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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 9
5 Matchups That Could Decide 49ers vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season against the Los Angeles Rams in a game that could decide the fate of the NFC later in the year. If the 49ers want to win, they need to dominate these five matchups. One of the potential shifts from Robert Saleh to Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator is the possibility of Lenoir moving around.
Kyle Shanahan News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Kyle Shanahan delivers unfortunate player news before 49ers-Rams game
The San Francisco 49ers absorbed a notable injury blow just days before the start of their 2026 campaign. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan talked
Myles Garrett News / Yardbarker / September 9
Rams' Myles Garrett addresses status for 49ers game after dealing with knee swelling
Garrett missed most of training camp and the preseason with knee swelling.
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
49ers vs. Rams: Nick Bosa says he's '100% ready to go,' reveals message to Alfred Collins
Defensive end Nick Bosa expects to be on the field with his San Francisco 49ers teammates when they face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The 49ers held their final full practice of the week Wednesday afternoon (Tuesday night in the United States).
Alfred Collins News / Field Level Media / September 9
49ers lose Alfred Collins for season due to torn patellar tendon
The ailing San Francisco 49ers defensive front took another blow when defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore a patellar tendon in practice in Melbourne, Australia, coach Kyle Shanahan announced Tuesday (U.S.
George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
George Kittle makes 'step back' joke, feeling good ahead of Week 1
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said tight end George Kittle is one of the players the San Francisco 49ers hope to "be smart" with during Week 1's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 9
The Injury Bug Has Struck the 49ers Yet Again and Depleted Their Defensive Depth
In recent days, it seemed as if the San Francisco 49ers’ so-called injury jinx was petering out a bit. They cleared Nick Bosa, George Kittle and Christian
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers plan to be smart with George Kittle, Nick Bosa vs. Rams; Christian McCaffrey 'ready to go'
The statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa have been major talking points leading up to the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 9
49ers Suffer Brutal Season-Ending Injury Just Before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season without one of the young pieces they hoped would stabilize the middle of the defensive line. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that second-year defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice and will miss the entire 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 9
49ers Power Rankings Roundup: Many Seem To Be Doubting San Francisco Going Into Week 1
Seemingly every year, experts across the NFL landscape tab the San Francisco 49ers as one of the most talented teams in football. It is therefore no wonder why the team has usually made the playoffs and gotten to four NFC Championship games and two Super Bowls in recent years.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reacts to latest Aaron Donald news
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel with the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia, where they will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Alfred Collins News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers DT Alfred Collins suffered season-ending injury
The San Francisco 49ers received devastating news this week: they will be without one of their projected starters on the defensive front for the entire 2026 season.
Nick Bosa News / TWSN / September 8
Nick Bosa’s Week 1 Return Raises the Stakes for the San Francisco 49ers
Ahead of their Week 1 showdown with the division rival Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers have been getting increasingly good news about some key offensive players and their health status ahead of the game, like Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans.
Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8
49ers Coach Sounds Off on Mike Evans Ahead of 2026 Season
The highlight addition that the San Francisco 49ers made this offseason was wide receiver Mike Evans. It was shocking to see he chose to sign with the 49ers.
Brock Purdy News / Viral Sports News / September 8
49ers Make Brock Purdy Announcement Before Rams Game
When Kyle Shanahan announced the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 captains this week, the names were familiar. That familiarity is the point. Teammates again
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 8
49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener
Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.
Brock Purdy News / HITC / September 8
‘Resonated with me’ – Brock Purdy shares Steve Young’s Super Bowl advice to San Francisco 49ers
As the San Francisco 49ers get ready to kick off the 2026-27 NFL season, Brock Purdy shared some old advice Steve Young gave the team ahead of their 2024 Super Bowl appearance.
Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
49ers’ Raheem Morris had an unusual mishap on the way to Australia game
Raheem Morris became the ultimate victim of circumstance this week. The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Morris celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday … well, at least in theory.
Sam Okuayinonu News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain
Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans.
Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Mike Evans Says Training Camp Injuries Weren’t Significant
49ers WR Mike Evans wasn’t a full participant most of camp due to groin and quad issues, and his presence is even more vital with Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news
The San Francisco 49ers won't catch a break in the season opener.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 6
49ers DE Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle On Track To Play In Week 1
The Week 1 availability of defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle has been a key on-field storyline for the 49ers this offseason, as they will want all hands on deck in their season opener against the division-rival Rams.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 4
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
The San Francisco 49ers are coming up on a big season. They're a talented team, but what's hard is that they're competing in an equally talented division: the NFC West.
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