With the Falcons' 30-28 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will now travel to Atlanta for the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 20th.
On the arm and legs of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 45-31 on Saturday night, earning a second consecutive appearance in the NFC's title game.
Kaepernick ran for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw two scoring passes to wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The 49ers had 579 yards of total offense against the Packers.
49ers' Robert Saleh open to head coaching opportunities, but 'it's not desperation'
By David Bonilla
Dec 22
There is little doubt that San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will be among the top names to watch when NFL teams begin filling head coaching vacancies during the upcoming offseason. Saleh, however, has repeatedly insisted that his focus remains squarely on...
49ers QB Brock Purdy named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after 5-TD game
By David Bonilla
15 hrs
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his standout Week 16 performance against the Indianapolis Colts.
Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes (73.5 percent) for 295 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes,...
Here's How the 49ers Can Still Win the NFC's No. 1 Seed
By JD Salazar
Dec 15
The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 after a dominating 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans, but they currently sit at third place in their division, looking up at the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) and Los Angeles Rams (11-3). Despite that, the margins are close enough that the Niners,...
49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down
By Jesse Dumas
Dec 15
The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly...