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• Kyle Shanahan "hopeful" but "not counting on" Brandon Aiyuk's return
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers General Manager John Lynch said Tuesday morning he is "not sure" Brandon Aiyuk's return is realistic this season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Season-ending injury could lead 49ers to add Pro Bowler on O-line
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may kick tires on an old friend after Ben Bartch's season ending injury.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he's hopeful Brandon Aiyuk can return this season, but admits the team isn't counting on it as the playoffs approach.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy may have a request for Mac Jones, explains sideline arm brace
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  Brock Purdy discusses his 49ers O-line gift plans, jokes about teaming up with Mac Jones, and explains the sideline arm warmer fans spotted Sunday.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
• 7 49ers are top-10 in Pro Bowl voting for their respective positions
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have some talented players having strong seasons, but who is receiving votes for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games?
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• The 49ers continue to refuse to say Brandon Aiyuk's season is officially over
  From the Web › SFGate
  49ers fans shouldn't hold their breath on this one.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Steve Young: 49ers are 'good enough to threaten' in the playoffs
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  49ers legend Steve Young says San Francisco is strong enough to make a serious playoff run despite injuries and a tough NFC competition.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
• 49ers GM John Lynch finally confirms the obvious about Brandon Aiyuk
  From the Web › SI.com
  All season, the 49ers pretended like there was a realistic chance that Brandon Aiyuk would play for them this season.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy confident in toe recovery, but admits injury will linger
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  49ers QB Brock Purdy says his turf toe is improving but will linger. He's confident he can lead San Francisco through the season's final stretch.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• 49ers GM John Lynch sounds pessimistic about Brandon Aiyuk's return
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still on PUP, and with the season winding down, John Lynch isn't sure if he'll play in 2025.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers' John Lynch defends Jauan Jennings against criticism: 'They all wish he were on their team'
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  49ers GM John Lynch defends Jauan Jennings after Browns players accuse him of crossing the line, praising the WR's toughness and value to San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
• 49ers GM John Lynch 'hopeful' for Brandon Aiyuk comeback, as unrealistic as it seems
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Brandon Aiyuk's comeback this season may be unrealistic but 49ers general manager John Lynch remains hopeful.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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• NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 14 of the 2025 season
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which teams can supercharge their postseason odds in Week 14? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• John Lynch "not sure" Brandon Aiyuk playing this year is realistic
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers have four games left on their regular season schedule and the question of whether wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be playing in any of them came up on...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• 49ers' John Lynch and Brock Purdy send strong messages on championship hopes
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  49ers GM John Lynch and QB Brock Purdy share bold thoughts on San Francisco's playoff push and championship hopes heading into the Week 14 bye.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Kyle Shanahan has no problem with Jauan Jennings getting opponents to break the rules
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers receiver Jauan Jennings made headlines in Week 12 for getting punched in the nuts, and for reacting accordingly. In Week 13, Jennings sparked compelling sound...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers' John Lynch casts doubt on Brandon Aiyuk's return this season
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers GM John Lynch casts doubt on Brandon Aiyuk's return for the 2025 season. Will the wide receiver be a part of the team going forward?
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
• 49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from Week 13 win vs. Browns
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Here's who had the best and worst days, according to Pro Football Focus.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announces 2026 class
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday, which includes Rey Maualuga (Samoan ancestry), Chad Owens (Hawaiian...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• NFL Power Rankings, Week 14: Bears reach new heights, while Lions fall out of top 10
  From the Web › NFL.com
  How high do the Bears and Patriots fly in the latest edition of the NFL Power Rankings? How low do the Chiefs and Lions go? After another shocking week in a season full...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers in Week 14 power rankings: Where San Francisco stands after 3rd straight win
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  49ers climb in Week 14 power rankings after their third straight win. See where San Francisco ranks and what it means for their NFC playoff push.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
• 49ers overreactions: Has adversity shaped team into legit playoff contender?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers opened the 2025 NFL season with three consecutive victories. Now, they head into the idle week on another three-game win streak.“It’s finally...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• 2026 NFL Draft Order: Where the league's 32 teams stand after Week 13
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  As the NFL season nears its end, some teams are already cementing their status as playoff contenders, with their eyes firmly on a Super Bowl run. Others, unfortunately...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• 49ers surge in newest power rankings after Week 13 win vs. Browns
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. How did it affect their standing heading into Week 14?
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Skyy Moore 'chasing' first touchdown as 49ers' return specialist
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Skyy Moore is coming on strong as the 49ers' return specialist, following up a 98-yard kick return in Arizona with a 66-yard punt return to spark Sunday's win in...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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• 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk has a rib fracture, G Ben Bartch likely out for season
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers will be monitoring fullback Kyle Juszczyk's status when they come back from their Week 14 bye. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said at his Monday press conference...
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• 4 49ers who could return from injured lists after bye week
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have a slew of players on injured lists who could make their returns after the team's week off.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
• Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus X factors for final stretch
  From the Web › ESPN
  Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 14. We also picked out X factors for the last five weeks of the regular season.
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Will Brandon Aiyuk return for the 49ers this season? Answering five top questions
  From the Web › ESPN
  San Francisco voided the WR's contract guarantees for next year. What does that mean for this season and beyond?
  Share • Dec 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• Kyle Shanahan explains 49ers rare strategy shift from Week 13 win
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers made a rare strategy shift after they won the coin toss vs. the Cleveland Browns.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
• Could a recently-signed All-Pro make a quick impact for 49ers defense?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may be adding an All-Pro to their defense after their week off.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• Kyle Shanahan details how wind affected his decisions in 49ers' win vs. Browns
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  A strong wind off Lake Erie prompted 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to change his philosophy to open Sunday’s game.But the blustery conditions in Cleveland did not...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• 2026 NFL Draft order and updated needs for every team
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which teams are on the move in the 2026 NFL Draft order after a wild Week 13? Chad Reuter runs through Round 1 and highlights each squad's five biggest...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• 49ers lose key offensive lineman for season after Week 13 injury
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will be down one of their key offensive linemen for the rest of the 2025 season.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
• Kyle Shanahan gives update on 49ers injury situation entering bye week
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will finally get an opportunity for a week off to get healthy when they get their Week 14 bye.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Why Kyle Shanahan has no opinion on Jauan Jennings 'trash talk' vs. Browns
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  After the 49ers’ 26-8 win in Cleveland on Sunday, Browns defensive linemen Shelby Harris and Myles Garrett spoke out about disparaging comments made by Jauan...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan shares 49ers updates day after Week 13 win vs. Browns
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns. Here's...
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
• Kyle Juszczyk, Ben Bartch sustain significant injuries in 49ers' win vs. Browns
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Ben Bartch, who opened the 2025 NFL season as the 49ers’ starting left guard and shared the duties after his return from an early season injury, is expected to...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan responds to Browns' accusations against Jauan Jennings
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan addresses Cleveland Browns players' harsh accusations toward Jauan Jennings after the Cleveland game.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
• 49ers injury updates: Shanahan shares the latest on Juszczyk, Bartch, others
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Kyle Shanahan delivers the latest 49ers injury updates on Kyle Juszczyk, Ben Bartch, and others ahead of San Francisco's bye week.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
• Christian McCaffrey moves up 49ers all-time RB list
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  49ers running back Christian McCaffrey got 20 carries on Sunday, and that helped him move to the eighth-most rushing touchdowns in team history.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• How PFF graded Brock Purdy, 49ers' position groups in Week 13 win over Browns
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers put together a cleaner performance in their 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns, and their PFF grades show where they improved.After a three-interception...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• Kyle Shanahan's 49ers are executing a formula that has produced deep playoff runs
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  For the third straight game, the 49ers delivered a complete effort in all three phases. That's not easy to do in the NFL — and it can lead this team to fun times...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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• Kurtenbach: Meet the new Bash Brothers — the 49ers have found a playoff-worthy safety duo in Mustapha and Brown
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  After weeks of searching, the Niners have found solid ground on the back end of Robert Saleh's defense.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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• 49ers take care of business in Cleveland: Brock Purdy, defense shine in 26-8 win
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers dominate Browns 26-8 as Brock Purdy leads clutch plays and the defense dominates. San Francisco stays strong heading into their bye week.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
• QB Brock Purdy passes Colin Kaepernick in passing TDs with 49ers
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy led his team to a win in a windy game Sunday and moved himself up the list of passing touchdown leaders.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers entered Browns game with new mentality: 'Guys really emptied the tank'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers defense entered their Week 13 matchup against the Browns with a new mentality, knowing that their bye week was on the other side.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• 49ers clown Browns' Shedeur Sanders on Instagram after win
  From the Web › SFGate
  Here's a fun reminder that Shedeur Sanders released a song last year.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• 2026 mock draft: 49ers target 6-4 receiver with 'massive catch radius'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers eye a 6-4 Washington WR in a new 2026 mock draft as a possible Brandon Aiyuk replacement. See why Denzel Boston is linked to San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
• Skyy Moore, 49ers special teams' efforts vs Browns, this season not lost on team
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  CLEVELAND — Following a complete offseason overhaul of their special teams unit, the 49ers’ group made a noticeable impact in the team’s 26-8 win over...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Playoff picture: 49ers control postseason destiny after Week 13
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers move to 9-4 and now control their playoff destiny. See updated NFC standings, scenarios, and what San Francisco needs for a postseason run.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
• 49ers vs. Browns PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers earn a 26-8 win vs. Browns. See full PFF grades, snap counts, top performers, and where San Francisco must improve after moving to 9-4.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
• Inman: 10 things that caught my eye in 49ers' 26-8 win in Cleveland
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers (9-4) enter their long-awaited bye week after a second-half surge Sunday that produced a 26-8 win Sunday over the host Cleveland Browns.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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• Barnwell sorts out division-race chaos: Why NFC West and AFC South could be three-team hunts
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Kyle Shanahan celebrates all 3 phases in locker room after Week 13 win
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday, and Kyle Shanahan celebrated his team in the locker room after.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
• Browns' Shelby Harris blasts Jauan Jennings: 'I see exactly why they punched him in the nuts'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  After the Cleveland Browns loss to the San Francisco 49ers, defensive tackle Shelby Harris blasted Niners wide receiver Jauan Jennings for his actions on the field in...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
• 49ers report card vs. Browns: Niners thrive through the air in wind-swept Cleveland
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Once the 49ers fell behind 8-7, Purdy got aggressive and passed the 49ers into field-goal position to take a 10-8 lead into halftime, with his most daring throw...
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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• 'Can't speak for how he was raised': Browns rip 49ers star after game
  From the Web › SFGate
  "I'm surprised nobody punched him in the jaw yet," one Browns player said.
  Share • Dec 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• 2025 NFL playoffs: Reason for hope for seven bubble teams entering Week 14
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies one reason for hope for seven bubble teams in this season's NFL playoff race. Plus, who's up and...
  Share • Nov 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
• Worst parts of 49ers good day vs. Cleveland Browns
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 13 as favorites and proved why. Still, there were a few 49ers who didn't play their best against the Browns.
  Share • Nov 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM