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49ers | Report: TE George Kittle suffered mid-to-low ankle sprain Tue Dec 23, 05:47 PM
The 49ers have gotten some positive news on tight end George Kittle. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Kittle suffered a mid-to-low ankle sprain during Monday night's victory over the Colts.
| Footballguys view: That means he should not be out long-term with the injury if he misses any time at all. Kittle told reporters postgame that he didn't believe he had suffered a high-ankle sprain in the second quarter. Kittle also felt like the play was a hip-drop tackle. Kittle finished the Week 16 win with seven catches for 115 yards with a touchdown. In 10 games this season, Kittle has caught 52 passes for 599 yards with seven TDs. We'll be watching for more in advance of Sunday night's game against the Bears. |
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49ers | Dee Winters records a pick-six Tue Dec 23, 12:53 AM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dee Winters had three tackles (one solo), two passes defensed, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.
Link to story 49ers | Demarcus Robinson scores in Indy Tue Dec 23, 12:32 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson had two catches, 23 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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49ers | Kendrick Bourne finishes with 27 yards Tue Dec 23, 12:25 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne had three receptions (on five targets) for 27 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.
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49ers | Another week, another TD for Jauan Jennings Tue Dec 23, 12:10 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had five receptions, 71 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts. Jennings, who was targeted six times, has now scored in four consecutive games.
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49ers | George Kittle productive despite missing time with ankle injury Tue Dec 23, 12:04 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) limped off the field in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury. He was deemed questionable to return, but he did not.
| Footballguys view: Before exiting, Kittle caught seven of eight targets for 115 yards and a touchdown. Since returning from an early-season injury, Kittle has been a key part of this Niners offense throughout the tumult that was the middle portion of the campaign. Now that San Francisco is closer to full strength than it has been at any other point in 2025, he's poised to have more outings like the one he had Monday night. That said, we'll need to monitor the ankle heading into a Week 17 tilt with the Bears. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey scores twice on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:03 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey had 21 carries for 117 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. He added six receptions for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers' run game has struggled to gain traction all season, and Monday didn't seem the most likely time for that to change against a Colts defense that entered tied for second in yards per carry allowed (3.8). But San Francisco's offensive line was up to the task with McCaffrey enjoying his second-best rushing effort of the season. McCaffrey surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, the fifth time he has done it in his career. He'll go up against the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17. |
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49ers | Brock Purdy throws five TD passes Tue Dec 23, 12:02 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Purdy also ran the ball twice for 11 yards in the win.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner suggested, "Monday Night Football" hadn't been kind to Purdy, as he had thrown five touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his five appearances entering this game. But Purdy shrugged those woes off against a depleted Colts secondary, posting his first career five-touchdown game. He's the first Niners quarterback to throw for five scores on MNF and the team's first signal-caller to throw for five or more touchdowns in a regular-season or playoff game since Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the Chargers. The Niners play the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17. |
49ers | Five carries for Brian Robinson Jr. Tue Dec 23, 12:01 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball five times for 20 yards in a Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He was targeted once as a receiver but did not have a catch.
Link to story 49ers | Tatum Bethune nursing ankle injury Mon Dec 22, 10:56 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle) left the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half due to an ankle injury. He is considered questionable to return.
Link to story 49ers | Week 16 San Francisco 49ers inactives Mon Dec 22, 07:01 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Curtis Robinson, WR Ricky Pearsall, DT Kevin Givens, DL Robert Beal Jr., CB Chase Lucas, RB Isaac Guerendo and CB Renardo Green inactive for Week 16.
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49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos returns to 53-man roster Mon Dec 22, 02:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 22.
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49ers | Week 16 injury report for 49ers Sat Dec 20, 05:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 16. CB Renardo Green (neck) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (ankle, knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey set to play Sat Dec 20, 05:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall to miss Week 16 Sat Dec 20, 05:06 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) has been ruled out of the Week 16 game.
Link to story 49ers | Nick Martin on injured reserve Sat Dec 20, 03:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Nick Martin (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 20.
Link to story 49ers | Friday practice report for 49ers Fri Dec 19, 06:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Nick Martin (concussion) and WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (ankle, knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), CB Renardo Green (neck), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) were limited during practice. RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), QB Kurtis Rourke (knee), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey fully practices Fri Dec 19, 06:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined Fri Dec 19, 06:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to story 49ers | Thursday practice report for 49ers Thu Dec 18, 08:41 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Spencer Burford (neck), DE Jordan Elliott (knee), LB Nick Martin (concussion), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 18. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), CB Renardo Green (neck), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) were limited during practice. QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | No practice for Ricky Pearsall Thu Dec 18, 08:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 18.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 18.
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49ers | Adrian Martinez joins Niners Wed Dec 17, 08:21 PM
Free-agent QB Adrian Martinez (Jets) was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall dealing with injuries Tue Dec 16, 02:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) is dealing with ankle and knee injuries, so his practice participation for this week is uncertain, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall apparently aggravated his PCL injury. Against the Titans, Pearsall put up six catches for 96 yards. That's more than what he's tallied from Weeks 11 to 13 combined. It's also his best output since Week 3 (eight catches for 117 yards). The 49ers play on Monday night, so they have an extra day for Pearsall to get right. But Pearsall's status against the Colts should be an easy decision for the 49ers to make. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall should be fine after tweaking ankle, knee Mon Dec 15, 02:20 AM
49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall dealt with a couple of injuries during Sunday's victory over the Titans, but he should be OK moving forward. "We'll know for sure tomorrow," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "I would expect it to be alright, but he was battling through a lot today."
| Footballguys view: Pearsall suffered an ankle injury during San Francisco's first offensive possession and was able to return. He then aggravated a previous PCL injury later in the contest that sidelined him for the rest of the matchup. Despite the injuries, Pearsall finished with six catches on seven targets for 96 yards. It was his most productive game since Sept. 21, when he caught eight passes for 117 yards in a victory over Arizona. The 49ers will have an extra day to prepare and for Pearsall to recover, as they'll play the Colts on the road next Monday night. |
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49ers | One touch for Kyle Juszczyk in Week 15 Mon Dec 15, 12:56 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kyle Juszczyk did not have a carry in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, but he had a 7-yard reception on his only target.
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49ers | Kendrick Bourne targeted three times Mon Dec 15, 12:55 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne went for two catches for 17 yards on three targets in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
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49ers | Demarcus Robinson good for two catches Mon Dec 15, 12:54 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson posted two receptions for 36 yards on two targets in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
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49ers | Jauan Jennings extends TD streak Mon Dec 15, 12:51 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings posted three receptions for 37 yards and two touchdowns on five targets in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
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49ers | George Kittle registers eight grabs, score Mon Dec 15, 12:48 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle went for eight receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
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49ers | Brian Robinson Jr. totals nine touches Mon Dec 15, 12:42 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. rushed nine times for 21 yards in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey runs for 73 yards, touchdown Mon Dec 15, 12:38 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 22 times for 73 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, while going for a single 14-yard reception on his lone target.
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49ers | Curtis Robinson productive in Week 15 Mon Dec 15, 12:33 AM
San Francisco 49ers LB Curtis Robinson registered seven total stops with three solo tackles and a pass defensed in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, seeing a larger role with LB Tatum Bethune (ankle) inactive.
Link to story 49ers | Malik Mustapha totals 10 stops in Week 15 Mon Dec 15, 12:31 AM
San Francisco 49ers S Malik Mustapha was good for team highs with 10 total stops and six solo tackles in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story 49ers | Brock Purdy throws three TD passes in win over Titans Sun Dec 14, 10:15 PM
49ers QB Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, and the 49ers started the stretch run of their season with a 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Purdy threw two touchdown passes to Jauan Jennings, another on a 1-yard jump pass to George Kittle that coach Kyle Shanahan said he usually gives his quarterback a hard time for trying. "But when it works, we call him Michael Jordan," Shanahan said. Purdy finished 23 for 30 for 295 yards and converted four first downs with his legs, including a 26-yard scramble that was the longest run of the season for the Niners. San Francisco will play the Colts on Monday Night Football in Week 16. |
49ers | Week 15 San Francisco 49ers inactives Sun Dec 14, 03:07 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared DE Sam Okuayinonu, DT Sebastian Valdez, LB Tatum Bethune, DT Jordan Elliott, RB Jordan James, WR Jordan Watkins and LB Nick Martin inactive for Week 15.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey set to play Sun Dec 14, 03:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) is officially active for the Week 15 game.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey should be available Sat Dec 13, 05:06 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) is expected to play in the Week 15 game even though he was added to the injury report Saturday, Dec. 13, and is listed as questionable, according to a source.
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49ers | WR Brandin Aiyuk placed on reserve/left squad list, offseason split coming Sat Dec 13, 05:05 PM
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list.
| Footballguys view: This move makes Aiyuk ineligible to return to action for the remainder of the 2025 season, and per Maiocco, all but assures an offseason split. This is obviously going to be a situation to watch over the offseason, one that Dynasty investors will want to monitor closely. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey added to injury report Sat Dec 13, 03:58 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) was added to the Week 15 injury report Saturday, Dec. 13, because of a back injury and is listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey was limited in practice this week. On Thursday, he was listed with an illness, but on Friday, he was a full participant. Now, he's on the injury report with a back injury. Although ESPN's Adam Schefter reports McCaffrey "should be good to go," it's the Titans, so the 49ers should control this game. They might shut McCaffrey down if/when they jump out to a big lead... assuming he plays. The game is Sunday afternoon, so have another plan ready just in case. Brian Robinson might be in line to do more in Week 15. |
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49ers | Week 15 injury report for 49ers Fri Dec 12, 06:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), LB Nick Martin (concussion) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 12, and have been ruled out for Week 15. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DT Kevin Givens (non-injury), FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs), RB Christian McCaffrey (illness), PK Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey on track to play Fri Dec 12, 06:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 12, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
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49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos back at practice Thu Dec 11, 09:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, Dec. 11.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey listed as limited Thu Dec 11, 08:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (illness) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 11.
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49ers | Thursday practice report for 49ers Thu Dec 11, 07:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), LB Nick Martin (concussion) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 11. FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) and RB Christian McCaffrey (illness) were limited during practice. DT Kevin Givens (non-injury), PK Eddy Pineiro (hamstring), QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Matt Gay, Adrian Martinez released Wed Dec 10, 08:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers PK Matt Gay and QB Adrian Martinez were each released from the practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 9, and the team signed free-agent WR Javon Baker (Eagles) was added to the practice squad.
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49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Dec 10, 06:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), DT Kevin Givens (non-injury), LB Nick Martin (concussion), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) and OT Trent Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) was limited during practice. PK Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) and QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey does not practice Wed Dec 10, 06:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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49ers | Javon Baker signs with San Francisco Tue Dec 9, 02:24 PM
Free agent WR Javon Baker (Patriots) signed with the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Link to story 49ers | Ben Bartch placed on IR Mon Dec 8, 06:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Ben Bartch (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 8.
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