San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brock Purdy News / A to Z Sports / October 12

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy receives massive recognition after latest victory confirms surprising shift in NFL MVP race

Brock Purdy has the 49ers sitting at 5-0 after another dramatic victory. Now, the NFL MVP race has taken an interesting turn that few expected entering the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Ian Rapoport’s injury update on 49ers’ Deebo Samuel features negative ‘context clues’

The San Francisco 49ers are still undefeated. However, Deebo Samuel’s latest injury could put a serious dent in their explosive offense. Following San Francisco’s thrilling 32-29 comeback victory over the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport pointed to some concerning signs surrounding the wide receiver’s injured hamstring.

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / October 12

George Kittle has a message for Mike Evans after 49ers dominate Seahawks in Week 5 battle

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle heaped praise on his star wide receiver Mike Evans after his big performance in the team’s close win against the Seattle Seahawks.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

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Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Kyle Shanahan Reveals One 49ers Star Wasn’t 100% in Sunday’s Win Over the Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers made a major statement on Sunday by going into Lumen Field and defeating the Seattle Seahawks in a down-to-the-wire affair, 32-29.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 12

49ers Notebook: Mike Evans, Trevon Diggs clash in viral moment; Gracen Halton leads rookie surge; Renardo Green continues to rise

Amid all the electrifying moments to come from the 49ers' wild 32-29 win over the Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, the one the internet might have liked the most was when 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans seemingly invented a new method of insult while being confronted by Seahawks safety Trevon Diggs.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

George Kittle’s Mike Evans admiration spills onto social media with 6-word post

George Kittle should work in a donut shop. Because he sure knows how to glaze. Mike Evans helped the San Francisco 49ers survive the Seattle Seahawks, 32-29, at Lumen Field on Sunday and remain unbeaten in five games.

NFL News / HITC / October 12

What did Mike Evans say after heated on-field exchange with Trevon Diggs?

San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans went viral for a heated on-field interaction with Seattle Seahawks CB Trevon Diggs. The 49ers remained undefeated to start the 2026 NFL season after picking up a 32-29 win over the reigning Super Bowl Champions in Week 5, now sitting at a perfect 5-0.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 12

49ers Rally Late to Beat Seahawks 32-29 and Stay Undefeated

The San Francisco 49ers continued their undefeated start to the 2026 NFL season Sunday, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 at Lumen Field. Behind a clutch fourth quarter performance from quarterback Brock Purdy and a game winning field goal from Eddy Pineiro, San Francisco improved to 5-0 and strengthened its position in the NFC West.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / October 12

‘I was gonna’ – Tom Brady’s unexpected reaction to Mike Evans’ historic NFL touchdown

Mike Evans made some history with his latest touchdown during the San Francisco 49ers’ win, and Tom Brady’s reaction after the game was both hilarious and surprising.

Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

'Walking Aura' Mike Evans proving to be everything 49ers were hoping for and more

In their 32-29 win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers got the best version of wide receiver Mike Evans -- a version some weren't sure they'd see when the team signed him to a three-year contract over the offseason.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan gushes over Brock Purdy slicing through Seahawks’ elite defense

Kyle Shanahan sang high praises for Brock Purdy after the star quarterback made big plays down the stretch to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 32-29 win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

Key 49ers stats and notes from 32-29 Week 5 win over Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-0 after a 32-29 Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Dre Greenlaw News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers react to Dre Greenlaw's ejection after Seahawks sideline altercation

As expected, tensions flared between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. These NFC West rivals have no love lost, and a sideline altercation left the 49ers without one of their most impactful defensive players.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

49ers' Brock Purdy continues to prove doubters wrong with latest multi-TD game

Dealing with doubters throughout his whole career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to prove himself as a worthy franchise leader.

49ers capitalize on four turnovers to down Seahawks, remain undefeated

Niners LB Dre Greenlaw ejected against Seahawks

NFL Week 5 winners, losers: Drake Maye continues surge, NFC East takes more hits

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Seahawks Couldn't Capitalize After Dre Greenlaw's Ejection Left the 49ers Shorthanded

The Seattle Seahawks had a chance to seize control of Sunday’s NFC West showdown when San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter, and they still couldn’t close it out, falling 32-29 to the 49ers at Lumen Field.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares post-game injury updates after win over Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks, offering several injury updates after the Week 5 matchup.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Stock Up, Stock Down for the 49ers after Sunday's Win Over the Seahawks

Coming into Week 5, the San Francisco 49ers were undefeated, but some likely wondered if they were really that excellent a team. On Sunday, they had the chance to prove that they are for real when they visited Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 11

49ers capitalize on four turnovers to down Seahawks, remain undefeated

Eddy Pineiro kicked a tiebreaking 44-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to give the San Francisco 49ers a 32-29 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in an NFC West showdown.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12