49ers will host Giants in NFC Championship game

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the San Francisco 49ers are hiring former New York Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher to DeMeco Ryans' defensive staff. His title with the team isn't yet known, but the NFL insider states that it will be a "senior defensive role." The #49ers are hiring former #Giants DC James Bettcher in a senior defensive role, source said. He'll provide veteran assistance for new coordinator DeMeco Ryans, as

Each week, 49ers Webzone fans predict weekly game-winners within our annual NFL Pick 'em contest. The upcoming schedule of games features eight opponents facing off in four Divisional Round matchups. Of all the upcoming game predictions, the most lopsided result comes from Saturday's matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Green Bay Packers. Voting has 97 percent of fans believing the Packers will earn the victory. When it comes to the predictions, the closest matchup is between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, with 53 percent selecting the Saints to win the game. Update: As of Saturday morning, the Buccaneers have moved ahead of the Saints as

The San Francisco 49ers are excited about defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw's potential. While the rookie defender recorded just 1.5 sacks during his first NFL season, he showed flashes of being a powerful playmaker who could develop into an elite talent along the interior of the defensive line. "I think Kinlaw is going to be a dominant force in this league," John Lynch told Tim Kawakami of The Athletic on The TK Show podcast. "I should say, 'is going to become,' because he's not there yet. He's shown flashes." Lynch knows a thing or two about impressive defensive-line play. He played behind a Hall of Famer in Warren Sapp. In fact, watching his former teammate cause