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49ers Notebook: Robert Saleh's triumphant return; Welcome back Christian McCaffrey; Rookie impact at safety

Who stood out the most for the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1? Perhaps it was defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, whose unit held the Seahawks in check for much of his team's 17-13 road win.

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Robert Saleh's return immediately lifts 49ers

It is very hard to win divisional football games on the road. Throw in the uncertainty and the jitters of Week 1, and the task becomes that much more difficult.

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The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

How many of the running backs to get into the end zone in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in 10 minutes?

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

The 5 Key Offseason Weaknesses the 49ers Overcame to Defeat Seattle in Week 1

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, delivering a 17-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Like many of their recent clashes, neither team gave up easily, with both sides trading go-ahead scores until star 49ers DE Nick Bosa forced and recovered a fumble with less than a minute left.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 7

The Biggest Heroes from the 49ers' 17-13 Win Over Seahawks

The 49ers kept giving the game away, and Seattle refused to take it, giving Nick Bosa the opportunity to force a Sam Darnold fumble on the San Francisco 13 with 42 seconds left in the game-defining play of an unlikely 17-13 49er win.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Shanahan: Jake Moody's status with 49ers not in question after another shaky outing

If the fans were in charge, 49ers kicker Jake Moody might not have made the trip back to San Francisco after his team's 17-13 win over the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.

Brock Purdy News / Total Apex Sports / September 7

Brock Purdy Proves Doubters Wrong, Even When He’s Not Perfect

Let’s get one thing straight: Brock Purdy’s Sunday performance against the Seattle Seahawks wasn’t a masterpiece. It wasn’t the kind of game you frame and hang on the wall.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7

49ers' Shanahan wants to sign familiar WR after Sunday's injuries

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan wants to sign familiar WR after Sunday's injuries

The already shorthanded San Francisco 49ers offense saw two pass catchers leave Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Five injuries to monitor after Week 1: Another 49ers star goes down

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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

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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 / A to Z Sports / September 8

49ers rookie who the rest of the NFL forgot about makes game-changing play that propelled San Francisco to season opener win

Depth always becomes so important around the NFL. For the San Francisco 49ers, the talent in their secondary will be tested this season. Rookie Marques Sigle wasn't expected to see a ton of playing time as a rookie when he was drafted in round five of this year's draft, but that may be the ultimate outcome.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Key stats from the 49ers' 17-13 Week 1 win vs. the Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers start the 2025 season 1-0 after a 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

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Jake Tonges News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Unlikely hero Jake Tonges uses his first NFL catches to push 49ers to win over Seahawks

It took over three NFL seasons for San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges to get a chance to make a catch in a regular season game, but when that opportunity came, he made it into a moment he'll never forget.

Kendrick Bourne News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

49ers Still Hoping To Sign WR Kendrick Bourne

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters after Sunday’s win over the Seahawks that they’re still hoping to re-sign veteran WR Kendrick Bourne. “I know he hasn’t signed with [a team], so I know it’s a possibility we can get him,” Shanahan said, via 49ersWebzone.com.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Nick Bosa, 49ers react to game-sealing play vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 clash with the Seattle Seahawks came down to the wire. After Brock Purdy connected with tight end Jake Tonges for a late touchdown, Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold marched his offense down to the 49ers' nine-yard line, putting fans at Lumen Field—and those watching at home—on edge.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / September 7

49ers still hope to sign Kendrick Bourne; George Kittle and Jauan Jennings to have MRIs

The 49ers saw two of their top pass catchers leave Sunday's win with injuries and head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is still hoping to add to their receiving corps in the coming days.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7

Five injuries to monitor after Week 1 of NFL season

Five injuries to monitor after Week 1: Another 49ers star goes down

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries.

49ers star TE George Kittle exits Sunday's game with a hamstring injury

San Francisco still wants to sign familiar WR after Sunday's injuries

Falcons unclear of severity of shoulder injury to star WR Drake London

Report: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy is nursing dislocated right shoulder

Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin is targeting his return by Week 5

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 7

George Kittle's Week 1 exit leaves 49ers with big questions

The San Francisco 49ers offense got off to a hot start with George Kittle in the lineup. Kittle was looking like the star of the game with four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown on the first drive.

Colton McKivitz News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

49ers want to retain RT Colton McKivitz, have initiated extension talks

49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz signed a one-year extension last March, so he is entering a platform campaign. As opposed to many impending free agents who publicly downplay the appeal of a massive payday, McKivitz is a bit more upfront.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Christian McCaffrey will play in Week 1 for 49ers, per reports

ESPN's Adam Schefter and multiple NFL insiders report running back Christian McCaffrey is "good to go" for the 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 6

49ers Elevating WR Russell Gage & LB Curtis Robinson

Per Matt Barrows, the 49ers are elevating WR Russell Gage and LB Curtis Robinson for Week 1. Adam Schefter reported that when Gage was released from the practice squad, San Francisco planned to re-sign Gage and promote him to the active roster for Week 1.