Running back Frank Gore is a nominee for this week's FedEx Ground award. Linebacker Patrick Willis is up for the GMC Defensive Player of the Week and the Rookie of the Week.
Gore had 116 yards on 21 carries, two touchdowns and added 11 catches for 98 yards in the 49ers' dramatic overtime win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Willis made 18 tackles and a ½ sack. He was also responsible for running down Sean Morey on a 67-yard reception in overtime preventing Arizona from winning the game.
49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey named finalists for AP NFL awards
By David Bonilla
Jan 22
The San Francisco 49ers are well represented among the finalists for this year's Associated Press NFL awards. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was named one of five finalists for AP Coach of the Year, while star running back Christian McCaffrey is a finalist for three major honors: AP...
Why the 49ers lost the numbers game up front—and what must change in 2026
By Jack Stewart
Jan 24
Four or five. Or maybe six.
Another out in the route or held in.
There are three things every quarterback needs: time, good pass catchers, and a good running game.
That first set of numbers above refers to how many players a team must use to get pressure on the quarterback....
49ers expect Mac Jones back in 2026 as Shanahan and Lynch address trade talk
By David Bonilla
Jan 21
Speculation has surrounded the future of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, even though he remains under contract for the 2026 season. Jones played a significant role this year while starter Brock Purdy recovered from a turf toe injury, prompting questions about whether...
Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium: Seahawks and Patriots clash on 49ers' home turf
By David Bonilla
Jan 25
Super Bowl LX is officially set, featuring the AFC champion New England Patriots against the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara. The NFL's championship game will be played on Sunday, February 8.
New England...