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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey runs away with Comeback Player of the Year award

The San Francisco 49ers certainly benefited from a soft NFL schedule — nine of their 12 wins came against sub.-500 competition — but the biggest reason for their swift revival was arguably a healthy Christian McCaffrey.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey among FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named one of the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year following a standout 2025 season, joining New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

Where 49ers' Kyle Shanahan finished in NFL Coach of the Year voting

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan fell short in the voting for the AP NFL Coach of the Year award for the 2025 season. The honor instead went to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey reacts to Fred Warner revealing his unusual habit

The San Francisco 49ers are known for their star-studded roster, but it turns out one of their biggest names has a nightly routine that sounds more like a conspiracy theory than a recovery plan.

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How many of the NFL players to catch at least 60 passes in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Roger Craig's election strengthens the HOF cases of several RBs

Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer. Announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Thursday night, Craig finally gets the call 26 years

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At least one member of the Patriots dynasty made the Hall of Fame this year

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

3 49ers cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

For the San Francisco 49ers, pressure continues to mount after a season of survival. The Niners entered 2025 with Super Bowl expectations. They left it with hard financial questions.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

49ers legend Frank Gore must wait for Pro Football Hall of Fame selection

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been announced, and former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, one of the most durable and consistent players ever to take the field, isn't among the list of inductees.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year award

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named the AP Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 NFL season. The announcement came at NFL Honors, held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Christian McCaffrey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 5

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Wins 2025 Comeback Player Of The Year Award

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has won the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award at the NFL Honors. Here’s the breakdown for this award: Christian McCaffrey,

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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.

NFL News / Bleacher Report / February 5

Watch: Fred Warner gives Jahmyr Gibbs some clout

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

Pelissero shares the latest on 49ers QB Mac Jones trade interest

Quarterback Mac Jones has made a strong impression in his first season with the San Francisco 49ers. Originally expected to sit behind Brock Purdy and learn, Jones was thrust into action after Purdy suffered a turf toe injury.

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Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

49ers' Brock Purdy shares honest perspective on 2025 performance

The 2025 season didn't unfold the way San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had envisioned. Fresh off a massive contract extension, Purdy entered the year motivated to justify the organization's belief in him and build on his previous success.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 5

Three 49ers Veterans with Good Chances to be Cap Casualties

Every year, there are a handful of players who enter the offseason on the roster but do not make it to Week 1. In most cases, these players are released for salary cap reasons.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / February 5

49ers React to NFL's Melbourne Game Announcement Before Super Bowl LX

The San Francisco 49ers have reacted after the NFL confirmed a historic game in Australia. The NFL announced the 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne during the 2026 regular season.