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De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan says
Read full article: De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan saysSan Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell refuses to enter game after losing his starting spot
Read full article: 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell refuses to enter game after losing his starting spotSan Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter after losing his starting job when Dre Greenlaw returned from an injury.
Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with Cowboys
Read full article: Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with CowboysDallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has apologized to a reporter over a confrontation about a social media post.
Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys
Read full article: Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the CowboysBrock Purdy threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score to send the San Francisco 49ers into their bye week on a high note with a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division
Read full article: Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop divisionBrock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Read full article: Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankingsAll the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player.
49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade request
Read full article: 49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade requestThe San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, time
Read full article: How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, timeThe Detroit Lions are just one win away from the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks
Read full article: Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacksBrock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences.
49ers TE George Kittle fined more than $13,000 for profane T-shirt about the Cowboys
Read full article: 49ers TE George Kittle fined more than $13,000 for profane T-shirt about the CowboysSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been fined more than $13,000 by the NFL for wearing a profane T-shirt about the Dallas Cowboys.
Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the 49ers past the Cowboys 42-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the 49ers past the Cowboys 42-10Brock Purdy threw three of his four touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers extended their dominance over the Dallas Cowboys with a 42-10 victory.
Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown in his 12th straight game, Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants.
Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
Read full article: Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. LionsThe Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades.
Travis Kelce claims the top spot in AP's NFL tight end rankings
Read full article: Travis Kelce claims the top spot in AP's NFL tight end rankingsKansas City’s prolific pass catcher Travis Kelce has shattered numerous records over his 10-year career and was the unanimous choice by The Associated Press for the top spot among NFL tight ends.
Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $41.25M deal, AP source says
Read full article: Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $41.25M deal, AP source saysTight end Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a three-year, $41.25 million contract that includes $24 million guaranteed.
Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleMania
Read full article: Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleManiaSnoop Dogg stepped up in an emergency during a weekend that saw World Wrestling Entertainment set a two-night attendance record for their signature event, rumors of a possible sale and Roman Reigns remaining the undisputed champion.
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
Read full article: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, EaglesThe San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
Read full article: 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title gameChristian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over Cardinals
Read full article: Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over CardinalsBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes for his sixth straight game with multiple TDs and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs with a 38-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
49ers edge Raiders 37-34 in OT for 9th consecutive win
Read full article: 49ers edge Raiders 37-34 in OT for 9th consecutive winTashaun Gipson intercepted Jarrett Stidham in overtime and returned it 56 yards, setting up Robbie Gould’s 23-yard field goal that gave the San Francisco 49ers a 37-34 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Purdy leads 49ers past Commanders 37-20 for 8th straight win
Read full article: Purdy leads 49ers past Commanders 37-20 for 8th straight winBrock Purdy threw two more long touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 for their eighth straight win.
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City
Read full article: Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico CityJimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes, including two each to Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game by beating the Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in Mexico City.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17
Read full article: Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17Randy Bullock kicked a 44-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining and the banged-up Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17.
Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ers
Read full article: Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ersRussell Wilson played his best game since returning from finger surgery by throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks made a late goal line stand to beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-23.
Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10
Read full article: Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes for the third consecutive week and the San Francisco 49ers dominated Jacksonville 30-10 on Sunday for their third win in four games.
Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10
Read full article: Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes for the third consecutive week and the San Francisco 49ers dominated Jacksonville 30-10 on Sunday for their third win in four games.
49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over Rams
Read full article: 49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over RamsJimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes, Jimmie Ward returned one of his two first-quarter interceptions for another score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 for their first home win in more than a year.
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions
Read full article: 49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over LionsDre Greenlaw returned an interception for a touchdown to help the San Francisco 49ers score 17 points over two-plus minutes late in the first half and they held on for a 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions.
NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open
Read full article: NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps openFrom players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open.
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL
Read full article: 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OLFILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. “Trent’s a game changer,” said fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who signed a five-year contract to stay in San Francisco earlier in the week. Williams was graded as the top left tackle by Pro Football Focus and is now being paid that way as well.
Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had success
Read full article: Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had successIt seemed even fewer showed up to do their shows at socially distanced tables at the Super Bowl Media Center inside the Tampa Convention Center. “We still had live guests, including live guests from the Chiefs and Buccaneers. “Radio Row is a spectacle every year that has a buzz and excitement for media, athletes and sponsors,” Onaindia said. One of the benefits of Radio Row is the organic networking that happens between everyone in attendance. We all missed that this year.”The idea of Radio Row at the Super Bowl originated in 1992 in Minneapolis when New York’s WFAN broadcast on-site from a local hotel.
Kittle dismisses 'chatter' about Niners trading Garoppolo
Read full article: Kittle dismisses 'chatter' about Niners trading Garoppolo(AP Photo/Scott Eklund)George Kittle dismissed talk about the San Francisco 49ers possibly trading Jimmy Garoppolo the way he sheds tacklers after making catches. I think it’s chatter,” Kittle said on the AP Pro Football Podcast. “I think it’s his second or third year of dealing with these exact same rumors every single offseason,” Kittle said. Garoppolo, Kittle, cornerback Richard Sherman, edge rusher Nick Bosa, running back Raheem Mostert and receiver Deebo Samuel all missed at least half the season. I think that was a struggle for us, especially because we have a young team on offense as well.
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG
Read full article: Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FGKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Falcons (4-11) took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go. Kansas City finally took its first lead on Harrison Butker's 53-yard field goal with 14:08 left in the game. The Falcons squandered their first chance to match the points when Brandon Powell coughed up the ball deep in Kansas City territory.
49ers to finish season playing home games in Arizona
Read full article: 49ers to finish season playing home games in ArizonaThe Niners will fly to Arizona, where they will practice, live and play their next two games after Santa Clara County imposed a three-week ban on games and practices for contact sports. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)The San Francisco 49ers will finish out the regular season practicing and playing home games in Arizona after a ban on contact sorts in their home county was extended into January. The Niners relocated to Arizona at the beginning of December after Santa Clara County announced a three-week ban on contact sports games and practices to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And, I think a lot of people are in the same boat.”The 49ers arrived in Arizona on Dec. 2 and began practicing the next day. The team is staying at a hotel near the Arizona Cardinals stadium in Glendale, where they are playing their home games.
Giants, Vikings shed slow starts, move into playoff position
Read full article: Giants, Vikings shed slow starts, move into playoff positionThe New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings are in position to pull off remarkable turnarounds. One of the other teams that started 0-5 this season shares a stadium with the Giants but hasn’t pulled off an in-season turnaround. Jefferson, a first-round pick, had nine catches for 121 yards last week to reach 1,039 yards receiving on the season. With 11 TD runs this season, Newton has reached double-digits in three seasons (14 in 2011 and 10 in 2015). It was the first time since Brady Quinn in 2009 that a quarterback won consecutive starts despite throwing for fewer than 100 yards.
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again
Read full article: From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet againFrom the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Barkley) to the bizarre (Tyrod Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)ARLINGTON, Texas – From the season-altering to the bizarre, injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. Brown also recently went back on the COVID-19 list, a newcomer among potential ailments with the NFL playing during a pandemic. Few teams have had the volume of injuries that have hit defending NFC champion San Francisco. New Orleans' star receiver, Michael Thomas, has had a tumultuous season in part because of ankle and hamstring injuries.
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, bottom left, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the undermanned San Francisco 49ers rather than sympathizing with the team that dominated his Green Bay Packers twice last season. Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Packers overwhelmed the depleted 49ers 34-17 on Thursday night. DEPLETED ROSTERThe run of injuries and coronavirus rules left the 49ers with a shell of a roster, especially on offense. 49ers: CB K’Waun Williams (ankle) and S Jaquiski Tartt (toe) left the game and didn’t return.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Read full article: Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized CardinalsMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers
Read full article: AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle for an extended period of time after they got hurt against Seattle. A person familiar with the injuries said Monday on condition of anonymity that Garoppolo’s ankle injury and Kittle’s foot injury will sideline them indefinitely. San Francisco already has been forced to play without defensive ends Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and Solomon Thomas; top cornerback Richard Sherman, No. He hurt his shoulder in New England in 2016 and had a season-ending injury for San Francisco in 2018. San Francisco also traded linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans on Monday in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice.
Big days from Wilson, Metcalf lead Seahawks past 49ers 37-27
Read full article: Big days from Wilson, Metcalf lead Seahawks past 49ers 37-27Wilson threw four more touchdown passes, two to Metcalf, and the Seahawks rebounded from their first loss of the season with a resounding 37-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Wilson and Metcalf tormented San Francisco and its banged up secondary as the top-scoring offense in the league continued to pile up points. Wilson found rookie DeeJay Dallas on a 2-yard TD pass after San Francisco went three-and-out to open the second half for a 20-7 lead. The momentum from two straight wins for San Francisco (4-4) evaporated in a hurry as more injuries continued to pile. San Francisco played without starters Deebo Samuel, Jeff Wilson Jr., Kwon Alexander and safety Jaquiski Tartt.
Wilson has 3 TDs before injury, 49ers crush Patriots 33-6
Read full article: Wilson has 3 TDs before injury, 49ers crush Patriots 33-6– Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed for a career-high three touchdowns and 112 yards before leaving with an ankle injury and the San Francisco 49ers dominated in a 33-6 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. San Francisco (4-3) has followed back-to-back losses with two wins and is 3-0 on the road. New England fell to 2-4 for the first since coach Belichick’s first season in 2000, when the Patriots went 5-11. Following a Patriots punt, San Francisco was pinned inside its 15. The lead grew to 23-3 with just under a minute to go before halftime on a 16-yard run by Wilson.
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16Garoppolo threw three TD passes in the first half and Jason Verrett’s first interception in more than four years helped preserve the lead, giving the 49ers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. This week got us back on track.”San Francisco’s defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half. Verrett's interception was part of a rough day overall for Jared Goff, who also missed an open Kupp on a deep ball earlier in the second half. Garoppolo found Kittle on a one-on-one matchup with Darious Williams on a fourth-and-2 play that turned into a 44-yard TD. INJURY REPORT49ers: RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) S Jaquiski Tartt (groin) and C Ben Garland (calf) all left in the second half and didn't return.
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers
Read full article: Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)SANTA CLARA, Calif. – A couple of unlikely players helped deliver the Philadelphia Eagles their first win of the season. Travis Fulgham caught a go-ahead 42-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 5:50 remaining and Alex Singleton returned an interception for a score to lift the Eagles to a 25-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. But Fulgham got past backup cornerback Dontae Johnson and Wentz delivered a perfectly placed pass for the score that gave Philadelphia an 18-14 lead. It’s a resilient group.”TAKE IT AWAYThe Eagles got their first defensive takeaway of the season thanks to a poor decision by Mullens. With the Niners in the red zone, Mullens threw a ball up for grabs while under pressure and Rodney McLeod came up with it.
Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears game
Read full article: Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears gameThe winless Atlanta Falcons will be playing without star wide receiver Julio Jones for Sunday’s game with the unbeaten Chicago Bears. ___CHICAGO AT ATLANTABears: CB Duke Shelley, OG Arlington Hambright, NT Daniel McCullers, WR RIley Ridley, OLB Trevis GipsonFalcons: WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Eagles: WR Jalen Reagor, LG Isaac Seumalo, WR Alshon Jeffery, RB Jason Huntley, QB Nate Sudfeld, S Rudy Ford, G Jamon Brown, DE Casey Toohill. Browns: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, CB Greedy Williams, LB Jacob Phillips, Olivier Vernon, Evan Brown and WR Rashard Higgins. Brown, CB Chris Jackson OLB Derick Roberson, C Aaron Brewer, TE Geoff Swaim, DT Matt DickersonVikings: WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR K.J.
49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert
Read full article: 49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, MostertStill, short-handed San Francisco had enough to beat the inept New York Jets. Defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas were both carted off the field two plays apart with left knee injuries in the first quarter. Two plays later, Thomas was carted off — also with a left knee injury — after an 8-yard reception by Chris Hogan. San Francisco ended the 14-play possession with an 18-yard catch by Jordan Reed for the first of his two TD grabs. ... San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a first-round draft pick, had two catches for 21 yards in his NFL debut.