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The 49ers hope a visit from the struggling Patriots helps them snap out of their 2-game skid
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 struggling defense will need to fix its problems without Javon Hargrave
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The past two weeks have exposed flaws on the San Francisco 49ers' defense that typically aren't an issue for what has been one of the league's top units. Fixing those problems will be an even bigger challenge now that star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave...
Rams, 49ers both missing key players going into NFC West matchup
San Francisco (1-1) at Los Angeles Rams (0-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 1-1; Rams 0-2. Series record: 49ers lead 78-69-3. Last meeting: Rams beat 49ers 21-20 in...
The 49ers call their latest loss at Minnesota a 'wake-up call'
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota has been a house of horrors for the San Francisco 49ers for decades. The Niners' eighth straight loss in the Twin Cities looked an awful out like the one a year ago. The Vikings flummoxed Brock Purdy with their pressure packages and burned the...
Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF
San Francisco (1-0) at Minnesota (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 5½. Series record: 49ers lead 25-24-1. Against the spread: 49ers 1-0, Vikings 1-0. Last meeting: Vikings beat the 49ers 22-17 in...
The 49ers are hopeful that injuries to Floyd and Gross-Matos won't linger into the season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hope defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos will be healthy enough to play in the season opener after both players left the final exhibition game with sprained knees. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that Floyd is day to...
At least 9 playoff teams from the 2023 NFL season enter this year with new play-callers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers defense backfired last season when the previously dominant unit took a step back in 2023 under Steve Wilks. The Niners still ended up making it to the Super Bowl but lost to...
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season. His spectacular performance earned him several accolades and now he’s been voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five defensive...
49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade request
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players. General manager John Lynch said there are no...
