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Rookie fourth-round pick Isaac Guerendo seemed to be an afterthought in the San Francisco 49ers backfield with Christian McCaffrey back in the fold. Now McCaffrey is on IR and likely out for the season because of a PCL injury in his knee against the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, RB Jordan Mason may also be headed for IR because of a high ankle sprain he sustained in that same … [Read more...] about Why rookie RB will have rare opportunity to shine with 49ers

It appears on the surface like the San Francisco 49ers hunt for an NFC West title is over following a second consecutive blowout loss in Week 13. The Buffalo Bills annihilated the 49ers 35-10 at Highmark Stadium just one week after the Green Bay Packers thumped them 38-10. Those two losses were preceded by a loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and after 12 games the 49ers are at 5-7 … [Read more...] about A couple ways 49ers can miraculously still win NFC West

The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday announced how they’d replace running back Christian McCaffrey. In a slew of roster moves the 49ers placed McCaffrey on IR, claimed RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets and signed wide receiver Ronnie Bell to the practice squad. McCaffrey suffered a season-ending PCL injury in his knee during the 49ers’ Week 13 loss to the … [Read more...] about 49ers sign Christian McCaffrey’s replacement, add WR to practice squad

Five San Francisco 49ers found their way among the top Pro Bowl fan voting recipients in Monday’s current top 10 announcement. In fact, these five 49ers were all inside the top four fan vote recipients within their respective positions, including a pair of San Francisco stalwarts that are the current leading vote-getters. George Kittle is No. 1 among tight ends and Kyle … [Read more...] about 5 49ers among top vote getters in Pro Bowl fan voting

The San Francisco 49ers’ playoff chances aren’t completely erased, but they’re low enough that looking toward next year’s offseason and NFL draft aren’t unreasonable. If the 49ers win a couple of games down the stretch and put themselves squarely back in the playoff picture, we can start looking at that group again. For now we’ll look at where things stand with next year’s … [Read more...] about 49ers inching toward top 10 pick in 2025 NFL draft