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49ers mailbag: Will Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga be offseason priorities?Among this week's questions: I want to buy my 10-year-old nephew a 49ers jersey for Christmas. Which player should I pick?Matt Barrows7249ers mailbag: Will Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga be offseason priorities?

49ers minutia minute: Isaac Guerendo iffy for Thursday; who's the next man up?A 49ers' edge on Thursday: Most starters were on the sideline late in Week 14's lopsided win, while only one D-lineman played over 30 snaps.Matt Barrows5249ers minutia minute: Isaac Guerendo iffy for Thursday; who's the next man up?

Brock Purdy, George Kittle help 49ers stop 3-game slide with win vs. Bears: Key takeawaysThe 49ers returned to form on both sides of the ball Sunday, led by a season-high 151 receiving yards from George Kittle.The Athletic NFL Staff108Brock Purdy, George Kittle help 49ers stop 3-game slide with win vs. Bears: Key takeaways

49ers will get a peek into the future Sunday when Isaac Guerendo starts at RBShould Guerendo start as expected Sunday, it will be just his second start as a running back since he was in the fourth grade.Matt Barrows1649ers will get a peek into the future Sunday when Isaac Guerendo starts at RB

49ers minutia minute: Two little-used players shined in the snow; young RB addedGuard Ben Bartch and defensive tackle Evan Anderson got their first-ever starts for the 49ers and both played well in snowy Buffalo.Matt Barrows6349ers minutia minute: Two little-used players shined in the snow; young RB added

49ers mailbag: Why not Josh Dobbs? What changes are looming this offseason?Among the questions this week: Can the 49ers part ways with Deebo Samuel and who might they pursue at defensive coordinator in 2025?Matt Barrows8749ers mailbag: Why not Josh Dobbs? What changes are looming this offseason?

Silver: 49ers have been here before — can Kyle Shanahan's crew deliver a second-half rally?The 49ers believe in their culture and their plan is to get right by beating the Cowboys and mounting a second-half charge.Michael Silver68Silver: 49ers have been here before — can Kyle Shanahan's crew deliver a second-half rally?

Talanoa Hufanga's injury puts 49ers rookie Malik Mustapha in starting roleMustapha and the rest of the 49ers defense are hoping to cure their missed-tackle woes against Kenneth Walker III on Thursday.Matt Barrows16Talanoa Hufanga's injury puts 49ers rookie Malik Mustapha in starting role

49ers' shoddy tackling and ineffective blitzes stood out vs. CardinalsWho's Brock Purdy targeting in the red zone without Christian McCaffrey? On Sunday it was George Kittle and Jauan Jennings.Matt Barrows8849ers' shoddy tackling and ineffective blitzes stood out vs. Cardinals

No Deebo Samuel or Christian McCaffrey on Sunday? Here are the 49ers' options ...A pair of former 49ers running backs, Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon, remain available in free agency.Matt Barrows41No Deebo Samuel or Christian McCaffrey on Sunday? Here are the 49ers' options ...

49ers mailbag: Jacob Cowing to the rescue? Envisioning a trade with the DolphinsAmong this week's questions: What's the backup plan at center and why was the 49ers defense so porous on third down late in Sunday's game?Matt Barrows8549ers mailbag: Jacob Cowing to the rescue? Envisioning a trade with the Dolphins

Returns of Talanoa Hufanga, Isaac Yiadom boost what 49ers think could be NFL’s best secondaryCharvarius Ward thinks the 49ers can field the NFL's best secondary. This week's returns to practice can help toward that goal. David Lombardi14Returns of Talanoa Hufanga, Isaac Yiadom boost what 49ers think could be NFL’s best secondary

Areas of concern for the 49ers? Roster is light at offensive tackle, running backThe 49ers had two healthy running backs at Wednesday's practice, although two more are expected to be back on the field next week.Matt Barrows39Areas of concern for the 49ers? Roster is light at offensive tackle, running back

49ers 53-man roster analysis: Talanoa Hufanga comes off PUP; still waiting on Trent WilliamsThe 49ers' initial roster doesn't include Williams, but considering it has just two tackles, they clearly expect to land him soon.Matt Barrows and David Lombardi7049ers 53-man roster analysis: Talanoa Hufanga comes off PUP; still waiting on Trent Williams

49ers training camp: With two more picks, George Odum makes case at safetyOdum has been one of the NFL's best special teams players, but he may be earning a shot for a bigger role on defense.David Lombardi649ers training camp: With two more picks, George Odum makes case at safety

State of the 49ers, DB: Will rookie Renardo Green emerge as No. 3 cornerback?The 49ers were active at cornerback during the offseason, resulting in the deepest unit in recent memory. Safety, however, looks thin.Matt Barrows and David Lombardi12State of the 49ers, DB: Will rookie Renardo Green emerge as No. 3 cornerback?

49ers’ Talanoa Hufanga has gleaned key insights watching practice with GM John LynchHufanga says he's on track and hopes to be recovered from his torn ACL in time for the Sept. 9 season opener.David Lombardi1449ers’ Talanoa Hufanga has gleaned key insights watching practice with GM John Lynch

49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga to miss rest of season with ACL tear: Who steps up?Hufanga suffered "a clean tear" and did not tear his meniscus, coach Kyle Shanahan said.Matt Barrows and David Lombardi5449ers safety Talanoa Hufanga to miss rest of season with ACL tear: Who steps up?

What's wrong with the 49ers defense? Does Chase Young fix their issues?The normally stout defense has shown vulnerabilities during San Francisco's three-game losing streak.Ted Nguyen73What's wrong with the 49ers defense? Does Chase Young fix their issues?

Kyle Shanahan says 49ers looked ‘slow and tired’ vs. Bengals: Minutia minuteLinebacker Dre Greenlaw epitomized Sunday's performance by the 49ers: He was slow, tired, missed tackles and was dealing with two injuries.Matt Barrows66Kyle Shanahan says 49ers looked ‘slow and tired’ vs. Bengals: Minutia minute

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