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49ers Make-or-Break Stretch Could Decide Playoff Fate

The San Francisco 49ers enter a make-or-break stretch over the next four weeks. How they perform against the Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Cleveland Browns will determine whether they remain legitimate postseason contenders or just pretenders.

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Snap Counts & Grades: The 49ers defense can’t slow down red-hot Rams offense

Sunday was a rough day for the San Francisco 49ers’ defense against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Stafford became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw four touchdowns and zero interceptions in three straight games, and the Rams routinely picked on different players from their new 13 personnel wrinkle.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 10

Three 49ers Whose Stock Fell in the Loss to the Rams

There is plenty of blame to go around on the San Francisco 49ers for their 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Some players had worse games than others.

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for 150 yards or more in a game at least five times can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in one NFL postseason' quiz

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / November 10

George Kittle says 49ers don't need a perfect offense to win games

The San Francisco 49ers offense showed plenty of life against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Unfortunately, the defense can't say the same. It couldn't contain quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Rams' high-powered attack, resulting in a 42-26 loss at Levi's Stadium.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 10

49ers vs. Rams PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers dropped their record to 6-4 after a 42-26 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 10

The good, the bad, and the ugly from the 49ers Week 10 loss against the Rams

Have a fun, entertaining game where you win, and follow that up with a loss. That’s been the cycle for the San Francisco 49ers since late September. A

Brock Purdy News / Pro Football Rumors / November 10

49ers do not expect Brock Purdy to fully heal in 2025

Brock Purdy‘s early return to action in Week 4 resulted in an aggravation of his turf toe injury. He has yet to appear for the 49ers since, and being available at full strength may not be possible for the remainder of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 10

Assessing the 49ers' Super Bowl chances after losing to the Rams

Through ten games, it is easy to divide the San Francisco 49ers' season into two. The team lost Nick Bosa in Week 4 and Fred Warner shortly after in Week 6.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 10

49ers’ offense receives reminder of lack of room for error in Week 10 loss

In the wake of a defeat in which the Los Angeles Rams did basically whatever they wanted when they had the ball, the search for reasons to be cheerful for the 49ers might seem as futile as San Francisco’s comeback efforts ultimately proved to be.

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 10

Jones addresses possibly losing 49ers' starting QB job to Purdy

Mac Jones addresses possibly losing 49ers' starting QB job to Brock Purdy

Jones has thus far gone 5-3 for games that Purdy has missed due to what's become a lingering toe injury.

Tom Brady had some surprising advice for the 49ers

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Not even Kyle Shanahan’s best efforts can patch up 49ers’ defensive holes, and Rams loss proves it

For years, the San Francisco 49ers have hinged their identity on defense. They have been known for a relentless pass rush, suffocating coverage, and physicality that wore opponents down.

Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Former Tennessee Vols WR Jauan Jennings makes bold guarantee after 49ers' loss to the Rams

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jauan Jennings didn't hold back on Sunday while discussing his lost fumble in the San Francisco 49ers' 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / Niners Nation / November 10

NFC West standings: 49ers sit firmer in third place with Rams, Seahawks winning

Yeah, this is not going to be a good Monday. The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first NFC West divisional loss on Sunday to the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are good, and the 49ers—specifically their defense—are snakebit with injuries.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 10

7 biggest questions facing the 49ers after losing big to the Rams

This 49ers-Rams game is what it looks like when the 49er defense loses the best four players from their front seven. The Rams are also ideally suited to expose the Niner weaknesses.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 10

49ers Notebook: Jauan Jennings makes big promise after fumble; Players look at the bright side after loss; Kittle reflects on highlight catch

The mood was a little mixed among San Francisco 49ers players following their loss to the Rams on Sunday, with a number of players expressing optimism at what happened in the game and what lies ahead, while also showing some dejection at how the game unfolded.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 9

Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 42-26 to the Rams

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just made a statement in their 42-26 loss to the Rams, and the statement is this: They are not contenders. They're big, fat pretenders, and they know it.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

Does Mac Jones regret signing a multi-year deal with the 49ers?

If quarterback Mac Jones had signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers this past offseason, he might be poised for a big payday in 2026—especially given his strong performance in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9