Injuries to key players remain an issue at many positions for the 49ers. Preparation for Week 9 will bring about a mixed bag of updates on that front. Brandon Aiyuk continues to rehab the ACL and MCL tears which ended his 2024 campaign.
The San Francisco 49ers started Sunday sluggish and spotted the Houston Texans 16 points before getting on the board, but by then, it was too little too
There’s no question that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ stock has dropped dramatically this season. Heading into this season, Jennings came off a career-best 2024 campaign, having posted 975 yards and six touchdowns.
The San Francisco 49ers being the favorites isn’t anything new. However, the New York Giants not being significant underdogs is eyebrow-raising. That’s the scenario we have heading into Week 9.
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Losing to the Houston Texans is deflating for the San Francisco 49ers. However, there were some bright spots in the game with three 49ers managing to increase their stock in the loss to the Texans.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Steelers plan to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract. Valdes-Scantling worked out for the Steelers on Monday and fits an obvious need for the team. Valdes-Scantling, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.
Plenty of players on the San Francisco 49ers are at fault for the 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans. However, there are three 49ers whose performance has caused their stock to decrease the most.
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.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on Monday afternoon. The team plans to open the practice window for guard Ben Bartch, who has not played since the first quarter of Week 2 after suffering a high-ankle sprain.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, one day after the team's 25-15 loss to the Houston Texans.
The 49ers are designating G Ben Bartch to return from injured reserve this week, while WR Brandon Aiyuk remains “week-to-week,” according to Matt Barrows.
Well, that didn’t go well at all. The San Francisco 49ers were dominated on both sides of the ball and sustained even more injuries across their defensive line.
The San Francisco 49ers are officially feeling the impact of losing Nick Bosa on defense. The team had a strong effort when they initially lost him, but they did not have the depth and talent to survive the wear and tear that the league brought on them. The loss of Bosa has not impacted the run game too much.
The San Francisco 49ers lost 26-15 in a maddening game against the Houston Texans. Turns out, not having Bryce Huff on a defense already running on fumes might make said defense worse.
Although this is the 49ers' third loss of the season, their Week 8 defeat to the Houston Texans should raise some alarm bells. The season is by no means over.
The last time the San Francisco 49ers faced the Los Angeles Rams, Mac Jones threw for 342 yards, and Kendrick Bourne had a field day. Jones completed 75 percent of his passes against a leaky Rams secondary that provided little resistance.
That was the most pathetic game played by the San Francisco 49ers this season. It was especially bad for the defense, which gave up five double-digit play drives (and one that had nine plays).
Injuries have once again become a defining storyline for the San Francisco 49ers, a familiar frustration for fans. The team's depth has been tested repeatedly this season, and Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans only added to the growing list of setbacks.
The redemption arc of quarterback Mac Jones was fun while it lasted, but the San Francisco 49ers need starting QB Brock Purdy to return as soon as possible.
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.