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How 49ers' Christian McCaffrey can cement case for Comeback Player of the Year

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is a strong favorite for the Comeback Player of the Year award. It’s not hard to see why. He played just four games last season after long-term injuries that made bouncing back a real challenge.

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Kittle: ‘Saleh is the best signing we’ve ever had’

The San Francisco 49ers defense has returned to dominance seven weeks into the season, where they stand with a 5-2 record atop the NFC West. That has come, despite the 49ers losing stars Fred Warner and Nick Bosa for the season, while dealing with various injuries and starting multiple first and second-year players.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25

49ers make decision on Brock Purdy for Week 8 amid toe injury

Purdy was a limited participant in practice this week.

C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers

49ers 'trusting' Brock Purdy to make major decision amid injury recovery

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NFL News / Niners Nation / October 25

49ers news: Robert Saleh & DeMeco Ryans face off as mentor and student on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans meet on Sunday in Houston, and there is no shortage of familiar faces and history. Azeez Al-Shaair will do battle against his former team, but the defensive matchup of Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans is at the forefront.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

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?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

49ers Trade Deadline Targets: How the Team Could Strike Gold

As the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches, the 49ers are weighing their options and evaluating potential trade deadline targets to strengthen a roster hit by injuries to stars like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Brock Purdy.

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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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 25

Where the San Francisco 49ers can dominate the Houston Texans

The San Francisco 49ers are used to playing shorthanded, but this week they will also face a foe that is coming in without their best player on offense.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

49ers Kyle Shanahan shares when he first knew Texans DeMeco Ryans could be a head coach

Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers will face off against a familiar foe on Sunday when they face the Houston Texans. DeMeco Ryans, a former defensive coordinator for the 49ers, is now the head coach in Houston.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 25

49ers could get Brandon Aiyuk back from injury sooner than fans think

The San Francisco 49ers have not been healthy this season, and with Fred Warner and Nick Bosa out for the season, they will not be fully healthy. However,

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

49ers vs. Texans: Keys to Victory as Niners Target 6th Win

The 49ers head to Houston for a defensive showdown versus the Texans. DeMeco Ryans' defense faces off against his former team, and head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.

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.

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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

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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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

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.

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.

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