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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
49ers' 2026 NFL Draft position finalized after Rams beat Bears in playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers' position in the 2026 NFL Draft is now set. Following Sunday night's Divisional Round playoff game—when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears—the 49ers officially secured the 27th overall pick in the first round.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
Sad, ugly, inevitable: 49ers overmatched by Seahawks but not far from contending
Sad. Ugly. Maddening. But perhaps most depressing of all, it seemed inevitable. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did everything he could to get the San Francisco 49ers ready, and the players played their hearts out, but on Saturday night, they were just overmatched.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
What if? 49ers don't hold back discussing injury impact in playoff loss to Seahawks
In an alternate reality, the San Francisco 49ers may have entered the playoffs at full strength against the Seattle Seahawks. Instead, the version that took the field Saturday night at Lumen Field was one battered by injuries and missing several cornerstone players.
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
Five 49ers That Faltered in the Playoff Loss Against Seattle
Not enough players from the San Francisco 49ers showed up to play the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional playoff game. They were physically present, but nonexistent in their performance.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
Why Christian McCaffrey’s 2025 Season Will Go Down in 49ers History
The San Francisco 49ers wouldn’t have reached the Divisional Round of the playoffs without their running back Christian McCaffrey. Injuries defined nearly every position on the field this season, but at running back, McCaffrey managed to complete a full season without any major setbacks, following the most difficult year of his career in 2024.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
What the 49ers Need to Add to their Offense this Offseason
The 49ers face a talent gap with several roster holes. Let’s start with an inventory of the roster and look at options. Brock Purdy has some development issues, I’ll have a player evaluation column later this week.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
Three Plays That Heavily Influenced the 49ers' Loss to the Seahawks
Countless plays went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in their 41-6 divisional playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They needed at least half of the errant plays to have gone their way to give them a chance to win.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18
Ravens Completed Interview With Robert Saleh
The Ravens announced that they have completed their interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh for their head coaching job. Here is a look at the team’s candidates:
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18
Titans Move Interview With Robert Saleh To Monday
Ian Rapoport reports that the Titans have moved their interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh to Monday and that he is considered a serious candidate. Saleh is viewed as a finalist for the job along with Chiefs HC Matt Nagy, who will interview with the team before Saleh, and Packers DC Jeff Hafley, who will interview for the team on Tuesday.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
49ers’ top 3 NFL Draft targets after season ends with blowout loss to Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers will turn the page to 2026 for another crack at a Super Bowl run. Seattle ended S.F’s season in disruptive fashion on Saturday — forcing the Niners to start thinking about the NFL Draft.
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.
Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
Titans move interview with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was scheduled to interview with both the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans on Sunday regarding their head coaching vacancies.
Trent Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18
49ers LT Trent Williams Will Return For 2026
49ers LT Trent Williams says that he plans to play for the team next season despite turning 38 years old in July. Williams says the team has a bright future and that he feels good physically after missing Week 18 due to a hamstring injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
Three Things We Learned From the 49ers' Playoff Loss to Seattle
The 2025 has come to an end for the San Francisco 49ers. They were dealt swiftly and harshly by the Seattle Seahawks, losing 41-6. A few things stood out that were revealing about the 49ers in their divisional playoff loss.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
5 San Francisco 49ers who may not be on the roster in 2026
After a disappointing loss to a fun season, the San Francisco 49ers are left looking at what their roster is and could be moving forward. They have some notable free agency decisions to come up and even some potential cap casualties.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
49ers vs. Seahawks PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to a disappointing end Saturday night with a 41-6 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
Super Bowl champion 49ers safety Chet Brooks passes away at 60
Former San Francisco 49ers safety Chet Brooks has passed away at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. The 49ers selected Brooks out of Texas A&M in the 11th round (303rd overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft.
Ricky Pearsall News / Total Pro Sports / January 18
Is Ricky Pearsall Injured? 49ers WR Status vs. Seahawks Explained
Heading into the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, one of the biggest questions around the San Francisco 49ers was whether star wide receiver Ricky Pearsall would be available.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / January 18
Kyle Shanahan reveals postgame message to 49ers after playoff loss to Seahawks
What do you tell a team after a blowout playoff loss to a division rival? San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan faced that question following his team's humbling Divisional Round defeat against the Seattle Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
Trent Williams gives Kyle Shanahan Coach of the Year endorsement after injury-plagued season
The San Francisco 49ers saw their Super Bowl hopes absolutely crushed on Saturday night. San Francisco got destroyed by Seattle, losing 41-6 in an incredibly one-sided game.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / January 18
Brock Purdy believes the 49ers ‘have the right guys’ to win a Super Bowl
The 49ers suffered a disappointing blowout loss to the Seahawks to end their season, but Purdy remains optimistic that the team has the pieces to win a Super Bowl.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18
Deommodore Lenoir loses his cool with a headbutt of Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Deommodore Lenoir was out there crashing out during Saturday’s season-ending loss. Lenoir and the San Francisco 49ers got absolutely trounced by the Seattle Seahawks during their divisional round playoff game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18
49ers-Seahawks takeaways: Seattle's defense shines again
The Seattle Seahawks completely dominated the San Francisco 49ers defensively the last time the NFC West rivals squared off in Week 18. That did not change on Saturday night as Seattle prevailed in a 41-6 rout to get within one win of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2014.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
49ers Elevated DT Sebastian Valdez & OT Brandon Parker
Per Nick Wagoner, the 49ers elevated DT Sebastian Valdez and OT Brandon Parker for their Division Round matchup. Parker, 30, is a former third-round pick of the Raiders back in 2018.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / January 15
Brock Purdy opens up about 49ers being underdogs for playoff game vs. Seahawks
As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the San Francisco 49ers as seven-point underdogs for their divisional-round playoff game at the rival Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.
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