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The Toughest Stretch on the 49ers' 2026 NFL Schedule

The day has finally arrived: the day the world sees the San Francisco 49ers’ home and road opponents for the 2026 season. It promises to be an exciting campaign ahead, with the 49ers taking part in two international games in Australia and Mexico, facing the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings in Weeks 1 and 11, respectively.

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49ers game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

While the San Francisco 49ers didn’t cover every base, they have multiple reasons to be excited about their offseason so far. And here are the 49ers game-by-game predictions after the 2026 NFL schedule release.

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Full 2026 San Francisco 49ers Schedule Revealed

The NFL unveiled its full 272-game schedule for the 2026 regular season. The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the opener at Lumen Field.

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49ers 2026 Schedule Breakdown and Win-Loss Prediction

The 49ers just released their regular-season schedule for 2026. Here it is, along with win-loss predictions for each game. Nick Bosa should be healthy enough to play in this game, but he probably will miss training camp, so he could be rusty, which means Matthew Stafford could have time to throw.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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49ers Rookie Expectations: Enrique Cruz

The San Francisco 49ers have moved past the draft and are now preparing the rookie class for their first season in the NFL. With that in mind, it is smart to put together some realistic expectations for the rookie class.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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Here's what the 49ers' 2026 schedule reportedly looks like based on leaks

The NFL will officially unveil its full 272-game schedule for the 2026 season tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT. However, as is often the case ahead of the announcement, several matchups have already leaked—including what appears to be the San Francisco 49ers' complete 18-week regular-season schedule.

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49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Needs to Make the Steve Young Transition

In a recent press conference, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak was asked what he wanted Brock Purdy to work on this off-season. Kubiak emphasized two things: footwork and staying in the pocket.

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5 Biggest Questions for the San Francisco 49ers Entering OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers have completed the majority of their offseason moves, so now the question is how these moves can translate to the field next season.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14

49ers To Wait As Long As Possible Before Cutting Brandon Aiyuk

It’s widely expected WR Brandon Aiyuk has played his last down with the 49ers, but they have been doing everything they can to get compensation in a trade instead of letting him go.

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George Kittle narrates a heroic battle against a spider amid injury recovery

George Kittle turned his injury rehab equipment into a weapon during a hilarious early-morning spider emergency at home. The 49ers tight end is still working his way back from a serious Achilles injury, but that did not stop him from answering the call when his wife Claire needed help.

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One Reason Why the 49ers Aren't Super Bowl Contenders

Despite a fantastic free agency and a somewhat precarious 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers still have one key reason why they aren't Super Bowl contenders just yet.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

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Commanders Believed To Still Be Open To Adding At Wide Receiver

Washington has had trouble finding a consistent playmaker opposite Terry McLaurin in the passing game over the last few years. Per ESPN’s John Keim, league sources acknowledged the Commanders could use another receiving playmaker.

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49ers Recommended to Make Wild Trade for Star Receiver

Of all the positions that are perfectly fine for the 2026 season on the San Francisco 49ers, it’s wide receiver. They signed Mike Evans to fill the void of a dominant wideout left by Brandon Aiyuk.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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Will Mac Jones struggle to find a starting opportunity in 2027?

Jones hoped to parlay his solid fill-in play in 2025 into a starting opportunity in 2026. That didn't pan out, and one writer seems to think the quarterback will have a difficult time finding such an opportunity in 2027.

49ers waiting game with Brandon Aiyuk leaves NFL teams on hold

Ranking NFL international series by game: Pats-Lions, divisional showdowns highlight record slate

The '4K-yard, 18-INT NFL seasons' quiz

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49ers Post-Draft Linebacker Depth Chart: Where Former Draft Picks Stand

Now that the NFL Draft is over and free agency has mostly been wrapped up it is a good time to look back at the depth charts of each position room to see where the San Francisco 49ers stand.

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Taking Stock of the 49ers' Roster Position by Position

With the San Francisco 49ers roster essentially set it is a good time to review which positions are the best and worst heading into training camp. How should the position groups be ranked based on their depth and talent level?

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Former 49ers safety calls Ji'Ayir Brown 'delusional' over self-evaluation

Former San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner didn't hold back while evaluating current 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown and his 2025 performance. Brown apparently wasn't pleased with the criticism.

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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk draws concern from ex-NFL star

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari, a five-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler, issued a public warning to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after the receiver showcased several high-profile purchases on social media.