Looking back on it, the San Francisco 49ers made a mistake in extending Brandon Aiyuk. Just look at how it's played out. The 49ers are going to release Aiyuk after the season, and all they got from it was a headache, seven games played, 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns.
Now that the San Francisco 49ers have hit the bye week, it is a good chance for the rookies to breathe. At this point in the season, they are essentially done being rookies and have played enough football to know how it feels to be in the NFL.
Robert Saleh has been one of the most impressive defensive coordinators in the NFL this season. He is getting by without his two stars, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.
With the San Francisco 49ers entering their bye week at 9–4, it’s hard not to appreciate how impressive that record is considering all the adversity they’ve battled through.
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As if the injury-plagued 2025 campaign weren't difficult enough, the San Francisco 49ers are now navigating a troubling Brandon Aiyuk situation. The wide receiver continues to rehab from the ACL and MCL injuries he suffered last season.
The San Francisco 49ers are a franchise in a very interesting spot right now. When Kyle Shanahan's squad has been healthy over the last few seasons, they have been good enough to contend to win a Super Bowl.
The vibes right now are high for the San Francisco 49ers as they enjoy their Bye Week. Sitting nicely with a 9-4 record, riding a three-game winning streak has to feel lavish, especially after their last win against the Cleveland Browns.
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Despite countless injuries on both sides of the ball, the San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week at 9-4 and currently hold the NFC’s seventh seed — meaning they would make the playoffs if the season ended today.
The San Francisco 49ers thought they lost who has been referred to as "the heart and soul of their defense" when Warner went down with a dislocated and broken ankle in the club's Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 12.
Fred Warner is one of the most well-respected players on the San Francisco 49ers roster, so when he speaks highly of someone, it’s always with absolute sincerity.
The San Francisco 49ers aren't counting on having linebacker Fred Warner back for the postseason if the team makes a deep playoff run. Still, the All-Pro defender is attacking his rehab from the dislocated and fractured right ankle he suffered on October 12 with every intention of returning.
Is this finally the year Kyle Shanahan wins Coach of the Year with the San Francisco 49ers? He should at least be in consideration. The 49ers are 9–4 this season, despite facing injuries like no other.
Quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the top acquisitions of this past NFL offseason, as he helped the Seattle Seahawks enter December with a record of 9-3. That said, some continue to worry that Darnold could turn into a figurative pumpkin on the biggest stages over the next month or so.
The San Francisco 49ers might have a trade decision to make on their radar when it comes to wide receiver Jauan Jennings, involving Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts.
The San Francisco 49ers have overcome numerous injury obstacles to stay in the thick of the playoff race at 9-4. However, the team remains extremely thin at wideout.
Against all odds, the 49ers are 9-4 at the bye week. Sure, they have a relatively easy schedule. They also have a myriad of injuries that easily could have derailed the season before it even started, but they didn't.
The San Francisco 49ers are currently right in the thick of both the NFC West race and the NFC Wild Card race. Unfortunately, the 49ers don’t have veteran defensive standout Fred Warner, who suffered a season-ending injury in October.
Three rookies have been impressive for the San Francisco 49ers this season. However, there are more than three that have been disappointments. Unlike last year, when the 49ers had more hits than misses, they have some woeful rookies.
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with significant roster setbacks this season due to injuries, and none has been more impactful than losing linebacker Fred Warner—one of the NFL's premier defensive players.
After months of drama surrounding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk‘s future, the 49ers handed him a four-year, $120MM extension in August 2024. Considering how Aiyuk’s career has gone since then, it’s a move the 49ers would likely undo if given the chance.