Archives for December 2023

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images It’s time to wake up Washington turned to Terry McLaurin on the following drive. He had an 11-yard reception, then beat Deommodore Lenoir on a slot fade for 42 yards. But the Niners did what most good defenses do, they made a tackle and forced Washington to snap the ball again. On 3rd & goal, McLaurin caught a back shoulder fade … [Read more...] about 49ers 3rd quarter thread: The Niners look like a team that traveled across the country

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images For both teams Washington received the ball to begin the third quarter, but the defense didn’t allow Howell anywhere to throw the ball on third and short, and Clelin Ferrell was credited with a sack. San Francisco had gains of 10, 11, and 9, to move into Washington territory. On 2nd & 3, Christian McCaffrey had his facemask … [Read more...] about 49ers vs. Commanders 4th quarter thread: Defense is optional

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Brock Purdy had the bounce back performance he needed. The San Francisco 49ers offense took the field first. Aaron Banks was active, but Jon Feliciano started at left guard. Kyle Shanahan ran right behind Feliciano and Christian McCaffrey ran for a gain of nine yards. Brock Purdy scrambled for a first down on 3rd & 3 to move the … [Read more...] about 49ers handle business on the road and beat the Commanders 27-10

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The playoffs will run through Levi’s Stadium The 49ers needed all of the help they could get heading into Week 17 to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC. And boy, did they receive it. The Detroit Lions fell to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. The Lions had a couple of opportunities to convert on a two-point conversion, but failed. … [Read more...] about The 49ers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC