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• Mac Jones limited, Brock Purdy out of practice Wednesday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers kicked off their practice week with Mac Jones on the field and Brock Purdy off of it. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Jones will be listed as a limited...
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• 49ers injury updates: Shanahan provides latest on Purdy, Pearsall, and more
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provides key injury updates on Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and others ahead of Week 6 vs. the Buccaneers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
• 49ers vs. Buccaneers preview | Week 6
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Here's everything you need to know when the San Francisco 49ers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
• 49ers legend Steve Young: Mac Jones is playing 'inspiring' football
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  49ers QB Mac Jones shines in OT win vs. Rams, earning praise from Steve Young for his grit, leadership, and clutch play on the road.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
• 49ers Sign DL Bruce Hector to Practice Squad, Release S Jaylen Mahoney
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The 49ers have signed DL Bruce Hector to the team's practice squad. In order to make room on the practice squad, the team released S Jaylen Mahoney.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers announce roster moves as preparations for Buccaneers begin
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  49ers add DL Bruce Hector to practice squad, release safety Jaylen Mahoney as they gear up for their matchup against the Buccaneers.
  Site Staff • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
• Why the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback controversy is real
  From the Web › SI.com
  Here's how you know the 49ers have a full-blown quarterback controversy on their hands.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Watch: 49ers DB Jason Pinnock mic'd up for Week 5 overtime win over Rams
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers safety Jason Pinnock was on the field for every defensive snap against the Los Angeles Rams, and he was mic'd up for the game.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers legend Steve Young invests in new basketball league intended to rival NBA
  From the Web › SFGate
  The league has also received financial backing from Saudi Arabia.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Defenses for Week 6
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which team is the top target if you are streaming defenses? Is the formerly formidable Jets unit a mirage? Check out all of Michael Florio's D/ST starts and sits...
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Trevis Gipson makes most of 49ers opportunity as rollercoaster career continues
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — When defensive end Trevis Gipson originally traveled to the Bay Area for a workout in late July, he was in mourning.His grandfather, Jimmie Lee Ross...
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• This is the perfect signal of the end of the 49ers kicking woes
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro has been great this season, and his performance against the Rams earned his Special Teams Player of the Week.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Morning Report: Eddy Piñeiro NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Controversial media personality believes 49ers' Kyle Shanahan is Coach of the Year so far
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have started their 2025 campaign with a 4-1 record despite several key injuries, leading many to praise coach Kyle Shanahan.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Texans QB C.J. Stroud, Panthers RB Rico Dowdle highlight Players of the Week
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Carolina running back Rico Dowdle and Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud earned top offensive honors for their Week 5 showings.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Eddy Piñeiro Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Rams
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after the team's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Eddy Pineiro is named the NFC special teams player of the week
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers made a change at kicker after the first game of the season and switching to Eddy Pineiro has paid off for them. Pineiro has made all 11 field goals he's...
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after clutch kicks, including a 59-yarder, in OT win vs. Rams.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
• The 5 49ers who have regressed the most through the first 5 games
  From the Web › SI.com
  We already broke down the players who have improved the most so far this season. Now let's analyze the players who have experienced the biggest regressions.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers trade targets: Bleacher Report links team to pass rushers, tight end
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Bleacher Report links the 49ers to trade targets Kayvon Thibodeaux, Trey Hendrickson, and David Njoku ahead of the NFL deadline.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
• 49ers vs. Buccaneers in Week 6: How to watch, stream, and listen, plus odds
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers face the Buccaneers in Week 6 at Raymond James Stadium. Get game time, odds, TV channel, streaming info, and how to listen live.
  Site Staff • Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
• The 5 most improved 49ers through the first 5 Games
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers are more than a quarter of the way through the season, and certain players have exceeded expectations more than others.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Empty-handed 49ers seek to end their unwelcome NFL record streak
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers (4-1) own a modern NFL record of 12 straight games without an interception entering Sunday's game against Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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• 49ers foe, 347-pound Bucs star once wrecked Bay Area schools as a running back
  From the Web › SFGate
  At nose tackle for Tampa Bay is a former Bay Area star back.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: Lions, Texans continue surges
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Lots of changes shake up the Week 6 edition of the PFF Power Rankings.
  Share • Oct 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• How Brock Purdy Slowly has Regressed as the 49ers Starting Quarterback
  From the Web › SI.com
  They say you're either getting better or you're getting worse. And for the past two years, Brock Purdy certainly has not improved.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers work out 7 defensive players, cut practice squad DB
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers worked out six defensive players and released DB Jaylen Mahoney as they prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
• How backup cornerback Chase Lucas was 49ers' unsung hero in Week 5 win vs. Rams
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Chase Lucas was not given credit for so much as an assisted tackle in his 18 snaps of defense during the 49ers’ Week 5 victory over the Los...
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers' biggest need heading into Week 6 is painfully obvious
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers' pass rush has struggled since Nick Bosa's injury. Here's why San Francisco may target an edge rusher before the NFL trade deadline.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
• 49ers QB 'playing free': Kendrick Bourne opens up about Mac Jones' fresh start
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers WR Kendrick Bourne shares insight on Mac Jones' growth, confidence, and fresh energy since reuniting in San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
• 2025 NFL trade needs tracker: Every team's top priority entering Week 6
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Will the Chiefs boost their pass rush enough to contend? Kevin Patra identifies the biggest need for all 32 teams ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 3 Reasons Why the 49ers Are the Most Dangerous Team in the NFC
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The San Francisco 49ers are 4-1, overcoming injuries and youth to dominate the NFC. Here are 3 reasons they're the most dangerous team in the conference.
  Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
• Analyst makes the case for 49ers riding with Mac Jones
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers QB Mac Jones is playing great football. Brian Baldinger argues San Francisco must ride the hot hand and keep Brock Purdy sidelined until he's 100%.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
• 49ers castoff Deebo Samuel is thriving with his new NFL team
  From the Web › SFGate
  "He's just such a relentless competitor. I love what he brings to the team."
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• PFF Power Ratings Release: NFL risers and upcoming schedules ahead of Week 6
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Highlighting the three teams that gained the most ground after last week's results. We'll also examine schedule strength over the next four weeks, spotlighting the...
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers star jokes that NFC coach is 'the worst thing to happen to football'
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner appeared on the "Manningcast" on Monday, and he dropped a hilarious line about Lions coach Dan Campbell.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers are massive risers in newest NFL power rankings after TNF win vs. Rams
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. How did it affect how Kyle Shanahan's team is being viewed heading into Week 6?
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers overreactions: Does hot start put pressure on trade-deadline acquisition?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers sit atop the NFC West and are unbeaten through the first round of division games.They’ve done it despite their roster being nowhere near full...
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Lions leapfrog Bills and Eagles to claim No. 1 spot; Chargers keep falling
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, nobody's perfect -- and a new team sits atop Eric Edholm's Power Rankings. Who's up? Who's down? Check out the...
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers in Week 6 power rankings: Experts react to injury-defying run
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rise in Week 6 NFL power rankings after a gutsy win over the Rams. See where San Francisco stands as NFC West leaders before facing the Buccaneers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
• The most improved rookie on the 49ers through five games
  From the Web › SI.com
  The most improved rookie on the 49ers through five games has not been first-round pick Mykel Williams, nor has it been third-round pick Upton Stout, even though both...
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers, Bucs meet with 4-1 records as one-score wonders each week
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Both the 49ers and the Buccaneers are 4-1 after playing one-score games each week heading into Sunday's meeting in Tampa Bay.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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• NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: 1-32 team poll, plus the biggest fantasy surprise from every roster
  From the Web › ESPN
  We stacked every NFL team ahead of Week 6. Which teams rose into or fell out of the top 10? Plus, we have fantasy surprises on each roster.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• The 49ers are finding ways to win -- thanks to (receiver?) Christian McCaffrey
  From the Web › ESPN
  While the 49ers have not been productive on the ground, their running back has been producing through the air.
  Share • Oct 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• 49ers open practice window for injured defensive starter, pave way for his return
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers had a familiar face back in practice for the first time this season in the lead up to Week 6.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• SF 49ers LB Fred Warner joins | 'ManningCast'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner joins Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and former NFL quarterback Eli Manning on the 'ManningCast of MNF with Peyton...
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
• 49ers huge Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers gets top NFL broadcast team
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off in a key NFC matchup, and CBS is bringing their top broadcast team for the game.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Inside the 49ers' 4-1 start: How offensive adaptability has keyed success
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The offensive line is struggling to open running lanes for Christian McCaffrey, but he's been incredibly effective as a receiver for Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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• Alfred Collins states game-saving punch in 49ers' win felt like his 'birthday'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  When Alfred Collins made the game-changing forced fumble and recovery in the 49ers’ 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, it took a minute for the...
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Frank Gore, Alex Smith Among 16 49ers Announced as Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2026
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers connections named nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers defense excited to have 'human bullet' back at practice
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers safety Malik Mustapha returns to practice after ACL injury, giving San Francisco's defense a potential boost as they push to stay atop the NFC West.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
• What Mac Jones would have to do to take Brock Purdy's job on the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  Let's be clear -- the 49ers don't have a quarterback controversy just yet.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers vs. Buccaneers: Who missed Monday's bonus practice?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers injury report: Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and others miss Monday's bonus practice as team preps for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
• S Malik Mustapha will return to 49ers practice
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Monday brought some positive injury news for the 49ers. Safety Malik Mustapha is set to take the next step in the process of returning to action. The 49ers announced...
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers open Malik Mustapha's practice window before Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Safety Malik Mustapha has been cleared to make a return to the 49ers’ practice field.San Francisco on Monday officially opened the practice window for Mustapha...
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers open safety Malik Mustapha's practice window
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers safety Malik Mustapha is set to return to practice after ACL recovery, giving San Francisco a potential defensive boost in their NFC West title chase.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
• 49ers may have played their way into a big trade acquisition
  From the Web › SFGate
  GM John Lynch said the 49ers have to "earn the right" to get him to make a big trade.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers QB controversy? Adam Schefter sets the record straight
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Adam Schefter shuts down 49ers QB controversy rumors, praising Mac Jones' play but confirming Brock Purdy remains the team's unquestioned starter.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
• NFL insider completely shuts down the idea of a 49ers QB controversy
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have gone 3-0 with Mac Jones and 1-1 with Brock Purdy, and now some are asking if the team should change their starter.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• First bets for Week 6: Can Eagles-Giants hit the over? Who has the edge in 49ers-Bucs?
  From the Web › ESPN
  What Week 6 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are five early bets to track.
  Share • Oct 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM