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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 24
There Has Been One Big Key to the 49ers’ Resurgent Ground Game This Season
The San Francisco 49ers are taking a 6-0 record into this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. One thing the Falcons do well, other than leveraging the great talents of star running back Bijan Robinson, is stopping other teams from running the football.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24
Kyle Shanahan Isn’t Ready to Give Up on These 2 Struggling 49ers
One of the best parts about the San Francisco 49ers this season is seeing a bunch of players step up. Whether it’s the rookies or players entering their second or third year.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24
49ers Have Enough to Beat the Falcons and Reach 7-0
Six games, six wins. The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from entering their bye week undefeated, something few expected given the injuries they've endured.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Stadium Rant / October 24
49ers Face Critical Test Before The Bye
The 49ers are coming off a 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, improving to 6-0 on the season. This week, they travel to a different time zone for the first time since Week One to take on the 2-4 Atlanta Falcons, a team that has shown it can put up points.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 23
Steve Young Explains Why Winning 'Dogfights' Will Boost 49ers' Super Bowl Hopes
On paper, the San Francisco 49ers have had enjoyed perfect start to 2026 as they're 6-0 for the season so far. However, the game is played on grass, and San Francisco is dealing with a temporarily depleted offense, including injury concerns for key veterans Mike Evans and Nick Bosa.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
NFC Notes: Romello Height, Sean McVay, Brandon McManus, 49ers, Rams
49ers DE Romello Height had three tackles, a half-sack, and a season-high of five quarterback pressures in Monday Night’s win over the Commanders. Height credits his performance to wearing new cleats in Week 6. “I just felt like I was slipping a lot with the old (cleats),” Height said, via Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers Are Finding Success With One of the NFL's Most Unusual Offenses
The San Francisco 49ers have taken a different approach to offensive personnel than most NFL teams, and their production shows just how effective that strategy has been.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 23
5 Biggest Questions Facing 49ers Ahead of Week 7
As the San Francisco 49ers get ready for a key Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, there are plenty of questions surrounding the roster. What do the 49ers need to answer?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers' Kyle Shanahan explains challenge of missing so many players vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers will be without defensive end Nick Bosa when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Bosa is one of six 49ers players ruled out for the Week 7 matchup, joining wide receiver Mike Evans.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 23
49ers terminate contract of 8-year NFL veteran on Friday
The move, announced by the team, appears timed to create an opening for wide receiver Christian Kirk, who has been working his way back from injured reserve after a calf injury that kept him sidelined since training camp.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers' Mike Evans, Nick Bosa miss final practice ahead of Falcons game
It seems likely that the San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Mike Evans and defensive end Nick Bosa in Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
49ers Released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo
The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make room for WR Christian Kirk to be activated from injured reserve. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers release D-lineman ahead of Falcons game
The San Francisco 49ers made a roster move ahead of Sunday's Week 7 road game against the Atlanta Falcons, releasing defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo. The move frees a roster spot for the potential activation of wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf) from injured reserve.
Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers confident in WR depth if Mike Evans can't play vs. Falcons
We'll learn more about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans' status for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons when head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to reporters after Friday's practice.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 23
49ers Rookie Ranks Among NFL Leaders in One Important Stat
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to get a few of their key injured players back relatively soon. Wide receivers Christian Kirk and Deebo Samuel Sr. could return to game action if not this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons then during their following contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 23
49ers vs. Falcons: 3 biggest threats San Francisco must contain in Week 7
The San Francisco 49ers enter Week 7 preparing for an Atlanta Falcons team with two explosive offensive weapons and an interior defender capable of disrupting the game from the middle.
Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / October 23
The 49ers’ Brock Purdy Is on Top of Pro Football Focus’ Quarterback Rankings
Three years ago, the San Francisco 49ers enjoyed what seemed like a dream season during which running back Christian McCaffrey won the Offensive Player of the Year award, quarterback Brock Purdy was a leading MVP candidate and the team got within inches of winning the Super Bowl championship.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Rams' Sean McVay won't like what Roger Goodell said about future NFL games in Australia
"We look at the Australia game as a tremendous success on really every level," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said, as Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk shared on Thursday.
Tom Brady News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22
Tom Brady Sees Something Special in the 49ers
There’s something about an undefeated football team that makes people start wondering just how far it can go. The San Francisco 49ers are 6–0 after beating Washington 23–17, and Tom Brady isn’t waiting for the perfect moment to give them some credit.
Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 22
49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons
The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
3 Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: Talking 49ers, Malik Nabers, Tyler Higbee
After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Latest On WR Mike Evans; 49ers Not Eyeing Big WR Trade?
Brock Purdy’s MVP candidacy may could benefit from what is happening to the 49ers’ wide receiving corps, as the team remains unbeaten. But the attrition may be too much overcome soon.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders
While the San Francisco 49ers earned a 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders that improved the 49ers to 6-0 on Monday night, the 49ers suffered a significant scare when wide receiver Mike Evans aggravated a lingering Achilles injury late in the game's second quarter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens
Three NFL teams remain unbeaten, but sportsbooks aren't sold on all three of them as Super Bowl contenders.
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