Running back Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers greets fans following the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Christian Petersen/Getty Images One of the most remarkably dominant performances from the 49ers this season did not happen on the field but in a virtual ballot … Read more
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, left, is greeted by Hall of Fame quarterback and former Niner Steve Young before the Oct. 8, 2023, game against the Dallas Cowboys. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) In his weekly interview with KNBR’s “Tolbert and Copes” show, Niner legend Steve Young made it clear that he does not believe … Read more
Fred Warner celebrates after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders on Dec. 31, 2023. Warner would then celebrate even harder in the tunnel when the 49ers clinched the NFC’s top seed. Greg Fiume/Getty Images When the 49ers got crushed by the Ravens on Christmas night, it seemed like the battle for the NFC’s No. … Read more
SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy took the postgame podium on Christmas night the way he has 14 other times this season. No sign of outward emotion, whether it be euphoria or despair. But a 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium was unlike any Purdy has had in the brief whirlwind that has … Read more
SANTA CLARA — Logan Ryan was about to board a Thanksgiving Disney cruise bound for the Bahamas last month with his wife and two young children when he got a call from 49ers general manager John Lynch. The former New England Patriots safety had been resigned to his career being over after more than a … Read more
SANTA CLARA — Maybe Christmas night will be when we find out if the 49ers are up to the task of gritting out a difficult win against high-quality opposition. Based on what the 49ers have shown us so far in 2023, it’s more likely they’ll dispatch the Baltimore Ravens with the kind of precision and … Read more
DK Metcalf did score a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 10, 2023, but the 49ers got the last laugh in a 28-16 win. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images One member of the San Francisco 49ers enjoyed getting the last laugh in against Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf – in American Sign Language (ASL), … Read more
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) argues with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, left rear, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Josie Lepe/AP Officials ejected 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf from Sunday’s game for their respective roles in a … Read more
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel talks to the media following the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola/AP The 49ers were dressed for a funeral. At least, that’s what the NFL insinuated, and fans said outright, on social media in response to multiple Niners players wearing … Read more
Members of the San Francisco 49ers eat a Thanksgiving feast at Lumen Field on Nov. 23, 2023 after the 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 31-13. Steph Chambers/Getty Images For the 49ers, revenge is a dish best served at midfield. The Niners crushed the Seahawks 31-13 in Seattle on Thanksgiving night, then had an absolute delight feasting … Read more