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How the 49ers are motivating their linebackers after losing Fred Warner

The San Francisco 49ers are about to gear up for their first game without their biggest star, Fred Warner. The season hangs in the balance following this injury, and even though key players on both sides of the ball are set to return in the coming weeks, the absence of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa will still leave a massive void on defense.

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3 keys to a 49ers victory over the Falcons: Mac can’t turn the ball over on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers have a primetime opportunity in Week 7, taking on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium. It’s a big game for the 49ers, who currently stand 4-2 atop the NFC West, but are tied with the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks record-wise.

Jordan Watkins News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

49ers Rookie Jordan Watkins: A New Deep Threat?

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in a home primetime battle, the injuries to some notable offensive playmakers continue to be one of the stories in the early season.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

How many of the NFL players to find the end zone at least 100 total times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Brock Purdy News / Sporting News / October 19

Brock Purdy contract: How 49ers QB has failed to live up to massive contract so far in 2025

Brock Purdy is still trying to live up to his new, massive contract with the 49ers.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 18

49ers work out 5 linebackers ahead of Falcons game

The San Francisco 49ers brought in five linebackers for workouts this week, according to the NFL transaction wire, as the team prepares for its Week 7 clash with the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

49ers Worked Out Five Linebackers Saturday

The San Francisco 49ers officially hosted five linebackers for tryouts on Saturday. The full list includes: LB Kam Arnold LB Stone Blanton LB Ben Niemann LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin LB Chandler Wooten Reeves-Maybin, 30, is a former fourth-round pick of the Lions back in 2017.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

49ers Release WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling From IR

The San Francisco 49ers officially released veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling from injured reserve on Saturday. Valdes-Scantling, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 18

49ers star hit with news he didn't want to hear as the team looks to bounce back from their Week 6 loss

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their second loss of the season in Week 6 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their focus now is getting guys back from injury and bouncing back in Week 7 vs.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 18

Three players the 49ers could move at the trade deadline

The 49ers have an identity crisis. They don't know if they're good or bad. And they don't know who's in and who's out. They have a group of youngsters and a few veterans who seem genuinely happy and eager to play football for the 49ers this season.

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 18

Five coaches who could replace Robert Saleh as the 49ers' DC in 2026

When the 49ers hired Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator this offseason, they knew they probably wouldn't have him for long. The Jets never should have fired Saleh in the first place.

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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.

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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

George Kittle News / Field Level Media / October 18

49ers activate star TE George Kittle (hamstring) from IR

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing five games due to a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens (pectoral) also was activated from the IR ahead of the Sunday night home game against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / October 18

Frank Gore previews Falcons-49ers matchup, talks pregame celebration with Lowe’s

Frank Gore is ready to see the Sunday Night Football matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons. On3 recently caught up with the former 49ers running back, and he weighed in on the two running backs — Bijan Robinson of the Falcons and Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers.

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Trent Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on 49ers All-Pro OL Trent Williams

The shorthanded San Francisco 49ers were unable to take down another one of the best teams in the NFL during their Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

San Francisco 49ers Getting All-Pro Back For Week 7 Game

Listen, if you’ve been watching the 49ers this season, you know it’s been about as fun as watching paint dry in a Seattle drizzle. But hold onto your sourdough bread, folks—there’s actually some good news coming out of Santa Clara for once.

Kyle Shanahan News / Niners Nation / October 18

Frank Gore on the 49ers’ chances this year: ‘As long as Kyle Shanahan’s not hurt, we’ve gotta chance’

We had the opportunity to sit down with San Francisco 49ers legend Frank Gore on Friday, thanks to his sponsorship with Lowe’s. Frank teams up with Lowe’s to help support the Earn Your Sundays Trailer, where they do giveaways, have Madden Games, and test your football skills.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 18

Three Bold Predictions for the 49ers in Week 7 Against the Falcons

The 49ers are coming off a rough week after losing to the Buccaneers 30-19, and losing Fred Warner for the rest of the season. Now they will have a chance to bounce back against a hot Atlanta Falcons team that just beat the Buffalo Bills on Monday.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 18

49ers announce multiple roster moves ahead of Sunday Night clash with Falcons

On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of their Sunday Night clash with the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium:

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

49ers Announce Seven Moves, Activate TE George Kittle From IR

The 49ers announced seven roster moves on Saturday, most notably, they activated TE George Kittle and DT Kevin Givens off injured reserve. They also promoted DE Trevis Gipson to the 53-man roster, and elevated WR Malik Turner and OL Nick Zakelj from the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 18

NFL Insider: 'The 49ers are holding on for dear life, but some help is finally on the way'

Help may be on the way for the San Francisco 49ers. That's what NFL Insider Dianna Russini, of The Athletic, believes. And the 49ers' fanbase hopes she is correct.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 18

Assessing the San Francisco 49ers' biggest needs for next year

The San Francisco 49ers are far away from discussing their draft plans, but it is never too early to look into what the roster may look like moving forward.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17