Can 49ers’ defense pry ball from Browns rookies Sanders, Judkins?
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers like to invoke the football axiom of “defending every blade of grass.” Their…
NFL defenses don’t understand Brock Purdy, 49ers offense
There is a stubborn narrative in football that insists on placing the most important and dynamic players on…
5 takeaways from Brock Purdy’s comments ahead of 49ers comeback
SANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy’s return as the 49ers’ starting quarterback comes with questions, most of which he…
49ers sat out NFL trade deadline. Fans will eventually thank them
The NFL trade deadline is one of the great circuses of America’s preeminent entertainment product. It’s a day…
Deommodore Lenoir’s game-shifting blunder just one of many in Niners loss to Titans
The only good thing you can say about the 49ers’ performance Sunday in Houston was that things improved.…
49ers prepare for defensive duel with Texans in Houston
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers will encounter the NFL’s stingiest defense to score against Sunday in Houston. The…
Kyle Shanahan once compared him to a 9-year-old. Now Kendrick Bourne is carrying the Niners
SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers signed Kendrick Bourne back in Week 2, it wasn’t some grand personnel…
49ers’ injury updates on Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall
SANTA CLARA — One player surely can’t flip the 49ers’ morale after Fred Warner’s season-ending ankle injury. But…
49ers seek defensive end via trade after Nick Bosa’s injury
SANTA CLARA — Right on cue every October, John Lynch dials up the NFL’s trade-market hotline, typically seeking…
49ers’ win over Rams show Shanahan’s machine has NFL playoffs in future
How on earth did the 49ers win that game? How on earth does a team that can’t consistently…
Unbeaten 49ers try shifting focus from Nick Bosa to Jaguars
SANTA CLARA – Sympathy for Nick Bosa is still sweeping through the 49ers’ locker room, three days after…
You thought the 49ers’ chaos was limited to last season? Think again
SANTA CLARA — Per 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Brock Purdy is a “long shot” to play in…