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On YouTubeKyle Shanahan News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Kyle Shanahan’s Coaching Performance Drives 49ers’ Playoff Push
Kyle Shanahan’s coaching performance this season may be his most impressive yet, adding to his record of three NFC West titles, four postseason appearances, and two Super Bowl trips since becoming the San Francisco 49ers coach in 2017.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22
49ers wide receiver had $500,000 bonus wiped away after Colts challenge his decisive catch
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen cruelly challenged a catch on Monday that had earned an opposing player half a million dollars. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne entered the Week 16 contest just one yard shy of hitting a $500,000 bonus if he tallied 500 receiving yards in the 2025 regular season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 5 GOATs / December 22
Troy Aikman names Kyle Shanahan as coach he would hire first if he were a GM
There are a lot of great coaches in the NFL. But one sticks out to Troy Aikman, the three-time Super Bowl champion and Monday Night Football announcer: Kyle Shanahan.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 22
These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Colts
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. These seven players will not suit up for the game.
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.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22
49ers Activate Yetur Gross-Matos From IR
The 49ers’ edge rush group has received a boost in time for tonight’s game. Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 22
49ers announce roster moves ahead of showdown vs. Colts
The San Francisco 49ers are just hours away from kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium and have announced their pregame roster moves.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
49ers Announce Three Moves For Monday Night
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have activated DE Yetur Gross-Matos from injured reserve. They also elevated CB Eli Apple and LB Eric Kendricks from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Colts. Gross-Matos, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Panthers back in 2020.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 22
49ers Counting on Run Defense Changes vs. Colts
The 49ers are in the playoffs, and the goal shifts to acquiring the highest seed. Three wins to close out the year and they complete an improbable run to the NFC’s 1 seed.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 22
Week 16 MNF: 49ers-Colts Preview, Props, Prediction
Several NFL teams will be watching in earnest when the San Francisco 49ers travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night in a game chock full of playoff implications for both conferences to close out Week 16.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / December 22
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reveals key goal to beat Colts in Week 16
The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth Sunday after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Detroit Lions. Still, the 49ers have plenty at stake heading into Monday night's Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
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 / 49ers Webzone / December 22
Only one 49ers player leads position group in Pro Bowl voting
The NFL Communications staff released the latest voting results for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with the AFC and NFC rosters set to be unveiled Tuesday morning.
Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / December 22
49ers' Robert Saleh open to head coaching opportunities, but 'it's not desperation'
There is little doubt that San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will be among the top names to watch when NFL teams begin filling head coaching vacancies during the upcoming offseason.
The 'Most 30-touch NFL games' quiz
How many of the 48 players in NFL history with 30 or more touches in at least 10 different games can you name in seven minutes?
Jake Tonges News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 22
Why this 49ers' place on the depth chart may not reflect his value
The San Francisco 49ers have finally clarified their stance on Jake Tonges, listing him as the third-string tight end on the depth chart. Tonges became a key contributor in the first half of the season, largely due to George Kittle’s hamstring injury suffered in Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 22
Key starters expected to return for San Francisco 49ers in Week 16
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most injured teams thoughout the entire 2025 season. While the team will never get completely healthy, it is significant to note that they will potentially be getting three significant contributors back on the defensive side of the football in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 21
Why the 49ers Can’t Afford to Lose Mac Jones in 2026
If the 2025 season has proven anything, it’s that the San Francisco 49ers are extremely fortunate to have two quality quarterbacks on their roster. The 49ers have a 10-4 record, reflecting their strong season.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 21
49ers clinch spot in NFC playoffs with Detroit loss
The San Francisco 49ers have officially clinched a postseason birth for the 2025 NFC playoffs, thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Detroit Lions 29-24 on Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Bears stun Packers, take control of NFC North with miraculous comeback
The first of back-to-back Saturdays with NFL games was capped off with one of the games of the year.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list last week, raising significant questions about his future in San Francisco.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / December 16
Why 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey should be in NFL MVP conversation
McCaffrey should rightfully be in the NFL Most Valuable Player conversation with how reliable he's been for the club.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 14
49ers' move may have ended Brandon Aiyuk's time in San Francisco
The on-again, off-again relationship between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers looks to be off again. Potentially for good this time.
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