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Kyle Shanahan Praises 49ers Starter for Recent Impressive Performances

It’s not often that Kyle Shanahan goes at length to praise a player on the San Francisco 49ers. But when he does, you know he’s being genuine and sincere. At his press conference on Wednesday, Shanahan bestowed heavy praise upon one 49ers starter for his recent impressive performances.

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4 reasons the 49ers should be thankful this holiday season

The San Francicsco 49ers have a lot to be thankful as the time of year to reflect on these things has come. What are some of the biggest reasons why fans should be thankful for the 2025 edition of the 49ers?

Christian McCaffrey News / Gridiron Heroics / November 27

Christian McCaffrey Approaching NFL Feat Not Seen Since 1985

Christian McCaffrey is closing in on an achievement that has not been reached in four decades, reaffirming his place as one of the most complete offensive weapons in the NFL.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 27

49ers focused on limiting damage by Browns' Myles Garrett

Two defenses coming off impressive performances set their targets on history-defying young quarterbacks when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Brock Purdy’s Week 13 injury status after disastrous MNF performance

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot to be thankful for heading into Week 13. San Francisco got a big win in Week 12 against Carolina despite some ugly play from QB Brock Purdy.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 27

49ers DC Robert Saleh Sounds Off on Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

Robert Saleh has to be feeling extremely proud of how the 49ers’ defense performed against the Panthers. They held Carolina to only nine points and came away with two interceptions.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Larry Brown Sports / November 27

Report: Brandon Aiyuk missed rehab appointments with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have voided a significant portion of the guaranteed money on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract, and some new information has surfaced about what led to that decision.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Robert Saleh has no idea how the 49ers can slow Myles Garrett down

While the injury bug hasn’t really broken in the San Francisco 49ers’ favor in 2025, that hasn’t stopped Kyle Shanahan’s squad from finding consistent success in the always challenging NFC West, going 8-4 through Week 12 thanks in no small part to their two-game win streak.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

NFC Notes: Christian McCaffrey, Kenneth Walker, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey shouldered 31 total touches for 142 total yards and a touchdown to lead the team to a Week 12 win over the Panthers. San Francisco

Eric Kendricks News / Total Apex Sports / November 26

Linebacker Eric Kendricks Signs With San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran Linebacker Eric Kendricks to their practice squad. If that name rings a bell with a slightly bitter tone, it’s because this is the same Eric Kendricks who left the 49ers at the altar last offseason.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

49ers WR dynamics: Purdy, Pearsall working to improve chemistry; Where's Bourne?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy entered the season showing strong chemistry with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. However, that momentum stalled when Purdy suffered a turf toe injury in Week 1, followed by Pearsall missing significant time due to a PCL injury sustained in Week 4.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / November 26

Former Pro Bowl WR calls for former Tennessee Vols WR to be suspended by the NFL

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings isn't expected to be suspended by the NFL for his post-game altercation with Carolina Panthers defensive back Tre’von Moehrig earlier this week.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

49ers brace for Myles Garrett, challenging weather in crucial showdown vs. Browns

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for one of their toughest tests of the season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and his staff must devise a plan to slow down one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushers when they visit the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field this weekend.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 26

49ers sign veteran ILB to practice squad

On Monday evening, the San Francisco 49ers pushed their record on the 2025 NFL season to an impressive 8-4 with a comfortable home win over the Carolina Panthers in prime time.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

49ers Signed LB Eric Kendricks

The San Francisco 49ers announced they signed LB Eric Kendricks to the practice squad. To make room, the team cut LB Stone Blanton. He’ll add to the depth at linebacker for the 49ers, who have been hit by the injury bug.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 26

One chart highlights just how bad the 49ers defensive line is

The San Francisco 49ers' interior defensive line does not scare too many people when you look at who the names are. To give a better picture, a recent

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

NFL insider on 49ers: 'This is Shanahan's finest season'

The San Francisco 49ers have once again been forced to navigate an injury-plagued season. Yet instead of collapsing under the weight of missing stars, the team has battled its way to an 8-4 record, exceeding expectations for a roster without several key playmakers—including defensive cornerstones Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 26

An unlikely unit could make 49ers contenders

Earlier in the season, the thought was that the San Francisco 49ers' passing attack was hot enough to make a run into the postseason as long as they could figure things out on the ground.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

49ers trade buzz: Fowler breaks down options for Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones

The San Francisco 49ers made it easier to move on from injured wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason by voiding his guaranteed money for 2026—including a $24.9 million option bonus—in July.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 25

NFL makes decision on Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig after low blow

NFL makes decision on Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig after low blow

While the San Francisco 49ers were able to take down the Carolina Panthers on "Monday Night Football," the focus afterwards was not on the game. Instead, it was the postgame fight that happened between the two teams.

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers defeat Panthers in snoozefest

Why George Kittle was frustrated after 49ers' 'MNF' win over Panthers

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Rookie Pro Bowlers since 2014' quiz

Jauan Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

NFL To Review Altercation Between 49ers WR Jauan Jennings & Panthers S Tre’von Moehrig

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the NFL is going to review the altercation that occurred at the end of Monday Night Football in Week 12 between 49ers

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 25