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49ers' John Lynch explains why the pass rush has improved in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers recorded an NFL-low 20 sacks in 2025, six fewer than the next-lowest total, posted by the New York Jets. Defensive end Nick Bosa has not played since Week 2 this season, raising concerns that his absence could similarly affect the 49ers' pass rush. Bosa... -
49ers must strengthen pass protection to finally get over the Super Bowl hump
In the late 80s and early 90s, the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys dominated the NFL. As Dallas started to gain the edge, the Niners drafted and signed players specifically to beat them. When your rival has Emmitt Smith running the ball and Michael Irving catching... -
49ers' Defensive Weakness Could Be Exposed Against Falcons' Bijan Robinson
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL's more effective defensive teams this season, but one weakness could create problems against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. San Francisco ranks sixth in expected points added (EPA) per play allowed, fourth in yards per play... -
49ers' Malik Mustapha fined for unnecessary roughness against Seahawks
According to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco, the NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha $6,998 for unnecessary roughness stemming from a hit on a Seattle Seahawks player during the team's Week 5 victory. Maiocco also reported that no Seahawks players were...