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Deebo Samuel’s key drop part of a bad night for the 49ers offense
1 week, 3 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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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 …

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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 …

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49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle listed as doubtful for game vs. the Rams
3 months ago

49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle listed as doubtful for game vs. the Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers will likely be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Niners will also be without All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, who went on injured reserve last week with Achilles tendinitis, and star receiver Deebo Samuel, who strained his calf last week. He’s shown he …

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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 …

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McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers
3 months, 1 week ago

McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for the San Francisco 49ers even if the sore calf and Achilles tendon that held him out of the opener is still an issue. I think as soon as a player says, ‘Maybe I’ll play, maybe I won’t,’ that’s not a good …

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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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The 49ers balance immediate needs with long-term plans in NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The 49ers balance immediate needs with long-term plans in NFL draft

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With the core of a roster that made it to the Super Bowl last season still in place, the San Francisco 49ers had few glaring holes on the roster headed into the NFL draft. It’s on them now.” STANDING PAT The biggest question during the draft for the 49ers was whether they would trade either of …

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Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs beat 49ers 25-22 in overtime to seal legacy
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs beat 49ers 25-22 in overtime to seal legacy

Hindustan Times  

Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman to give the Kansas City Chiefs a 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in a Sin City Super Bowl thriller on Sunday, cementing their status as the latest NFL dynasty. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO …

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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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49ers Rally From 17 Points Down, Beat Lions 34-31 To Advance To Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers Rally From 17 Points Down, Beat Lions 34-31 To Advance To Super Bowl

Huff Post  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock 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 on Sunday and reach the Super Bowl. The 49ers scored 17 points in an eight-minute span of the third quarter to tie the NFC championship game and then pulled …

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Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Purdy’s 51-yard pass that deflected off a defender’s facemask into Aiyuk’s hands helped the Niners rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit …

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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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49ers and Rams turn to some reserves headed into low-impact finale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers and Rams turn to some reserves headed into low-impact finale

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Figuring out how many players he can rest for the playoffs while still fielding a team in a meaningless Week 18 game is a new challenge for San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Just this time of year, it allows guys to get a little fresher and stuff, which what you don’t want is two off …

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Cardinals playing better since Murray’s return, but face tough test against 49ers
1 year ago

Cardinals playing better since Murray’s return, but face tough test against 49ers

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have been reasonably competent since quarterback Kyler Murray returned last month. “They’ve got good players, they’re well coached and they win games so that’s what everybody in the NFL is trying to do.” Aside from a midseason three-week swoon when some key players were hurt, San Francisco has delivered. “I think he looks great …

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Brock Purdy’s performance for the 49ers keeps silencing the skeptics
1 year ago

Brock Purdy’s performance for the 49ers keeps silencing the skeptics

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The notion that Brock Purdy is simply a creation of coach Kyle Shanahan’s schemes and the best set of playmakers in the NFL gets put to rest the way he plays each week. His teammates think it’s time he gets a bigger share of the credit instead of it all going to Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo …

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New 49ers edge rusher Chase Young excited for the chance to play for a contender
1 year, 1 month ago

New 49ers edge rusher Chase Young excited for the chance to play for a contender

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chase Young summed up his reaction to being traded from struggling Washington to a perennial contender in San Francisco quite simply. After spending his first three-plus seasons in the NFL with a franchise that hasn’t experienced success in decades, Young welcomed the trade last week to a 49ers team that made it to the NFC title …

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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 …

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49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him third overall. “We feel he’ll be better for it, and I think we will, too.” The move is a remarkable backtrack following the hefty investment the Niners …

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NFL title game takeaways: Mahomes is magic; Eagles look unstoppable, so who’s winning Super Bowl?
1 year, 10 months ago

NFL title game takeaways: Mahomes is magic; Eagles look unstoppable, so who’s winning Super Bowl?

New York Times  

Super Bowl LVII is set. GO DEEPER Chiefs headed to Super Bowl LVII after late FG It looked for a moment like Joe Burrow and the Bengals might do it again during Sunday’s AFC title game, rallying back from down 13-3 to tie the game, then doing it again down 20-13. There, Kanas City will meet the Eagles, who routed …

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Purdy, defense lead 49ers past Fins; Garoppolo breaks foot
2 years ago

Purdy, defense lead 49ers past Fins; Garoppolo breaks foot

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Miami Dolphins hit San Francisco’s vaunted defense with a 75-yard haymaker on the opening play and then watched 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leave with a season-ending foot injury. Turnovers, with third-down communication errors, in that retrospect it’s hard to win a game when you’re not on your Ps and Qs and you’re not dialed in.” …

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Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17
2 years, 11 months ago

Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Mike Vrabel heard that his banged-up Tennessee Titans were being written off after the left side of their offensive line was ruled out a day before hosting the streaking San Francisco 49ers. The Titans are a win or a Colts’ loss away from clinching their second straight AFC South title despite losing three of their past …

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