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49ers beat the Panthers 20-9 on Monday Night Football

San Francisco – It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish. Christian McCaffrey capped the night with a touchdown against his former team, Ji’Ayir Brown came up huge with two interceptions, and a missed field goal led to the Niners 20–9 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. Even on…

Rams Overpower 49ers in Statement Victory, Tighten Grip on NFC West

Santa Clara – In a pivotal NFC showdown, the San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday’s matchup as underdogs, battling for the top spot in one of football’s toughest divisions, the NFC West. But it was the Los Angeles Rams who left no doubt about their dominance, delivering a statement 42–26 victory that firmly established them as…

49ers Snap Skid with 34-24 Win Over Giants

New York – The 49ers ended their two-game skid in emphatic fashion Sunday, overpowering the New York Giants 34–24 behind a revitalized offensive attack. Mac Jones delivered one of his best performances tossing two touchdown and Christian McCaffrey scored twice to pace a stellar performance by the offense. The victory provided a timely boost for…

49ers Defense Takes Another Hit with Mounting Injuries

Houston – The 49ers’ injury list keeps growing, and their 26–15 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday only made matters worse. San Francisco once again struggled to stay healthy, with several key defenders leaving the game and not returning. Defensive linemen Jordan Elliott (ankle) and Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), along with linebacker Dee Winters, all exited…

McCaffrey Rushes the 49ers to Victory Over the Falcons

Santa Clara – Christian McCaffrey rushed for two touchdowns to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 20–10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. McCaffrey’s performance anchored a balanced effort, as the 49ers’ defense delivered a standout showing,  making key stops and forcing turnovers against one of the NFC’s most dynamic offenses. McCaffrey…

George Kittle Returns For Sunday Night Action

Santa Clara – The 49ers are getting one of their biggest playmakers back just in time for primetime. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday that star tight end George Kittle will make his return this Sunday night when the 49ers host the Atlanta Falcons at Levi’s Stadium. After weeks of rehab, Kittle is back to…

49ers Lose Fred Warner To Season-Ending Ankle Injury

Tampa – The San Francisco 49ers’ tough luck with injuries struck again Sunday, as star linebacker Fred Warner went down with a season-ending ankle injury during their 30–19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The matchup between the NFC’s final two 4–1 teams was billed as one of the weekend’s most anticipated games, but the…

Turnovers Doom 49ers in 26-21 Loss to Jaguars

Santa Clara – Brock Purdy returned as the starting quarterback after missing two games but struggled to find rhythm with the offense. Several of his throws sailed high or went into coverage, resulting in costly turnovers. The 49ers’ struggles ended their three-game winning streak in a 26-12 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. “We had one…

49ers Suffer Major Blow as Nick Bosa Tears ACL; Injury List Grows

Santa Clara – The news of Nick Bosa’s injury against the Arizona Cardinals was a devastating blow for the 49ers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed today what many had already feared after Bosa was ruled out of yesterday’s game, exiting early in the first half and not returning. “I talked to Nick last night,” Shanahan…

Eddy Pineiro’s Game-Winning Kick Lifts 49ers Past Cardinals 16-15

Santa Clara – It wasn’t pretty, but the San Francisco Niners found a way to stay unbeaten. Newly acquired kicker Eddy Pineiro nailed a 35-yard field goal in the final seconds to lift the Niners to a 16-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, giving the 49ers its third straight win to open the season. The…