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

What 49ers' Ricky Pearsall's Latest Injury Says About Him

The game plan for the San Francisco 49ers against the Tennessee Titans was clear as day. They wanted to get Ricky Pearsall involved. He hadn't done anything productively since returning to the starting lineup in Week 11.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16

How the 49ers Can Fix their Defense

Tennessee exposed the 49ers defense; the Titans ran easily, threw over the top, hit and missed wide open receivers. Robert Saleh needs to fix it. The final three opponents all have top seven run games in the last six weeks, and top seven scoring offenses on the year.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

49ers Biggest Areas Of Concern As Playoffs Near

At 10–4 with three games remaining in the 2025 NFL regular season, the San Francisco 49ers control their playoff destiny. Nevertheless, the final stretch of the regular season will test whether this team is truly ready for January.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16

This 49ers player needs to step up to change the defense

The San Francisco 49ers' defense is lacking playmaking and game-changing threats. Nick Bosa and Fred Warner were supposed to be those players, and they even drafted Mykel Williams to have that type of role as well.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16

Analyst: 49ers are a playoff threat—with one major flaw

The San Francisco 49ers can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16 with a win over the Indianapolis Colts or a Detroit Lions loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16

The 49ers offense is peaking while the defense fades

The San Francisco 49ers offense is just starting to fire on all cylinders. They got Ricky Pearsall back into the mix, and Brock Purdy played his best game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16

49ers playoff scenarios: How San Francisco can clinch a berth in Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) enter Week 16 as 5.5-point favorites against the Indianapolis Colts, aiming to extend their winning streak to five games as they push toward a return to the NFL postseason.

Fred Warner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

49ers rumors: Insider calls Fred Warner returning for playoffs an overreaction — there’s a ‘but’

The San Francisco 49ers continue to surge toward the postseason, but speculation surrounding a potential return by All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner has drawn caution from within the organization.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

49ers might not have to beat Colts to clinch playoff spot in Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. But even if the 49ers come up short, their path to the playoffs is clear.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16

49ers in Week 16 power rankings: Experts cautiously optimistic about San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to four games with a 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The win improved San Francisco's record to 10-4, though the team still trails the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks—both 11-3—in the tightly contested NFC West standings.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16

Kyle Shanahan Shares What This 49ers Rookie Must Do to Play

Several rookies have given the San Francisco 49ers adequate contributions this year. Players like Upton Stout, Alfred Collins, and CJ West are at the top of that.

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Why Shanahan wanted Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts

Why 49ers' Kyle Shanahan wanted Philip Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed he spoke with Rivers last week when the signal-caller was chatting with San Francisco assistant coach Gus Bradley.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15