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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 4
5 49ers Who Need to Step Up in Week 1 vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have taken the wise approach of arriving in Australia a week before their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It's clear that they want to do everything possible to win it, and rightfully so, given the long travel.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Three-time Super Bowl champion rips NFL's 'greed' after worrisome CTE study
While it's certainly no secret that current and former NFL players are dealing with/have suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers trade pitch lands former second-round draft pick
The NFL is unpredictable, and it's impossible to know what the San Francisco 49ers' biggest needs will be as they progress through the 2026 season. If wide receiver becomes an area of concern, one NFL writer has proposed a trade that could bolster the team's depth at the position.
The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?
Maxx Crosby News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers urged to trade for Maxx Crosby: 'You're in an arms race with the Rams right now'
The San Francisco 49ers will get an early test of how they stack up against one of the NFL's best teams when they face the Los Angeles Rams to open the 2026 season in Melbourne, Australia.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Sam Okuayinonu News / Field Level Media / September 4
49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Okuayinonu did not accompany the team on its flight to Australia for next Thursday's contest as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Lead / September 4
What Will It Take for the 49ers to Win in Week 1?
The San Francisco 49ers open the 2026 NFL season with a crucial Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. For most NFL teams, the first week is rarely about perfection.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4
49ers’ Week 1 injury report vs. Rams gets downgrade
While the San Francisco 49ers deal with the drudgery of traveling to Australia, they had one player who didn’t make the flight. And the Week 1 injury report versus the Rams got a downgrade, according to a post on X by Matt Maiocco.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Two Free-Agent Edge Rushers the 49ers Should Consider Signing
Many feel that the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest roster weakness right now is their lack of proven pass-rushers. While they do have Nick Bosa, a five-time
Sam Okuayinonu News / 49ers Webzone / September 4
49ers pass rusher ruled out for Week 1 vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu did not travel with the team to Australia and was initially listed as "questionable" for the September 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne.
Kyle Shanahan News / EssentiallySports / September 4
'Stop It': Ex-49ers Star Slams Critics for Putting Kyle Shanahan on Hot Seat Before Week 1 Clash Against Rams
“Kyle Shanahan or Matt LaFleur, one of them gets fired,” sports analyst Jason McIntyre stirred the NFL world with his comments about the San Francisco 49ers head coach.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Analyst Reveals Roles De'Zhaun Stribling Could Play at Wide Receiver for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers lost wide receiver Jauan Jennings this offseason, are in the process of losing wideout Brandon Aiyuk and will be without wideout Ricky Pearsall for all of this season.
John Lynch News / Athlon Sports / September 4
49ers GM John Lynch on Taking Older Players in NFL Draft
As the start of the 2026 NFL regular season approaches, the San Francisco 49ers are in a spot where they need a couple of their young prospects to pop.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 3
How the 49ers Should Manage George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1
All signs point to the 49ers taking the field in Australia against the Rams with George Kittle and Nick Bosa suited up. Between the two, Kittle is the most shocking.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 3
Why the 49ers Will Need to Rely on Their Offense to Win Week 1
Week 1 in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams is just around the corner for the San Francisco 49ers. They've already begun to acclimate to the weather and time change.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / September 4
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
The San Francisco 49ers are coming up on a big season. They're a talented team, but what's hard is that they're competing in an equally talented division: the NFC West.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers arrive in Australia ahead of historic Week 1 game vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have officially arrived in Australia, where they will face the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne in Week 1.
Victor Dimukeje News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers reach injury settlement with defensive lineman
According to the NFL transaction report, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an injury settlement with defensive lineman Victor Dimukeje, removing him from the team's injured reserve list.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 3
The 49ers Need to Add a Veteran Pass Rusher Before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2025 campaign with 20 sack and apparently they are completely satisfied with that heading into the 2026 season. The 49ers have officially departed to Australia with 57% of last seasons sack total not on that plane.
Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / September 3
49ers insider reveals what to expect from Deebo Samuel in 2026
The potential impact of Deebo Samuel in the San Francisco 49ers' offense has somewhat flown under the radar as the start of the 2026 NFL season approaches.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 3
San Francisco 49ers Receive Bad Injury News Before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers left for Australia without one of their veteran defensive ends after a lingering foot problem kept him off the team flight. Sam Okuayinonu stayed behind Wednesday as the rest of the roster headed to Melbourne for next week’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3
49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery
Shortly after it was revealed on Wednesday that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa would be traveling with the team for its Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Bosa participated in a full practice for the first time since he suffered an ACL tear.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3
Week 1 could expose NFL’s most overrated contenders
Week 1 cannot ruin a season, although it can tear through months of convenient excuses.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2
Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances
Sherman highlighted two issues that might cost Kyle Shanahan's team this season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2
49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1
Throughout 2026, the statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa for the club's Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams have been up in the air.
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