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Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 25

One thing keeping Mac Jones from being a legitimate starter for 49ers

Mac Jones has been a massive addition to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. The team is 4-1 when he starts this season, and his play is a big reason why the team is winning.

Christian McCaffrey News / Sporting News / October 25

Christian McCaffrey's historic streak collides with Houston's defensive wall

Christian McCaffrey’s record-breaking run faces its toughest test yet as the San Francisco 49ers running back battles the Houston Texans’ top-ranked defense.

Kyle Shanahan News / Sporting News / October 25

Kyle Shanahan’s bold kicker swap turns into a masterstroke for the 49ers

A bold roster move pays off as San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan finds unexpected success with a new kicker who’s rewriting franchise history.

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There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

NFC Notes: George Kittle, George Pickens, 49ers, Cowboys, Packers

49ers’ veteran TE George Kittle didn’t record a single reception in their Week 7 win over the Falcons, ending a 114-game streak of having at least one catch.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

San Francisco 49ers Star Out For Week 8 Game

Well, well, well. Here we are again, folks. The San Francisco 49ers are rolling into Week 8 with the same question that’s been haunting them since early October: Where’s Brock Purdy?

Christian McCaffrey News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey With Historic First 7 Games

Let me paint you a picture. It’s Sunday afternoon, and Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is probably somewhere right now, staring at game film with the expression of a man who just realized he forgot to pay his mortgage.

Robert Saleh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Robert Saleh gets head coach endorsement from 49ers players

Despite the long list of injury woes, the San Francisco 49ers are playing as one of the top teams in the league. The franchise owns a 5-2 record heading into Week 8, as the team aims to remain in the mix of the NFC West rankings.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

George Kittle names 49ers' best offseason addition

There is no doubt in San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's mind when identifying the team's biggest offseason addition. Speaking with Michael Silver

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Where the 49ers Will be Challenged the Most Against the Texans

Facing a team with a 2-4 record would typically be favorable the San Francisco 49ers. However, the Houston Texans aren't a typical 2-4 losing team. They boast one of the better defenses in the NFL, led by head coach and former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again

Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

49ers will be without Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall vs. Texans

In what has been an unfortunate recurring theme, the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 8 injury report is once again filled to the brim. Although not as full as it once was, Kyle Shanahan’s team will still be without Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for their matchup with the Houston Texans.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

49res Rule out Five Starters in Week 8 Against the Texans

The injury report heading into Week 8 against the Houston Texans is a lengthy one for the San Francisco 49ers. It's basically the standard at this point -- first, the good news.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

Shanahan: 49ers could open Brandon Aiyuk's practice window next week

Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the San Francisco 49ers could—with emphasis on could—open the practice window for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as early as next week.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

49ers Starting QB Mac Jones For Week 8, Rule Out Five Players

The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out five players from Week 8, including QB Brock Purdy (toe), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), DE Bryce Huff (hamstring),

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers updates: Purdy practices for third straight day; Pearsall still sidelined; Lenoir returns

Quarterback Brock Purdy practiced for the third consecutive day as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Grading the 49ers position by position as they enter Week 8

The 49ers are nearly halfway through the regular season, and their record is 5-2. And you are what your record says you are, right? Sometimes. The 49ers have won some incredibly close games against teams that are better than them on paper.

Robert Saleh News / Athlon Sports / October 24

49ers DC Robert Saleh Gives Blunt Response to Head Coaching Rumors

Robert Saleh was asked about potentially leaving Saleh had a succinct and gruff response He quickly exited the podium leaving fans to wonder The San Francisco 49ers boast an opportunistic defense and a high powered offense led by a surprising QB, Mac Jones, heading into Sunday's 1 p.m.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 23

One thing Kyle Shanahan changed to help the 49ers find their identity

The 2025 San Francisco 49ers feel like a completely different team compared to 2024. Multiple rookies are in, several veterans have moved on, but it's not just the obvious changes.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

49ers Make Two Roster Moves

The San Francisco 49ers officially designated G Spencer Burford to return from injured reserve and signed DE Trevis Gipson to their practice squad, per the NFL Transactions wire. Burford was placed on injured reserve in September for a knee injury. Burford, 25, was drafted by the 49ers with the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 23