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Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push
San Francisco (4-4) at Tampa Bay (4-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Series record: 49ers lead 20-7 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Buccaneers 5-4 Last meeting: 49ers beat Buccaneers 27-14 in Santa...
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey described being in a “dark” place during his eight...
Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this week
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay. McCaffrey returned to practice...
49ers hope return of injured players makes up for lack of big deadline addition
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive at the trade deadline under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, often adding big-name players to fuel late-season runs. The Niners took a more cautious approach this season, adding only a backup...
Giants linebacker Brian Burns says playing the Panthers has no added meaning for him
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns won't be looking to prove anything to his old teammates when New York faces the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Germany in a matchup of 2-7 teams. Burns spent five years with the Panthers after being taken in the...
Christian McCaffrey returns to practice for the 49ers from Achilles tendon injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season. The Niners opened the practice window for...
49ers look to go on another big 2nd-half run after a shaky start to the season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After a somewhat shaky first half of the season for the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, they are hoping to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons. The Niners sputtered into a Week 9 bye week for the third straight season but are...
49ers seek to shake off the Super Bowl hangover in the second half of the season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As much as the San Francisco 49ers tried to downplay the curse of the Super Bowl loser leading up to this season, the first half of 2024 has looked just like that. A summer dominated by contract disputes. A string of injuries that put many of last...
49ers head into their bye on a winning note and with hopes of Christian McCaffrey's return
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — While most of the San Francisco 49ers get the chance to rest during the bye week following a morale-boosting win over the Dallas Cowboys, this week could have a big impact on the second half of the season. Star running back Christian McCaffrey will ramp...
Brandon Aiyuk's injury provides an opportunity for Ricky Pearsall to shine for the 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The plan to ease rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back into form as he worked his way back from being shot in the chest didn't last long for the San Francisco 49ers. With Brandon Aiyuk out for the season after tearing ligaments in his right knee on Sunday,...
