San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

49ers-Rams game in Melbourne averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers on Netflix

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams made NFL history last week, playing the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Los Angeles serving as the designated home team.

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49ers Have a Golden Opportunity After Beating the Rams

Beating the Los Angeles Rams in Australia was always going to give the San Francisco 49ers a sweet start to their 2026 regular season. Beginning the year 1-0 with a win over a division rival is always big time.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 14

49ers use first-round pick on tight end in 2027 NFL mock draft

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle played 30 snaps last week against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The All-Pro recorded two receptions for 12 yards on five targets in his return from an Achilles injury suffered in January.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 14

Steve Young Says Anyone Sleeping on the 49ers Is an 'Idiot'

Are there reasons to be concerned about the San Francisco 49ers right now? Absolutely. They have several starters and rotation players out due to injury right now, including defensive ends Mykel Williams and Sam Okuayinonu, defensive tackle Alfred Collins and wide receivers Christian Kirk and De’Zhaun Stribling.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / September 14

New Bombshell Report Reveals How 49ers Training Staff’s Gross Incompetence Led To De’Zhaun Stribling Suffering Serious Injury vs. Rams

While the San Francisco 49ers did their job by overwhelming the jet-lagged Los Angeles Rams in Australia, the team did not come out unscathed after the victory.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 14

All but One 49ers Veteran Would Pass on Playing in Australia Again

Would the San Francisco 49ers be interested in playing in Australia again? That's a question reporters asked select 49ers personnel considering their dominant 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Analyst Feels Star AFC Cornerback Would Be a Nice Fit for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers’ defense looked very impressive throughout Thursday’s 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. But there are still some questions about how well the 49ers’ secondary will hold up over the next four months or so.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 14

49ers’ New RB Split Could Be Great News for Christian McCaffrey

One of the big storylines emerging from the San Francisco 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams was how much rookie running back Kaelon Black ate into the workload of All-Pro Christian McCaffrey. Black had 14 rushes to McCaffrey’s 10, so the early thought is that this could be more of a split than many realized.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Analyst Blames Training Staff For Several Recent 49ers Injuries

Few, if any, teams in the NFL have been hit as hard as the San Francisco 49ers by the injury bug over the last two calendar years. In 2024, a number of serious injuries to key players resulted in the Niners going 6-11, and last year, while they went 12-5, players continued to drop like flies due to injury.

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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.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / Field Level Media / September 13

Report: 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) out 1 month

A non-contact left ankle injury in San Francisco's season-opening victory will keep 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling sidelined for at least a month, NFL Network reported Sunday.

Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / September 13

Bleacher Report names Ji'Ayir Brown as 49ers' most important 2027 free agent

Ji'Ayir Brown might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about the San Francisco 49ers' most important impending free agents. But according to Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox, he's the right choice.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 13

Injury timeline revealed for 49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling

Stribling was expected to be a focal point of the 49ers offense after they lost Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall.

Kyle Shanahan made secret offseason deal with 49ers

What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

Fred Warner had the coldest Instagram post after beating the Rams

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling To Miss A Month

49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling has been diagnosed with a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle that is expect to sideline him for at least a month, per ESPN’s Ian Rapoport.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / 49ers Webzone / September 13

49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling expected to miss at least 4 weeks with deltoid sprain

The San Francisco 49ers will be without rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling for at least the next month. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Stribling suffered a deltoid sprain in his ankle during San Francisco's season opener and is expected to miss at least four weeks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

Kyle Shanahan is already tied with Sean McVay as the NFL's second longest-tenured head coach, and the San Francisco 49ers seem happy to keep him around for a lot longer.

Bears reward RB D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong

Cowboys lock receiver down through 2027 amid George Pickens uncertainty

Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment

Kyle Shanahan News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Kyle Shanahan made secret offseason deal with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers quietly moved to secure coach Kyle Shanahan’s future during the offseason. Shanahan quietly signed a new contract during the offseason, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Sean McVay under fire for playing hurting Myles Garrett

Mike Florio rips Rams' Sean McVay for playing hurting Myles Garrett vs. 49ers

Following the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the rival San Francisco 49ers, Rams pass-rusher Myles Garrett admitted that he "was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there" during the game.

Garrett rips himself after dud of a Rams debut in loss to 49ers

Malik Nabers has alarming comments about status for Cowboys game

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Patriots players who must step up during A.J. Brown's absence

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

How 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan helped neutralize Myles Garrett

As one of the few head coaches in the league who calls his own plays, it was clear from the first play of the game that he had no interest in letting Garrett get near quarterback Brock Purdy.

Myles Garrett rips himself after dud of a Rams debut in loss to 49ers

Insider who reported on Rams' travel plan blasts it after blowout loss to 49ers

49ers' Fred Warner makes feelings on travel narrative clear after blowout win over Rams

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Rams fans will blame Sean McVay for Week 1 disaster, but that's the easy way out

Sean McVay is going to hear plenty about the Los Angeles Rams' travel schedule after losing 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. That's understandable.

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury

Jake Tonges is latest 49ers player to suffer injury

Commanders are hiding a Week 1 advantage the Eagles can't prepare for

Mike Tomlin takes a funny shot at Tua Tagovailoa ahead of Week 1

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

49ers defense stifles Rams offense in blowout

49ers-Rams 'TNF' takeaways: San Francisco's defense stifles Los Angeles offense in blowout

In the first major upset of the 2026 season, it was the San Francisco 49ers, not the Los Angeles Rams, who put on a show on Thursday night.

Rams fans will blame Sean McVay for disaster, but that's the easy way out

Myles Garrett gets the meme treatment for his zero-tackle Rams debut

Jake Tonges is the latest 49ers player to suffer injury

49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Commanders are hiding a Week 1 advantage the Eagles can't prepare for

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Jake Tonges is latest 49ers player to suffer injury

San Francisco suffered not one, but two more injuries on the offensive side of the ball in its Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury

49ers' Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury days before historic Melbourne opener

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10

Roger Goodell dons kangaroo jacket ahead of Rams-49ers clash in Australia

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are in Melbourne, Australia for a Week 1 showdown, And commissioner Roger Goodell got right in the swing — or should we say hop — of things.

Are 49ers still a Super Bowl contender?

Christian McCaffrey has a little-known sports connection in Australia

49ers' Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury days before historic Melbourne opener

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10