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• 49ers vs. Chiefs: The Standard's 5 fast predictions
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Can the 49ers finally get on the right side of their rivalry against the defending champion Chiefs? Here are our prognostications.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster listed as questionable, Andy Reid thinks he'll play
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster wasn't with the Chiefs when they beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, but it looks like he'll be available for Sunday...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM
• Why 49ers-Chiefs is a massive test of polar opposites
  From the Web › Audacy
  This article was first published by Audacy and was syndicated with permission.
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• Giants snag lineman off 49ers' practice squad
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  According to ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced that the team is signing offensive lineman Chris Hubbard off the San...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 10:06 AM
• John Lynch: No timeline for Christian McCaffrey's return, but "he's doing incredibly well"
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has not played in 2024, and it's still unclear when he may get on the field.But General Manager John Lynch said in his Friday...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Giants will sign Chris Hubbard off 49ers practice squad
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Giants lost left tackle Andrew Thomas for the season to a foot injury this week and they're moving to add some veteran depth to the offensive line ahead of Sunday's...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers plan to use Anders Carlson, their third kicker of the season, vs. Chiefs on Sunday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers will be on their third kicker of the season on Sunday.San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said today on KNBR that he expects newcomer Anders Carlson to be...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers GM shares encouraging Christian McCaffrey update; Jordan Mason progressing
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  There has been plenty of speculation about San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's return to the field. Some believed the star playmaker could return as...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:09 AM
• 49ers practice squad raided by Giants after bad injury news for OL
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers lost some internal OL depth.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers GM Lynch states Pearsall trending toward playing vs. Chiefs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  It is looking more and more as if 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will make his NFL debut on Sunday. "He stacked two really good practices here," 49ers general...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM
• John Lynch: There's a chance Ricky Pearsall plays this week
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall practiced this week for the first time since being shot in the chest in August and the team now faces a choice about when to add him to the...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers GM: There's 'a chance' Ricky Pearsall plays vs. Chiefs; Matthew Wright unlikely to be ready
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  San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is just seven weeks removed from being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt. The team opened his practice...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 8:46 AM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy Pays Homage to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
  From the Web › SI.com
  Everyone knows Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL. This is common knowledge. But some statistics indicate that Brock Purdy has been better than Mahomes...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 8:40 AM
• Morning Report: 49ers Prepare for Chiefs Matchup 🗞️
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
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• 49ers DC Nick Sorensen Discusses his Matchup with Chiefs HC Andy Reid
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Chiefs have a slight coaching advantage over the 49ers this week. In one corner, we have 49ers rookie defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen who has called for six...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 8:20 AM
• Steve Spagnuolo: I can't find a weakness in Brock Purdy
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Chiefs are headed to the Bay Area this weekend to play the 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LVIII.Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo got the better of...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM
• Chris Foerster Explains When the 49ers Will not Call Play Action
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have one of the best play-action-passing attacks in the league. But they haven't used it nearly as much this season as they have in the past because defenses...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 7:20 AM
• Rapoport on latest injury news for Chiefs-49ers | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on latest injury news for Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers for running back Jordan mason, Wide receivers Deebo Samuel, Jauan...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 7:14 AM
• What will ultimately decide Chiefs-49ers Week 7 matchup | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  "GMFB" debates what will ultimately decide the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers Week 7 matchup.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 7:14 AM
• The 'Mad Minute' on Chiefs-49ers in Week 7 | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The "GMFB" hosts preview what to expect in the Week 7 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 7:13 AM
• No Huddle Podcast: Kansas City Week With Carrington Harrison
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  (Episode 379) — Carrington Harrison of The Drive in Kansas City joins Al Sacco and Brian Renick to preview Sunday's game against th
  Site Staff • Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:46 AM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy Responds to Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo's Comments
  From the Web › SI.com
  Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo knows how to attack Brock Purdy's weaknesses, but never would acknowledge that they actually exist. So when he was asked...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:40 AM
• ESPN suggests 49ers trade with Dolphins for running back help
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  An interesting idea...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:40 AM
• Kurtenbach: The ideological battle at the heart of 49ers-Chiefs
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Sunday's game could be a full-on repudiation of how this San Francisco team was built.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:20 AM
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• Trent Williams, 49ers not focused on revenge ahead of Super Bowl rematch: 'Confetti's not going to fall'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The rematch between Super Bowl foes means a lot to the 49ers, but for left tackle Trent Williams, getting revenge for a February loss to the Chiefs isn't high on...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:20 AM
• How will Christian McCaffrey return impact 49ers offense?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Life should be much easier for the San Francisco 49ers offense when Christian McCaffrey is back from his Achilles injury.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 6:00 AM
• The 49ers are Extremely Encouraged by Rookie Cornerback Renardo Green
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have to find a role for Renardo Green in their defense. That's what they learned last Thursday when he made his first career start against the Seahawks. He's...
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 5:40 AM
• Our guide to every NFL game in Week 7: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
  From the Web › ESPN
  Here's everything you need to know for Week 7 NFL games. Which teams will win? Who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 4:00 AM
• Why the 49ers offense isn't relying on YAC this season -- are the Chiefs to blame?
  From the Web › ESPN
  San Francisco's offense is finding success this season, despite how defenses are playing them.
  Share • Oct 18, 2024 at 3:20 AM
• Purdy fondly reflects on his first NFL snaps vs. Chiefs in 2022
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Almost exactly two years ago in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season, Brock Purdy attempted his first pass as a 49ers quarterback facing the Kansas City Chiefs at...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
• NFL 2024 Week 7 odds: 49ers vs. Chiefs spread, line, over/under
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  The Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) will fight to keep their five-game winning streak intact as they are 1.5-point underdogs against the San (...)
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 8:20 PM
• Will 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall play against the Chiefs?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is nearly seven weeks removed from the harrowing incident in Union Square, where he was shot in the chest during a...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 7:04 PM
• Chiefs coach 'can't find weakness' in 49ers QB Brock Purdy
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers' signal caller.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM
• Purdy impressed by Pearsall, who could make NFL debut vs. Chiefs
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan expected a longer ramp-up period for 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to be ready to make his NFL debut. But Pearsall has appeared to...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
• Transcripts: Brock Purdy, Nick Sorensen, Chris Foerster preview 49ers-Chiefs Week 7 matchup
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, offensive line/run game coordinator Chris Foerster, and quarterback Brock Purdy spoke to reporters after...
  Site Staff • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM
• Trent Williams, George Kittle send clear message on 49ers' mentality ahead of Chiefs game
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The San Francisco 49ers are eager to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, but their motivation has less to do with the game between the two teams in Las Vegas...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 5:19 PM
• 49ers WR Jauan Jennings misses practice again
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Jauan Jennings missed practice again Thursday, putting his availability in doubt for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that the...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy disagrees with Chiefs coach's assessment of his play
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Brock Purdy's humble nature has made him a fan favorite in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback showcased that humility and his competitive spirit while speaking...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 4:35 PM
• Shanahan: Jauan Jennings 'in jeopardy' of missing 49ers-Chiefs; Jordan Mason should 'be good'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Jauan Jennings has not practiced this week, casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII rematch between the San Francisco 49ers...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
• RB Jordan Mason status unchanged in 49ers' 2nd Week 7 practice
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Jordan Mason is still limited. Here's the full participation report:
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
• Hold on, 49ers' Nick Bosa isn't lobbying for calls against Chiefs?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  As Nick Bosa and the 49ers pursue Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday, keep an eye out for holding penalties, even if Bosa isn't aware of them.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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• 49ers vs. Chiefs injury report: Wide receiver concerns for Super Bowl rematch
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  The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Wide receiver...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 3:07 PM
• 49ers WR Jauan Jennings Misses Practice, Unlikely to Play vs. Chiefs
  From the Web › SI.com
  It's starting to seem unlikely that Jauan Jennings will play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jennings missed practice again on Thursday with a hip injury he...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
• Jauan Jennings continues to miss practice ahead of 49ers-Chiefs
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  Jauan Jennings might have been named Super Bowl LVIII MVP had the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime. The veteran wideout contributed four...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 1:53 PM
• 49ers at the Trade Deadline - Who Could Bolster the Lineup?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  As the NFL trade deadline looms, the 49ers find themselves in a familiar position—needing to fill gaps left by injuries as they push toward a deep playoff run...
  Israel Ortega • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 1:14 PM
• Kyle Shanahan Explains Why the 49ers have Decreased Play Action Passes
  From the Web › SI.com
  Brock Purdy is an elite play-action passer. Unfortunately for the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan hasn't called many play-action passes this season. Through six games, Purdy's...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
• Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo: I can't find a weakness in 49ers QB Brock Purdy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII—the only time Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has had to prepare for...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 12:07 PM
• Coughlin, Shanahan advance in cutdown for HOF
  From the Web › ESPN
  Two-time Super Bowl winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert made the latest cut Thursday for consideration for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
• Williams admits Chiefs vs. 49ers prep brings back 'painful memories'
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers' losses to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowls LIV and LVIII are never going away. And San Francisco All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams pointed...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 11:40 AM
• 49ers insider: There's no rush to bring back Christian McCaffrey
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  The San Francisco 49ers enter Sunday's Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs at .500, certainly not where they hoped to be heading into Week 7. However, there's...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 11:17 AM
• Super Bowl refs' non-calls rehashed before Sunday's 49ers-Chiefs game
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will have a different officiating crew than Super Bowl LVIII for their Week 7 rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, as they also hope for a...
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• The 49ers might have a long-awaited answer hiding on defense
  From the Web › Audacy
  This article was first published by Audacy and was syndicated with permission.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers vs. Chiefs: 5 Biggest Threats in the Super Bowl Rematch
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The San Francisco 49ers face a team they haven't beaten since 2014. Kyle Shanahan is 0-4 against Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs. Although the Chiefs may look slightly...
  Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 10:20 AM
• Analysts: Why the Chiefs game is a must-win for the 49ers
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has avoided labeling Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs as a must-win. Last week, after losing...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 9:52 AM
• What will it take for the 49ers to finally beat the Chiefs? 5 key questions
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Kyle Shanahan vs. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is just one matchup the 49ers can't afford to lose — again — on Sunday.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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• Why George Kittle is key to solving 49ers' red-zone woes without Christian McCaffrey
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  With Christian McCaffrey out, the 49ers have gone from No. 1 to No. 25 in red-zone offense. That's where their dynamic tight end comes in.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 9:31 AM
• 49ers star Williams makes bold statement on rookie Puni's ceiling
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams found out a week ago there was only one position on the offensive line 49ers rookie Dominick Puni did not play during...
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 9:20 AM
• Morning Report: Look Ahead to #KCvsSF Rematch  🗞️
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
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• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan on the challenge of facing Chris Jones, Chiefs defense
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The Kansas City Chiefs defense under Steve Spagnuolo has consistently proven challenging for San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, contributing to two Super Bowl...
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 8:43 AM
• Kyle Shanahan explains why 49ers have gone away from successful offensive play type
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Defenses are defending the San Francisco 49ers differently this year, and it's forcing them to go away from play-action at times.
  Share • Oct 17, 2024 at 6:20 AM