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Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 18

Emptying the tank: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's historic season of grit

Christian McCaffrey gave everything he had to the San Francisco 49ers this season, and that reality was evident even in the team's final game—a humbling NFC Divisional Round loss to the division rival Seattle Seahawks.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / January 18

49ers QB Brock Purdy '100 percent' confident team can win Super Bowl next season

Despite his team looking like anything other than a Super Bowl contender in their 41-6 Divisional Round playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy seems extremely high on his team's chances as they head into 2026.

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / January 18

49ers' Trent Williams sends a clear message about his NFL future

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams will be 38 years old at the start of the 2026 NFL season, a milestone that naturally raises questions about his long-term future.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18

3 plays that sunk the 49ers from the jump in their Divisional Round loss

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks at the time the game started. Before the 49ers could blink, it was 7-,0 and with four minutes to go in the first quarter, the team was down 17-0.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Deommodore Lenoir loses his cool with a headbutt of Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Deommodore Lenoir was out there crashing out during Saturday’s season-ending loss. Lenoir and the San Francisco 49ers got absolutely trounced by the Seattle Seahawks during their divisional round playoff game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan drops blunt reaction to lopsided playoff loss to Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t have much to say after his team’s season ended in a 41–6 blowout against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

49ers’ Brock Purdy replaced by Mac Jones in brutal blowout vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers’ season ended with a whimper rather than a bang on Saturday night. In a shocking 41–6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kyle Shanahan officially waved the white flag in the fourth quarter, benching star quarterback Brock Purdy in favor of backup Mac Jones.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

Recap: 49ers' Super Bowl dreams crash and burn in humiliating 41-6 loss to Seahawks

It's a good thing the 2025 season provided a number of moments to remember for the San Francisco 49ers, because the way it ended will be something they'll never want to think about again.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 17

The Six Biggest Takeaways From the 49ers' Playoff Loss to Seattle

What a run 2025 has been for the San Francisco 49ers, but it has unfortunately come to an end at Lumen Field. The 49ers fell 41-6 in the divisional playoff round to the Seattle Seahawks.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17

49ers-Seahawks takeaways: Seattle's defense shines again

The Seattle Seahawks completely dominated the San Francisco 49ers defensively the last time the NFC West rivals squared off in Week 18. That did not change on Saturday night as Seattle prevailed in a 41-6 rout to get within one win of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2014.

Seahawks open game vs. 49ers with electric 95-yard kickoff return TD

Deommodore Lenoir loses cool with a headbutt of Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Tom Brady weighs Patriots’ schedule before game vs. Texans defense

Drake Maye using unique way to motivate OC Josh McDaniels

Why Maye merits MVP more than the Rams' Matthew Stafford

Stafford taking extreme steps to deal with forecast cold weather

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Eddy Pineiro News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Red Card! 49ers Kicker Eddy Pineiro Attempts Blatant, Dirty Slide Tackle On Seahawks Player, Fails Miserably

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed exploded for an opening kickoff touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. On the opening kickoff, the wideout, who Seattle acquired at the trade deadline, took the ball 95 yards to the house.

Ricky Pearsall News / Field Level Media / January 17

Ailing 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) active vs. Seahawks

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is on San Francisco's active roster for Saturday night's NFC divisional round matchup against the host Seattle Seahawks. Pearsall, who is dealing with a right knee injury, missed last weekend's NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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

49ers Elevated DT Sebastian Valdez & OT Brandon Parker

Per Nick Wagoner, the 49ers elevated DT Sebastian Valdez and OT Brandon Parker for their Division Round matchup. Parker, 30, is a former third-round pick of the Raiders back in 2018.

Kyle Juszczyk News / Athlon Sports / January 17

NFL Announces Punishment For 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk

Kyle Juszczyk and the San Francisco 49ers finished out the 2025 NFL regular season with a 12-5 record, good for third in the NFC West and the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs.

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

Rapoport shares concerning update on 49ers LB Fred Warner's potential return

The San Francisco 49ers ruled out linebacker Fred Warner for Saturday night's playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, a move that came as little surprise.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME'' Robert Griffin III Issues Strong Take on 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Robert Griffin III urged the NFL world to give San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy the respect he has earned through consistent postseason performance.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'This Is What Makes Him Different': NFL Legend Kurt Warner Gets 100% Real on 49ers Star Brock Purdy

Fprmer NFL star Kurt Warner offered high praise for Brock Purdy this week, arguing the San Francisco 49ers’ young quarterback possesses traits that set him apart from his peers.

George Kittle News / The SportsRush / January 16

'I Care About Players’ Health': Biophysicist Uses George Kittle’s Injury to Back 49ers ‘Conspiracy Theory’ on Electrical Substation

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury list has felt endless this season, but the latest blow — George Kittle’s non-contact Achilles tear during the Wild Card game against Philadelphia — reignited one of the strangest theories surrounding the franchise.

Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16