with the New Orleans Saints that won't cost much in draft capital.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / October 18

Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy is making progress, but Mac Jones will start Sunday night

Mac Jones will be the 49ers' starting quarterback on Sunday night against the Falcons, but Brock Purdy is getting closer to returning. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy is making progress in what he can do on the practice field but isn't ready to be active.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 17

Jordan Watkins on potential 49ers debut, working with Mac Jones, and more

The San Francisco 49ers expect rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins to make his long-awaited NFL debut on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. The fourth-round draft pick had impressed during training camp before a high-ankle sprain sidelined him in the preseason.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 17

49ers’ Mac Jones to start again as Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall ruled out vs. Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers will again turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones with starter Brock Purdy out for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

NFC Notes: 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

Both QB Mac Jones and QB Brock Purdy were limited in practice on Wednesday. 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (toe) was more limited than Jones (knee, oblique), suggesting that Jones might be more likely to start on Sunday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

49ers get clarity on George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones

Injury-riddled 49ers make it official with George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Ricky Pearsall

The 49ers have been bitten hard by injuries this season.

Do 49ers think Fred Warner could return from devastating injury this season?

'The damage is done': New intel emerges about 49ers' failed pursuit of Dre Greenlaw

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San Francisco 49ers News / Sporting News / October 17

49ers' Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall get injury designation for Week 7 vs. Falcons

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall were given injury designations for the team's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fred Warner News / The Spun / October 17

Fred Warner Receives Heartwarming News Just Days After Season-Ending Injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner might be in serious pain right now, but you wouldn't be able to tell by his demeanor. During last Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the All-Pro linebacker suffered a broken and dislocated right ankle in the first quarter.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 17

49ers expect George Kittle to play vs. Falcons; 2 rookies could debut; Brock Purdy update

The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

49ers Rule Out QB Brock Purdy From Week 7, Starting Mac Jones

The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out QB Brock Purdy from Week 7 and will start QB Mac Jones, once again, per Cam Inman. San Francisco also ruled out LB Fred Warner, WR Ricky Pearsall, and DL Yetur Gross-Matos.

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

49ers Plan To Activate TE George Kittle From IR For Week 7

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced Friday that they plan to activate veteran TE George Kittle from injured reserve for their Week 7 game against the Falcons.