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49ers' decision to keep Brock Purdy out another week may end up being the best thing to ever happen to Mac Jones

Mac Jones has been given a third chance at his NFL livelihood. After looking like the next franchise QB for the New England Patriots during his rookie year, it all went downhill from there and Jones couldn't have left town fast enough in the eyes of many Pats fans.

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Cardinals Writer Provides Scouting Report for 49ers Week 3 Battle

A chance at becoming 3-0 is within reach for the San Francisco 49ers. All they have to do is duke it out with the Arizona Cardinals to get there. However, that's easier said than done.

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

49ers elevate two players, place Spencer Burford on IR ahead of home opener against Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's home opener against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium: Elevated

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks that threw for at least 20 touchdowns in the 2024-25 regular season?

The 'Rookie quarterback Wild Card passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / September 20

San Francisco 49ers Rank Among the NFL’s Top Social-Media Powerhouses

The San Francisco 49ers recently ranked among the NFL’s top social media powerhouses. Here’s where the 49ers rank among the league’s namesake powerhouses, along with the team’s outlook for the 2025 NFL season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

Mykel Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 20

How One Rookie Singlehandedly Fixed the 49ers' Run Defense

Mykel Williams could finish his rookie season with zero sacks, and he still would be the right pick for the 49ers. Through two games, Williams has been one of the most valuable and impactful players on the team, and yet has recorded just six tackles.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / September 20

49ers OC on run game: ‘We’re doing a good job in the run game’

The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Arizona Cardinals this weekend, getting another divisional test early in the year after beating the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 in the season opener.

NFL News / Niners Nation / September 20

3 keys to a 49ers win over the Cardinals: Let Mac cook

The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Arizona Cardinals in their home opener of the 2025 season in a divisional battle between two undefeated teams.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

Kyle Shanahan discusses how 49ers defense will approach slowing down Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

The San Francisco 49ers were swept by the Arizona Cardinals in 2024. In their first meeting last October, the Cardinals pulled out a close one, winning 24-23.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

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

49ers' Kyle Shanahan very encouraged by progress of QB Brock Purdy's toe injury

Last week in New Orleans, Mac Jones made his first start as quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. Jones, who was drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft by the New England Patriots, joined the 49ers in March and was playing for the injured Brock Purdy, who sustained a toe injury in week one against the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

Why are the 49ers wearing white jerseys at home vs. the Cardinals?

The San Francisco 49ers will take the field in their white throwback jerseys on Sunday when they host the Arizona Cardinals. Interestingly, the team will also wear lighter uniforms in both of their first two home games this season, suiting up in their white primary jerseys again in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 20

49ers vs. Cardinals: 3 Keys to Victory in a Week 3 NFC West Showdown

The 2-0 San Francisco 49ers return home to Levi's Stadium to face off against the 2-0 Arizona Cardinals in their season home opener. Both teams will look to take first place in the NFC West, but if the 49ers plan to be number one, they must stick to these keys to victory.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 20

One Rookie has a Good Chance to be the Steal of the 49ers Draft Class

One critical aspect of the NFL draft that teams need to follow is drafting value picks. These are the players who end up becoming steals for a team's draft class.

Ricky Pearsall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Teenager who allegedly shot 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall will be tried as a juvenile

Last season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was hospitalized after being shot. Pearsall was apprehended by a 17-year-old who tried to rob him.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / September 20

What position should the 49ers target (if any) before the trade deadline?

The NFL trade deadline hits on Nov. 4 (1 p.m. PST). That’s more than six weeks away, but the 49ers are off to a great start at 2-0 despite being inundated with injuries, which means they may need a piece or two to get to the finish line.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

More 49ers added: George Kittle and Fred Warner to join flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia

The San Francisco 49ers will be strongly represented at next year's Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alongside head coach Kyle Shanahan

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

49ers' Brock Purdy could be available to play Week 3

Brock Purdy‘s return to practice this week inspired some hope that he could suit up for the 49ers in Week 3, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said (via Matt Barrows of The Athletic) that it is “highly unlikely” he starts on Sunday.

49ers' Brock Purdy gives major hint about status for Cardinals game

Will Mac Jones' solid play impact when 49ers bring Brock Purdy back?

Cardinals' Calais Campbell gives 49ers' Mac Jones bulletin-board material

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The 'Rookie Pro Bowlers since 2014' quiz