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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22
49ers Special Teams Mistakes Threatening the Quest for Six
The San Francisco 49ers have started the 2026 season with six consecutive victories despite dealing with injuries and close games along the way. With another Super Bowl run in their sights, though, their recent special-teams mistakes are threatening to derail the quest for that elusive sixth Lombardi trophy.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Analyst Says 49ers Should ‘Load Up’ at One Position Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline
This seems to be shaping up to be a special season for the San Francisco 49ers. They’re 6-0 right now and have defeated talented teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos and the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan clears air on Brock Purdy yelling incident
The San Francisco 49ers improved to a perfect 6-0 on the season after beating the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Brock Purdy had another brilliant game as he completed 72 percent of his passes for 264 yards with a touchdown to George Kittle.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22
49ers are to Blame for Mike Evans’ Achilles Injury
Mike Evans was expectedly held out of the 49ers’ first Week 7 practice against the Falcons. He left Monday night’s game against the Commanders right before halftime with an Achilles injury and wouldn’t return.
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.
Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Former NFL Wide Receiver Doubts Kyle Shanahan Will Ever Win Super Bowl Championship
For years, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been considered one of the best coaches in the NFL and one of football’s most brilliant minds, especially when it comes to offense.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Three Key 49ers Players Missed Wednesday’s Practice
There is one more game for the San Francisco 49ers before their Week 8 bye. This Sunday, they will visit the Atlanta Falcons, a team that is 2-4 but cannot be taken lightly, if for no other reason than the presence of star running back Bijan Robinson.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 22
Roger Goodell Has a Field Day as NFL Commissioner Hounded Over Jalen Hurts, Jed York & Paris Unrest Concerns
Roger Goodell faced a long list of uncomfortable questions at the NFL’s fall ownership meetings in New York. From a controversial medical decision to questions about the New York Giants’ Steve Tisch and the San Francisco 49ers‘ owner Jed York, Goodell had plenty to answer.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 21
Unbeaten 49ers potentially depleted at WR with uneven Falcons looming
Undefeated but battered, the San Francisco 49ers limp into Atlanta to face the reeling Falcons on Sunday afternoon. San Francisco (6-0) has paid a physical toll for its best start since 2019, when it won its first eight games.
Deebo Samuel News / Athlon Sports / October 21
49ers Announce WR Move After Deebo Samuel News
The San Francisco 49ers wide receiving corps has taken more hits than any other unit in the NFL. Fortunately for San Francisco, it has not stopped Brock Purdy from playing at one of the highest levels in the league, but it has forced them to lean more on internal depth options than they would have liked.
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.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 21
Former NFL player doubts 49ers' Kyle Shanahan will ever win a Super Bowl
Former NFL wide receiver Roddy White spent his entire 11-year career with the Atlanta Falcons, including his final season in 2015, when he played in an offense coordinated by current San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.
San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / October 21
NFL Week 7 MVP Ladder: Should Brock Purdy or Josh Allen be the Favorite?
We’re a third of the way into the NFL season, and the MVP race is beginning to heat up. There are a couple of guys leading the way right now, but there are a few more not far off them, and if one of those top two slip up, plenty of others could enter the chat.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 21
5 Realistic Trade Targets for the 49ers Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to be buyers at the NFL trade deadline. With defensive tackle being one of their most glaring needs, who are the most likely trade options for the 49ers?
Mykel Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 21
49ers Defensive End Mykel Williams Suffers Another Knee Injury
SANTA CLARA -- Uh oh. Mykel Williams seems to have re-injured his surgically repaired knee during the 49ers' Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / October 21
Four years on: Analzying RB Christian McCaffrey's impact since 49ers trade
Everyone remembers where they were the day the San Francisco 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey. For me, it was a usual cold and crisp October day in
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 21
49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares updates on Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, others
After the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night game, head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't hold his usual day-after conference call to provide injury updates. His Wednesday press conference offered the first chance to learn more about several injured players.
Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Falcons HC Makes Bold Brock Purdy Claim Ahead of 49ers Matchup
Brock Purdy has earned high praise from Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski ahead of the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 7 matchup. Stefanski described the 49ers quarterback as a special talent while discussing his current level of play.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 21
49ers success driven by two key factors
Whew. Another end-of-game play to seal a win. And a win that should not have come down to the final play. But today I am going to avoid dwelling on the negatives: how the pass protection disappeared in the fourth quarter—three 3-and-outs that included two sacks, one pressure, one scramble, and five yards on two carries.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 21
49ers bring back recently-released D-lineman as part of roster moves
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Naquan Jones to the team's practice squad. To make room, the team released practice squad linebacker Eugene Asante.
NFL News / The Forkball / October 21
3 Keys to Victory for 49ers Against Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers are 6–0, one of the three remaining undefeated teams. The 49ers have one more game before a much-needed bye week in Week 8. There are a couple of keys to victory for San Francisco to stay undefeated.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Latest On WR Mike Evans; 49ers Not Eyeing Big WR Trade?
Brock Purdy’s MVP candidacy may could benefit from what is happening to the 49ers’ wide receiving corps, as the team remains unbeaten. But the attrition may be too much overcome soon.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately
The 49ers should call the Colts to bring in these players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders
While the San Francisco 49ers earned a 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders that improved the 49ers to 6-0 on Monday night, the 49ers suffered a significant scare when wide receiver Mike Evans aggravated a lingering Achilles injury late in the game's second quarter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss to 49ers
This came eight days after Quinn and Daniels were responsible for a time-management fiasco late in the club's 27-27 Week 5 tie against the rival New York Giants.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
49ers Elevating Two Players For Monday Night Football
Per Matt Maiocoo, the 49ers are elevating WR Malik Turner and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 6 against the Commanders.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens
Three NFL teams remain unbeaten, but sportsbooks aren't sold on all three of them as Super Bowl contenders.
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