The San Francisco 49ers have claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets to bolster their injury-hit backfield, with Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve. Abanikanda, a 2023 fifth-round pick known for his speed, had limited carries with the Jets. The 49ers also added Ke’Shawn Vaughn to their practice squad and re-signed wide receiver Ronnie Bell.
The San Francisco 49ers face significant setbacks as key players Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason are placed on Injured Reserve following injuries sustained in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. McCaffrey, who suffered a PCL injury, is expected to be out for six weeks, while Mason is sidelined with a high ankle sprain. Defensive lineman Kevin Givens also heads to IR with a torn pectoral muscle. These injuries leave the 49ers with rookie Isaac Guerendo as their primary running back, prompting potential roster adjustments.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to play in the upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills after recovering from a right shoulder injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Purdy's participation, noting he was a full participant in Friday's practice, although he remains listed as questionable. Purdy missed the previous game against the Green Bay Packers, which the 49ers lost 38-10. The 49ers currently hold a 5-5 record with Purdy as their starting quarterback this season.
The San Francisco 49ers face significant lineup changes for their Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills, with QB Brock Purdy listed as questionable despite practicing fully on Friday. Cornerback Charvarius Ward is set to return, but the team will be without several key players, including LT Trent Williams and DL Nick Bosa. The 49ers' secondary will also miss Deommodore Lenoir due to a knee injury.
The San Francisco 49ers will face the Green Bay Packers without key players Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa. Purdy, the starting quarterback, is sidelined due to a right shoulder injury sustained in Week 11, with Brandon Allen stepping in as QB. Defensive lineman Nick Bosa is also out with a hip/oblique injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed uncertainty about Purdy's recovery timeline, while left tackle Trent Williams is listed as questionable for the game.
The Detroit Lions have emerged as the new favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, with their odds improving to +325 after a dominant win over the Jaguars, while the Kansas City Chiefs' odds fell to +450 following a loss to the Buffalo Bills. The San Francisco 49ers experienced a significant drop in their odds, now at +2000, after a loss to the Seahawks and a challenging schedule ahead. Meanwhile, the New York Jets' playoff hopes are dwindling, with their odds plummeting to +75000 after a loss to the Colts.
San Francisco 49ers' kicker Jake Moody set a Super Bowl field-goal record with a 55-yard kick, only to be surpassed by Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker with a 57-yard field goal in the same game. Moody's record was previously held by former Buffalo Bills kicker Steve Christie, and the all-time record is held by Justin Tucker with a 66-yard field goal. Both kickers have had successful regular seasons and playoffs, with Moody being a third-round pick from Michigan and Butker in his seventh season with the Chiefs.
Former Michigan kicker Jake Moody made Super Bowl history by kicking a 55-yard field goal, the longest in Super Bowl history, for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite previous playoff misses, Moody's successful kicks in crucial moments helped the 49ers advance. Known for handling pressure moments at Michigan, Moody's record-setting performance adds to his impressive kicking career.
The Super Bowl 58 rosters of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are filled with players from across the country, representing 70% of U.S. states and four countries. California has the most players, with 17, split between the two teams, while Georgia and Florida also have significant representation. Several players have local connections to the cities they now represent, and the University of Oklahoma has the most players on the rosters. The teams are also notably young, with 88 players having no more than three years of experience, and the most experienced player being the 49ers' Trent Williams with 14 years in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa accused Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackles Jawaan Taylor and Donovan Smith of holding a lot, a comment that is likely to add fuel to the fire ahead of the Super Bowl. Taylor was the most-penalized player in the NFL during the regular season, with a league-high seven holding penalties, while Smith drew five holding penalties. Bosa, a feared pass rusher, aims to inspire penalty flags and potentially influence the referees to watch closer for holding during the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs will wear their home red uniforms while the San Francisco 49ers will don their traditional road white uniforms for Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. Both teams' pants choices have not been released, but it's likely the Chiefs will wear white pants with their red helmets, and the 49ers will wear gold pants to match their gold helmets. This uniform matchup is a repeat of Super Bowl 54, which the Chiefs won. Historically, the Chiefs have had success in their home red uniforms, while the 49ers have had favorable results in their white uniforms.
Super Bowl 58 will feature the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs, with the 49ers being the favorites according to BetMGM NFL odds. The game is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and can be watched on CBS or streamed through platforms like Paramount+, YouTube TV, Sling, and FuboTV. The betting odds currently stand at Niners (-2) for the spread, Niners (-135) for the moneyline, and an over/under of 47.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold stands to earn a $300,000 contract incentive if he plays at least 25 percent of the offensive snaps and the team wins against the Los Angeles Rams in the regular-season finale. The game has no bearing on the 49ers' playoff seeding as they are already locked in as the NFC's No. 1 seed. Darnold, who signed a one-year deal with the 49ers and has been the backup for most of the season, will make his first start while Pro Bowl quarterback Brock Purdy rests. The Rams are also playoff-bound and will rest key players like Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald. Darnold has no regrets about his decision to join the 49ers, despite having had more lucrative offers.
The San Francisco 49ers have activated wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve for their Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams, while placing tight end Ross Dwelley on IR due to a high ankle sprain. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings remains out with a concussion, and the team has elevated Jeremy McNichols and Tayler Hawkins from the practice squad. The 49ers have already secured the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, and several players, including Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey, will be inactive for the game due to various reasons.
Sam Darnold is set to start for the San Francisco 49ers in their final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Rams, with a chance to earn a $300,000 incentive if he plays at least 25 percent of the offensive snaps and the team wins. The 49ers have already secured the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, while the Rams are playoff-bound as well. Darnold, who signed a one-year contract with the 49ers, has no regrets about his decision despite limited playtime this season and could also earn additional bonuses for postseason play.
