49ers keys to beating Cardinals, clinching NFC West today
GLENDALE, Ariz. – One team is in first place with a 10-3 record, the other in last at 3-10. Finding momentum amid a potential mismatch shouldn’t be hard for the …
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49ers clinch playoff berth; Jason Verrett returns
SANTA CLARA — Day 1 in the NFC’s No. 1 playoff spot did not prompt a parade at 49ers headquarters, not with the playoffs still a month away. “Right now …
Seahawks’ Smith tests injury; 49ers’ staff does Stair Climb Challenge
SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Geno Smith gingerly went through a 10-minute workout some three hours before kickoff today to determine whether he’ll start for the Seattle Seahawks against the 49ers. …
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey wowing with versatility, durability
SANTA CLARA – No sight captured the 49ers’ upbeat mood this week more than Christian McCaffrey doing four cartwheels in Thursday’s warmups, synchronized to the song “Come on Home,” by …
Ex-49ers kicker Robbie Gould retires from 18-year NFL career
SANTA CLARA — Robbie Gould, the 49ers’ reliable and clutch kicker the previous six seasons, announced his retirement Thursday via a first-person story on The Players’ Tribune platform. In Gould’s …
49ers’ McCaffrey balances NFL rushing lead with receiving duties
SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey’s lofty job title each week this season has been “NFL leading rusher.” He has a healthy disdain, however for being pigeonholed into a specific role. …
49ers add another defensive end before showdown at Eagles
SANTA CLARA — Here are the 49ers’ latest updates as they reconvene Monday after a three-day break following their Thanksgiving Night win in Seattle: MORE D-LINE DEPTH Yet again, the …
49ers gear up to again battle for NFC supremacy in Philadelphia
SEATTLE – Brock Purdy barely had time to relish the 49ers’ 31-13 win Thursday night in Seattle when, well, it was time to look at the next challenge. Too soon …
Sam Womack, two linemen activated ahead of 49ers’ game at Seahawks
SEATTLE — Cornerback Sam Womack got activated off the 49ers’ Injured Reserve list today, making his special-teams prowess available for their 5:20 p.m. kickoff at the Seahawks. Womack has been …
Thanksgiving Night rematch on tap
SANTA CLARA – On the 49ers’ Thanksgiving menu: a win in Seattle. If they reach their goal, the 49ers may well celebrate by eating turkey legs on NBC’s postgame set …