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San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / October 4

George Kittle’s Family Friend Shares His Retirement Plans After NFL Career: 'Just Retire Already'

George Kittle has always played with the flair of a true showman. Whether he’s revving up the crowd, spiking the ball, or celebrating touchdowns. The star tight end for the 49ers has always carried himself like an entertainer just as much as an athlete.

Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

49ers’ Mac Jones saw a dead body before Thursday Night Football

In one of the more surreal stories to surface during the NFL season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones reportedly witnessed a dead body the morning of his team’s 23-20 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.

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How many of the active NFL players to record at least 140 receiving yards in more than one game can you name in five minutes?

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The most significant pass rusher trades in NFL history

To go with Yardbarker's trade installments on quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, here is a look at the biggest moves involving pass rushers.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 4

3 Plays That Heavily Influenced the 49ers' Win Against the Rams

Mac Jones deserves a ton of credit for the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Los Angeles Rams. He made a handful of plays that influenced the game. However, as fantastic and tough as he was against the Rams, he isn't part of the three most influential plays in the 49ers' win.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

49ers Depth Players Driving Early-Season Success

The San Francisco 49ers have a 4-1 record through five games despite injuries to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 4

49ers won with the game on the line, but roster issues remain

Any San Francisco 49ers fan who watched the game Thursday night went to bed happy, woke up happy, and is overwhelmingly grateful they got Robert Saleh back as defensive coordinator.

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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.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 4

49ers nearly punted instead of kicking a 59-yard field goal against Rams

It was a kick from nearly midfield. And it was a kick that almost didn’t happen. With just under three minutes left in the game and tied with the Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers had a fourth-down decision to make.

Nick Bosa News / Sporting News / October 4

49ers trade idea would replace injured Nick Bosa with promising 23-sack edge rusher

The San Francisco 49ers need to address the edge rusher position in the wake of Nick Bosa's season-ending injury. One analyst suggests a good buy-low candidate for the Niners to trade for.

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NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Matthew Stafford vs. Mac Jones: QB Chess Match Ends in OT Thriller for Rams & 49ers

Ahead of Week 5’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the division rival Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers found out they would have to play without star quarterback Brock Purdy yet again.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4

Dan Orlovsky’s old comments about Mac Jones are resurfacing

When retired NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst, Dan Orlovsky, declared in 2023, “If Mac Jones was in San Francisco, he would be playing like Brock Purdy,” it sparked debate — and now, it’s proving eerily prophetic.

NFL News / FirstSportz / October 4

Nick Saban Applauds Mac Jones’ 49ers Resurgence While Taking Subtle Shot at Patriots

Mac Jones, once viewed as the successor to Tom Brady in New England, experienced a rapid fall from grace following his rookie season. After just three years of Patriots football, Jones was shipped to Jacksonville before ending up in San Francisco.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Richard Sherman’s expectation for Brock Purdy’s injury timeline

Richard Sherman said on his namesake podcast that Brock Purdy will remain the San Francisco 49ers’ No. 1 quarterback but likely won’t play for “at least

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey to the Hall of Fame? Rich Eisen weighs in

Christian McCaffrey’s marvelous performance in the San Francisco 49ers’ 26-23 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night garnered acclaim from NFL analyst Rich Eisen.

Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 3

NFL Insider breaks down 49ers QB Mac Jones’ success vs. the Rams

Mac Jones’ remarkable performance in the San Francisco 49ers’ 26-23 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night garnered praise from a sports analyst.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3

Even more 49ers players facing multi-week absences due to injury

The 49ers are one of a few teams that have been bitten especially hard by the injury bug this season.

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Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 3

Why Christian McCaffrey’s Comments on the 49ers’ ‘Character’ Matter

After Week 5 of the NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers hold a 4-1 overall record and sit atop the NFC West with a perfect 3-0 divisional mark. From the outside, it’s one of the best starts the 49ers could hope for this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 3

Rapoport shares injury update on 49ers QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers fans may need to wait a little longer to see Brock Purdy back under center. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, backup quarterback Mac Jones is expected to make at least one more start—his fourth with the team—while Purdy recovers from a turf toe setback.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 3

49ers injury updates: Shanahan reports on Kittle, Mustapha, Collins, Stout, more

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on a Friday afternoon conference call, the day after the team's Week 5 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

49ers TE George Kittle A ‘Long Shot’ To Return By Week 6, More Likely To Play The Following Week

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced that TE George Kittle is a “long shot” to return from injured reserve in time for Week 6 against the Buccaneers, per Nick

Kalia Davis News / Field Level Media / October 3

Report: 49ers DT Kalia Davis to have surgery for broken hand

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis is having surgery on Friday to repair a broken hand, NFL Network reported. Davis reportedly could miss at least two games after sustaining the injury in Thursday night's 26-23 overtime road win against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Kyle Shanahan was angry over the gambling spread for the 49ers-Rams game

The San Francisco 49ers found a way to win without Brock Purdy again on Thursday night, and head coach Kyle Shanahan was apparently angry that oddsmakers did not believe his team could do it.

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Drake Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Free Agent EDGE Drake Jackson Set To Visit Three Teams Next Week

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that free agent DE Drake Jackson has been cleared from the knee injury he’s been dealing with. According to Schefter, Jackson will visit with three teams in the next week or so including the Jets, Commanders and Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 3