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Why the Bye Week Comes at the Perfect Time for the 49ers’ Playoff Push

The San Francisco 49ers' bye week is officially here. After 13 long, gruelling weeks, the 49ers enter their bye week with a 9–4 record. This could be a blessing in disguise, making December a crucial month for their playoff ambitions.

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What was 49ers’ Brock Purdy wearing on elbow vs. Browns? QB spills tea on mystery contraption

During the first half of Sunday’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns, Niners quarterback Brock Purdy was shown on the broadcast on the bench wearing something unusual on his right arm.

Ricky Pearsall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall reveals what was going through his mind when he got shot

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday, moving to 8-4 on the season. Before the game, one of their star wide receivers outlined a harrowing moment from before the 2024 season.

Clelin Ferrell News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 1

How this player became one of the 49ers’ best midseason additions

Clelin Ferrell was one of the best defensive players for the San Francisco 49ers in their 26–8 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The 49ers finished the game with three sacks, and Ferrell accounted for two of them while also recording nine tackles and two quarterback hits.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NFL history with at least one 1,500-receiving-yard season in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 30

The best thing Brock Purdy did in the 49ers' win over the Browns

Brock Purdy may not have been at his best, but two key plays propelled the San Francisco 49ers to a 9-4 record heading into the bye week. Purdy isn’t accustomed to performing in challenging weather conditions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 1

Browns players sound off on altercation with 49ers' Jennings

Browns players sound off on another altercation with 49ers WR Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings continues to grow his reputation among fellow players, and it's not a good one.

49ers gain ground in NFC West after rare road win in Cleveland

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski won't commit to Shedeur Sanders beyond next week

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 30

49ers Notebook: Brock Purdy's dance party; Clelin Ferrell keeps stepping up; Skyy Moore delivers again; Dodging the weather

The 49ers cruised into their bye week in style on Sunday with a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, a win they were clearly happy to get. The game was a potentially dicey one for the 49ers, considering the fact it was a long road trip on a short week against a stingy defense in cold, windy conditions.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 30

What the win over the Browns means for the 49ers' big picture

Playing smart, clean football, the 49ers converted three Cleveland mistakes into three touchdowns to win easily, 26-8. The win was the Niners' first in Cleveland in 41 years, and San Francisco may now be just two wins away from the NFC playoffs.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 30

Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after beating the Browns 26-8

CLEVELAND -- The 49ers just beat the Cleveland Browns 26-8. Now, the 49ers are 9-4, they've won three games in a row and they have their bye week coming up.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

49ers playoff picture: Updated postseason chances after crushing Browns in Week 13

The San Francisco 49ers watched Christian McCaffrey hit a Marshall Faulk accolade on Sunday. But more important, S.F. witnessed its playoff hopes ascend after thrashing the Cleveland Browns.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 30

3 things we learned from San Francisco 49ers win over Browns

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns in what looked like dominating fashion despite Brock Purdy throwing for under 180 yards and Christian McCaffrey running for less than 60 on the ground.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 30

49ers dominate Browns 26-8: Key stats and standout performances from Week 13 win

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 9-4 on the season after a 26-8 Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Jauan Jennings News / 49ers Webzone / November 30

Browns player rips 49ers' Jauan Jennings: 'I'm surprised nobody has punched him in the jaw yet.'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings was part of some drama during the team's Week 12 win over the Carolina Panthers. He retaliated after the game against safety Tre'von Moehrig, who struck him below the belt during the matchup.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / November 30

Kyle Shanahan provides 49ers-Browns post-game injury updates

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters following Sunday's 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, offering several updates on in-game injuries sustained at Huntington Bank Field.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

The real reason the 49ers seem to want to cut ties with Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk debacle gets stranger by the week. We know the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk's guarantees in July and he hasn't filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association about it, which means he probably did whatever the 49ers claim he did.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 29

Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders extended look as starter

Shedeur Sanders is such a lightning rod for commentary in the NFL right now that he has made a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team one of the talks of the league.

Browns' stance on Sanders makes sense, but it exposes limited options

Colts-Texans, Steelers-Bills filled with playoff race pressure

Steelers make several roster moves ahead of pivotal bout with Bills

Massive injury news in Buffalo gives Steelers a huge advantage

Patrick Mahomes has blunt take on Chiefs' disappointing season

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs