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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 13
Kyle Shanahan lays out how 49ers QB Brock Purdy can stay in rhythm
The 2025 season has been an up-and-down one for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. After leading his team to a game-winning touchdown in Seattle in week one, Purdy began dealing with a turf toe injury that would cost him eight games.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 13
The real reason the 49ers can make a playoff run
The San Francisco 49ers are officially one of the legitimate playoff contenders. They are almost locks to make the playoffs, and anything can happen from there.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12
Kyle Shanahan explains why the 49ers suddenly are contenders
The San Francisco 49ers return from their bye week on Sunday to face the Tennessee Titans. The team sits at 9–4 entering its crucial final four games, and a playoff place is within reach if it can build on the three-game winning streak it carried into the bye.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 12
How Philip Rivers helped 49ers during Brock Purdy's rookie season
It's no secret that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan kept in touch with Rivers that season. During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco Bay Area sports radio station KNBR, Shanahan revealed more information about his conversations with Rivers roughly three years ago.
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 11
Shanahan: Philip Rivers was quietly involved in 49ers' install meetings in 2022
The San Francisco 49ers were seriously interested in signing Philip Rivers during the 2022 season after losing two quarterbacks to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was a strong proponent of the idea and remained intrigued by the retired veteran, who last played in 2020.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 11
How the 49ers have had a successful season despite their late bye week
The San Francisco 49ers having a Week 14 bye is certainly uncommon, but the break could be the perfect way to finish their season. Normally, the 49ers emerge from the bye week on an inspired run, or it has helped them secure a strong finish to the season.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 11
49ers' Kyle Shanahan Shares Unexpected Perspective on Titans' Cam Ward
The San Francisco 49ers are going from facing a popularized rookie quarterback to a prestigious one in Week 15. They will be taking on the No. 1 overall draft pick from this year’s draft against the Tennessee Titans, Cam Ward.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reflects on talks with Philip Rivers during 2022 season
The 44-year-old Rivers came out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad this week.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 10
Kyle Shanahan recalls 49ers' talks with Philip Rivers—and what it meant for Brock Purdy
The San Francisco 49ers stayed in touch with Philip Rivers throughout the 2022 season—just in case the veteran quarterback was needed. After injuries sidelined Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, the depth chart grew thin, and an inexperienced rookie by the name Brock Purdy remained largely unknown.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 5
49ers legend sounds off on Kyle Shanahan’s Coach of the Year credentials
Is this finally the year Kyle Shanahan wins Coach of the Year with the San Francisco 49ers? He should at least be in consideration. The 49ers are 9–4 this season, despite facing injuries like no other.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 3
How the 49ers Finally Improved Their Special Teams Unit
A shocking emergence from the San Francisco 49ers this season has been their special teams unit. It’s been a refreshing sight to see them perform extraordinarily well.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 3
The Stat No One's Talking About That Could Define the 49ers' 2025 Season
A lot has been written about the outstanding performance of San Francisco's coaching staff this year. Head coach Kyle Shanahan deserves all the praise for the work he's done with the offense and the overall team chemistry.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 3
49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares 'hopeful' Brandon Aiyuk update
Aiyuk still hasn't returned to the field after a season-ending injury he suffered in 2024.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / December 2
San Francisco’s biggest opponent isn’t on the schedule, it’s inside the 49ers’ own building
The 49ers didn’t lose their scheme. They lost their connection. Kyle Shanahan’s system still works, but the culture around it has stopped listening. The plays look sharp.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 2
49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't sound particularly optimistic Tuesday morning when discussing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's chances of returning this season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 2
Kyle Shanahan Isn’t Surprised to See This 49ers Player Flourishing
One player on the San Francisco 49ers who is heating up in recent weeks is wide receiver Skyy Moore. He has played a key role in the 49ers' wins in two of the last three games.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 2
Kyle Shanahan Estimates When the 49ers Could Play LB Eric Kendricks
Depth has been severely lacking on the San Francisco 49ers this season. That’s because every time anyone looks up, a player is getting injured. That was the case against the Cleveland Browns.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 28
49ers' Kyle Shanahan delivers hilarious response to question about bad-weather game plan vs. Browns
If you're wondering what kind of conditions the San Francisco 49ers will face on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, a clip from the Browns' Friday practice might offer some clues: The 49ers are preparing for harsh winter weather at Huntington Bank Field, anticipating cold temperatures, strong winds, and possibly light snow.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 25
Did 49ers' Kyle Shanahan think about benching Brock Purdy for Mac Jones vs. Panthers?
Purdy threw three first-half interceptions in an ugly win over the Panthers.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Fight ends ‘MNF’ game after Panthers player delivered ‘cheap shot’
A fight broke out at the conclusion of Monday’s San Francisco 49ers-Carolina Panthers game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22
49ers voided WR Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees in July
A Friday report pointed to a split between Brandon Aiyuk being likely for the 2026 offseason. The main reason pointing in that direction is the fact that Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees have been voided in a move he has not challenged through the NFLPA.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20
49ers can't escape injury bug with LB set to miss multiple games
Even the 49ers’ injury replacements are getting hurt.
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