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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 24
How this 49ers player overcame setbacks to have his best year yet
The San Francisco 49ers haven't had a WR1 option available all year. Brandon Aiyuk hasn't featured and likely won’t wear red and gold again. Ricky Pearsall is injured once more, after missing a five-game stretch earlier this season.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 24
Three 49ers Who Hurt Their Stock in the Win Against Indianapolis
Exploding for 48 points was a terrific way for the San Francisco 49ers to win against the Indianapolis Colts. It was a fun game to watch unless you were a Colts fan.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 24
Why the 49ers have no quarterback debate
Monday night, as I was about to order my Panda Express dinner before the game, the man in front of me asked if I thought quarterback Brock Purdy was good and how he compared to Mac Jones.
The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Brock Purdy, explosive 49ers offense looked Super Bowl-caliber in destruction of Colts defense
At some point, the conversation has to change. What the San Francisco 49ers did to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night wasn’t just a strong performance or a timely late-season win.
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.
Philip Rivers News / Bleacher Report / December 23
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24
NFC Notes: Chase Blackburn, Robert Saleh, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers GM John Lynch said that he knew as soon as Robert Saleh became available, he wanted him back on the team’s staff. “Whether we played with a bunch of young guys, old guys, I wanted Robert Saleh on our staff,” Lynch said, via ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
The 49ers have their sights set on the No. 1 seed
The San Francisco 49ers responded to clinching a playoff spot with a 48–27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The performance was the most complete showing from the offense all season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 23
OT Trent Williams Intends To Play In 2026
Trent Williams has been attached to retirement speculation for several years, but it doesn’t sound like the offensive lineman is close to hanging up his cleats.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
Three Things We Learned From the 49ers' Win Against the Colts
It's always a terrific thing when the punter is never called upon. That is exactly what happened to the San Francisco 49ers in their 48-27 win against the Indianapolis Colts.
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.
George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
Report: 49ers TE George Kittle dealing with mid-to-low ankle sprain
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with a "mid-to-low ankle sprain" sustained during Monday night's 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
Seven 49ers Surprisingly Get Selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl
It's been surprising to see how successful the San Francisco 49ers have been this year. To be 11-4 with a chance at earning the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC without Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and a few other key players for a stretch is astonishing.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23
'Two of the Best in the Game': NFL Reacts to Christian McCaffrey’s Postgame Moment With Jonathan Taylor
Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor shared a moment on Monday night that resonated far beyond the final score. In a league driven by competition, the respect between two elite running backs became one of the night’s lasting images in an NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
Why the 49ers' defense suddenly is so concerning
The San Francisco 49ers offense was unstoppable against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Brock Purdy was a playmaker, and the run game looked better than ever.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers rookie CJ West reflects on first career sack—against Philip Rivers
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle CJ West tied teammate Alfred Collins for the top Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade of the game, both posting career-high 91.7 marks.
Thomas Morstead News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
49ers make explosive NFL history that’s leaving Thomas Morstead bored out of his mind
The San Francisco 49ers avoided playoff talk until beating the Colts. And they got a concerning injury situation in that win. But the offense has been rolling, making explosive NFL history that is leaving punter Thomas Morstead bored out of his mind, according to a post on X by Opta STATS.
Kyle Juszczyk News / Athlon Sports / December 23
$250,000 Kyle Juszczyk Development Emerges After Colts Game
The San Francisco 49ers are competing for the top seed in the NFC, thanks in part to players like Kyle Juszczyk. The veteran fullback's importance to his team was underscored on Tuesday when he was voted to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / December 23
Brock Purdy is putting 49ers' 'QB controversy' to bed
The San Francisco 49ers' "quarterback controversy" is over.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers land six selections to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games
The following six San Francisco 49ers players have been selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games: LT Trent Williams FB Kyle Juszczyk TE George Kittle RB Christian McCaffrey LS Jon Weeks (special teams) LB Luke Gifford (special teams) Additionally, wide receiver Skyy Moore (special teams) was named a Pro Bowl alternate.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Brock Purdy’s mom reacts to Trent Williams’ honest message
Mama Purdy may have to invite San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams for Christmas dinner. Williams had nothing but praise for 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy after the Niners’ 48-27 demolition of the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.—and it caught the attention of Purdy’s mother, Carrie Purdy.
Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / December 23
Former Tennessee Vols WR Jauan Jennings goes viral for his real life grinch moment during Monday Night Football
Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jauan Jennings went viral during the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football for his real life "grinch" moment.
George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
George Kittle issues honest update on troubling injury
The San Francisco 49ers claimed another victim on Monday, but they were also bitten by the injury bug. Niners star tight end George Kittle hurt his ankle in the third quarter of San Francisco’s Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., forcing him to leave the field.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23
'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win
The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22
49ers Activate Yetur Gross-Matos From IR
The 49ers’ edge rush group has received a boost in time for tonight’s game. Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
49ers Announce Three Moves For Monday Night
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have activated DE Yetur Gross-Matos from injured reserve. They also elevated CB Eli Apple and LB Eric Kendricks from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Colts. Gross-Matos, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Panthers back in 2020.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list last week, raising significant questions about his future in San Francisco.
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