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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
5 San Francisco 49ers who need to step up to beat the Seattle Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from making the NFC Championship game. They took a different road than expected to get here, and they will need a few unexpected performers to step up if they want to beat the Seattle Seahawks. Ricky Pearsall is going to return to the lineup after missing the past two games.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
Run defense will decide whether 49ers can advance to NFC Championship
The San Francisco 49ers have been able to mask their weaknesses with smart gameplanning and timely performances all season. While that did not come in
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
49ers Need Changes to Pave the Way to a Win Over the Seahawks
Running the ball and stopping the run are the foundations of winning playoff games, but both are questions for the Niners entering the divisional round matchup in Seattle.
The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 16
Raiders to interview 49ers' Klay Kubiak for head coaching position Sunday
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not the only NFL team showing interest in San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. According to Sports Illustrated insider Albert Breer, the Las Vegas Raiders are scheduled to interview Kubiak on Sunday for their head coaching vacancy.
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.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
What the Biggest Challenge for the 49ers Will be in Playoffs Against Seattle
It's only fitting that the San Francisco 49ers get to face the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs for the third time this season. Seattle has been their toughest opponent, especially after their last outing.
Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
The 49ers need Ricky Pearsall to save their season
When you get down to the final eight teams it is all about the small matchups that can decide the game in one way or the other for teams. While the San
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 16
49ers vs. Seahawks: Keys to Victory and a Trip to the NFC Championship Game
What's going on, Faithful? It's your boy Wayne Breezie, and we're right back at it with everything on the line. The San Francisco 49ers are headed into hostile territory to take on the Seattle Seahawks, the 2025 NFC West champions, with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line.
Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16
How 49ers Rookie Marques Sigle Improved After Getting Benched
Rookie Marques Sigle could've easily folded when he filled in for Ji'Ayir Brown against the Philadelphia Eagles. He hadn't played any meaningful snaps for the San Francisco 49ers since his last start in Week 7.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 16
Radiology Professor Drops Bombshell Claim On San Francisco 49ers’ Injury Conspiracy Theory
The San Francisco 49ers will play Saturday night without tight end George Kittle. He tore his Achilles during the playoff win over the Eagles. After the injury, a theory spread quickly on social media.
Eric Kendricks News / 49ers Webzone / January 16
How Eric Kendricks became an instant force multiplier for the 49ers defense
When a veteran signs with an NFL team late in the season, it's often as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option—a short-term fix after injuries pile up.
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.
Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / January 16
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 16
49ers' Kyle Shanahan explains Brock Purdy's remarkable success in Seattle
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned his first career road start in 2022 with a 21-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Since then, he has played three additional games in one of the loudest and most challenging environments in the NFL — and won all of them.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16
49ers’ Brock Purdy gives Mike Macdonald’s defense flowers ahead of Divisional Round matchup
The San Francisco 49ers’ Cinderella story is in jeopardy. Despite a season filled with injuries to their key players, the team has somehow managed to not only get into the playoffs, but even sneak in a win.
San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / January 16
Rich Eisen Predicts Brock Purdy’s 49ers May Not Make It Past the Divisional Round
As impressive and unbelievable Seattle and Houston’s defense have been, no team has inspired and entertained fans as much as the San Francisco 49ers this season.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall dedicating Divisional Round return to George Kittle
The San Francisco 49ers are walking into the Divisional Round with something heavier than a game plan. George Kittle’s absence still lingers. Emotion travels with them.
Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / January 16
Seahawks' Sam Darnold injures himself ahead of playoff clash with 49ers
There's never a good time for a starting quarterback to be dealing with an injury in the NFL, but the timing of this one for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is terrible.
San Francisco 49ers News / 5 GOATs / January 15
Report: NFL agents claim 49ers injury conspiracy could scare players away from team
Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers’ coaching staff have spent the majority of the 2025 season working around injuries to their star players. Such has been an occurrence often during Shanahan’s tenure in San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 16
49ers' Kyle Shanahan explains Fred Warner decision, provides Pearsall and Kittle updates
Fred Warner's return to the field will have to wait at least another week. The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out their All-Pro linebacker for Saturday night's playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
Fred Warner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15
49ers LB Fred Warner Won’t Be Activated From IR For Divisional Round
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced that LB Fred Warner will not be activated from injured reserve in time for Saturday’s Divisional Round against the Seahawks,
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 15
Brock Purdy opens up about 49ers being underdogs for playoff game vs. Seahawks
As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the San Francisco 49ers as seven-point underdogs for their divisional-round playoff game at the rival Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.
Robert Saleh News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
49ers DC Robert Saleh Scheduled To Interview For Ravens & Titans’ HC Jobs Sunday
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is scheduled to interview for the Ravens and Titans’ head-coaching vacancies
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