Majority of online mocks have the 49ers selecting Haden and Iupati

John Lynch clung to hope that safety Talanoa Hufanga hadn't sustained a severe injury during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, fears were confirmed when it was revealed that Hufanga had torn his ACL and would miss the remainder of the season. "I went in and saw him in the locker room after," Lynch said Tuesday morning on Bay Area radio station KNBR's "Murph and Mac" show. "He was still hanging on to hope. I was trying to, but unfortunately, that wasn't in the cards." The silver lining is that the 49ers had a contingency plan. Rookie Ji'Ayir Brown, drafted in the third round, seamlessly stepped into Hufanga's position alongside Tashaun Gipson, demonstrating his NFL readiness. "First of all, with Huf, I mean, those

(Episode 289) - Brian Renick is joined by Jason Aponte, the host of the Sprint Right Option podcast and also a Niners Nation contributor. The guys react to the Seahawks' win, the biggest takeaways on offense and defense, the NFC playoff picture, and Philly week! The audio for the show is embedded above. Don't forget to subscribe! You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our dedicated podcast page, on

The eagerly awaited Week 13 clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles is on the horizon. Following a Thanksgiving roasting of the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers returned to the field on Monday for a bonus practice, gearing up for the NFC Championship Game rematch. Wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk addressed reporters after practice, downplaying the emotional significance of Sunday's showdown between NFC powerhouses. Both players, vocal about their disappointment after last season's devastating defeat, had previously suggested that the better team failed to come out on top. Regarding the upcoming rematch, Samuel told reporters,

The San Francisco 49ers hit the road to take on the divisional rival Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Thanksgiving Day. This matchup marks the 51st meeting all-time between the NFC West foes and the first since the 49ers' 41-23 victory in the NFC Wild Card round last season. The 49ers look to earn their fourth-consecutive win against the Seahawks. Previous game San Francisco is coming off a 27-14 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. QB Brock Purdy completed 21 of his 25 passing attempts for 333 yards, three touchdowns, and a career-high 158.3 passer rating. WR Brandon Aiyuk led the way with five catches and a career-high 156 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown reception. TE George Kittle added 89 yards on eight receptions, including a three-yard