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NFL News / The SportsRush / December 30
Why New England Patriots Are the Biggest Winners Amid Kendrick Bourne’s Latest Update on Brandon Aiyuk
The San Francisco 49ers won for the sixth straight time in Week 17, bringing their overall record to a sparkling 12-4. That is doubly impressive when you consider what the team has had to deal with this year.
Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 30
How 49ers' Brock Purdy suddenly has become an elite quarterback
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is playing at the absolute peak of his powers right now. Purdy has long been considered a top-10 quarterback in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 30
49ers playoff picture: Where San Francisco stands heading into Week 18
The San Francisco 49ers boosted their chances of claiming the NFC West title and securing home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs with Sunday night's 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium.
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 30
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Week 18 matchup vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers will hold three full practices this week as they prepare for their Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, and quarterback Brock Purdy are scheduled to speak with the media.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
How the NFL Burned the 49ers in Vital Week 18 Matchup
Defeating the Chicago Bears meant that the San Francisco 49ers would get to play for the No. 1 seed and NFC West title against the Seattle Seahawks in the season finale.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers vs. Bears was a game that defined a season
Last night, my hands were shaking when the game ended. The back-and-forth between the 49ers and the Bears was nerve-rattling, to say the least. Any game involving your favorite team that comes down to the final four seconds is enough to put anyone in therapy.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Four 49ers Whose Stock Increased in the Win Against Chicago
For a second straight game, the San Francisco 49ers had to win by scoring over 40 points. The Chicago Bears had no answers to stopping the 49ers' offense.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Christian McCaffrey says playing for Kyle Shanahan is 'football heaven'
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey produced his best performance of the year against the Chicago Bears. His explosiveness arrived at the most pivotal moment, finishing the game with 140 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards, and a touchdown.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Three Things We Learned From the 49ers' Win Against Chicago
What a win for the San Francisco 49ers to get over the Chicago Bears. They kept their No. 1 seed playoff hopes alive thanks to it, which is the first thing to learn about their win.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers' Kyle Shanahan surges in Coach of the Year race after late-season success
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan continues to draw praise after Sunday night's win over the Chicago Bears, a victory that set up a high-stakes Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
The 49ers need to use this player more on offense
When George Kittle has missed games in the past, it has been devastating. It is hard to make up for his production as a blocker and in the passing game.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers draft Watch: College Football Playoff prospects who could shape San Francisco's future
Now that we know the San Francisco 49ers are in the playoffs, The Faithful are assured of at least two more games. We will tune in wearing our game gear at least into the second week of January.
San Francisco 49ers News / EasySportz / December 29
The San Francisco 49ers Are As Dangerous As Ever
SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers don’t look like a team searching for answers. They look like a team daring the rest of the NFL to keep up. Sunday night’s victory over the Chicago Bears — the newly crowned champions of the NFC North — was not clean, quiet or cautious.
Brock Purdy News / LWOSports.com / December 29
The Brock Purdy Phenomenon: Unpacking the 49ers Quarterback’s Recent Surge
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been on a remarkable tear as of late, defying his “Mr. Irrelevant” draft status to become one of the most efficient and impactful players in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers vs. Bears PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 12-4 after a 42-38 win against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.
Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29
Fred Warner's return is starting to feel real for the 49ers
When Fred Warner fractured his ankle in October, the thought was that he would be fine for next season. The injury would likley take him out for this season, but it was never devastating enough to put his offseason preparation into jeopardy.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 29
49ers add explosiveness to offense in PFF's 2026 NFL mock draft
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to pursue a veteran wide receiver in free agency, especially with Brandon Aiyuk's time in the Bay Area appearing to wind down.
San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / December 29
Rex Ryan Compares Brock Purdy to Drew Brees, Calling Him the 'Most Underrated QB' in the NFL
Brock Purdy has really silenced the critics who were suggesting Mac Jones was a better QB option for the San Francisco 49ers. He has won all six of his starts since returning from a toe injury, and over the last few weeks, he has been arguably the best QB in football.
Jaquan Brisker News / Yardbarker / December 29
Jaquan Brisker assigns blame for Bears' 'SNF' loss to 49ers
49ers QB Brock Purdy ultimately accumulated five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) to guide his team to a victory.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
49ers' Colton McKivitz sends Brock Purdy warning to NFL after win over Bears
Purdy passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two scores to help his club earn a 42-38 win over the Bears that improved the 49ers to 12-4 on Sunday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Ben Johnson: Final play in Bears loss to 49ers 'on me'
The Chicago Bears came up two yards shy of a huge victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday evening. Caleb Williams' pass to Jahdae Walker fell incomplete in the end zone, handing the Bears (11-5) a heartbreaking 42-38 loss. Head coach Ben Johnson talked through the final play of the game in his post-game news conference.
George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28
49ers TE George Kittle Highly Unlikely To Play Sunday Night
According to Adam Schefter, 49ers TE George Kittle is “highly unlikely,” in the words of a source, to play in Sunday night’s game against the Bears. Kittle
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