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Philip Rivers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
Why the 49ers can't underestimate Philip Rivers in clash with Colts
The San Francisco 49ers defense will face Philip Rivers on Monday night. The 44-year-old recently came out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts following Daniel Jones' season-ending injury.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
49ers vs. Colts injury report: 6 players miss practice ahead of MNF clash
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 16 contest against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Matt Judon News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18
Why the 49ers Must Avoid Adding Former Dolphin Matthew Judon
By far, the worst unit on the San Francisco 49ers is their pass rushers. Injuries have decimated this area. They don’t have Nick Bosa and rookie Mykel Williams after they both tore their ACLs earlier in the season.
The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
Kyle Shanahan: 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may have played his final snap for the San Francisco 49ers. The team recently placed him on the reserve/left squad list after being unable to maintain contact with the wideout.
Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
49ers injury updates: Ricky Pearsall held out of Thursday's practice
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will not take part in Thursday's practice—the team's first on-field session of the week—as he continues to recover from multiple injuries.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18
49ers bold predictions for Week 16 Monday Night Football clash vs. Colts
The San Francisco 49ers could clinch a playoff berth before they play the Colts. And they aren’t taking the Colts’ QB situation for granted. Furthermore, here are bold predictions for the Week 16 Monday Night Football clash.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18
49ers' dream playoff scenario with 3 weeks left in regular season
The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 and riding a four-game winning streak while sitting in third place. While the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams, the Niners still have a legitimate chance of snagging the 1 seed in the NFC.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18
How the 49ers can Clinch a Playoff Berth in Week 16
Making the playoffs before this season wasn’t a crazy idea to suggest about the San Francisco 49ers. What was a crazy idea is imagining the 49ers making the playoffs without Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, and several other key players for a large segment of the season.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18
49ers Unlikely To Trade WR Brandon Aiyuk; Steelers Among Potential Suitors?
With Brandon Aiyuk having been moved to the reserve/left squad list, it is highly likely he has played his final game as a 49er. The veteran wideout’s future will presumably not include time spent in San Francisco in 2026, but it remains to be seen where his next NFL gig will come from.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
ESPN simulation predicts 49ers' 2025 finish and playoff fate
ESPN analyst Seth Walder set out to project how the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season—and the postseason—might unfold, turning to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) for answers.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18
49ers bolster interior O-line in 2026 NFL mock draft
CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to address a clear roster need: the interior offensive line.
Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18
Why 49ers' Robert Saleh is the NFL's top head-coach candidate
The San Francisco 49ers defense has been surviving despite injuries, and a lot of that credit has been given to Robert Saleh. Saleh was always expected to use the 49ers as a pit stop to regain his strong reputation as a head coaching candidate and parlay this into a new job.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18
This group must continue to ascend for 49ers in Week 16
Brock Purdy had no excuses against the Tennessee Titans and had to have a big game against their weak pass defense. Fortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, they did not leave that game with more questions about their quarterback as he played well, and the team nearly scored 40 points.
Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17
How Brock Purdy's Return Has Shifted the 49ers' Locker Room Dynamic
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s return after an extended absence due to turf toe has sparked widespread debate. On one hand, there was speculation of a quarterback controversy, as 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones performed increasingly well in Purdy’s absence.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17
49ers brings back ex-Jets quarterback
As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for the Indianapolis Colts, they are making sure they have insurance at the most important position. That is because they have brought back an ex-Jets quarterback to back up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Mac Jones on the practice squad, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
Brock Purdy News / NFL Analysis Network / December 17
Brock Purdy’s precision keeps the 49ers in NFC contention heading into Week 16
Brock Purdy has the 49ers in playoff position heading into Week 16. His efficiency has driven one of the NFC’s highest-scoring offenses, but his production continues to fly under the radar.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Mac Jones could be poised to steal Daniel Jones' job
Mac Jones has likely played his way into an opportunity to be a franchise's starting quarterback in 2026.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16
Why 49ers' Kyle Shanahan wanted Philip Rivers to reconsider return to NFL, Colts
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed he spoke with Rivers last week when the signal-caller was chatting with San Francisco assistant coach Gus Bradley.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / December 16
Why 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey should be in NFL MVP conversation
McCaffrey should rightfully be in the NFL Most Valuable Player conversation with how reliable he's been for the club.
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