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• 49ers sign familiar face at QB less than 2 weeks after releasing him
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers added a fourth quarterback by bringing back a player who spent virtually the entire season with them.
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• 49ers bring back familiar QB, work out two O-linemen
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  The 49ers re-sign quarterback Adrian Martinez to the practice squad and work out two offensive linemen as they assess roster depth.
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• 49ers bring QB Adrian Martinez back to their practice squad
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers have brought in a fourth quarterback. San Francisco announced on Wednesday that the club has signed Adrian Martinez to its practice squad. Martinez has bounced...
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• KNBR host Greg Papa says cancer is in remission, will return to 49ers broadcasts
  From the Web › SFGate
  His first 49ers game back on the airwaves is set to come on Dec. 28 versus the Bears.
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• 49ers teammate reveals how Brock Purdy's return boosts the team
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  49ers WR Jauan Jennings reveals how Brock Purdy's return is energizing the offense and leadership as San Francisco heads into the NFL playoffs.
  David Bonilla • Share • 2 hrs
• Watch: 49ers' Kyle Shanahan was mic'd up for birthday win vs. Titans
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers defeated the Titans on Sunday, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was mic'd up for the matchup, which happened to be on his birthday.
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• 49ers vs. Colts preview | Week 16
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Here's everything you need to know when the San Francisco 49ers play the Indianapolis Colts Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
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• 2026 NFL offseason outlook: Ranking all 32 teams by projected cap space and draft capital
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Zak Koeppel ranks all 32 squads by projected cap space and draft capital in 2026, with good news for Aaron Glenn's three-win Jets -- and Les Snead's 11-win...
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• 49ers can bolster Super Bowl chances with this signing
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers need pass rush help, and lucky for them, a former All-Pro just hit the market.
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• The 49ers are lurking, and that's probably how they like it
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Week 16 begins with a bang. But there's a slow burn that can't be ignored.The 11-3 Rams will visit the 11-3 Seahawks on Thursday night. It's a massive game, featuring...
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• 49ers buzz: NFL insider predicts strong trade market for QB Mac Jones
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  49ers QB Mac Jones could draw major offseason trade interest after impressing in relief of Brock Purdy, according to an NFL insider.
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• 49ers vs. Colts in Week 16: How to watch, stream, and listen, plus odds
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  Catch the 49ers in Week 16 against the Colts! See start time, streaming info, radio, and latest betting odds for Monday Night Football.
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• Former NFL QB believes 49ers would be dangerous in the playoffs
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers currently hold a playoff spot, and at least one analyst thinks they could be dangerous if they make it.
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• 49ers mailbag: From sacking Philip Rivers to scouting playoff seeds, shrimp cocktails
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers (10-4) can be in the NFC playoff field before Monday's kickoff in Indianapolis and they still could climb to No. 1
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• NFL Week 16 buzz: What we're hearing on Mahomes, Parsons, Rivers and playoff races
  From the Web › ESPN
  Here's the latest heading into NFL Week 16, including intel on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, Philip Rivers, playoff races and offseason trade candidates.
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• NFL Week 16 Power Rankings: Broncos climb, Lions fall
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The Buffalo Bills move into the top three in PFF's Week 16 NFL Power Rankings.
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• Brock Purdy passes 3-time All-Pro in 49ers' career passing leaders
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has moved into ninth in passing yards in franchise history, surpassing Frankie Albert.
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• 49ers jettison recently-signed CB from practice squad
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers tweaked their practice squad and opened a spot on that roster with their most recent roster move.
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• The 49ers don't seem thrilled to face Philip Rivers
  From the Web › SI.com
  When Daniel Jones went down for the season with a torn Achilles, the 49ers probably figured their upcoming game against the Colts would be an easy win.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers release cornerback from practice squad
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  The 49ers made a minor roster move Tuesday, releasing cornerback Isaiah Bolden from the practice squad, per the NFL transaction wire.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
• 49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from Week 15 win vs. Titans
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Here's who had the best and worst days, according to Pro Football Focus.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Analyst: 49ers are a playoff threat—with one major flaw
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  An ESPN analyst believes the 49ers can make noise in the playoffs, but one fatal flaw could derail San Francisco's postseason hopes.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
• NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 16 of the 2025 season
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which teams can supercharge their postseason odds in Week 16? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability...
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• 49ers playoff scenarios: How San Francisco can clinch a berth in Week 16
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  The 49ers can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16 with a win over the Colts — or with help before kickoff. Here's how San Francisco gets in.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
• NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: Which teams can secure a berth in Week 16?
  From the Web › ESPN
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• Morning Report: Shanahan Recaps Win, Purdy Shines vs. Titans
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
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• 49ers in Week 16 power rankings: Experts cautiously optimistic about San Francisco
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rise to 10-4 after beating the Titans, but national power rankings remain skeptical. Here's where San Francisco lands heading into Week 16.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
• Nine teams can clinch playoff spots in Week 16
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Two teams have clinched spots in the playoffs and that number could start going up on Thursday night. If the Seahawks beat the Rams at home, they will join the Rams in...
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• 2 49ers move down in latest 2026 Pro Bowl Games fan voting
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  While the San Francisco 49ers have won their last four games, a few of their players have dropped in the newest fan voting update for the Pro Bowl.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers overreactions: Will rehabbing Fred Warner return during 2025 NFL playoffs?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers’ 2025 NFL season is going about as well as anyone could have expected.They carry a four-game winning streak into their game Monday night against the...
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• Shane Steichen: We didn't bring Philip Rivers here to sit on the bench
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Colts have a healthy young quarterback, a quarterback who is coming back from an injury sustained in an unfortunate pregame accident, and a 44-year-old grandfather...
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• 49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Week 16 matchup vs. Colts
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Get the full 49ers practice and media schedule ahead of the Week 16 matchup vs. the Colts, including press conferences with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy.
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
• Playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16 of 2025 NFL season
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL.com breaks down the playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Kurtenbach: Trent Williams has a fantasy. The 49ers need to make it a reality
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers: Trent Williams is one of the greatest offensive football players of all time. He deserves to score a touchdown.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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• NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Broncos, Jaguars climb; Packers head in wrong direction
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In the wake of some truly impactful developments, Eric Edholm assesses the league hierarchy with his Week 16 NFL Power Rankings. Can the Packers stop their...
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• 49ers move up again in newest power rankings after win vs. Titans
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. How did their performance affect their standing heading into Week 16?
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Solak spins NFL Week 15 forward: The Broncos and Rams clinched ... now can they reach the Super Bowl?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Ben Solak sizes up the Broncos and Rams in their respective conferences, Philip Rivers' first start back in the NFL and some wild Week 15 trends to watch.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus who could get extended this offseason
  From the Web › ESPN
  Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 16. We also looked at players who could get contract extensions this offseason.
  Share • Dec 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• 2026 NFL Draft order and updated needs for every team
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which teams are on the move in the 2026 NFL Draft order after Week 15? Chad Reuter runs through Round 1 and highlights each squad's five biggest needs.
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• How PFF graded Brock Purdy, 49ers' position groups in Week 15 win over Titans
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers’ PFF grades show San Francisco’s defense has a few things to clean up after its 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The 49ers came...
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• 49ers legends Jerry Rice and Steve Young to coach 2026 Pro Bowl Games
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers legends Jerry Rice and Steve Young will coach the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in the Bay Area during Super Bowl LX week, the NFL announced.
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
• Pearsall Injury Update, Purdy Highlights; Shanahan Shares Key Takeaways Following Win vs. Titans
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Kyle Shanahan discusses the 49ers Week 15 win against the Tennessee Titans, sharing injury updates on WR Ricky Pearsall, and highlighting QB Brock Purdy and the...
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• Is the YAC back? Ricky Pearsall unlocked space for George Kittle, but he's injured again
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Multiple 49ers offensive units deserved high marks for their performance on Sunday, but their linebackers missed tackles and the safeties whiffed on...
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• Kyle Shanahan explains curious 49ers roster moves, sets expectations for Jordan Watkins
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  Kyle Shanahan explains the 49ers' pregame roster moves and what Jordan Watkins must do to earn more playing time this season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
• Ricky Pearsall aggravated PCL injury vs Titans, leaving Week 16 status uncertain
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall paid the price for coming up with an important third-down conversion as the 49ers held a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter against the...
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• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan shares 49ers updates day after Week 15 win vs. Titans
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans...
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
• 49ers plan to bring speedy WR off IR after long injury absence
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers could be getting some unexpected speed injected into their receiving corps late in the 2025 season.
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers injury updates: Shanahan shares the latest on Pearsall, Burford, Cowing, others
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  Kyle Shanahan provides key 49ers injury updates on Ricky Pearsall, Spencer Burford, Jacob Cowing and others after the win over the Titans.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
• 49ers get tons of good injury news, Ricky Pearsall avoids disaster
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are trending the right way from a health perspective entering a Week 16 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts.
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• 'Crap, coach wasn't scared': Philip Rivers and more top NFL quotes from Week 15
  From the Web › ESPN
  Week 15 in the NFL brought abnormal scenarios and unpredictable moments that were voiced, producing some unforgettable quotes.
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• Playoff picture: 49ers hold onto sixth seed after Week 15 win
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers stay in the playoff hunt after Week 15 win, holding the No. 6 NFC seed with three games left to secure their postseason spot.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
• Rivers to remain Colts' QB1 for MNF vs. 49ers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Philip Rivers will remain the Colts' starting quarterback for their Week 16 "Monday Night Football" matchup with the 49ers, coach Shane Steichen said...
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The 49ers sit 10-4 as NFC playoff battles heat up. Injuries and tough matchups for rivals set the stage for a dramatic finish to the season.
  Jesse Dumas • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
• 49ers vs. Colts: Philip Rivers officially named starter in Week 16 clash
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers head to Indianapolis as Philip Rivers is set to start for the Colts in a pivotal Week 16 matchup with major playoff implications.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
• Philip Rivers will start for Colts next Monday night vs. 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The second game of the Philip Rivers reunion tour will be broadcast to a national audience.Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Monday that Rivers will start the...
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• The 49ers' perpetual Achilles' heel is now making history
  From the Web › SFGate
  The unsung heroes of this Niners season deserve all the praise.
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• Morning Report: Recap of 49ers Post-Bye Week Win Over Titans
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• Here's How the 49ers Can Still Win the NFC's No. 1 Seed
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Can the 49ers still grab the NFC's No. 1 seed? Here's what must happen, key tiebreakers, and how San Francisco can control its playoff fate.
  JD Salazar • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
• Why the 49ers believe they don't need Brandon Aiyuk anymore
  From the Web › SI.com
  There's a reason the 49ers gave Brandon Aiyuk $30 million per season.
  Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers vs. Titans PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
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  49ers vs. Titans PFF grades reveal the best and worst performers, key snap counts, and standout moments from San Francisco's Week 15 win.
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM