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49ers injury updates: No Brandon Aiyuk this week, Brock Purdy uncertain, Mac Jones suffers minor setback

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, one day after the team's 25-15 loss to the Houston Texans.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 27

49ers-Texans snap counts & grades recap: The Niners had 6 players grade above average

Well, that didn’t go well at all. The San Francisco 49ers were dominated on both sides of the ball and sustained even more injuries across their defensive line.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 27

The Rams will look different the next time the 49ers see them after a recent trade

The last time the San Francisco 49ers faced the Los Angeles Rams, Mac Jones threw for 342 yards, and Kendrick Bourne had a field day. Jones completed 75 percent of his passes against a leaky Rams secondary that provided little resistance.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 26-15 to the Texans

HOUSTON -- That was sobering. The 49ers just lost 26-15 to the Houston Texans, who came into the game with just two wins and four losses. Now, the 49ers have five wins and three losses, which is good, but they didn't play like a playoff team today.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

Key stats from the 49ers' 26-15 Week 8 loss vs. the Texans

The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 5-3 on the season after a 26-15 Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 26

Jones hindering 49ers' title chances after lackluster showing

Mac Jones may be hindering 49ers' Super Bowl chances after another lackluster showing

The redemption arc of quarterback Mac Jones was fun while it lasted, but the San Francisco 49ers need starting QB Brock Purdy to return as soon as possible.

Key stats from the 49ers' 26-15 Week 8 loss vs. Texans

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26

49ers QB Mac Jones Gets Honest About Facing Texans

The Houston Texans are getting ready to face off against the San Francisco 49ers, who are led by backup quarterback Mac Jones. Brock Purdy is out for his sixth game of the season as he deals with a toe injury, so Jones is stepping in as he hopes to bring the Niners to a 6-2 record.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25

49ers make decision on Brock Purdy for Week 8 amid toe injury

Purdy was a limited participant in practice this week.

C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers

49ers 'trusting' Brock Purdy to make major decision amid injury recovery

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again

Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

49ers Starting QB Mac Jones For Week 8, Rule Out Five Players

The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out five players from Week 8, including QB Brock Purdy (toe), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), DE Bryce Huff (hamstring),

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Imagining if the 49ers had drafted Mac Jones instead of Trey Lance

Let's imagine an alternate reality in which Kyle Shanahan had stuck to his gut and drafted Mac Jones instead of Trey Lance four years ago. In this alternate reality, the 49ers did not trade three first-round picks plus a third to the Miami Dolphins for the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Sporting News / October 24

John Lynch confident Brock Purdy is 'getting closer' as 49ers keep Mac Jones starting

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues progressing from his turf toe injury as general manager John Lynch stays optimistic while Mac Jones leads the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 23

49ers 'trusting' Brock Purdy to make major decision amid injury recovery

49ers general manager John Lynch hinted that Brock Purdy isn't yet where he wants to be in his recovery.

49ers deserving of trade-deadline move amid rash of injuries

The Texans' struggles go far beyond C.J. Stroud

Jets LB may be the trade piece that saves the 49ers defense

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The 'Rookie Pro Bowlers since 2014' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Fantasy football Week 8: Five players who could flop

Fantasy football lineups are thin in Week 8 with six teams on bye, but you still need to be selective with your roster. With that in mind, here are five players who could fall short of their projections this week.

Cowboys reportedly 'have had internal discussions' regarding big George Pickens move

Insider believes Cowboys could make multiple moves at trade deadline

Commanders dealt significant blow with Jayden Daniels ruled out for 'MNF' Chiefs showdown

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Rookie quarterbacks with an NFL playoff win' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 21

How 49ers' Mac Jones is addressing questions about his toughness

Mac Jones secured his fourth win as the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback while filling in for the injured Brock Purdy. Jones finished with 152 passing yards, no touchdowns, and one interception — statistically, perhaps his worst game as a 49er.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers win over Falcons triggers $400K payday for Mac Jones

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth victory of the season with a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium, and quarterback Mac Jones walked away with more than just another "W." Sunday's win marked Jones' fifth start and fourth victory as San Francisco's starter.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

49ers get clarity on George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones

Injury-riddled 49ers make it official with George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Ricky Pearsall

The 49ers have been bitten hard by injuries this season.

Do 49ers think Fred Warner could return from devastating injury this season?

'The damage is done': New intel emerges about 49ers' failed pursuit of Dre Greenlaw

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 17

49ers' HC, Mac Jones give big updates after report about Falcons game

Mac Jones offered a positive update regarding his status after participating fully in Thursday's practice.

George Kittle's expected return comes at perfect time for 49ers

What Fred Warner told 49ers teammates after suffering season-ending injury

49ers' season expectations have changed after Fred Warner injury

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The 'NFL tight end 1,000-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 16

49ers getting clarity on Mac Jones, George Kittle situations

The 49ers have been the walking wounded this season.

The best and worst uniform design for every NFL team

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Mac Jones Development Emerges After 49ers News on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a strong start this season despite dealing with a string of injuries to their offensive core. All-Pro tight end George Kittle has not played since Week 1, and starting quarterback Brock Purdy has appeared in just two games while managing a toe injury.