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'I feel amazing': Fred Warner nears comeback amid 49ers' playoff push

The San Francisco 49ers opened the practice window for linebacker Fred Warner this week, signaling that the star defender is nearing a return after suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle just three months ago.

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Brock Purdy, 49ers embrace underdog role ahead of Seahawks playoff clash

The Seattle Seahawks enter Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game as seven-point favorites against the San Francisco 49ers. But the Niners have already shown that being labeled an underdog doesn't faze them.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 14

3 Reasons the 49ers Will be Better Against Seattle Than in Week 18

It’s not too common that a team gets a chance to avenge a brutal loss, but that’s exactly what the San Francisco 49ers are getting. They will face the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional playoff round with an opportunity to avenge their Week 18 defeat.

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49ers Must Make This Change to Their Starting Lineup

Defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, especially once George Kittle went down, was surprising to see the San Francisco 49ers accomplish. They had every reason to fold in that game or give it up in the end.

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The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 14

Robert Saleh: Fred Warner brings 'pure energy' to 49ers practice ahead of Seahawks playoff game

The San Francisco 49ers made a surprising move Tuesday by opening the practice window for linebacker Fred Warner, despite previously indicating that such a step was unlikely this week.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / January 14

49ers coach Robert Saleh currently has no interviews scheduled ahead of Seahawks playoff game

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh remains one of the most sought-after candidates in this year's NFL head coaching cycle. For now, however, his focus is firmly on the 49ers' Divisional Round playoff matchup against the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.

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49ers announce several roster moves amid preparations for Seahawks playoff game

The San Francisco 49ers signed safety Darrick Forrest and tight end Hayden Rucci to the practice squad and released wide receiver Javon Baker from the practice squad.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 14

Seahawks talk tough as 49ers gear up for heated playoff rematch

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed didn't mince words when discussing the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers, whom Seattle will host at Lumen Field in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff matchup.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 14

Seahawks warn season ticket holders ahead of 49ers playoff clash

Seattle Seahawks season ticket holders could be putting their ticket privileges at risk if they attempt to resell seats for Saturday night's Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 14

How the 49ers Smartly Structured This Player's Contract for 2025

The San Francisco 49ers are quickly approaching the Divisional Round of the 2025 playoffs. Regardless of the outcome against the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers’ 12–5 record and road playoff victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, remain among the team’s finest achievements.

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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.

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Why the Seahawks will beat the 49ers even worse than 13-3 Week 18 win in Divisional Round

The Seattle Seahawks really put the pressure on the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 18 game. They held Kyle Shanahan’s high-powered offense to just three points and 173 total yards, which was the lowest output in any regular-season game under Shanahan since 2017.

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A future starter could be emerging on the San Francisco 49ers offense

The San Francisco 49ers have been piecing things together on the fly all season. So, it should be no surprise that the team is not only getting satisfactory play from their third option at left guard, but it may actually be their best fit for the position.