Christian McCaffrey Announced as Winner of the 2026 Bart Starr Award
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Bart Starr Award for outstanding character, integrity and leadership, both on and off the football field. McCaffrey was selected by his peers for the award, which is one of a select few honors in the league that is voted on by current NFL players.
49ers End 2025 Postseason in Seattle; 5 Takeaways from #SFvsSEA
The San Francisco 49ers postseason run came to an end on Saturday night, as they fell to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round at Lumen Field. After earning a road Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco was unable to overcome an early deficit and a series of momentum-shifting plays in Seattle. The Seahawks capitalized on field position and explosive plays to pull away, ending the 49ers season with a 41-6 defeat.
Here are five takeaways from the Divisional Round contest:
Halftime: Divisional Round Battle at Lumen Field
The San Francisco 49ers head into halftime trailing 24–6 against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round at Lumen Field, as early special teams issues and a turnover swung momentum toward the home team.