San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / October 12

Mac Jones, Jauan Jennings are active for the 49ers

The 49ers won't have starting quarterback Brock Purdy or starting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who were ruled out Friday. They will, however, have quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver Jauan Jennings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Niners Nation / October 12

3 keys to a 49ers win over the Buccaneers: Which team will come up in the clutch?

The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, with kickoff slated for 1:25 p.m. on the road. San Francisco has extra rest coming off a thriller 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, where they managed to pull off the upset despite being significantly undermanned.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 12

The player the 49ers miss the most from their 2024 team

The 49ers lost nine starters this offseason. And for the most part, they don't miss any of them. Through five games, the 49ers defense has allowed the sixth-fewest points in the NFL despite the losses of Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, Charvarius Ward, Maliek Collins, Javon Hargrave and Leonard Floyd.

Joe Flacco News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 12

Report: 49ers are making a change in the secondary

The San Francisco 49ers were always going to play four safeties in some capacity against the San Francisco 49ers. Malik Mustapha will make his season debut.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The sack leader for every NFL season

Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 12

Assessing Brock Purdy's chances of returning for the 49ers in Week 7

It sounds like Brock Purdy is nearing a return from a toe injury that he suffered in Week 1 and reaggravated in Week 4. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Purdy has "a chance" to start for the 49ers next week when they face the Atlanta Falcons at home.

Mac Jones News / Pro Football Talk / October 12

49ers wisely signed Mac Jones to two-year deal

The 49ers have made a few bad quarterback decisions in recent years. In March, they made a very good one. When it was time to sign a new backup quarterback, they persuaded Mac Jones to commit for two years, not one.

Deommodore Lenoir News / Niners Nation / October 12

Deommodore Lenoir’s biggest challenge of 2025 is crucial to 49ers’ Week 6 hopes

Deommodore Lenoir has already faced plenty of challenges in the 2025 season, and the 49ers’ top cornerback has passed those tests with flying colors. Moved

Nick Bosa News / Sporting News / October 12

Why 49ers will have to be patient when trading for Nick Bosa's replacement

San Francisco isn't likely to make a move for a pass rusher right away.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 12

Two under-the-radar pass rushers the 49ers may show trade interest in

The San Francisco 49ers appear to be sniffing around the edge rusher market as we get near the trade deadline. John Lynch admitted that the team would

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 12

Report: Report: The 49ers have called about a pass rusher on the Packers

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed that he’d been having productive conversations about pass rushers ahead of the November trade deadline.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 12

The 49ers’ Rookies have proven themselves worthy

The past week and a half, I’ve read way too much about a quarterback “controversy”. That conversation is about as useless as the police officer pulling over a Waymo during a DUI stop.

Jauan Jennings News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Jauan Jennings Injury Update: 49ers WR’s Week 6 Status Revealed

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is officially listed as questionable with an ankle and rib injury as the team enters its Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Mac Jones' Status for 49ers-Bucs Game Gets Update

The San Francisco 49ers are 4-1 entering Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, also 4-1. Brock Purdy has played just two games this season for the 49ers due to injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 12

Schefter: 49ers' Mac Jones, Jauan Jennings expected to play vs. Buccaneers; Ricky Pearsall, Brock Purdy updates

The San Francisco 49ers are getting some good news ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver Jauan Jennings, both listed as questionable, are expected to play on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 11

How the 49ers will use Jake Tonges when George Kittle returns

George Kittle is one of the San Francisco 49ers' most indispensable players. He's also likely to retire as a lifelong member of the organization. Except for the 2020 season, Kittle has maintained an impressive level of consistency that reflects his importance to the team.

Malik Mustapha News / Field Level Media / October 11

49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut

San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha is set to make his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was activated from the physically unable to perform list following a knee injury.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11

Bengals might not want to trade Trey Hendrickson to NFC team, but they should deal him

The 2-3 Bengals aren’t declaring themselves as sellers yet.

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Jaguars get excellent news on DE Travon Walker ahead of Week 6 game vs. Seahawks

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Giants HC Brian Daboll being investigated for Jaxson Dart situation

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Nick Bosa News / Athlon Sports / October 11

49ers Reportedly Interested in Four-Time Pro Bowl DE After Nick Bosa Injury

The San Francisco 49ers lost Nick Bosa to a torn ACL on Sept. 22, a seismic personnel blow that has transformed the team's outlook this season. Bosa is

San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / October 11

49ers 'Exploring' Blockbuster Trade For 4-Time Pro Bowler

Despite dealing with a plethora of injuries this season, the San Francisco 49ers are 4-1 heading into this Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 10

Steve Young predicts outcome of 49ers' QB situation

The San Francisco 49ers' quarterback situation has become a hot topic among fans and media alike. Backup Mac Jones has played well enough to make some wonder if the team should ride the hot hand even when Brock Purdy returns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 10

49ers QB Mac Jones aims to keep streak alive against Bucs

49ers' red-hot backup Mac Jones aims to keep streak alive against Buccaneers

The 49ers will once again trust backup quarterback Mac Jones to lead the offense against the Buccaneers with Brock Purdy sidelined another week.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Report: 'A Lot of Conversations' Circulating About 49ers Blockbuster Trade

Despite enduring a seemingly endless assault of injuries, the San Francisco 49ers are 4-1, control the NFC West, and will likely buy at the trade deadline.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 10