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49ers Playing Kaelon Black Goes Beyond Reducing McCaffrey’s Usage

One of the most overworked players in the NFL over the last few seasons has been Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers have been working him down to the bone, especially after last season.

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49ers Week 2 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football

The San Francisco 49ers may need to make a late change at kicker when they host the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Eddy Piñeiro missed all three practices due to an illness and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

Kyle Shanahan explains why Dolphins could present problems for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers know exactly what kind of challenge is coming Sunday. It's not just about stopping Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane. It's not just about containing QB Malik Willis.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 19

How the 49ers are Revitalizing the Running Game

As impressive as the 2025 season was for the 49ers, they had one surprising issue. It was that they couldn’t run the ball efficiently. 2025 was the worst year of running the ball for Kyle Shanahan since he became the 49ers' head coach in 2017.

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Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / September 19

ESPN Analyst Predicts 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Will Have an Easy Time in Week 2

While the San Francisco 49ers are yet again being hit by the injury bug, things are looking relatively optimistic for them overall. They made quick work of the seemingly stacked Los Angeles Rams 27-7 last Thursday in Australia, and they will now face the Miami Dolphins back home at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers vs. Dolphins: 5 Players to Watch in the Home Opener

After Week One of the NFL season, one thing is apparent: perhaps the numerous football pundits/commentators and former players should refrain from prediction segments on their respective shows.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

Kyle Shanahan has high expectations for 49ers CB Renardo Green after strong start to 2026

Renardo Green's interception of Matthew Stafford in the San Francisco 49ers' season opener was the kind of play that can change the way a young cornerback is viewed.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers Kyle Shanahan calls Fred Warner the most consistent athlete he's ever been around

There are plenty of ways to describe San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner. All-Pro. Team captain. Defensive leader. Difference-maker. Warner entered the 2026 season already sitting second behind Patrick Willis on San Francisco's all-time tackles list.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Kyle Shanahan on Whether He Would Like the 49ers To Play in Australia Again

Over the last few years, the NFL has been looking to spread the game of football outside of the United States. It has staged some games in Mexico, England

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 18

49ers game changers: Trent Williams on Kaelon Black, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black shared this week what it is like to play alongside offensive tackle Trent Williams, a sure-fire future Hall of Famer.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

49ers Have a Concerning Injury Report Heading Into Week 2

The injury problems are starting to pile up for the San Francisco 49ers. Heading into last week’s game versus the Los Angeles Rams, they were without defensive ends Mykel Williams and Sam Okuayinonu and wide receiver Christian Kirk, and they also lost starting Alfred Collins to a season-ending torn patellar tendon.

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Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 18

ESPN Projects Massive Brock Purdy Game in Week 2

Quarterback Brock Purdy ended the 2025 season playing good football and had a strong performance against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Now that he has a Miami Dolphins defense that looks vulnerable, all signs point to him having another massive game.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 18

Patrick Willis Reacts to Fred Warner Breaking His 49ers Franchise Record

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner continued making history in red and gold during Week 1 this season. He overtook Patrick Willis in career tackles to become the all-time franchise leader in that category, with Warner reaching 958 tackles compared to Willis' 950.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18

49ers To Make K Addition

The 49ers will play their first game on American soil this Sunday. They may do so with a new kicker in the fold on a temporary basis, though. Eddy Pineiro is currently dealing with an illness.

Kaelon Black News / 49ers Webzone / September 18

49ers vs. Dolphins final injury report: Eddy Piñeiro, Kaelon Black questionable for the game

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 2 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 18

49ers will sign another kicker ahead of Dolphins game; Kyle Shanahan comments on Kaelon Black's status

Two San Francisco 49ers players are listed as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the Miami Dolphins: running back Kaelon Black and kicker Eddy Piñeiro.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

San Francisco 49ers Just Lost a Receiver, but a Trade Isn't the Fix

The San Francisco 49ers will be without rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle), a preseason standout, for roughly 10 weeks after surgery, removing the speed and run-after-catch element they drafted him to add.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Forkball / September 18

49ers Wide Receiver Room Amid Injuries

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury in week one of the NFL season. Following the game, Stribling underwent surgery, and it was revealed that it would take 10 weeks to recover from a left ankle deltoid ligament sprain.

Deebo Samuel News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 18

Deebo Samuel's Return to 49ers Is Even More Justified After Week 1 Injuries

It's almost Week 2, and the San Francisco 49ers have already lost two key offensive weapons to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed tight end Jake Tonges is out for the year, while rookie wide reciever De'Zhaun Stribling is out for roughly 10 weeks.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

49ers DC Raheem Morris Likes How Rookie Linebacker Jaden Dugger Has Developed This Year

Given the advancing age of the San Francisco 49ers’ core stars, it would greatly help their efforts to win their sixth Super Bowl championship if they developed a couple of new stars or studs.

Kyle Shanahan News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Kyle Shanahan’s Last-Season Woes Return as 49ers TE Suffers Season-Ending Blow

Although the San Francisco 49ers began the season with a bang, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Week 1, the team may have to prepare its depth chart for another difficult season ahead.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

49ers TE Jake Tonges To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The 49ers placed tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve Wednesday. The fifth-year tight end was known to be in store for missed time as a result, but he will not return in 2026.