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Three Plays That Heavily Influenced the 49ers' Win Against Tennessee

Three Plays That Heavily Influenced the 49ers' Win Against Tennessee

Winning 37-24 against the Tennessee Titans required a bunch of pivotal plays for the San Francisco 49ers. The game would've been closer had it not been for that.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17
One Area That is Becoming a Weakness for the 49ers

One Area That is Becoming a Weakness for the 49ers

It’s been nothing short of incredibly impressive for the San Francisco 49ers to be 10-4. With so many injuries to star and key players, they should’ve been sunk a long time ago.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / December 17
49ers buzz: NFL insider predicts strong trade market for QB Mac Jones

49ers buzz: NFL insider predicts strong trade market for QB Mac Jones

Several quarterback-needy NFL teams could come calling this offseason to gauge what it might take to acquire San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones.

Brock Purdy News / NFL Analysis Network / December 17
Brock Purdy’s precision keeps the 49ers in NFC contention heading into Week 16

Brock Purdy’s precision keeps the 49ers in NFC contention heading into Week 16

Brock Purdy has the 49ers in playoff position heading into Week 16. His efficiency has driven one of the NFC’s highest-scoring offenses, but his production continues to fly under the radar.

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The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17
These San Francisco 49ers should make the 2025 Pro Bowl

These San Francisco 49ers should make the 2025 Pro Bowl

The Pro Bowl voting just ended for fans, and in a week or two, the teams will be announced. The San Francisco 49ers had a few players crack the top ten in fan voting, but that is only ⅓ of the vote.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Mac Jones could be poised to steal Daniel Jones' job

Mac Jones could be poised to steal Daniel Jones' job

Mac Jones has likely played his way into an opportunity to be a franchise's starting quarterback in 2026.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17
The ideal playoff seed for the 49ers' Super Bowl hopes

The ideal playoff seed for the 49ers' Super Bowl hopes

The NFC is still so tight that the San Francisco 49ers could essentially finish anywhere from the one-seed to out of the playoffs at this point in the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
The 49ers don't seem thrilled to face Philip Rivers

The 49ers don't seem thrilled to face Philip Rivers

When Daniel Jones went down for the season with a torn Achilles, the 49ers probably figured their upcoming game against the Colts would be an easy win.

Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
What 49ers' Ricky Pearsall's Latest Injury Says About Him

What 49ers' Ricky Pearsall's Latest Injury Says About Him

The game plan for the San Francisco 49ers against the Tennessee Titans was clear as day. They wanted to get Ricky Pearsall involved. He hadn't done anything productively since returning to the starting lineup in Week 11.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
How the 49ers Can Fix their Defense

How the 49ers Can Fix their Defense

Tennessee exposed the 49ers defense; the Titans ran easily, threw over the top, hit and missed wide open receivers. Robert Saleh needs to fix it. The final three opponents all have top seven run games in the last six weeks, and top seven scoring offenses on the year.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
49ers Biggest Areas Of Concern As Playoffs Near

49ers Biggest Areas Of Concern As Playoffs Near

At 10–4 with three games remaining in the 2025 NFL regular season, the San Francisco 49ers control their playoff destiny. Nevertheless, the final stretch of the regular season will test whether this team is truly ready for January.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
This 49ers player needs to step up to change the defense

This 49ers player needs to step up to change the defense

The San Francisco 49ers' defense is lacking playmaking and game-changing threats. Nick Bosa and Fred Warner were supposed to be those players, and they even drafted Mykel Williams to have that type of role as well.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16
Analyst: 49ers are a playoff threat—with one major flaw

Analyst: 49ers are a playoff threat—with one major flaw

The San Francisco 49ers can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16 with a win over the Indianapolis Colts or a Detroit Lions loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
The 49ers offense is peaking while the defense fades

The 49ers offense is peaking while the defense fades

The San Francisco 49ers offense is just starting to fire on all cylinders. They got Ricky Pearsall back into the mix, and Brock Purdy played his best game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16
49ers playoff scenarios: How San Francisco can clinch a berth in Week 16

49ers playoff scenarios: How San Francisco can clinch a berth in Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) enter Week 16 as 5.5-point favorites against the Indianapolis Colts, aiming to extend their winning streak to five games as they push toward a return to the NFL postseason.

Fred Warner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
49ers rumors: Insider calls Fred Warner returning for playoffs an overreaction — there’s a ‘but’

49ers rumors: Insider calls Fred Warner returning for playoffs an overreaction — there’s a ‘but’

The San Francisco 49ers continue to surge toward the postseason, but speculation surrounding a potential return by All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner has drawn caution from within the organization.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16
49ers might not have to beat Colts to clinch playoff spot in Week 16

49ers might not have to beat Colts to clinch playoff spot in Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. But even if the 49ers come up short, their path to the playoffs is clear.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 16
49ers in Week 16 power rankings: Experts cautiously optimistic about San Francisco

49ers in Week 16 power rankings: Experts cautiously optimistic about San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to four games with a 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The win improved San Francisco's record to 10-4, though the team still trails the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks—both 11-3—in the tightly contested NFC West standings.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 16
Kyle Shanahan Shares What This 49ers Rookie Must Do to Play

Kyle Shanahan Shares What This 49ers Rookie Must Do to Play

Several rookies have given the San Francisco 49ers adequate contributions this year. Players like Upton Stout, Alfred Collins, and CJ West are at the top of that.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16
Why Shanahan wanted Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts

Why 49ers' Kyle Shanahan wanted Philip Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed he spoke with Rivers last week when the signal-caller was chatting with San Francisco assistant coach Gus Bradley. 

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Ricky Pearsall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with 2 injuries coming out of Titans game

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with 2 injuries coming out of Titans game

The San Francisco 49ers picked up a key Week 15 win, but the result was followed by uncertainty at wide receiver as second-year pass catcher Ricky Pearsall began the week dealing with two separate lower-body injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 15
49ers injury updates: Shanahan shares the latest on Pearsall, Burford, Cowing, others

49ers injury updates: Shanahan shares the latest on Pearsall, Burford, Cowing, others

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on Monday afternoon, the day after the team beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24 at Levi's Stadium.

Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / December 16
Why 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey should be in NFL MVP conversation

Why 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey should be in NFL MVP conversation

McCaffrey should rightfully be in the NFL Most Valuable Player conversation with how reliable he's been for the club.

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49ers knock off Titans for fourth straight win
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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13
49ers make decision on Brandon Aiyuk’s future

49ers make decision on Brandon Aiyuk’s future

Brandon Aiyuk has likely played his final game as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

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