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Deebo Samuel’s key drop part of a bad night for the 49ers offense
1 week, 4 days ago

Deebo Samuel’s key drop part of a bad night for the 49ers offense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Deebo Samuel called for the ball more often this week on social media. When the ball came his way at a big spot in the game for San Francisco, Samuel ended up dropping it in a key play in a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night that just about doomed the playoff …

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

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Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners

Associated Press  

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had a blunt assessment of the team’s recent troubles: Seattle needs to run the ball more. And I think if we get Ken 10 more touches, 15 more touches, things are going to look different.” Before the Seahawks fell to the Giants, they played a Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, meaning that Thursday’s game …

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Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
3 months, 1 week ago

Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try

Associated Press  

DENVER — Sean Payton made the gutsiest call in Super Bowl history, ambushing Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts with a stunning onside kick coming out of halftime at Super Bowl 44 to nab the New Orleans Saints’ only Lombardi Trophy. Payton also ushered in the second chapter of his coaching career by attempting an onside kick against the Las …

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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 …

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49ers OL coach explains why the team didn’t need to make a big investment to upgrade the line
6 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers OL coach explains why the team didn’t need to make a big investment to upgrade the line

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The amount of talent on the San Francisco 49ers’ offense can be staggering at times. The right guard makes a difference, but that’s where we’re able to find fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.” In the last six offseasons, the Niners have made a big investment in only one offensive lineman. ‘Boy that right tackle did a …

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Super Bowl LVIII updates: Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in overtime, as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrate
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl LVIII updates: Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in overtime, as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrate

ABC  

Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to a second-straight Super Bowl win and third in the last five years with a stunning come-from-behind overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass for a touchdown to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 …

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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 …

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Outlooks on 49ers stars McCaffrey, Samuel uncertain after injuries in loss to Browns
1 year, 2 months ago

Outlooks on 49ers stars McCaffrey, Samuel uncertain after injuries in loss to Browns

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — On the way to their first loss, the San Francisco 49ers lost two of their biggest stars. Running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Deebo Samuel were both injured Sunday during a 19-17 setback to the Cleveland Browns, who ended the Niners’ regular-season winning streak at 15 games. Samuel injured his shoulder at some point in the first …

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McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later
1 year, 2 months ago

McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the San Francisco 49ers dealt a bevy of draft picks to Carolina last October for Christian McCaffrey, some skeptics asked whether they overpaid for a running back in a passing league. Nearly 12 months later, coach Kyle Shanahan can’t even imagine what life would be like without McCaffrey driving the Niners offense. “Christian’s so awesome, …

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Brock Purdy heads into 2nd Thursday night game for 49ers in better health
1 year, 3 months ago

Brock Purdy heads into 2nd Thursday night game for 49ers in better health

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy learned about the difficulties of playing on a short turnaround for a Thursday night game in just his second career start last season. You have two days to put it all together and roll.” The process for Purdy headed into Thursday night’s home opener against the New York Giants is a bit easier than …

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49ers clinch playoff berth by holding off Rams 27-24 in OT
2 years, 11 months ago

49ers clinch playoff berth by holding off Rams 27-24 in OT

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When the Los Angeles took an early 17-0 lead on the San Francisco 49ers, George Kittle had several Rams chirping their excitement in his ear about a shift in this one-sided rivalry. It was one of those games you won’t forget any time soon.” Jauan Jennings caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Garoppolo with 26 seconds left …

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