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Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematchPatrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the leagueās only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch.
Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the JetsSan Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles.
Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers practice with a new contract after making the process 'difficult'
Read full article: Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers practice with a new contract after making the process 'difficult'Brandon Aiyukās first choice during his lengthy contract dispute with the 49ers that featured social media outbursts, a trade request and an awkward āhold inā was to remain in San Francisco.
Holdout Trent Williams returns to the 49ers to finalize a 3-year, $82.66 million contract
Read full article: Holdout Trent Williams returns to the 49ers to finalize a 3-year, $82.66 million contractAll-Pro left tackle Trent Williams ended his contract holdout and reported to the San Francisco 49ers to finalize a new deal that have him a significant raise and guaranteed money.
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk ends contract dispute, agrees to 4-year, $120M deal, AP sources say
Read full article: 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk ends contract dispute, agrees to 4-year, $120M deal, AP sources sayBrandon Aiyukās long contract dispute with San Francisco came to an end Thursday when he agreed on a four-year contract to stay with the 49ers.
The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL season
Read full article: The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL seasonPatrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history will be the hottest topic throughout the NFL season.
49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctors
Read full article: 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctorsSan Francisco star receiver Brandon Aiyuk wasnāt at the start of practice despite the team saying he was cleared by doctors to participate.
Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown day
Read full article: Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown dayKansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, are among the cuts as teams trim their rosters for the regular season.
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.
Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers, AP source says
Read full article: Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides havenāt made progress on a new deal.
49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension
Read full article: 49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extensionThe San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team.
Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experience
Read full article: Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experienceThe biggest reason why the Chiefs will beat the 49ers for their third Super Bowl title in four trips over the past five years is quite simple: experience.
Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
Read full article: Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ersThe aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time.
Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
Read full article: Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super BowlBrock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach the Super Bowl.
Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the PackersChristian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in a divisional-round playoff game.
Brock Purdy looks to use last season's playoff experience for his 2nd time around
Read full article: Brock Purdy looks to use last season's playoff experience for his 2nd time aroundBrock Purdy remembers the tension when he stepped on the field for the first time in the playoffs as a seventh-round rookie last season with only a handful of games of experience.
49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams
Read full article: 49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the RamsQuarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the regular-season finale after the San Francisco 49ers have already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs.
Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFCās top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFCās 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 didnāt provide high enough stakes, the league MVP could be decided Monday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Baltimore Ravens.
Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
Read full article: Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season openerBrock Purdy threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers drilled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
Read full article: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, EaglesThe San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City
Read full article: Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico CityJimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes, including two each to Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game by beating the Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in Mexico City.
McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16
Read full article: McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16Christian McCaffrey ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 7:54 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-16 in their first game back from a bye week.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime time
Read full article: Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime timeMelvin Gordon scored from a yard out and Kareem Jackson recovered a fumble in the closing minutes Sunday night to secure Denver's 11-10 win over Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers.
Lance throws 2 TD passes to lead 49ers past Texans 23-7
Read full article: Lance throws 2 TD passes to lead 49ers past Texans 23-7Rookie Trey Lance threw two touchdown passes in the second half of his second career start, and the San Francisco 49ers closed in on a playoff berth with a 23-7 victory over the Houston Texans.
Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17
Read full article: Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17Randy Bullock kicked a 44-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining and the banged-up Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17.
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.
Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10
Read full article: Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes for the third consecutive week and the San Francisco 49ers dominated Jacksonville 30-10 on Sunday for their third win in four games.
Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28
Read full article: Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28Aaron Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive, setting up Mason Crosbyās 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave the Green Bay Packers a 30-28 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Lance throws 2 TDs passes as 49ers rally to beat Chargers
Read full article: Lance throws 2 TDs passes as 49ers rally to beat ChargersTrey Lance threw two touchdown passes and continued to make his case to be San Franciscoās Week 1 starter as the 49ers rallied for a 15-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl
Read full article: Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior BowlNewman is hardly alone among the players trying to shake off the rust after long layoffs leading up to Saturday's Senior Bowl for senior NFL prospects. A number of the Senior Bowl players had shortened seasons or none at all because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was the lone quarterback at the Senior Bowl not made available for post-practice media interviews. But I think heās done a really good job.āAdThere are number of players at the Senior Bowl returning after a long absences from the field. Darby trained in Las Vegas for the Senior Bowl and the now-canceled combine.
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year
Read full article: No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange yearYoung and Jefferson made the Pro Bowl, and surely more rookies would have joined them as alternates at the leagueās now-canceled all-star game. āItās crazy unusual for a rookie, I think, to have the type of leadership that Chase has, genuine leadership,ā Washington quarterback Alex Smith said. āI think a lot of young guys, especially high picks, I think you feel pressure to do it some way or somehow. āTalk about a rookie coming in, starting every game and just being focused,ā Browns Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio said of Wills. āWeāre growing and weāre starting to get a hang of the game,ā said Dolphins right tackle Robert Hunt, a second-round pick and one of six Miami rookies starting on offense.
Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33
Read full article: Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Elliott sidelined by a calf issue he's been battling for weeks, and the Cowboys kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 41-33 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Beathard handled the last two possessions and threw a 49-yard Hail Mary touchdown to Kendrick Bourne on the final play. The obvious reaction was that the rookie receiver should have gone to the ground to let Dallas run out the clock. ... WR Michael Gallup, who had a first-half touchdown catch, injured a hip in the second half and didn't return. UP NEXT49ers: At Arizona in an actual road game Saturday in the stadium that has become San Francisco's temporary home.
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.
Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in Arizona
Read full article: Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in ArizonaThe Bills are one game ahead of the Miami Dolphins with four games left for both teams. San Francisco (5-7) lost in its first game at its adopted home in Arizona. āAs long as it correlates to team success, it means weāre doing the right thing, making the right decisions and weāre winning football games," Allen said. But San Francisco got the ball back one play later on a fumble by Allen and the 49ers took advantage. The town is about a 3-hour drive from San Francisco, and Allen went to games as a kid with his family.
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13
Read full article: Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13āWhen I came out in the second half and started throwing the ball (to warm up), it became really apparent that I wasn't going to be effective,ā Brees said. Brees said he didn't expect the injury to be āa long-term thing," but added, āit's just a matter of how long it's going to be. āWe couldnāt get anything going in the second half and didnāt get much out of our running game," coach Kyle Shanahan said. Tight end Josh Hill also left the game with a concussion in the second half. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore left with an oblique injury, but could be seen standing on the sideline without his helmet in the second half, urging on teammates and even dancing at times.
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, bottom left, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SANTA CLARA, Calif. ā Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the undermanned San Francisco 49ers rather than sympathizing with the team that dominated his Green Bay Packers twice last season. Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Packers overwhelmed the depleted 49ers 34-17 on Thursday night. DEPLETED ROSTERThe run of injuries and coronavirus rules left the 49ers with a shell of a roster, especially on offense. 49ers: CB KāWaun Williams (ankle) and S Jaquiski Tartt (toe) left the game and didnāt return.
AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violations
Read full article: AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violationsSANTA CLARA, Calif. ā The NFL and the union are investigating the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Kendrick Bourne for possible violations of the leagueās coronavirus protocols. A person familiar with the investigation says the probe is looking into whether Bourne was wearing a face covering as required by the COVID-19 rules. Bourne was placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday after testing positive for the coronavirus. The Packers also have their own coronavirus issues after running back AJ Dillon tested positive and was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday. Running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were also placed on the list because of high-risk close contacts.
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.āThis 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 āhigh-riskā 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 33-6ā 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 Belichickās 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.
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SANTA CLARA, Calif. ā Jimmy Garoppolo threw three TD passes in the first half and Jason Verrettās first interception in more than four years helped preserve the lead, giving the San Francisco 49ers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. San Franciscoās defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half. Verrett's interception was part of a rough day overall for Goff, who also missed an open Kupp on a deep ball earlier in the second half. Garoppolo found Kittle on a one-on-one matchup with Darious Williams on a fourth-and-2 play that turned into a 44-yard TD. INJURY REPORTRams:49ers: RB Raheem Mostert left in the second half with an ankle injury.
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers
Read full article: Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)SANTA CLARA, Calif. ā Carson Wentz hit Travis Fulgham on a 42-yard touchdown pass with 5:50 remaining to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to their first win of the season, 25-20 over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. TAKE IT AWAYThe Eagles got their first defensive takeaway of the season thanks to a poor decision by Mullens. With the Niners in the red zone, Mullens threw a ball up for grabs while under pressure and Rodney McLeod came up with it. INJURY REPORTEagles: RT Lane Johnson left the game in the first half with an ankle injury but later returned. 49ers: DL Ezekiel Ansah left the game in the first half with an arm injury and didnāt return.
49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert
Read full article: 49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, MostertIt was a costly victory for San Francisco, which was already short-handed before losing Garoppolo to an ankle injury and Mostert to an injured knee. Defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas were both carted off the field two plays apart with left knee injuries in the first quarter. Bosa was carted off the field with a left knee injury. Two plays later, Thomas needed to be carted off ā also with a left knee injury āafter an 8-yard reception by Chris Hogan. The drive was prolonged by a roughing-the-passer penalty on Henry Anderson when the Jets appeared to have stopped San Francisco on third-and-8.
Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling
Read full article: Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scramblingI think theres a lot of teams in the league right now that are dealing with all kinds of injuries.He's right. Teams all over the league were sent scrambling during camp. Certainly not during training camp when players are going hard to make the roster as the start of the regular season rolls closer. It's the soft tissue injuries and those things that you are trying to prevent with the ramp-up period," Bitonio said. That will certainly be something to monitor as the regular season begins and teams deal with injuries and potential replacements.