49ers win eighth straight as Washington replaces Taylor Heinicke at QB with Carson Wentz
2 years ago

49ers win eighth straight as Washington replaces Taylor Heinicke at QB with Carson Wentz

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy remained undefeated as a starter as the 49ers earned their eighth-straight win with a 37-20 victory against the Commanders on Christmas Eve. Carson Wentz replaced Taylor Heinicke at quarterback for the Commanders in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. Against a strong Washington defense that included defensive end Chase Young, who made his season debut, Purdy showed the same combination of poise, precision and courage he’s had in his two previous starts. — Standig Chase Young’s season debut For the first time in 13 months, the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year played in a real-life football game. 📺: #WASvsSF on CBS 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/pK8tdcJuBl pic.twitter.com/zuMtqn81sp — NFL December 24, 2022 Carson Wentz leads the @commanders down the field for a TD 👀 📺: #WASvsSF on CBS 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/pK8tdcJuBl pic.twitter.com/RCfOA9n7BQ — NFL December 24, 2022 Key stat The Commanders averaged 2.2 yards per carry on 33 attempts against the NFL’s best rushing defense, which allows just 3.34 yards per carry.

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Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
1 week, 4 days ago

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division title, the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the franchise’s first Super Bowl trip. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the 49ers 40-34 …

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on the way home following a bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference. Detroit plays slumping San Francisco on the road next Monday night, a rematch of the NFC championship game …

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018
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4 weeks, 2 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 …

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

Charbonnet runs for career-high 134 yards, 2 TDs as NFC West-leading Seahawks beat Cardinals 30-18
1 month ago

Charbonnet runs for career-high 134 yards, 2 TDs as NFC West-leading Seahawks beat Cardinals 30-18

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — On a play that didn’t particularly matter in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Seattle’s defense was swarming anyway, chasing Arizona’s Kyler Murray across the field before the quarterback dejectedly slid to the ground for a sack as the clock hit zero. Zach Charbonnet ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns, Geno Smith threw …

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
1 month, 1 week 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 …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start
2 months 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 Head into Bye on a Winning Note, With Hope for McCaffrey's Return
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

Chiefs vs. 49ers: A Super Bowl Rematch That Will Be Epic
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs vs. 49ers: A Super Bowl Rematch That Will Be Epic

Associated Press  

The Kansas City Chiefs look to continue their impressive start to the season by taking down the San Francisco 49ers in a highly anticipated rematch in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs hold a 5-0 record and are seeking their third consecutive 6-0 start in franchise history. They will be looking to avenge their Super Bowl loss to the 49ers last …

49ers Dominate Seahawks, Move Up in NFC West Race
3 months 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 …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
3 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

San Francisco 49ers set up Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rematch after 17-point comeback
11 months, 1 week ago

San Francisco 49ers set up Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rematch after 17-point comeback

The Independent  

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Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in
11 months, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in

Daily Mail  

Step aside Taylor Swift. The San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl after beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball after it rebounded off Kindle Vildor for a huge 49ers gain Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns to turn the game in favor of San Francisco Brock Purdy celebrates after handing the ball to McCaffrey …

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
11 months, 2 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 49ers host the Lions in NFC title game with a spot in Super Bowl on the line
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers host the Lions in NFC title game with a spot in Super Bowl on the line

Associated Press  

DETROIT at SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 7, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Lions G Jonah Jackson and TE Brock Wright will miss the game after being hurt last week.. Return specialist and WR Kalif Raymond will miss a third straight game for the Lions.. C Frank Ragnow is playing through a sprained …

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Carson Wentz leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th seed with a 21-20 win over the 49ers
1 year ago

Carson Wentz leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th seed with a 21-20 win over the 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Carson Wentz did his job filling in for Matthew Stafford, and now Stafford gets the chance for a highly anticipated playoff matchup against his former team. Wentz threw one of his two touchdown passes to record-setting Puka Nacua and ran for a score to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a 21-20 victory over the San …

Rams’ 21-20 road win over the San Francisco 49ers by the numbers
1 year 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 — …

49ers try to push their winning streak to 6 games when they travel to face Cards
1 year ago

49ers try to push their winning streak to 6 games when they travel to face Cards

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO at ARIZONA Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: 49ers by 12 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. 49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Deebo Samuel became the second player in NFL history to have back-to-back games with at least 100 yards receiving with a TD run and TD catch. STATS AND STUFF: The 49ers clinched their third straight playoff …

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

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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49ers grasping to regain complementary identity as losing streak hits 3 games
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins let the ball fly for Jordan Addison earlier than he wanted to in the face of an all-out San Francisco blitz in the closing seconds of the second quarter for Minnesota, bracing for the worst after realizing the pass was underthrown. Addison won the tug-of-war battle this time with 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward and spun away …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs
1 year, 2 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Unbeaten no more as 49ers, Eagles upset by backup QBs

New York Times  

In Cleveland, the journeyman quarterback who’s been cut a staggering 11 times in his career — at one point, he was the XFL’s leading passer — outlasted the league’s newest star in an upset no one saw coming. The league’s two remaining unbeatens — the 49ers and Eagles — both suffered their first loss of the season at the hands …

49ers’ monstrous performance against Cowboys has defense looking like NFL’s best again
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers’ monstrous performance against Cowboys has defense looking like NFL’s best again

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The fact that the Dallas Cowboys entered their Sunday night showdown touted as the NFL’s No. According to star linebacker Fred Warner, Wilks had a simple message early in the week: “You guys don’t know how good you can truly be.” Warner responded by leading the charge in an effort that might’ve at least offered a …

49ers dominate Cowboys behind stifling defense, career day from George Kittle: What went wrong for Dallas
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers dominate Cowboys behind stifling defense, career day from George Kittle: What went wrong for Dallas

New York Times  

By David Lombardi, Jon Machota, Matt Barrows and Saad Yousuf The San Francisco 49ers routed the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 on Sunday night to improve to 5-0. Warner set the tone for a 49ers defense that may have dozed at times in last week’s win over the Cardinals, but was wide awake and ferocious early against the Cowboys. — Matt Barrows, …

McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16
1 year, 3 months ago

McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The only person who could stop Christian McCaffrey from tying a San Francisco franchise record with a fifth touchdown was his own coach. McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Arizona Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday. McCaffrey had a chance to tie the Niners record held …

The 49ers see more work needed after 2-0 start on the road to open the season
1 year, 3 months ago

The 49ers see more work needed after 2-0 start on the road to open the season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The season-opening road trip couldn’t have gone much better for the San Francisco 49ers. Hopefully we got a little bit better this week and will continue throughout the year.” The victory over the Rams didn’t come nearly as easily as the one in Pittsburgh in Week 1, when San Francisco led 20-0 before the Steelers even …

San Francisco, Pittsburgh meet in Week 1 with second-year QBs Purdy, Pickett in the spotlight
1 year, 4 months ago

San Francisco, Pittsburgh meet in Week 1 with second-year QBs Purdy, Pickett in the spotlight

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO at PITTSBURGH Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: 49ers by 2 1/2. 49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Brock Purdy went from the final pick of the draft last season to leading the Niners to the NFC title game. An excellent preseason by the first-team offense showed signs Pickett may be ready to make a significant …

49ers over/unders: Brock Purdy’s INT count; how to adjust Nick Bosa’s sack total?
1 year, 4 months ago

49ers over/unders: Brock Purdy’s INT count; how to adjust Nick Bosa’s sack total?

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, David Lombardi, Tim Kawakami and Marcus Thompson II The San Francisco 49ers might have their most talented roster since Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders were on the squad. GO DEEPER The rib game: The night Brock Purdy convinced the 49ers he could be their 2023 starter Brock Purdy’s interception total, over/under set at 9 Background: …

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
1 year, 11 months ago

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy rolled to his left and saw his first few options covered. At the last second, George Kittle broke free running deep, Purdy threw across his body and Kittle made a juggling catch that sparked San Francisco’s only touchdown drive. It’s playoff football, it’s never easy, but we’re moving on.” The 49ers used back-to-back long …

49ers advance to NFC Championship Game: How San Francisco’s defense limited Cowboys
1 year, 11 months ago

49ers advance to NFC Championship Game: How San Francisco’s defense limited Cowboys

New York Times  

By David Lombardi, Matt Barrows, Jon Machota, Bob Sturm The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the second season in a row after beating the Cowboys 19-12 in the divisional-round game. Robbie Gould’s fourth field goal of the game put San Francisco back up by seven with just over three minutes to play. The Athletic’s instant …

49ers edge Raiders 37-34 in OT for 9th consecutive win
2 years ago

49ers edge Raiders 37-34 in OT for 9th consecutive win

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said his team has been in playoff mode for several weeks as it fights for a top seed in the NFC, and Sunday had a postseason atmosphere. Tashaun Gipson intercepted Jarrett Stidham in overtime and returned it 56 yards, setting up Robbie Gould’s 23-yard field goal that gave the Niners a 37-34 …

Jarrett Stidham exceeds expectations in Raiders’ overtime loss to 49ers
2 years ago

Jarrett Stidham exceeds expectations in Raiders’ overtime loss to 49ers

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Jarrett Stidham was used to being the guy. Whether that’s rookie year, second year, third year or now — fourth year.” When coach Josh McDaniels announced the Raiders were benching nine-year starter Derek Carr this week, he cited the opportunity to see what Stidham — acquired in a trade with the Patriots this offseason to be the …

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run
2 years, 1 month ago

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run

New York Times  

SEATTLE — With his team clinging to a three-point lead Sunday but set up with a first-and-goal late in the third quarter, Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo made some dubious decisions. “With everything we’ve gone through, they’ve gone through with the different coaching changes, getting rid of players, organization trying to tank it, all those different things,” Wilks said. We …

NFL Week 8 best bets: Games with intriguing early lines and odds
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL Week 8 best bets: Games with intriguing early lines and odds

LA Times  

New San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. To go from a Super Bowl champion to a team averaging just five yards per play through six games is quite a fall from grace. The 49ers went into the game tops in the league in yards per play allowed with 4.2, …

Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15
2 years, 3 months ago

Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After failing to land Deshaun Watson in the offseason, the Carolina Panthers had a choice of whether to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield in an effort to upgrade at quarterback. Garoppolo threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Emmanuel Moseley intercepted Mayfield and returned it 41 yards for a score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat …

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