The injury bug continues to hit the San Francisco 49ers hard for the third season in a row. The latest setback came on Monday during their 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday when wide receiver Mike Evans exited just before halftime with an Achilles ailment.
On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy expressed optimism that wide receiver Christian Kirk is trending toward making his 49ers debut.
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?
The San Francisco 49ers have overcome a series of injuries to remain unbeaten through six weeks of the 2026 NFL season. They will look to improve to 7-0 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons before heading into their bye week.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers opened wide receiver Christian Kirk's practice window last week but decided he wasn't quite ready to return from injured reserve as he continued recovering from a calf injury.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has missed the last four games with a calf injury. He has not participated in either of the team's first two practices this week as the 49ers prepare for Sunday's road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
In most years, trade proposals are pipe dreams or fan desires. The San Francisco 49ers will likely be active at the trade deadline, but, in addition, similar to Keion White.
The San Francisco 49ers are testing their wide receiver depth this season as injuries continue to affect the position. Even starter Mike Evans' availability for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons remains uncertain as he manages Achilles tendinitis.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers held their second of three practices this week as they prepare for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. On Wednesday, 10 players missed practice, including defensive end Nick Bosa and wide receiver Mike Evans.
The San Francisco 49ers seemed to be cruising toward a comfortable win in the first half of Monday night's game against the struggling Washington Commanders.
There’s something about an undefeated football team that makes people start wondering just how far it can go. The San Francisco 49ers are 6–0 after beating Washington 23–17, and Tom Brady isn’t waiting for the perfect moment to give them some credit.
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL's more effective defensive teams this season, but one weakness could create problems against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell has proposed a trade that would send a defensive tackle from the Indianapolis Colts to the San Francisco 49ers. However, it's not the player many fans might expect.
The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.
The San Francisco 49ers are frequently linked to potential trades, particularly during an injury-plagued season like 2026. However, several injured players are expected to return later in the year, potentially providing a significant boost to a team that remains undefeated through six games.
The San Francisco 49ers recorded an NFL-low 20 sacks in 2025, six fewer than the next-lowest total, posted by the New York Jets. Defensive end Nick Bosa has not played since Week 2 this season, raising concerns that his absence could similarly affect the 49ers' pass rush.
Will the San Francisco 49ers win a Super Bowl under head coach Kyle Shanahan? It's the age-old question. Shanahan enters his 10th season with the 49ers this year, making him the team's longest-tenured head coach, yet they still haven't won a Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles tendinitis, leaving his status for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons uncertain.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 of the NFL Season. In their final game before the bye week, the 49ers received positive news, as two valuable players could return to the lineup.
After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.
The San Francisco 49ers have released linebacker Eugene Asante from their practice squad to clear space for the re-signing of defensive lineman Naquan Jones, the team announced.
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 49ers should call the Colts to bring in these players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
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.
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.
Three NFL teams remain unbeaten, but sportsbooks aren't sold on all three of them as Super Bowl contenders.
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