Surprise playoff contenders for the 2019 NFL season
May 20, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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PFF outlines the NFL teams that could surprise with a postseason appearance in 2019 after missing out on the playoffs a year ago.
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George Kittle led the NFL in touchdowns nullified by a penalty in 2019, per PFF
By David Bonilla
Jul 8, 2020
Poor George Kittle. He could have had such a great 2019 NFL campaign.
Wait a minute, Kittle hauled in 85 passes for 1,053 yards with five touchdown receptions, earning first-team All-Pro honors and his second Pro Bowl selection. It was also his second consecutive season of over 1,000 yards receiving, and the tight end is widely considered to be the best in the NFL at his position.
A division championship and a trip to the Super Bowl aren't things to dismiss, either.
So, why poor George Kittle?
Pro Football Focus' Ian Hartitz explains that 2019 could have been even more
NFL.com ranks 49ers running back No. 22 among NFL RB1s, but its probably not who you think
By David Bonilla
Jul 13, 2020
NFL.com analyst Maurice Jones-Drew, a former NFL running back, ranked all 32 RB1s across the league. He placed one San Francisco 49ers running back at No. 22. Although, it's probably not the player who first popped into your head.
Raheem Mostert was the 49ers' leading rusher during the 2019 season. He gained 772 yards on 137 carries with eight rushing and two receiving touchdowns before a playoff performance that made everyone take notice of the former undrafted free agent.
Mostert wasn't, however, credited with a start. In fact, he's never started an NFL game. That's because there is always another running back on the field when the offense takes
49ers offer refunds to season-ticket holders, say Levi's Stadium may not host fans in 2020
By David Bonilla
Jul 8, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday sent out emails to season-ticket holders informing them of their options for the 2020 season. The team notes that it does not yet have definitive details on what the preseason schedule might look like. It also took the opportunity to communicate the approach to ticket sales at Levi's Stadium for this year.
The team acknowledges that Levi's Stadium may not be able to host fans in a "full or limited capacity" during the upcoming season.
"To ensure the health and safety of our season ticket members, players, coaches, staff, and the greater community and to comply with state and local restrictions, we may not be able to host fans in a full or limited capacity this season," read the email. "Given this uncertainty, season ticket