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2026-09-15 · New York Post

Why Mike Evans is a kind of weapon Brock Purdy, 49ers have never had

🔮 If Mike Evans didn’t seem like such a chill dude, he sure would be scary. assertive

2026-09-16 · New York Post

Is 49ers’ training staff to blame for De’Zhaun Stribling’s injury?

🔮 Maybe the ailment that sent Stribling into the blue tent in the first quarter was unrelated to the one that now could result in his placement on injured reserve. assertive

2026-09-17 · New York Post

49ers’ win over Rams gave them answers to their two biggest questions

🔮 But what might explain the margin more than anything, what turned an evenly matched rivalry game into an epic rout, were wins in two areas the 49ers never could have seen coming: On both sides of the trenches. assertive

2026-09-18 · New York Post

Are 49ers better off with less Christian McCaffrey? Maybe so with this rookie RB

🔮 And just one game into this season, it would appear that won’t be the case again. assertive

2026-09-18 · New York Post

Nothing standing in 49ers’ way against Dolphins — besides that 8,000-mile flight they took last week

🔮 I could tell from the first practice all the way to the night before the game, to pregame, to the end of the game. assertive

2026-09-20 · New York Post

Dolphins could snare 49ers in trap game if Kyle Shanahan isn’t careful

🔮 But wait, watch out: It might be a trap. assertive

2026-09-20 · New York Post

49ers-Dolphins brings back memories of Brock Purdy’s stunning debut: ‘It was foreshadowing’

🔮 If it wasn’t for Jaelan Phillips’ violent sack of one 49ers quarterback on their last visit, who knows how long it would have taken to figure out they had their next one waiting in the wings? assertive

2026-09-20 · New York Post

49ers owner Jed York absent from Dolphins game, NFL punishment coming ‘soon’

🔮 Principal owner Jed York is reportedly expected to skip the festivities as the NFL continues its investigation into his prostitution arrest last month near his hometown in Ohio. mixed

2026-09-20 · New York Post

Another 49ers wide receiver carted to locker room with injury

🔮 Stribling underwent surgery this week and is expected to miss about 10 weeks. assertive

2026-09-21 · New York Post

Brock Purdy nearly perfect as 49ers thrash Dolphins in historically dominant start

🔮 “We knew that it would be a challenge,” coach Kyle Shanahan said, “but getting the days off, by the time everyone came to work, we were over the travel and stuff by then.” assertive

2026-09-21 · New York Post

49ers in dire need of receiver help; Tyreek Hill waiting to be plucked

🔮 “If the game was different,” Shanahan said, “he would’ve been able to come back in.” assertive

2026-09-25 · New York Post

As 49ers’ injuries begin to stack up, potential roster issues arrise

🔮 Decisions that might have once seemed straightforward now come with an extra layer of complication for head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. assertive

2026-09-25 · New York Post

49ers have been able to withstand injuries so far — but not Nick Bosa’s

🔮 The 49ers will be without their ferocious edge rusher Sunday against the Cardinals and for some time beyond that, coach Kyle Shanahan said after practice Friday. assertive

2026-09-27 · New York Post

49ers’ path to NFC West title runs through another branch of Kyle Shanahan’s coaching tree

🔮 To reclaim supremacy in the NFC West, Kyle Shanahan may just have to find a way to beat … himself? assertive

2026-09-27 · New York Post

49ers’ offensive line has chance at history vs Cardinals

🔮 Brock Purdy may be minting a dark horse MVP candidacy early on this season, but the 49ers quarterback might as well be running to be president of the United States. assertive

2026-09-27 · New York Post

Mike Evans leaves 49ers’ game on cart vs. Cardinals in another brutal injury blow

🔮 Just three weeks into the season, Evans would be the fourth top receiver the 49ers have lost already. assertive

2026-09-28 · New York Post

49ers hang on to beat Cardinals, but win may prove to be too costly

🔮 Then this week, Evans and 12-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams were carted off the field. assertive

2026-10-02 · New York Post

Brock Purdy is on cusp of NFL record — if he can get past Broncos, Seahawks

🔮 The San Francisco 49ers quarterback took home a pretty nice honor Thursday — recognized as the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the first time in his career — but that may feel like small potatoes in a couple weeks when he officially earns another title: The highest-rated passer in NFL history. assertive

2026-10-02 · New York Post

49ers owner Jed York responds to NFL punishment for prostitution arrest

🔮 Your trust will have to be earned back over time, and I look forward to that work ahead.” assertive

2026-10-02 · New York Post

Roger Craig opens up about dementia diagnosis: ‘I don’t regret it’

🔮 Now, set to receive his Ring of Excellence at halftime of the 49ers’ game Sunday, Craig’s family opened up about his diagnosis for the first time. assertive

2026-10-02 · New York Post

Niners stars questionable for showdown vs Broncos

🔮 The 49ers still don’t know whether they will have Mike Evans on Sunday. assertive

2026-10-04 · New York Post

How Kyle Shanahan, 49ers can exploit Broncos, Patrick Surtain

🔮 Maybe Mike Evans is hurt. assertive

2026-10-05 · New York Post

49ers overcome Brock Purdy’s early struggles, defense’s injuries to remain perfect

🔮 At 4-0, the 49ers would surely like to win next week in Seattle, but it’s hardly a necessity. assertive

2026-10-05 · New York Post

George Kittle turns back the clock with 20 mph burst against Broncos

🔮 He might have gotten there even faster if Kittle didn’t have his eyes on former teammate Talanoa Hufanga trailing him on the scoreboard above the south end zone. assertive

2026-10-06 · New York Post

Warriors ‘lead offensive threat’ sans Steph Curry on display vs Lakers

🔮 Actually, that was feedback straight from the floor — speedy new point guard Brandon Williams and backcourt mate De’Anthony Melton, speaking to reporters after the game. assertive

2026-10-07 · New York Post

Kyle Juszczyk, Dre Greenlaw fines illustrate NFL’s double standard

🔮 Perhaps Greenlaw thought he would escape scot-free. assertive

2026-10-09 · New York Post

49ers get exactly the reinforcement they need with return of 2025 first-round pick

🔮 SANTA CLARA — Just like Fred Warner and so many other 49ers defenders, all Mykel Williams could do was watch as his rookie season came to an unsatisfying end this past January. assertive

2026-10-11 · New York Post

49ers out for revenge, redemption in rivalry rematch vs. Seahawks

🔮 It was him, Brock Purdy and, uh, well, actually none of the other skill position players that will take the field on Sunday. assertive

2026-10-11 · New York Post

Seahawks’ 12th Man and defense present 49ers with tough test

🔮 The 49ers may have already logged almost 16,000 round-trip miles in the air, but they haven’t used a silent count on offense once. assertive

2026-10-12 · New York Post

49ers edge Seahawks in thriller to take control of NFC West

🔮 Trent Williams and Dominic Puni were called for holding, a rollicking crowd of 68,684 forced a false start and Greenlaw was ejected after drawing a personal foul. assertive

2026-10-12 · New York Post

Warriors waive preseason leading scorer in surprise move, bring in double-digit scoring big body

🔮 Burton provides more depth at a position of need for the Warriors, who are stocked full in the back court but will be without their top two wings, Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, for the first portion of the season. assertive

2026-10-15 · New York Post

Moment Warriors rookie learns he’s guarding Luka Doncic goes viral: ‘What the f–k’

🔮 He might be the one defender disappointed to miss Luka Doncic. assertive

2026-10-15 · New York Post

No need for 49ers panic at wide receiver — latest update has help on the way

🔮 The 49ers’ receiver room may resemble something closer to an emergency room, but Brock Purdy already has all the tools that he needs for the kind of surgery he’s performing. assertive

2026-10-16 · New York Post

Why 49ers would be wise to hold Nick Bosa back one more week

🔮 It’s been a week since Nick Bosa made the bold declaration that it was “pretty darn likely” that he would be able to shake off the calf strain that’s kept him sidelined since Week 2 in time for the 49ers’ Monday night showdown against the Commanders. assertive

2026-10-17 · New York Post

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk completes miraculous one-week recovery from brutal knee injury

🔮 Even after further tests came back with encouraging results, the 49ers expected to be without Juszczyk until after the bye. assertive

2026-10-17 · New York Post

Warriors’ message to fans hoping to see Steph Curry: Prepare to be disappointed

🔮 Instead, he said, success will be judged on process. assertive

2026-10-19 · New York Post

The 6 elite players whose teams are dumpster fires that fit 49ers trade needs

🔮 Tight end George Kittle is doing his part, pestering the GM to swing a deal that will help the 49ers turn their 5-0 record entering Monday night into the No. 1 seed in the NFC. assertive

2026-10-20 · New York Post

49ers report card after narrow escape against Commanders on MNF

🔮 He attained the record with his fifth pass of the night, a screen to Christian McCaffrey for his 1,500th career attempt, and on his next throw, Purdy put the ball where only George Kittle could get to it in the corner of the end zone. assertive

2026-10-20 · New York Post

49ers officially have to be concerned about Mike Evans’ new injury

🔮 The not-so-positive: Brock Purdy may have to find another top target, at least in the short term. assertive

2026-10-20 · New York Post

Undefeated 49ers aren’t buying their own hype after sloppy win

🔮 The first six weeks could not have gone better for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, at least in terms of wins (six) and losses (none). assertive

2026-10-22 · New York Post

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg ‘lost all respect’ for Luka Doncic

🔮 The rest of the league will learn he feeds off it, too. assertive

2026-10-24 · New York Post

Steve Kerr calls out Yaxel Lendeborg’s defense on Luka Doncic: ‘Who the eff cares?’

🔮 He said that he told Doncic that he couldn’t score on him, and the stats backed that up to a degree, holding him to 1-of-5 in their matchups. assertive

2026-10-24 · New York Post

Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski gives injury scare less than 4 minutes into season debut

🔮 This story will be updated. assertive

2026-10-24 · New York Post

Warriors will ‘lose sleep’ over late collapse in loss to Grizzlies

🔮 Less than 24 hours later, the Warriors will have to do it all again in Phoenix, still in search of their first win. assertive

2026-10-25 · New York Post

Undefeated 49ers face dangerous reality as Brock Purdy’s receiving corps crumbles

🔮 How often in the Kyle Shanahan era could we say the 49ers weren’t built to win a shootout? assertive

2026-10-25 · New York Post

Raheem Morris’ revenge game couldn’t come at a better time for 49ers

🔮 A decade and four other coordinators later, Morris just might be the final coach to find a seat in the 49ers’ game of musical chairs to fill the position leading their defense. assertive

2026-10-25 · New York Post

Ugly mistakes earn 49ers first failing grade of season in loss to Falcons

🔮 Nine different Falcons caught passes from Penix, who operated at will under little duress from the Niners’ defensive line, allowing his receivers to get open. assertive

2026-10-26 · New York Post

49ers not trying out kickers despite Eddy Pineiro’s continued struggles

🔮 Some 24 hours later, though, Shanahan had no update to deliver when asked if Pineiro’s struggles would lead San Francisco to try out other kickers over its bye week. assertive

2026-10-27 · New York Post

Christian McCaffrey, slew of other 49ers expected back after bye week

🔮 For most 49ers players, the bye week will give them some much-needed rest and relaxation. assertive

2026-10-29 · New York Post

Warriors barely hang on vs Ant-less Timberwolves despite Steph Curry’s nuclear night

🔮 It appeared that a game that began without Edwards could end with Curry sitting on the bench, comfortably resting after building a big lead. assertive

2026-10-29 · New York Post

Steph Curry proves he’s still got it matching stunning LeBron James stat in Warriors’ win

🔮 Curry finished with 44, and the Warriors needed every last one of them to hold off the Timberwolves, despite Golden State pulling ahead by 24 after halftime and Minnesota playing its first game since Anthony Edwards learned he would require knee surgery. assertive

2026-10-29 · New York Post

Warriors admit they have finishing problem after narrow win over Timberwolves

🔮 So, you could say they’re making progress, at least. assertive

2026-10-31 · New York Post

Steph Curry passes Hall-of-Famer to move up NBA all-time scoring list

🔮 Will Richard freed up Curry with a hard screen of Matisse Thybulle about four minutes into the fourth quarter, Curry received a pass from Draymond Green and buried a wide-open triple. The bucket was Curry’s eighth 3-pointer of the night and was good for his 25th, 26th and 27th points. assertive

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