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Brock Purdy Is Off to a Great Start in 2026!

Brock Purdy has wasted no time showing why the San Francisco 49ers believe he can lead their offense for years to come. Through the first two games of the 2026 season, Purdy has helped San Francisco start 2-0, putting together two impressive performances against the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins.

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49ers urged to trade for Browns Pro Bowl receiver amid injuries

The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver room suffered another injury setback this weekend.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk return from injury

Christian McCaffrey makes rare NFL history in 49ers win

Brock Purdy sharp as 49ers cruise past Dolphins

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21

3 Plays That Heavily Influenced 49ers Week 2 Win Over Dolphins

Defeating the Miami Dolphins was never in doubt for the San Francisco 49ers. They completely dismantled Miami from start to finish. Numerous plays were key in the 49ers' victory, but three of them stand out the most.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers open as big favorites vs. Cardinals in Week 3

By kickoff, the San Francisco 49ers were favored by 12.5 points over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. The Niners won 35-13, improving their record to 2-0.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers defender in awe of Brock Purdy and the offense: 'We've got so many weapons'

Safety Ji'Ayir Brown tallied a game-high and career-high 13 tackles on Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers' 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, helping his team improve to 2-0 on the season.

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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.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Reacts to His 100th Career Touchdown Record

Christian McCaffrey made more history as he recorded his 100th career touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers' 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins. It was far away from his explosive best against the Dolphins, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry on 10 attempts, but he still found the end zone twice on two one-yard touchdowns.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

One Thing the 49ers Did Poorly in Their Blowout Win Over the Dolphins in Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers are looking like one of the NFL’s best teams after two games this season. They slammed the Los Angeles Rams, 27-7, last Thursday in Australia, and on Sunday, they slaughtered the Miami Dolphins by a final score of 35-13.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

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

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 2-0 after a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21

5 Biggest 49ers Risers After Dominant Week 2 Win

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Which players were better in their second game than they were in Week 1? Kittle did not quite look like himself in Week 1.

Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Some Numbers on How Dazzling Brock Purdy Was for the 49ers in Week 2 vs. The Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers destroyed the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, 27-7, in Australia, and they returned home looking for another win against the Miami Dolphins.

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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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21

This 49ers Strength Stood Out in Dominant Week 2 Win Over Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to 2-0 after demolishing the Miami Dolphins 35-13. The Dolphins have one of the weaker rosters in the league, so a comprehensive win was the expectation rather than a surprise.

Mike Evans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Notable update on Mike Evans’ injury emerges after 49ers-Dolphins game

Injuries continue to mount for the San Francisco 49ers, particularly in their wide receiver room. Mike Evans added to the Niners’ woes on that front when he left Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the fourth quarter with an apparent hip injury.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / September 21

49ers’ potential trade for a rising defensive star comes with major financial ramifications that could shape their roster beyond 2026

Joey Porter Jr. hasn’t reached a contract extension with the Steelers, which opens the door for interested teams to monitor the situation. The San Francisco 49ers started the season on high notes, beating the Los Angeles Rams and the Miami Dolphins over the first two weeks.

Deebo Samuel News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Deebo Samuel Doesn’t Hold Back With Message to 49ers Fans

Deebo Samuel Sr. returned to Levi’s Stadium in a San Francisco 49ers uniform Sunday and found a loud home crowd waiting after a year away. The 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 to move to 2-0.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers Notebook: Closing the book on Australia; Rookies play big role on defense; Mike Evans makes an impression

The San Francisco 49ers certainly have room to improve after their first two games of the 2026 season, but not many people would have imagined those games going as well as they did considering the circumstances.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk's return

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk return from injury

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium and came out of it with another receiver hurt, as Demarcus Robinson was carted off with what Kyle Shanahan said looked like a high ankle sprain.

Brock Purdy sharp as 49ers cruise past Dolphins

Christian McCaffrey makes rare NFL history in 49ers win

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Dolphin Position Group Breakdown in Loss to 49ers

The Miami Dolphins fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 35-13, in week two. Here’s a breakdown of each position group and their performance (or lack thereof).

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

49ers Week 2 win over Dolphins produces historic stats and milestones

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 2-0 on the season after a 35-13 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

49ers' Christian McCaffrey sends a clear message after reaching 100 career TDs

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has yet to record his first receiving touchdown of the season. When he does, he will surpass Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk for the most receiving touchdowns by a running back in the Super Bowl era.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

MVPurdy? 49ers quarterback leaves teammates buzzing with latest performance

Yes, it's way too early to make any sort of accurate assessment of how this season's MVP race will turn out in the NFL. But that doesn't mean there weren't at least a few people thinking about it after Brock Purdy's performance against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 20

49ers Have Been in Contact With Veteran Super Bowl-Winning Pass Rusher

After slamming the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 last week, the San Francisco 49ers again looked very robust on Sunday. They trounced the Miami Dolphins, 35-13, and they never trailed as they improved to 2-0.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

49ers provide post-game injury updates on Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, others

The San Francisco 49ers' injury situation worsened Sunday. Two wide receivers, Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson, suffered setbacks during the team's Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins.