Archives for January 2023

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Each proved to be costly The NFC Championship Game may have been decided after the 49ers’ sixth offensive play of the game. Haason Reddick hit Brock Purdy’s arm as the rookie released the ball, forcing a fumble and injuring the quarterback’s arm, an injury that likely would have kept Purdy out the remainder of the game had Josh … [Read more...] about Winners and losers from the 49ers letdown loss: The Niners were flagged for 11 penalties

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Hard to imagine we’re not talking about a different result had this catch been overturned. The 49ers forced the Eagles into a 4th & 3 on the first possession of the game. It took a Herculean catch from DeVonta Smith to keep Philadelphia’s drive alive. But the replay showed that Smith never had full possession. Not a catch, as … [Read more...] about Shanahan explains his decision not to challenge DeVonta Smith’s 4th down catch

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images With it feeling as though the 49ers will inevitably need to replace DeMeco Ryans, they could welcome back an old friend to replace Ryans. Reports surfaced that Vic Fangio agreed to become the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator before Sunday’s championship games kicked off. Fangio is widely regarded as one of the best defensive … [Read more...] about Report: Vic Fangio has yet to decide whether he’s taking the Dolphins defensive coordinator position