Before Sunday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and the surging Atlanta Falcons, it would have been understandable to worry that the Niner offense could not keep up.
The San Francisco 49ers may be sitting comfortably at 5-2, but that hasn't stopped speculation about whether the team could look to bolster its roster before the trade deadline.
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 head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
On Sunday night, the 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10. They came into this game wounded, having two of their best defenders out for the season, and were projected to be the underdogs.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
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.
It just wouldn't be a normal Monday for the San Francisco 49ers without a new injury popping up. Kyle Shanahan revealed via conference call on Monday that pass rusher Bryce Huff suffered a hamstring injury in the win against the Atlanta Falcons.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
With all the injuries, the San Francisco 49ers ran their record to 5-2 on the season and tied with the Los Angeles Rams, barring the result of Seattle vs Houston, atop the NFC West.
It's no secret that the San Francisco 49ers are a gritty and tough team. Those traits have been on display in recent weeks, and played a significant role in their 20-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons.
Here are some numbers that will be important shortly. These concern a few players on the Atlanta Falcons after their two-game win streak over the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, respectively.
Defeating the Atlanta Falcons with countless players injured proves how gritty the San Francisco 49ers are. It is thanks to a handful of players who are forced to step up.
The San Francisco 49ers needed a bounce-back game against the Atlanta Falcons, and they got it, winning 20-10 on Sunday night. With no Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, or Fred Warner, the 49ers were counting on a lot of young guys to step up.
Over the weekend, The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini reported that the San Francisco 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy—along with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall—to return in Week 8 against the Houston Texans.
Kyle Shanahan is often praised as one of the best head coaches in the NFL, but it is typically for the same reason. Shanahan is known as the best play caller in the NFL, and his ability to scheme up offense outweighs the other traits he brings as a coach.
Mac Jones has been playing out of his mind for the San Francisco 49ers. Filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, the former first-round pick is having a career renaissance in the Bay Area.
The San Francisco 49ers got a huge win on Sunday Night Football. San Francisco defeated Atlanta 20-10 despite dealing with multiple injuries on both sides of the ball.
After the 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season via a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle revealed that he had a big goal in mind for running back Christian McCaffrey heading into the "Sunday Night Football" contest.
Even with all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with, a vintage showing from running back Christian McCaffrey was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football."
The 49ers have been decimated by injuries this season. They finally received good news as George Kittle will finally return to the lineup. San Francisco waived another tight end to make room on the roster for Kittle.
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.