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On YouTubeKyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 16
3 Reasons the 49ers’ Championship Window Could Hinge on 2026
Will the San Francisco 49ers move on from Kyle Shanahan if they fail to make the playoffs? No. That's the short answer. But, that doesn't mean the 49ers can't question whether Shanahan will eventually get over the winning line.
3 49ers Schedule Factors That Will Actually Matter (and 2 That Won’t)
There’s much to unpack with the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 regular season schedule. Several factors on their schedule stand out a lot. However, only a few of them matter, while a couple of others are superficial. Let's dive into it.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 16
Fox Sports predicts 49ers as NFC's top team in 2026
File this one under "Things I didn't expect to read today." A national NFL reporter is predicting the San Francisco 49ers to be the NFC's top team in 2026.
The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Most Important 49ers Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule
There aren’t many opponents that the San Francisco 49ers face in 2026 that will constitute a “revenge” game. Not even the Kansas City Chiefs are one. That time for revenge has passed.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 16
Bleacher Report hands out offseason grade for 49ers
The national narrative around the San Francisco 49ers this offseason has been simple: stay healthy, and the championship window is still open. That sentiment
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / May 16
One Super Bowl Favorite Got Completely Hosed By The NFL’s 2026 Schedule
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 season hoping to compete for a Super Bowl. However, the NFL gave them one of the league’s toughest schedules. The 49ers released their schedule on Thursday, May 14, and several problems jumped out right away.
Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / May 16
Why Ji'Ayir Brown's call to 49ers legends is concerning
In the NFL, sometimes the gap between a player's perception of himself and the reality of game film is wide. There are often too many people surrounding the player who tell him only what he wants to hear.
The Five Most Exciting 49ers Games of 2026
There are plenty of matchups on the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 regular season schedule to be excited about. You can almost pick any five at random and be stuck with some entertaining games.
The San Francisco 49ers Still Have One Major Question to Answer
The San Francisco 49ers have answered the majority of their offseason questions, and most of the questions that linger now are minor depth chart-related thoughts.
49ers Expert Envisions Dream Start to 2026 Season After Schedule Release
Before the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 schedule was unveiled, one detail had already been confirmed: the team would make the long trip to Melbourne, Australia, for a matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
49ers Post-Draft Safety Depth Chart: Are They Too Thin?
With the San Francisco 49ers' offseason moves done, it is a good time to review the depth chart. What does the 49ers safety depth chart look like now that the draft and free agency are over?
Ranking the 5 Best Moves the San Francisco 49ers Made this Offseason
What are the five best move that the San Francisco 49ers made to improve their chances of winning a Super Bowl this year? The 49ers were not as good at linebacker without Dre Greenlaw.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 15
49ers predictions: NFL experts forecast San Francisco's record, playoff chances
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers finished third in a highly competitive NFC West last season, battling two star-studded division rivals in the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.
Predicting Every 49ers Game Score Even Though It's Way Too Early
The playoffs will be a goal for the San Francisco 49ers in 2026 after surprisingly making it last year. As usual, it won't be easy to accomplish that. The 49ers will need to rack up double-digit wins to make the playoffs.
The Easiest Stretch on the 49ers' 2026 NFL Schedule
The San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released. 18 weeks, 17 games, two international matchups in Australia and Mexico, and one goal for the San Francisco 49ers - returning to the playoffs once again.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / May 15
PETA Is Going After George Kittle For Killing a Living Creature
George Kittle continues rehabbing after he suffered a season-ending injury in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. The veteran tight end has found a way to stay busy during the offseason, even hitting the golf course.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 15
49ers win-loss record: Writer predicts step back for San Francisco in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2025 season with a 12-5 record, placing third in a highly competitive NFC West. However, Moe Moton of Bleacher Report does not expect head coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers to match that success in 2026.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 15
49ers DE Mykel Williams Expected Back For Training Camp; Week 1 Status Unclear
The 49ers dealt with a number of major injuries over the course of the 2025 campaign. One of those was the ACL tear suffered by Mykel Williams, and his ability to start next season remains in question.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 15
49ers predictions: Analyst projects 2026 wins, stats for Purdy, McCaffrey, and more
ESPN analyst Mike Clay recently released his updated projections for the 2026 NFL season, including several key statistical forecasts for the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14
49ers To Wait As Long As Possible Before Cutting Brandon Aiyuk
It’s widely expected WR Brandon Aiyuk has played his last down with the 49ers, but they have been doing everything they can to get compensation in a trade instead of letting him go.
George Kittle News / HITC / May 14
George Kittle narrates a heroic battle against a spider amid injury recovery
George Kittle turned his injury rehab equipment into a weapon during a hilarious early-morning spider emergency at home. The 49ers tight end is still working his way back from a serious Achilles injury, but that did not stop him from answering the call when his wife Claire needed help.
Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / May 14
Will Mac Jones struggle to find a starting opportunity in 2027?
Jones hoped to parlay his solid fill-in play in 2025 into a starting opportunity in 2026. That didn't pan out, and one writer seems to think the quarterback will have a difficult time finding such an opportunity in 2027.
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / May 13
Insider shares concerning opinion on George Kittle's future
For years, George Kittle has been the San Francisco 49ers' YAC specialist. Are those days behind him?
Brandon Aiyuk News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Brandon Aiyuk puts concerns about his weight to rest
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s future remains murky, but anyone who was still worried about what kind of shape he was in should be reassured by his latest Instagram post.
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