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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
The 49ers need to use this player more on offense
When George Kittle has missed games in the past, it has been devastating. It is hard to make up for his production as a blocker and in the passing game.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers draft Watch: College Football Playoff prospects who could shape San Francisco's future
Now that we know the San Francisco 49ers are in the playoffs, The Faithful are assured of at least two more games. We will tune in wearing our game gear at least into the second week of January.
San Francisco 49ers News / EasySportz / December 29
The San Francisco 49ers Are As Dangerous As Ever
SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers don’t look like a team searching for answers. They look like a team daring the rest of the NFL to keep up. Sunday night’s victory over the Chicago Bears — the newly crowned champions of the NFC North — was not clean, quiet or cautious.
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz
How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?
Brock Purdy News / LWOSports.com / December 29
The Brock Purdy Phenomenon: Unpacking the 49ers Quarterback’s Recent Surge
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been on a remarkable tear as of late, defying his “Mr. Irrelevant” draft status to become one of the most efficient and impactful players in the NFL.
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 29
49ers vs. Bears PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 12-4 after a 42-38 win against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.
Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Fred Warner's return is starting to feel real for the 49ers
When Fred Warner fractured his ankle in October, the thought was that he would be fine for next season. The injury would likley take him out for this season, but it was never devastating enough to put his offseason preparation into jeopardy.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers add explosiveness to offense in PFF's 2026 NFL mock draft
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to pursue a veteran wide receiver in free agency, especially with Brandon Aiyuk's time in the Bay Area appearing to wind down.
San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / December 29
Rex Ryan Compares Brock Purdy to Drew Brees, Calling Him the 'Most Underrated QB' in the NFL
Brock Purdy has really silenced the critics who were suggesting Mac Jones was a better QB option for the San Francisco 49ers. He has won all six of his starts since returning from a toe injury, and over the last few weeks, he has been arguably the best QB in football.
Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers vs. Seahawks: NFL insider suggests Trent Williams may miss Week 18
The San Francisco 49ers may be without left tackle Trent Williams—quarterback Brock Purdy's most trusted protector—when they face the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium.
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.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
What the 49ers' win over the Bears means in the big picture
The thread running through this improbable season features an unstoppable 49ers offense and the defense making a game-saving play to win it. In the game of the year, the offense hangs 42, and the defense hangs on with two clutch plays to seal the game, winning a 42-38 thriller over Chicago in an instant classic.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers open as slight favorites in Week 18 showdown with Seahawks
There's plenty at stake Saturday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The winner not only claims the NFC West crown but also secures the No.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
The 49ers’ ex-Bear who got his sweet revenge on Sunday Night Football
The San Francisco 49ers came into their game against the Chicago Bears without one of their key players. Tight end George Kittle missed the game due to an ankle injury.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
49ers’ Jauan Jennings breaks into DJ Khaled after Brock Purdy’s heroics vs. Bears
As the San Francisco 49ers won against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, 42-38, it was another great outing from star quarterback Brock Purdy with five touchdowns in two straight games, though achieved in different ways.
The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz
How many of the 20 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw at least for at least three and rush for at least two touchdowns in the same game can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
How 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall knows Brock Purdy’s ‘swagger’ is reaching unprecedented levels
On Sunday evening, the San Francisco 49ers picked up a massive 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears in front of a national television audience, keeping their hopes for the number one seed in the NFC alive heading into the final week of the season.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
49ers’ Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey’s prayers answered on final play vs. Bears
As the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears were in an unbelievable scoring battle on Sunday night, it ended in a 42-38 win for the former, with the game not talking about its defensive prowess from either team.
San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / December 29
Why Brock Purdy made Kyle Shanahan ‘extremely nervous’ in San Francisco 49ers win
Kyle Shanahan was extremely concerned when he saw Brock Purdy make some last-second risky decisions against the Chicago Bears. Kyle Shanahan had Brock Purdy to thank for a stellar performance that allowed the San Francisco 49ers to get a big win over the Chicago Bears.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Jaquan Brisker assigns blame for Bears' 'SNF' loss to 49ers
49ers QB Brock Purdy ultimately accumulated five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) to guide his team to a victory.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
49ers' Colton McKivitz sends Brock Purdy warning to NFL after win over Bears
Purdy passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two scores to help his club earn a 42-38 win over the Bears that improved the 49ers to 12-4 on Sunday night.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey keep putting up historic stats as 49ers offense continues to dominate
No NFL offense has been hotter as of late than that of the San Francisco 49ers, and it's been due in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Ben Johnson: Final play in Bears loss to 49ers 'on me'
The Chicago Bears came up two yards shy of a huge victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday evening. Caleb Williams' pass to Jahdae Walker fell incomplete in the end zone, handing the Bears (11-5) a heartbreaking 42-38 loss. Head coach Ben Johnson talked through the final play of the game in his post-game news conference.
Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / December 28
49ers LB Fred Warner eyes playoff return: 'I've got a chance'
Fred Warner isn't ruling out a postseason return. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6—an injury initially believed to be season-ending.
George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28
49ers TE George Kittle Highly Unlikely To Play Sunday Night
According to Adam Schefter, 49ers TE George Kittle is “highly unlikely,” in the words of a source, to play in Sunday night’s game against the Bears. Kittle
Fred Warner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27
Playoff Return For 49ers LB Fred Warner Possible, But Not Likely
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that 49ers LB Fred Warner is ahead of schedule in terms of his rehab from a dislocated and fractured ankle. According
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26
49ers could get star player back for the playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers could get one of their star players back for the playoffs much sooner than they had expected. 49ers general manager John Lynch divulged Friday that linebacker Fred Warner is ahead of schedule in rehabbing the dislocated ankle he suffered in Week 6.
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