Latest San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers' defense will be in for a tougher test against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals

Oct. 03, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A matchup with the offensively challenged New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers' defense needed to get back on track. A better test of whether those early season struggles were a temporary blip or a more concerning problem will come...

49ers look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cardinals

Oct. 03, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

Arizona (1-3) at San Francisco (2-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 2-2; 49ers 2-2. Series record: 49ers lead 36-29. Last meeting: 49ers beat Patriots 45-29 in...

The 49ers open the practice window for Kalia Davis but hold off on Ricky Pearsall's return

Oct. 02, 2024 19:52 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed reinforcements for the defensive interior but will wait at least another week to get first-round rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back at practice. This was the first week that players placed on injury lists before...

Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Oct. 02, 2024 13:35 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots center David Andrews, a nine-year veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion, is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery, coach Jerod Mayo said on Wednesday. Andrews left Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers in the...

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...

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Sep. 29, 2024 21:27 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Another inept performance through the air has only heightened the questions about when the Patriots will turn the offense over to hyped...

Fred Warner's pick-6 helps the 49ers snap a 2-game skid with a 30-13 win over the Patriots

Sep. 29, 2024 20:51 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Even after all the success the San Francisco 49ers had the past few seasons, a two-game skid and a string of injuries early in the season can raise some doubts for any team. Considered those answered for one day at least. Brock Purdy threw...

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...

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers

Sep. 26, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings already have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises by winning their first three games after being a consensus pick to finish last in the NFC North. They can make their biggest statement of the young season Sunday by winning at...