Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The 49ers safety is expected to return to the starting lineup due to an injury. The San Francisco 49ers made a big roster move defensively this past weekend as a result of activating safety Talanoa Hufanga from Injured Reserve and immediately returning him to the starting lineup. The team was left with a decision: keep the more experienced … [Read more...] about After demotion, 49ers second-year safety Ji’Ayir Brown has a major opportunity vs. the Rams
Yetur Gross-Matos named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after he was the only player to do this
Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The 49ers free agent signing had 3 sacks against the Bears San Francisco 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was named the Defensive Player of the Week for Week 16. Gross-Matos recorded four tackles, three of them sacks, in the 49ers' 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gross-Matos was the only player in the NFL in Week 14 to … [Read more...] about Yetur Gross-Matos named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after he was the only player to do this
Kyle Shanahan explains why it’s crucial to have Thursday night games
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers travel to Los Angeles Thursday to take on the Rams in what could be the biggest game of the season in the NFC On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West showdown in a game that could seal the Niners’ playoff hopes. A 49ers win wouldn’t significantly increase their … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan explains why it’s crucial to have Thursday night games
One of San Francisco’s top free agents is finally paying off
Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The 49ers pass rush is coming alive at the right time. The San Francisco 49ers pulled off an impressive 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears over the weekend, improving to 6-7 and keeping their playoff hopes alive with four weeks left in the season. It was a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, as the 49ers got out … [Read more...] about One of San Francisco’s top free agents is finally paying off
Can the 49ers run the table?
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Do you believe the 49ers have what it takes to go undefeated the rest of the way? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Francisco 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take … [Read more...] about Can the 49ers run the table?