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49ers dismiss DC Steve Wilks after Super Bowl LVIII

Santa Clara – 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan called an impromptu press conference this morning to announce that Steve Wilks, the Defensive Coordinator had been relieved of his duties just days after their 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Wilks had been with the team one season and had achieved…

End of season press conference with GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan

Santa Clara – 49ers General Manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with the media today on what went wrong in overtime during the Super Bowl, the defense, and the future of the team. What has the last 48 hours been like for you guys? JL: “It’s been tough. It’s gut wrenching. I…

Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII in OT, 49ers stunned in upset

Las Vegas – Usually the third times a charm but for the Forty-Niners, it’s a nightmare that won’t end. San Francisco suffered their third loss in thirteen years when reaching the Super Bowl. The 49ers 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime at Super Bowl LVIII was more than a heartbreak. It was…

49ers reflect on Super Bowl LIV

Las Vegas – The 49ers are wrapping up their media week before facing the Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LVIII. But the memory of losing to this same team four years ago in Supervising Bowl LIV still lingers. DE Nick Bosa spoke about what he envisions for this upcoming game on Sunday. LB Dre…

The 49ers punched their ticket to the Super Bowl

Santa Clara – It was a story book ending to a spectacular season, the Forty-Niners have punched their ticket to Super Bowl in Las Vegas and will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers comeback 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the second half was nothing short of the team’s incredible defense. Tashaun…

49ers advance to NFC game behind Greenlaw’s late INT

Santa Clara – The Forty-Niners punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game for three-consecutive seasons. The 49ers rallied late in the fourth for a 24-21 comeback win against the Green Bay Packers. Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown with a 1:07 left in the game. Dre Greenlaw’s second interception at the .57 mark sealed…

49ers stunned by Ravens on Christmas Day

Santa Clara – The Baltimore Ravens came into tonight’s matchup with a chip on their shoulder because they were the underdogs. In a highly anticipated game that featured the top two teams in the AFC and NFC, who faced each other on Christmas Day. The Ravens stunned San Francisco with a 33-19 blowout on Monday…

49ers clinch NFC West for the second straight year

KYLE SHANAHAN’S PRESS CONFERENCE: Question on WR Deebo Samuel’s first touchdown on the opening drive. Was that a play that you waited until Friday to put in on the red zone package? When you’re formulating these game plans, how often do they change during the week?  “We always install our red zone on Friday, so…

49ers cruise past the Seahawks 28-16

Santa Clara – The 49ers continue to dominate the NFC West with another win. They dominated the Seattle Seahawks 28-16 just one week after demolishing the Philadelphia Eagles. San Francisco has won 11-consecutive regular season games against NFC West opponents, which is the most consecutive division wins by an NFC West team since 2002.  …

49ers fend off Bucs 24-17 behind Purdy’s three touchdowns

SANTA CLARA, Calif – After Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns in last week’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 49ers quarterback continued his streak by tossing another three scores to leadin San Francisco to a 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers (7-3) appear to be back…