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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers reflect on difficult journey to the postseason, look ahead to the playoffs
There have been multiple moments over the past several months where the thought of this San Francisco 49ers team being a number one seed in the playoffs would have seemed far-fetched at best, but that's exactly where they are with two games left to play.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after beating the Colts 48-27
INDIANAPOLIS -- The 49ers just beat the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 and won their 11th game of the season. Last season, they lost 11 games. Which means there's something different and special about this team.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers playoff picture: Where San Francisco stands after win over Colts
The San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to five games with a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, building momentum as they head into the postseason.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers' Brock Purdy plays 'close to a perfect game' in five-TD win vs. Colts
Brock Purdy delivered one of the most impressive performances by a quarterback in San Francisco 49ers history during Monday night's win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
Key stats from the 49ers' 48-27 Week 16 win vs. the Colts
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 11-4 on the season after a 48-27 Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 23
Why the Colts’ defense had no answer for this 49ers' performance
The San Francisco 49ers stormed to a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. They are now 11-4 for the season and are two wins away from clinching the No.
Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers' Trent Williams on NFL future: 'I'm nowhere near done'
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is not contemplating retirement anytime soon. Despite being 37 years old, Williams continues to perform at an elite level and believes he still has plenty of football left in him.
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.
George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / December 23
49ers injury news: Postgame updates on George Kittle, others after win vs. Colts
The San Francisco 49ers picked up a decisive 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, improving to 11-4 on the season. However, the victory did not come without some injury concerns.
Eddy Pineiro News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
49ers’ Eddy Pineiro redeems pre-halftime doink with textbook field goal
Monday Night Football often delivers drama, and for the San Francisco 49ers, the end of the first half against the Indianapolis Colts brought a collective gasp from the Faithful.
Thomas Morstead News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
49ers punter Thomas Morstead hilariously keeping busy after punt-less month of December
The San Francisco 49ers are continuing their strong December run on Monday night, rarely needing their punter while controlling the game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Kendrick Bourne News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
49ers’ Kendrick Bourne has perfect celebration after earning $500k bonus
The San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts is a tapestry filled with interesting storylines and subplots. If the 49ers secure the win, three different teams will officially punch their tickets to the playoffs following the Colts’ elimination.
Kyle Shanahan News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Kyle Shanahan’s Coaching Performance Drives 49ers’ Playoff Push
Kyle Shanahan’s coaching performance this season may be his most impressive yet, adding to his record of three NFC West titles, four postseason appearances, and two Super Bowl trips since becoming the San Francisco 49ers coach in 2017.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23
'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win
The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.
San Francisco 49ers News / 5 GOATs / December 22
Troy Aikman names Kyle Shanahan as coach he would hire first if he were a GM
There are a lot of great coaches in the NFL. But one sticks out to Troy Aikman, the three-time Super Bowl champion and Monday Night Football announcer: Kyle Shanahan.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22
49ers Activate Yetur Gross-Matos From IR
The 49ers’ edge rush group has received a boost in time for tonight’s game. Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
49ers Announce Three Moves For Monday Night
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have activated DE Yetur Gross-Matos from injured reserve. They also elevated CB Eli Apple and LB Eric Kendricks from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Colts. Gross-Matos, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Panthers back in 2020.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 22
Week 16 MNF: 49ers-Colts Preview, Props, Prediction
Several NFL teams will be watching in earnest when the San Francisco 49ers travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night in a game chock full of playoff implications for both conferences to close out Week 16.
The 'Most 30-touch NFL games' quiz
How many of the 48 players in NFL history with 30 or more touches in at least 10 different games can you name in seven minutes?
Jake Tonges News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 22
Why this 49ers' place on the depth chart may not reflect his value
The San Francisco 49ers have finally clarified their stance on Jake Tonges, listing him as the third-string tight end on the depth chart. Tonges became a key contributor in the first half of the season, largely due to George Kittle’s hamstring injury suffered in Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 22
Key starters expected to return for San Francisco 49ers in Week 16
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most injured teams thoughout the entire 2025 season. While the team will never get completely healthy, it is significant to note that they will potentially be getting three significant contributors back on the defensive side of the football in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Bears stun Packers, take control of NFC North with miraculous comeback
The first of back-to-back Saturdays with NFL games was capped off with one of the games of the year.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list last week, raising significant questions about his future in San Francisco.
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