49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

49ers Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers had a winning week and hope that Christian McCaffrey will return next week. McCaffrey suffered an Achilles tendinitis injury this season and has been sidelined all season. However, the team is optimistic that he will be back in practice next week. The 49ers also showed signs of getting back to form on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, with the offense generating 223 yards rushing and the defense picking off Dak Prescott twice. This could be a big boost for the team's playoff hopes.

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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14 hours, 38 minutes ago

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game
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1 week, 3 days ago

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joshua Karty kicked four field goals and the Los Angeles Rams survived a slugfest a week after winning a shootout, beating the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 on Thursday night in a key game in the NFC West race. Four days after beating Josh Allen and Buffalo 44-42 in the NFL’s highest-scoring game of the season, the …

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
1 week, 3 days ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams
1 week, 4 days ago

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At this point the past two seasons, the San Francisco 49ers were fighting for playoff positioning rather than their playoff lives. No matter what’s really happened in terms of the trajectory of the injuries, they’re going to be ready to go.” Puka power Puka Nacua is in dominant form with 33 catches for 458 yards and …

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 2 1/2. 49ers player to watch WR Jauan Jennings had seven catches for 90 yards and two TDs last week to give him six TDs on the season. … The 49ers will be without LT Trent Williams, S Malik Mustapha and G …

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears
1 week, 6 days ago

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago’s defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a 38-13 win Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the …

49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown’s coaching debut
2 weeks ago

49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown’s coaching debut

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After weeks of shaky play, the San Francisco 49ers got back to their old form with one of the most dominant first halves in years. Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns and the 49ers bounced back from two blowout losses to beat Chicago 38-13 on Sunday and spoil interim coach Thomas Brown’s debut …

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
2 weeks, 6 days ago

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ers. A season that began with the Niners as one of the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl has reached what appears to be rock bottom after a …

High-scoring Bills return from their bye week to host inconsistent 49ers, losers of their past 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

High-scoring Bills return from their bye week to host inconsistent 49ers, losers of their past 2

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Buffalo Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 7. The 49ers are hopeful he can play Sunday.. Niners DE Nick Bosa and LT Trent Williams also could return this week after sitting out Sunday.. LG Aaron Banks, DT Jordan Elliott and WR Jacob Cowing all began the week in the concussion protocol for San …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month ago

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Green Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Last week: 49ers lost 20-17 at home to Seattle; Packers won 20-19 at Chicago 49ers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring 49ers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: 49ers plus-3; Packers …

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks
1 month ago

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers looked to be in prime position to close out a divisional game when the defense made back-to-back stops in short yardage to get the ball back with the lead in the final four minutes. Until we stop doing that, then that’s what we are.” The latest loss for San Francisco followed early …

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17
1 month ago

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Geno Smith scampered past the tired San Francisco defense for the go-ahead score in the closing seconds and struck the iconic Stephen Curry “night night” pose. Smith capped the 80-yard drive with a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining, giving the Seahawks their second win in seven games with a 20-17 victory over the 49ers on …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks

Associated Press  

Seattle at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. 49ers player to watch QB Brock Purdy threw for 353 yards and two TDs last week against Tampa Bay and had his 13th career game with a rating of at least 115. Key injuries The Seahawks activated RT Abe Lucas off the PUP list …

Purdy’s big 4th quarter helps the 49ers overcome their mistakes and beat the Bucs
1 month, 1 week ago

Purdy’s big 4th quarter helps the 49ers overcome their mistakes and beat the Bucs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The mistakes kept piling up for the San Francisco 49ers thanks to a slew of special teams blunders, key defensive penalties and missed opportunities to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers away early. But when the 49ers needed it most on Sunday, Brock Purdy made enough big plays in the fourth quarter to deliver San Francisco a …

Jake Moody’s game-winning FG coats early miscues in 49ers’ win vs. Buccaneers: Key takeaways
1 month, 1 week ago

Jake Moody’s game-winning FG coats early miscues in 49ers’ win vs. Buccaneers: Key takeaways

New York Times  

It was an up-and-down day for kicker Jake Moody in his return to action for San Francisco but his 44-yard field goal as time expired lifted the 49ers to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Special teams issues return Moody’s 44-yard field goal as time expired gave the 49ers the win, but that’s not to say he had …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. “So unless something crazy happens on this plane ride, he should be good to go once he gets off IR.” The injury news isn’t all …

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Tampa Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Otton has at least eight receptions each of the past three games and can become the first tight end since Kelce in 2020 to have eight-plus catches and 75-plus receiving yards in four consecutive games. The 49ers are 4-3 coming off a regular-season bye …

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons in the second half of the season. They hope to improve from their shaky start to the season and get back to their winning ways. The offense must do a better job finishing off drives in the red zone and performing against man coverage. …

49ers Dominate Seahawks, Move Up in NFC West Race
2 months, 1 week ago

49ers Dominate Seahawks, Move Up in NFC West Race

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 36-24 in a thrilling matchup. Deebo Samuel shone with 255 yards and 3 touchdowns, leading the Niners to a resounding victory. Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his dual threat as a passer and runner. The 49ers dominated the game from start to finish, showcasing their offensive prowess …

San Francisco 49ers are dealt ANOTHER big injury blow as star player misses practice before Rams game with hamstring problem
3 months ago

San Francisco 49ers are dealt ANOTHER big injury blow as star player misses practice before Rams game with hamstring problem

Daily Mail  

The 49ers' offense has been ravaged by injuries early this season, and the team was dealt another blow on Thursday as tight end George Kittle missed practice with a hamstring injury. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the five-time Pro Bowler is experiencing tightness in the area, and his status for his team's game vs. the Rams on Sunday is up …

The 49ers call their latest loss at Minnesota a ‘wake-up call’
3 months ago

The 49ers call their latest loss at Minnesota a ‘wake-up call’

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Minnesota has been a house of horrors for the San Francisco 49ers for decades. There was a special teams blunder in the first half; the defense gave up a 97-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson and struggled to get off the field on third downs; and the offense managed just 17 points for …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

Associated Press  

New York Jets at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut last season for New York, sinking the Jets’ playoff hopes with him. Stats and stuff The Jets are 1-2 in season openers under Robert Saleh, with the …

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday after being sidelined about a month with a calf injury. McCaffrey was on the field with his teammates during the part of practice open to the media and is on target to start in the season opener against the …

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
4 months ago

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with an efficient 95-yard touchdown drive against San Francisco’s backup defenders but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10 on Sunday night. It definitely felt nice to do that.” Joshua Dobbs ran for a TD and Jake Moody kicked three field goals for the 49ers, who …

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury
4 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf. Breida spent his first three seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, rushing for 1,902 yards and six TDs in 43 games from 2017-19. Breida led San Francisco in rushing with 814 yards in 2018 and averaged …

Christian McCaffrey picked as the top running back in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
5 months ago

Christian McCaffrey picked as the top running back in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

Associated Press  

On a San Francisco offense filled with playmakers, Christian McCaffrey was the most productive by far last season when he became the 12th player ever to top 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 20 TDs in the same season. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at running back, basing selections on current status entering …

The 49ers begin on-field work in offseason with Nick Bosa in town and Brandon Aiyuk missing
7 months ago

The 49ers begin on-field work in offseason with Nick Bosa in town and Brandon Aiyuk missing

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers began their on-field work in the offseason with a surprise participant and a predictable absence. Star pass rusher Nick Bosa took part in the voluntary portion of the offseason for a change after spending previous seasons working out on his own in Florida, while receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains away from the team …

49ers’ decision to take the ball first in Super Bowl overtime will be debated for a while
10 months, 1 week ago

49ers’ decision to take the ball first in Super Bowl overtime will be debated for a while

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — It used to be one of the easiest decisions in football: If you win the toss in overtime, you take the ball. The 49ers took the ball and drove for a field goal, then lost 25-22 when Patrick Mahomes guided Kansas City 75 yards the other way for the winning touchdown Sunday night. “That’s something we talked …

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the moment of absolute truth arrived Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t scared, they were angry. That would have been a real rough way to end it if we couldn’t have played better with our group.” The 49ers struck back so quickly in the third quarter — a field goal after they got the second-half …

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. The Lions almost blew a wild-card game against Jared Goff’s former team, the Los Angeles Rams, and pulled away from Tampa Bay in the fourth quarter last week. WHEN THE LIONS HAVE THE BALL The Lions had the league’s second-ranked passing …

The front-running 49ers showed off their comeback ability in their playoff opener
11 months ago

The front-running 49ers showed off their comeback ability in their playoff opener

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers spent most of the season as dominant front-runners, racing out to early leads and putting teams away with relative ease. It doesn’t help us for next week, but it does give us a little token of confidence that hey, we can get it done.” Brock Purdy went from shaky to clutch late …

Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
11 months ago

Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. Just when it seemed like the top-seeded 49ers might be sent home in their first playoff game, they did something they hadn’t managed to do all season: mount a late-game comeback. “But when it comes down to it, with the season on the line, you’ve got to make it …

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
11 months ago

Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

The Independent  

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49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months ago

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a six-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of …

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup
11 months ago

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers RB AJ Dillon has missed Green Bay’s past two games.. Packers OLB Kingsley Enagbare got knocked out of the Cowboys game with a knee injury.. Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander left last week’s game with an ankle …

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season
11 months ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

Rams’ 21-20 road win over the San Francisco 49ers by the numbers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ 21-20 road win over the San Francisco 49ers by the numbers

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Carson Wentz is tackled by 49ers Javon Kinlaw and linebacker Fred Warner. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 21-20 road win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday: 105 Catches for Rams receiver Puka Nacua this season, an NFL rookie record. Summary RAMS 7 0 6 8 — 21 San Francisco 7 13 0 0 — …

The 49ers have a rare quartet of 1,000-yard players. Dolphins and Lions could do the same
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers have a rare quartet of 1,000-yard players. Dolphins and Lions could do the same

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. That made San Francisco the sixth team ever to have four players hit that mark in one season, joining the 2020 Carolina Panthers, the 2004 Indianapolis Colts, 1995 Atlanta Falcons, 1990 Houston Oilers and 1989 Washington. San Francisco also has a 4,000-yard passer, with Brock Purdy setting a …

The 49ers face a decision about whether to rest key players after clinching the No. 1 seed
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers face a decision about whether to rest key players after clinching the No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The toughest decisions in Week 18 for San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will come well before the game when he decides whether any of his star players will get the week off to rest up for the postseason. Also, it does give some guys a chance to get healthy.” Several players nursing injuries, most notably star …

The 49ers ride 2 MVP candidates to back-to-back NFC West titles
1 year ago

The 49ers ride 2 MVP candidates to back-to-back NFC West titles

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey each promoted the other player’s candidacy for MVP after another dominating performance for the San Francisco 49ers. The dynamic duo has helped San Francisco clinch the NFC West for a second straight season, but the Niners have much bigger goals than division titles or MVPs after losing in the NFC championship …

Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16
1 year ago

Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy has an embarrassment of riches surrounding him on San Francisco’s high-powered offense. “Any one of our guys, any one of our eligibles, you get the ball in their hands and then they go do the rest.” Brandon Aiyuk added 126 yards receiving as the quartet of playmakers for the 49ers combined for 505 yards …

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites
1 year ago

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers took out their frustration over last season’s NFC championship game loss at Philadelphia in emphatic fashion. They’re a really good team.” The 49ers felt they never got a real opportunity last season to prove how good they were compared to the Eagles after Brock Purdy injured his elbow on the opening drive …

Brock Purdy and the 49ers get back to early-season form in time for key stretch
1 year, 1 month ago

Brock Purdy and the 49ers get back to early-season form in time for key stretch

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers got back to their early-season form just in time for their most crucial stretch of the regular season. San Francisco begins a tricky three-game stretch with a visit to division rival Seattle on Thursday night, following a trip to defending NFC champion Philadelphia and then a home game against the Seahawks. San …

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers return to winning ways against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Independent  

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The 49ers struggle to come from behind during 3-game losing streak
1 year, 1 month ago

The 49ers struggle to come from behind during 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers showed they could thrive as front-runners during a 5-0 start to the season. Brock Purdy turned the ball over three times in the final 16 minutes and San Francisco’s defense struggled to slow down Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, leading to a 31-17 loss Sunday that was the third straight for …

The 49ers lose their 3rd straight game in mistake-filled 31-17 loss to the Bengals
1 year, 1 month ago

The 49ers lose their 3rd straight game in mistake-filled 31-17 loss to the Bengals

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy keeps giving the ball away, San Francisco’s heralded defense is struggling to generate stops and the early season dominance for the 49ers is firmly in the past. “The common denominator right now is I haven’t been able to say through the last three losses that man, our defense had our best outing and we …

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It turned out to be nothing more than a mirage. But the San Francisco 49ers defense, roasted in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, actually opened Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals by suggesting it might have corrected course. Against the Bengals, on the possession directly preceding Burrow’s phenomenal third-down escape, the 49ers laid …

The 49ers need to find their pass rush after back-to-back losses
1 year, 1 month ago

The 49ers need to find their pass rush after back-to-back losses

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Few teams in the NFL invest as much in draft picks and money in the defensive line as the San Francisco 49ers. That was evident Monday night when Kirk Cousins picked apart San Francisco’s defense in impressive fashion, throwing for 378 yards and taking no sacks in Minnesota’s 22-17 victory over the 49ers. Purdy became the …

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