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Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
Read full article: Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ersSam Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to Justin Jefferson, and an attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade request
Read full article: 49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade requestThe San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players.
Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can't win big games following another Super Bowl loss
Read full article: Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can't win big games following another Super Bowl lossSan Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that for some reason he is unable to win the big game.
Steve Wilks' roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super Bowl
Read full article: Steve Wilks' roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super BowlSteve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
49ers overcame Trey Lance trade to build a Super Bowl roster behind Brock Purdy
Read full article: 49ers overcame Trey Lance trade to build a Super Bowl roster behind Brock PurdyThe San Francisco 49ers made the kind of decision that could set a franchise back for years when they traded three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance third overall in 2021.
Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
Read full article: Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defenseThe San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.
Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks
Read full article: Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacksBrock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences.
Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10.
NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Read full article: NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the RavensIf a December matchup between the top two teams in the NFL didn’t provide high enough stakes, the league MVP could be decided Monday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Baltimore Ravens.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers
Read full article: Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ersLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua set the NFL single-game record for most receptions by a rookie with 15 catches in a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
49ers sign Nick Bosa to a record-setting contract extension to end his lengthy holdout
Read full article: 49ers sign Nick Bosa to a record-setting contract extension to end his lengthy holdoutNick Bosa’s lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL’s richest defensive player ever.
Why 49ers’ DeMeco Ryans is a top candidate for Texans, other NFL teams: ‘Great teacher, he’s special’
Read full article: Why 49ers’ DeMeco Ryans is a top candidate for Texans, other NFL teams: ‘Great teacher, he’s special’DeMeco Ryans delivered punishing tackles and timely defensive audibles on the fly during a highly decorated NFL career spent primarily with the Texans.
49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001
Read full article: 49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001San Francisco forced two fumbles from Alvin Kamara to become the first team in nearly 21 years to hold New Orleans scoreless and the 49ers beat the Saints 13-0 for their fourth straight win.
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish
Read full article: 49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finishVersatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ers
Read full article: Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ersRussell Wilson played his best game since returning from finger surgery by throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks made a late goal line stand to beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-23.
Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro Team choices
Read full article: Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce unanimous AP All-Pro Team choicesDonald was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce are unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. It is the sixth All-Pro selection for Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, and the third for Kansas City's record-setting Kelce. Rounding out the offense are Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first). The long snapper position is new to the All-Pro Team in 2020, and Baltimore's Morgan Cox is the choice.
Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions
Read full article: Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive against San Francisco with a calf injury the two-time rushing championship has been battling for several weeks. Safety Deon Bush (foot) is also out after being listed questionable with Johnson. Cowboys: RB Ezekiel Elliott, QB Ben DiNucci, WR Malik Turner, CB Rashard Robinson, DE Bradlee Anae, LB Luke Gifford, DE Ron’Dell Carter. ___JACKSONVILLE AT BALTIMOREJaguars: CB Sidney Jones, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Quincy Williams, DT Daniel Ross, QB Jake Luton. Ravens: DE Calais Campbell, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Marcus Peters, RB Mark Ingram, LB Kristian Welch, DE Jihad Ward, C Trystan Colon-Castillo.
49ers to finish season playing home games in Arizona
Read full article: 49ers to finish season playing home games in ArizonaThe Niners will fly to Arizona, where they will practice, live and play their next two games after Santa Clara County imposed a three-week ban on games and practices for contact sports. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)The San Francisco 49ers will finish out the regular season practicing and playing home games in Arizona after a ban on contact sorts in their home county was extended into January. The Niners relocated to Arizona at the beginning of December after Santa Clara County announced a three-week ban on contact sports games and practices to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And, I think a lot of people are in the same boat.”The 49ers arrived in Arizona on Dec. 2 and began practicing the next day. The team is staying at a hotel near the Arizona Cardinals stadium in Glendale, where they are playing their home games.
Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ers
Read full article: Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ersWashington is the first team to get defensive touchdowns from two rookies in the same game since the Rams against the Texans in 2013. The game was in Arizona because of coronavirus restrictions in the 49ers' home county of Santa Clara. The 49ers pulled within 23-15 on a 6-yard pass from Mullens to Kyle Juszczyk and a 2-point conversion with 10:18 left. Washington won without scoring a touchdown in a road game for the first time since 1992. 49ERS ASSISTANT COACH OUTSan Francisco offensive line coach John Benton tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't coach against Washington.
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test
Read full article: 49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 testThe team said the positive test came back Wednesday morning and Bourne immediately went into self-quarantine after getting the diagnosis. The positive test came just days after the 49ers played at Seattle. All we can do right now is test and be aware of the connections.”This is the first positive coronavirus test for the 49ers since the start of the regular season. The Packers are dealing with their own issues with the coronavirus after running back AJ Dillon tested positive on Monday. Running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday as “high-risk” contacts to Dillon.
Wilson has 3 TDs before injury, 49ers crush Patriots 33-6
Read full article: Wilson has 3 TDs before injury, 49ers crush Patriots 33-6– Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed for a career-high three touchdowns and 112 yards before leaving with an ankle injury and the San Francisco 49ers dominated in a 33-6 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. San Francisco (4-3) has followed back-to-back losses with two wins and is 3-0 on the road. New England fell to 2-4 for the first since coach Belichick’s first season in 2000, when the Patriots went 5-11. Following a Patriots punt, San Francisco was pinned inside its 15. The lead grew to 23-3 with just under a minute to go before halftime on a 16-yard run by Wilson.