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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
Grading Every 49ers Offensive Lineman Through Week 4
Now that the San Francisco 49ers are four games into the season, it is a good time to look back on the offensive line and see how they have looked through their four weeks. Williams might not be quite at the same old elite status he used to be, but he is still very close.
Malik Mustapha News / Athlon Sports / October 8
49ers’ Malik Mustapha on Seahawks: ‘We Don’t Like Them'
The San Francisco 49ers started last season on a promising note by heading to the Pacific Northwest and defeating the Seattle Seahawks, 17-13, on some clutch heroics from quarterback Brock Purdy.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
Two Returning 49ers Faced Skepticism — They’ve Silenced the Doubters
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been criticized for sticking with players longer than he should, but two returning 49ers players have done nothing but justify his faith in them.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Stadium Rant / October 8
49ers Pass Their First Real Test — Seattle Awaits
The 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14 to move to 4-0 on the season. It was a defensive battle for most of the game until a turnover and a late Brock Purdy-to-George Kittle touchdown closed it out.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Mykel Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Mykel Williams Is Very Anxious To Return to the Field for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers may be 4-0 right now, but they have also been ravaged by injuries for a third straight season. In particular, their wide receiver room and their defensive line have been depleted as a result of multiple key players getting hurt.
Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Mike Evans, Other Injury Updates From 49ers’ Practice on Wednesday
If there is one thing the 4-0 San Francisco 49ers need to worry about these days, it is injuries. Their wide receiver and defensive line rooms have been
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7
A Closer Look into 49ers Punter Eddy Piñeiro's Early Season Struggles
Winning tends to hide all shortcomings. And while the San Francisco 49ers have jumped out to a 4-0 start, the early struggles for kicker Eddy Piñeiro
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / October 7
49ers Injury Picture: Depth Tested Despite 4-0 Start
The San Francisco 49ers are 4-0 after beating the Denver Broncos 24-14 on Oct. 4, but the 49ers injury report has grown long enough to test the depth that coach Kyle Shanahan has built behind his starters.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Kyle Shanahan praises Brock Purdy's improved instincts
The San Francisco 49ers offensive line hasn't allowed quarterback Brock Purdy to be sacked this season. While that streak is unlikely to continue through the end of the year, the unit would love to keep pressure away from Purdy on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers vs. Seahawks injury report: 8 miss practice ahead of NFC West showdown
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 5 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Ahead of practice, the 49ers announced that recently signed practice squad wide receiver Dante Pettis had been placed on injured reserve after suffering a calf injury during his second practice with the team.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Drink up: NFL reverses course on chugging celebrations
The weirdest story to unfold in the NFL over the past couple of weeks began with the league issuing a number of fines to players for celebrating big plays by pretending to chug an invisible beverage.
Mykel Williams News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Mykel Williams on improvement after ACL recovery: 'You gonna see Sunday'
Second-year San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice, saying he's eager to return to the field.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 7
49ers Acquire 29-Year-Old WR Before Seahawks Showdown
The San Francisco 49ers added wide receiver Xavier Smith to their practice squad, signing the former Los Angeles Rams return specialist five days after the Rams waived him, the team announced.
Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
The Juszczyk effect: NFL issues statement on celebrations that may lead to discipline
The NFL's decision to fine San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for his Week 3 touchdown celebration drew plenty of headlines. It was a bad look for the league, which had misinterpreted the celebration.
Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers will limit Mike Evans in practice ahead of Seahawks game
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice, the first of three this week as the team prepares for its Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Xavier Smith News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers announce roster moves: Dante Pettis to IR, receiver added
The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Xavier Smith to the team's practice squad. To make room on the roster, the team placed wide receiver Dante Pettis on the Practice Squad injured reserve list.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Brock Purdy holds onto No. 1 spot in NFL QB rankings
Last week, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy moved into the top spot in Nick Shook's NFL.com quarterback rankings. Purdy made a remarkable climb, starting the season ranked No.
Dre Greenlaw News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
NFL fines 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for actions during Broncos game
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is now paying a hefty price after his actions in the Week 4 win over the Denver Broncos. The NFL fined Greenlaw $11,941 after he taunted the Broncos bench during the 24-14 win at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Eric Kendricks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6
Rams Sign LB Eric Kendricks
Eric Kendricks joined the 49ers in November of last year. The veteran linebacker has lined up another midseason deal which will send him to the NFC West.
Kyle Juszczyk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Initial Tests For 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk Showed Hyperextended Knee, Could Miss A Few Weeks
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, initial tests for 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk showed a hyperextended knee after his injury in Week 4 against the Broncos. Schefter adds Juszczyk will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the extent of the injury, but the initial diagnosis could leave him sidelined for a couple of weeks.
Fred Warner News / Yardbarker / October 5
49ers star punished by NFL for actions in Week 3 game
He was handed more than $41,000 in fines for two different plays that the league called "unnecessary roughness."
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
49ers Expect DE Mykel Williams To Play In Week 5; Latest On WRs Mike Evans, Christian Kirk
The 49ers have received a rare piece of good news on the injury front. Per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, DE Mykel Williams is expected to play in San Francisco’s key Week 5 matchup with the Seahawks. Williams, a 2025 first-rounder, sustained an ACL tear midway through his rookie season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 2
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reveals Mike Evans injury update for Week 4 vs. Broncos
Mike Evans has opened each of the last two San Francisco 49ers games with early production, and both ended with him hurt.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 1
49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before
The San Francisco 49ers are looking like themselves again, and that means they're winning. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a large part of this team's 3-0 start.
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