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San Francisco 49ers Star Out For Week 8 Game

Well, well, well. Here we are again, folks. The San Francisco 49ers are rolling into Week 8 with the same question that’s been haunting them since early October: Where’s Brock Purdy?

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San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey With Historic First 7 Games

Let me paint you a picture. It’s Sunday afternoon, and Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is probably somewhere right now, staring at game film with the expression of a man who just realized he forgot to pay his mortgage.

Robert Saleh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Robert Saleh gets head coach endorsement from 49ers players

Despite the long list of injury woes, the San Francisco 49ers are playing as one of the top teams in the league. The franchise owns a 5-2 record heading into Week 8, as the team aims to remain in the mix of the NFC West rankings.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

George Kittle names 49ers' best offseason addition

There is no doubt in San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's mind when identifying the team's biggest offseason addition. Speaking with Michael Silver

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Where the 49ers Will be Challenged the Most Against the Texans

Facing a team with a 2-4 record would typically be favorable the San Francisco 49ers. However, the Houston Texans aren't a typical 2-4 losing team. They boast one of the better defenses in the NFL, led by head coach and former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again

Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

Shanahan: 49ers could open Brandon Aiyuk's practice window next week

Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the San Francisco 49ers could—with emphasis on could—open the practice window for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as early as next week.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

49ers Starting QB Mac Jones For Week 8, Rule Out Five Players

The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out five players from Week 8, including QB Brock Purdy (toe), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), DE Bryce Huff (hamstring),

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

5 San Francisco 49ers who need to step up to beat Houston Texans

The San Francisco 49ers have a better record than the Houston Texans, but the oddsmakers have the Texans as favorites. They may be projecting the injuries to finally catch up to the 49ers.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 24

5 Questions with Battle Red Blog: What is wrong with the 49ers’ Week 8 opponent?

The 49ers have the chance to move to 6-2 this week when they visit the Houston Texans, who may be in desperation mode after a dismal start to their season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers updates: Purdy practices for third straight day; Pearsall still sidelined; Lenoir returns

Quarterback Brock Purdy practiced for the third consecutive day as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 24

The 49ers backups are seizing their opportunities on defense

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh used the word “opportunity” 12 times at the podium Thursday. This is a team that’s needed several players at multiple positions to be the “next man up.” The latest star player to go down with a season-ending injury was Fred Warner at linebacker.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Imagining if the 49ers had drafted Mac Jones instead of Trey Lance

Let's imagine an alternate reality in which Kyle Shanahan had stuck to his gut and drafted Mac Jones instead of Trey Lance four years ago. In this alternate reality, the 49ers did not trade three first-round picks plus a third to the Miami Dolphins for the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Grading the 49ers position by position as they enter Week 8

The 49ers are nearly halfway through the regular season, and their record is 5-2. And you are what your record says you are, right? Sometimes. The 49ers have won some incredibly close games against teams that are better than them on paper.

Robert Saleh News / Athlon Sports / October 24

49ers DC Robert Saleh Gives Blunt Response to Head Coaching Rumors

Robert Saleh was asked about potentially leaving Saleh had a succinct and gruff response He quickly exited the podium leaving fans to wonder The San Francisco 49ers boast an opportunistic defense and a high powered offense led by a surprising QB, Mac Jones, heading into Sunday's 1 p.m.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 23

One thing Kyle Shanahan changed to help the 49ers find their identity

The 2025 San Francisco 49ers feel like a completely different team compared to 2024. Multiple rookies are in, several veterans have moved on, but it's not just the obvious changes.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

49ers Make Two Roster Moves

The San Francisco 49ers officially designated G Spencer Burford to return from injured reserve and signed DE Trevis Gipson to their practice squad, per the NFL Transactions wire. Burford was placed on injured reserve in September for a knee injury. Burford, 25, was drafted by the 49ers with the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 23