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On YouTubeSan 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.
The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz
How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15
49ers legends Jerry Rice and Steve Young to coach 2026 Pro Bowl Games
NFL Communications provided the following information. NEW YORK — The NFL announced today that Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young will be the head coaches for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15
Kyle Shanahan explains curious 49ers roster moves, sets expectations for Jordan Watkins
Twice this season—once ahead of a Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams and again before Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans—the San Francisco 49ers elevated defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez from the practice squad.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15
Kyle Shanahan’s ‘impressed’ reaction to Philip Rivers’ return vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. San Francisco boosted its playoff odds and stayed alive in the division race with the 37-24 victory.
Ricky Pearsall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with 2 injuries coming out of Titans game
The San Francisco 49ers picked up a key Week 15 win, but the result was followed by uncertainty at wide receiver as second-year pass catcher Ricky Pearsall began the week dealing with two separate lower-body injuries.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 15
Three 49ers Whose Stock Rose in the Win Against the Titans
The San Francisco 49ers expectedly defeated the Tennessee Titans. A key reason why they were able to was thanks to the performances by a few players. As a result, these 49ers raised their stock in the win against the Titans.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15
49ers injury updates: Shanahan shares the latest on Pearsall, Burford, Cowing, others
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on Monday afternoon, the day after the team beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24 at Levi's Stadium.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 15
Three Things We Learned From the 49ers' Win Against the Titans
Defeating the Tennessee Titans didn't prove to be too difficult for the San Francisco 49ers. That much was expected going into it. Although it did start to get messy towards the end.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15
Playoff picture: 49ers hold onto sixth seed after Week 15 win
The San Francisco 49ers held onto the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff picture with a convincing 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. San Francisco briefly had hope of climbing the NFC West standings, as both the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks trailed in their respective games.
Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 15
Why the 49ers believe they don't need Brandon Aiyuk anymore
There's a reason the 49ers gave Brandon Aiyuk $30 million per season. They thought he was irreplaceable. They thought he was elite. They thought he was the best wide receiver they'd had since Terrell Owens and the future of the offense, along with Brock Purdy.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15
49ers’ Brock Purdy earns ‘Michael Jordan’ nickname from Kyle Shanahan for sick jump pass
On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers continued their winning ways with a 37-24 home win over the Tennessee Titans. The win pushed the 49ers’ record to 10-4 on the 2025 season as it reaches its home stretch, and marked an impressive day for quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15
Thomas Morstead drops epic Brock Purdy picture after 49ers punt zero times
The San Francisco 49ers earned a comfortable win against the Tennessee Titans, defeating them 37-24. It was a big day for the offense, as they were able to get points on all of their possessions.
Brock Purdy News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14
Brock Purdy apologizes moments after taunting Titans defender
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did little to shed his nice guy persona after Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Purdy scrambled for a first down on what was meant to be a play-action pass early in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 14
49ers' move may have ended Brandon Aiyuk's time in San Francisco
The on-again, off-again relationship between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers looks to be off again. Potentially for good this time.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / December 13
Christian McCaffrey's injury report addition latest in long line of troubling 49ers trend
Christian McCaffrey (back) has been added to the team's injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
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