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Trevon Diggs apologizes over spat with reporter while defending his play with Cowboys

Oct. 30, 2024 19:58 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Trevon Diggs spent way more time with reporters Wednesday than the soft-spoken cornerback of the Dallas Cowboys normally does, if he holds a weekly session at all. The reason was clear. Diggs was answering questions for the first time since confronting a...

Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group

Oct. 21, 2024 20:21 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The strength of the San Francisco 49ers' offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option. A string of injuries has changed that equation and left the 49ers with few proven options...

Feeling like his old self again, Chris Godwin is flourishing in Tampa Bay's offense

Oct. 20, 2024 14:13 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin is back, even if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver who’s a model of consistency never actually went away. But nearly three years removed from a serious knee injury he feels is finally behind him, the longtime sidekick of Mike Evans is flourishing...

The 49ers avoid another late-game collapse thanks in part to big plays from rookies

Oct. 11, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A seemingly safe 20-point lead for San Francisco had been cut to six points by Seattle, and the 49ers appeared to be on the brink of another late-game collapse against a division opponent. Only this time the 49ers came up with the big plays — thanks in...

Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division

Oct. 11, 2024 00:37 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Deebo Samuel didn't hesitate when he was asked what was working for the San Francisco 49ers. “Brock Purdy,” Samuel said. Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the Niners never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on...

Red zone woes play a big role in the early season struggles for the 49ers

Oct. 08, 2024 19:43 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Driving into the red zone hasn't been a problem early this season for the San Francisco 49ers, who have gotten past the opponent's 20-yard line more than all but one team in the NFL. Finishing those drives with touchdowns has been a major issue in a stark...

The 49ers use game against Patriots as a get-well opportunity after back-to-back losses

Sep. 30, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road. That doesn't mean there wasn't plenty to clean up for the 49ers once the competition gets stiffer if they...

Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams are both questionable for the 49ers

Sep. 27, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got mixed injury news on Friday, with star receiver Deebo Samuel practicing for a second straight day and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams sitting out with a sore toe. Samuel had been expected to miss “a couple" of games after...

The 49ers hope a visit from the struggling Patriots helps them snap out of their 2-game skid

Sep. 26, 2024 15:53 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With a first-year coach and some uncertainty at quarterback, the New England Patriots were expected to endure some growing pains early this season. For the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, back-to-back losses the past two weeks were a jolt for...

The 49ers lose star DT Javon Hargrave to an injury following their latest blown lead

Sep. 23, 2024 19:50 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The frustration from the latest big blown lead by coach Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers only grew a day later with the news that star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave will likely miss the rest of the season because of a partially torn triceps. The...