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Kyle Shanahan Provides Alarming Injury Updates on 3 49ers Starters

It wouldn't be a normal day after a San Francisco 49ers game without some injuries popping up. This is the usual norm for the 49ers, which sobers up the wins they achieve.

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49ers' Bryce Huff records fastest sack of 2025 season

Bryce Huff delivered one of the biggest plays of the game for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler for a game-winning strip sack.

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3 Players the 49ers are Receiving Amazing Return on Investment With

Don't look now, but the San Francisco 49ers are off to a fairly hot start to the 2025 season. The 49ers are now 2-0 after a 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with more than 20 three-passing touchdown games in their careers can you name in six minutes?

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6 winners, 3 losers, and 2 IDKs from the 49ers Week 2 win over the Saints

The beauty of the NFL is that you never truly know what you’re going to get week in and week out. Teams like the San Francisco 49ers battle attrition from the second they step onto the field.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

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This 49ers Star Ends Long Touchdown Drought With First Since 2023

It feels hard to believe that Christian McCaffrey's last touchdown was in the 2023 Super Bowl. That was 578 days ago. It's been a long time coming, but that highlight in the 26-21 Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints should now be an exception, not a rarity.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

Mac Jones reveals Brock Purdy's words of encouragement in first 49ers start

Mac Jones made his first start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, four years after believing he might become Kyle Shanahan's quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Why this defensive wrinkle could unlock the 49ers' secondary

The San Francisco 49ers are just starting to figure out how they want to deploy their personnel on defense with Robert Saleh. We saw a wrinkle in Week

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

49ers are undefeated, but their success is a facade

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two seasons ago. They had a deep, young, star-studded core that made everybody believe that they’d contend for championships for a long time despite the fact that they lost Super Bowl 58 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

49ers' Kyle Shanahan Gives Surprising Update on Brock Purdy Playing in Week 3

For the 49ers, losing star quarterback Brock Purdy in Week 2 against a woebegone Saints team that likely will struggle to win more than two NFL games this season was not a death knell.

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Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

Kyle Juszczyk injury: Wife Kristin shares hopeful update on 49ers fullback

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk exited Sunday's 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints late in the first quarter and did not return. The team confirmed the veteran sustained a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / September 15

49ers Announce Christian McCaffrey News After Win Over Saints

The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday’s matchup shorthanded, forced to play without quarterback Brock Purdy, who suffered an injury in their Week 1 victory.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 15

How Fred Warner has the 49ers defense playing surprisingly well

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has good reason to be upbeat after the 49ers opened the season with two straight road wins. Despite being hit hard by injuries during OTAs, training camp, and the opening two games, the 49ers have still managed an impressive 2-0 start.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers beat Saints in Big Easy: Rapid reactions

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a 2-0 start after beating the New Orleans Saints 26-21. Both wins came on the road, but neither game has been easy, especially with a multitude of injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers vs. Saints PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 2-0 after a 26-21 win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 15

Why Jones believed he could resurrect his career with Shanahan

Why Mac Jones believed he could resurrect his career working with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan

Most recently, Jones lost five of seven starts for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

Mac Jones reveals four-word message from 49ers veteran that helped him

Kyle Shanahan says 49ers QB Mac Jones 'can execute the offense at a high level'

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Eagles defense dominates Super Bowl rematch

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Jauan Jennings News / Niners Nation / September 15

49ers Week 2 stars: Jauan Jennings shines in the Bayou

Another week, another hard-fought win for the San Francisco 49ers. There were multiple moments during Sunday’s 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints where it felt like San Francisco was finally imposing their will and pulling away.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 14

Mac Jones reveals message from 49ers veteran that helped him

Mac Jones reveals four-word message from 49ers veteran that helped him

Mac Jones made his first start as a member of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and he says a message from one of his veteran teammates helped him overcome some early adversity.

Jones throws three TDs as 49ers drop Saints

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