San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are in their 10th season together. During that time, the two have remained aligned on how to build the roster, enjoyed considerable success, and experienced their share of heartbreak along the way.
With the San Francisco 49ers sitting at the bye week, it is a good chance to look back at how the rookie class has done and what to expect from them after getting a chance to reset.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green has recorded three interceptions this season, three more than the rest of the defense combined. Last season, however, it appeared head coach Kyle Shanahan might have been losing patience with the young defensive back.
Former San Francisco 49ers player Terrell Owens might have few issues with the current roster. For instance, Owens called out 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans for his route running and speed.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
After the San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the 2026 NFL season to the Atlanta Falcons, they were awaiting the news as well as far as it goes with Christian McCaffrey’s health.
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.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that the team has not discussed bringing in kickers for tryouts. His comments signaled confidence in Eddy Piñeiro and the hope that the struggling kicker can turn things around this season.
The San Francisco 49ers should bite the bullet and make at least one trade before the deadline. They've been holding onto their draft capital, but making a move now makes sense to trade for someone.
The San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week at 6-1 after suffering their first loss of the season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite everything they've dealt with through seven games, they're still in a strong position as they prepare for the remainder of their schedule.
In their 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, their first of this season, the San Francisco 49ers had a number of miscues. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw two interceptions, they had four turnovers overall and kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed his fourth extra point of the season in 25 attempts.
The San Francisco 49ers continue to be linked to potential trades, and for good reason. At 6-1, they are legitimate contenders, but another injury-plagued season has raised questions about their roster depth.
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.
Following Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team might consider working out other kickers during its bye week.
The San Francisco 49ers were handed their first loss of the season at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and are entering their bye week at possibly the best time.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on a conference call Monday, one day after the team's Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons ended their unbeaten start to the season.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan offered a frank critique after kicker Eddy Pineiro missed another extra point. He acknowledged that while this blunder did not affect the outcome of their recent victory, the ongoing issues with kicking must be resolved to preserve their undefeated status.
The San Francisco 49ers have spent much of this season finding ways to win despite an extraordinary number of injuries. Entering Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, their top five wide receivers were unavailable, leaving Kyle Shanahan with a severely depleted offense.
Kyle Shanahan refused to rule out a potential kicking change after Eddy Pineiro’s latest miss, leaving the 49ers with a major decision heading into their bye week.
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. However, his milestone came in a disappointing loss, as the Falcons handed the previously undefeated 49ers a 29-20 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The San Francisco 49ers earned their first loss of the season on Sunday, a 29-20 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.
Kyle Shanahan has spent much of this season finding ways to win despite injuries, and Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons presents another unusual situation.
"We look at the Australia game as a tremendous success on really every level," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said, as Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk shared on Thursday.
For years, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been considered one of the best coaches in the NFL and one of football’s most brilliant minds, especially when it comes to offense.
While the San Francisco 49ers earned a 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders that improved the 49ers to 6-0 on Monday night, the 49ers suffered a significant scare when wide receiver Mike Evans aggravated a lingering Achilles injury late in the game's second quarter.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has opened Christian Kirk’s 21-day practice window, giving the veteran receiver a chance to work toward returning from a calf injury as he continues his recovery over the coming days.
Conversations about whether or not the NFL should make penalties such as pass interference reviewable or allow coaches to challenge such decisions were resurrected following a pair of controversial calls in Week 3 of this season.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium and came out of it with another receiver hurt, as Demarcus Robinson was carted off with what Kyle Shanahan said looked like a high ankle sprain.
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