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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 12
How Philip Rivers helped 49ers during Brock Purdy's rookie season
It's no secret that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan kept in touch with Rivers that season. During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco Bay Area sports radio station KNBR, Shanahan revealed more information about his conversations with Rivers roughly three years ago.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12
5 49ers who must step up to beat the Titans
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to dominate the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. However, the NFL can be crazy, and upsets happen every week, so the 49ers still need to bring a strong performance to win.
Christian McCaffrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey dealing with illness before Titans game
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Robert Saleh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Robert Saleh admits 49ers were ‘tired’ heading into bye week
Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had an admission to make about the San Francisco 49ers’ energy levels going into Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Saleh is going through his second stint with the 49ers, rejoining the franchise this January.
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.
Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / December 11
49ers teammate on Brandon Aiyuk: 'It doesn't seem like he's coming back'
It appears that Brandon Aiyuk's San Francisco 49ers teammates are coming to terms with the likelihood that the veteran wide receiver won't return this season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 11
Shanahan: Philip Rivers was quietly involved in 49ers' install meetings in 2022
The San Francisco 49ers were seriously interested in signing Philip Rivers during the 2022 season after losing two quarterbacks to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was a strong proponent of the idea and remained intrigued by the retired veteran, who last played in 2020.
Christian McCaffrey News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Limited In Practice On Thursday
If you were anywhere near the Bay Area on Thursday afternoon, you probably heard it: the collective, sharp intake of breath from the entire San Francisco 49ers fanbase.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / December 11
49ers vs. Titans injury report: McCaffrey dealing with illness; 3 players miss practice
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu and linebackers Tatum Bethune and Nick Martin remain sidelined.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / 49ers Webzone / December 11
49ers open Yetur Gross-Matos' practice window
The San Francisco 49ers officially opened the practice window for defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos ahead of Thursday's session, a move head coach Kyle Shanahan foreshadowed on Wednesday.
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 11
One 49ers Weakness Can Turn Into a Strength Against Tennessee
It's no secret that the San Francisco 49ers are extremely underwhelming with their pass rush. Ever since Nick Bosa was lost for the season with a torn ACL, they have struggled to find any efficiency.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 11
One huge nightmare scenario for the 49ers in 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have already had a few potential nightmare scenarios play out and here they are at 9-4. So, it may have been hard for Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report to come up with a nightmare scenario for this team.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 11
How the 49ers have had a successful season despite their late bye week
The San Francisco 49ers having a Week 14 bye is certainly uncommon, but the break could be the perfect way to finish their season. Normally, the 49ers emerge from the bye week on an inspired run, or it has helped them secure a strong finish to the season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 11
Do 49ers still have 'training wheels' on Brock Purdy after return from injury?
Is Purdy still be limited by the toe injury that cost him eight games?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 11
The one stat that could define the 49ers' season
Brock Purdy has not been great since returning to the San Francisco 49ers, but he has been better than Mac Jones in one area, and that is why the 49ers' ceiling is higher with Purdy.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10
49ers to designate DE Yetur Gross-Matos to return from IR
The San Francisco 49ers are designating defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos to return from injured reserve.
San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
49ers Special Teams: A Weakness Turned Strength
There are three aspects of an NFL team: offense, defense, and special teams. While each plays an important role in determining the outcome of a game, the 49ers’ special teams — and the players on these units — often receive far less attention than the team’s quarterback, running back, pass rusher, and middle linebacker.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10
NFL teams should keep tabs on these head-coaching candidates for the upcoming hiring cycle
With the end of the NFL regular season nearing, more teams will soon be looking for new head coaches.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9
49ers Make Three Practice Squad Moves, Cut K Matt Gay
The San Francisco 49ers officially made three practice squad moves on Tuesday, releasing K Matt Gay and QB Adrian Martinez and signing WR Javon Baker.
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