People are still buzzing about the San Francisco 49ers’ 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday. It was a surprise all-around, even if some expected the Rams to be a bit hampered because they didn’t arrive in Melbourne until hours before kick-off.
One of the negative narratives that has surrounded San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for the last few years is that he’s supposedly only an average quarterback and that his stats are inflated only because of the talent around him and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s system.
San Francisco legend Steve Young had praises to sing about Brock Purdy following the 49ers’ opening 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday.
Russell Wilson is experiencing the NFL season from a different perspective for the first time in 15 years. The former quarterback retired from football in June after 14 seasons, closing the book on a career that included 10 Pro Bowl selections, a Super Bowl title and 46,966 passing yards.
There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?
The San Francisco 49ers returned to the Bay Area this afternoon after a nearly 14-hour flight from Melbourne, Australia, where they spent the past week preparing for their season opener.
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Kyle Shanahan is already tied with Sean McVay as the NFL's second longest-tenured head coach, and the San Francisco 49ers seem happy to keep him around for a lot longer.
Beating up the Los Angeles Rams on the field apparently was not quite enough for Fred Warner. The San Francisco 49ers started off their season in style on Thursday night, earning a statement 27-7 win over the division rival Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
No Brandon Aiyuk, no problem for the San Francisco 49ers as they witnessed an incredible team performance from Deebo Samuel Sr. in their 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday.
According to online flight trackers, the San Francisco 49ers returned from their trip to Melbourne, Australia, arriving at San Francisco International Airport at 3:06 p.m.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had been under contract through the 2027 season, but according to multiple media reports Friday, he was given a multiyear extension.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The San Francisco 49ers quietly moved to secure coach Kyle Shanahan’s future during the offseason. Shanahan quietly signed a new contract during the offseason, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.
The 49ers gave head coach Kyle Shanahan a contract extension during the offseason, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports. Shanahan was already believed to be under contract through 2027, but the length of his new deal is unknown.
The San Francisco 49ers were treated well during their week in Melbourne, Australia. They enjoyed good food, great coffee (the most important aspect, my wife might say), and warm welcomes from friendly locals.
Following the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the rival San Francisco 49ers, Rams pass-rusher Myles Garrett admitted that he "was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there" during the game.
As one of the few head coaches in the league who calls his own plays, it was clear from the first play of the game that he had no interest in letting Garrett get near quarterback Brock Purdy.
Following the Niners' win over the Rams, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner suggested that his team benefited from spending some extra time in Australia.
The NFL has never been more committed to international games. Jon Gruden has apparently never been more convinced that the league is making a mistake.
In the first major upset of the 2026 season, it was the San Francisco 49ers, not the Los Angeles Rams, who put on a show on Thursday night.
San Francisco suffered not one, but two more injuries on the offensive side of the ball in its Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Injuries have become a constant problem for the San Francisco 49ers, and they are not going away during the team's trip Down Under.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are in Melbourne, Australia for a Week 1 showdown, And commissioner Roger Goodell got right in the swing — or should we say hop — of things.
San Francisco enters 2026 hoping health, not talent, was the difference in a 2025 season that still produced 12 wins and a road playoff win despite a wave of injuries to Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and George Kittle.
The organization spent much of the offseason making headlines for reasons that have little to do with football.
After months of anticipation, the NFL season is in full swing. So, if you're wondering, "Is there a 'Thursday Night Football' game on tonight?" the answer is finally, "Yes."
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at a practice.
Despite winning 12 games last year, the 49ers still finished third in their division, behind the Seahawks and Rams.
Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.
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