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The 49ers won't have to face Aaron Donald in Week 1 after the Rams decided to leave the star defensive tackle home ahead of their opener in Australia.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM -
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49ers Week 1 power rankings vary widely across the NFL, offering a mixed picture of how national media views San Francisco ahead of its Rams opener.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM -
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A 49ers insider predicts San Francisco could add a veteran defensive end by midseason as concerns grow about the team's pass rush and depth.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM -
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49ers OT Trent Williams reacts to Aaron Donald returning and joining Myles Garrett on the Rams, calling the duo a nightmare ahead of Week 1 in Australia.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM -
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
For George Kittle, the 2026 NFL season is more than just a comeback, it’s a landmark. On Friday, the 49ers’ All-Pro will kick off his 10th season with the...
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From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
George Kittle recruited Mike Evans to sign with the 49ers this offseason to help improve their offense, but it turns out it was also for selfish reasons. The All-Pro...
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From the Web › San Francisco Standard
The defensive coordinator took off from the U.S. on Sept. 2 and landed in Australia on Sept. 4.
Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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49ers coordinators Raheem Morris and Klay Kubiak, plus Brock Purdy, share key updates on Nick Bosa, George Kittle and more ahead of the Rams game in Australia.
Site Staff • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM -
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49ers QB Brock Purdy says rookie De' Zhaun Stribling is 'blessed' to learn from Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and other veterans in San Francisco's WR room.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM -
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49ers star Trent Williams called Brock Purdy the team's 'heart and soul,' while discussing the Rams, travel strategy and Aaron Donald ahead of Week 1.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 11:47 PM -
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The 49ers had nearly a full participation list at Tuesday's practice in Melbourne, with Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle all practicing.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
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The 49ers haven't settled on a starting left guard for Week 1 vs. the Rams, and Klay Kubiak isn't ruling out rotating Connor Colby and Carver Willis.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 8:44 PM -
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Bosa will make his 2026 NFL season debut on Friday morning — Thursday night in America — during the 49ers’ Week 1...
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Tight end George Kittle traveled with the 49ers to Australia, which was a sign he would play in Thursday night's season opener. It sounds like Kittle will play, but how...
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From the Web › The Mercury News
Nick Bosa and George Kittle are on track to play in the 49ers' season opener, judging from comments Tuesday by their coordinators before practice.
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa might need some time to get back to 100 percent, but he will play in the season opener. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris confirmed that...
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The 49ers received an encouraging George Kittle update ahead of Week 1 vs. the Rams, with Klay Kubiak praising the tight end's progress in Melbourne.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
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The 49ers received a major Nick Bosa injury update ahead of Week 1 against the Rams, with Raheem Morris confirming the star pass rusher will play.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers need a handful of players on their defensive depth chart to step up entering Week 1. We predicted what it might look like.
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expects to see Aaron Donald on Thursday night, but like Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula earlier Monday, the defensive tackle declined to...
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The 49ers could be a potential landing spot for veteran WR Darius Slayton after his surprise release by the Giants. Could he bolster San Francisco's depth?
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM -
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
Programming note: NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Bay Area will provide complete coverage of the 49ers’ season opener against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on...
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
The Rams are moving closer to their trip to Australia for their season opener against the 49ers and it remains unclear if defensive tackle Aaron Donald is going to be on...
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From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers could use WR help and the New York Giants provided an opportunity for them to get it.
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers' travel plans made the team skip its new defensive coordinator's landmark birthday.
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM -
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49ers tight end George Kittle has high expectations for Brock Purdy in 2026, praising the quarterback's confidence, consistency and growth in camp.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM -
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The 49ers face the Rams in Melbourne to Week 1. Here are three keys to victory: protect Brock Purdy, pressure Matthew Stafford and unleash Christian McCaffrey.
Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers saw one of their rivals get one of the greatest players in NFL history back for 2026, and here's how they reacted to the news.
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The 49ers are counting on Deebo Samuel to make an impact in 2026. George Kittle explains what the veteran receiver brings to San Francisco.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 11:54 AM -
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A bold 49ers prediction has rookie De' Zhaun Stribling winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, but San Francisco missing the playoffs at 10-7.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 11:21 AM -
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49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris spent his 50th birthday flying to Australia as San Francisco prepares for its Week 1 clash with the Rams.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
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NFL insiders are sounding the alarm on the 49ers, raising concerns about the roster, York family turmoil, ownership and the franchise's direction.
Marc Adams • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM -
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49ers WR Mike Evans provides an encouraging injury update and names rookie De' Zhaun Stribling as the team's unsung hero heading into 2026.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM -
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
Programming note: NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Bay Area will provide complete coverage of the 49ers’ season opener against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on...
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey isn't worried about the early kickoff vs. the Rams in Australia, explaining why the team is prepared for the unusual start time.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 8:31 AM -
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans did not practice much at training camp this summer due to injuries, but he's not concerned about his health heading into Thursday's opener...
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
On Thursday night, the 49ers and Rams will play in Australia â?? and the game will be streamed by Netflix. One of the Netflix pregame analysts has already shared...
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From the Web › San Francisco Standard
Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, and Fred Warner are enjoying Melbourne while the Rams have yet to depart from California.
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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From the Web › San Francisco Standard
This might be the most important Week 1 in the Kyle Shanahan era and a victory against the Rams could give the team a big push into the rest of the season.
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson are both on the team's active roster on Monday and the team isn't expecting that to change ahead of their...
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
The 49ers have a stable group of veteran leaders, and as a result they're a rare NFL team that will have all the same captains two years in a row. 49ers head coach Kyle...
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From the Web › Touchdown Wire
Weeks is the only snapper on the team, but he was released just before the August 30th deadline to trim down to the 53-man active roster
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From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers didn't make any changes to their list of captains in 2026.
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
For the American TV audience, the 49ers and Rams play on Thursday night. But they'll be playing in Australia, where it will already be Friday. And 49ers coach Kyle...
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
When 49ers defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu hurt his foot in the final practice before the team flight to Australia, there was hope that he could make a later flight and...
Share • Sep 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM -
From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
SF 49ers are the road team for their opener with the Rams in Australia, but Melbourne seems to be embracing them as the people's choice.
Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Aaron Donald is back. And the coach of the first team on the Rams' docket expects to see No. 99 on Thursday night in Melbourne. Via Sarah Barshop of ESPN, 49ers coach...
Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM -
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
Programming note: NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Bay Area will provide complete coverage of the 49ers’ season opener against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on...
Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn't happy about playing the Los Angeles Rams in Australia for one key reason.
Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM -
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49ers practice in Melbourne without Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey, while George Kittle and several previously injured players participated ahead of Week 1.
David Bonilla • Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM -
From the Web › Niners Wire
A broken foot sidelined a key piece of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line for the foreseeable future.
Share • Sep 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM