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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vi...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Aiyuk ruled out for 49ers Thursday night game vs. Giants

According to reports, 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been ruled out for Thursday's home opener against the New York Giants.
7 months ago
Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Josh Jacobs #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the four...
Brenden Nunes

Lincoln Kennedy thinks the Raiders should use more play-action

Former NFL player and current radio broadcaster Lincoln Kennedy explained how play-action can help the Las Vegas Raiders' run game.
7 months ago
Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs past Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills on his way...
Joseph Jarosz

Davante Adams says hit that took him out of Bills game was ‘completely’ unnecessary

Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams discussed the hit that took him out of last Sunday's game, saying it was unnecessary.
7 months ago
Laken Tomlinson #75 of the San Francisco 49ers spikes the ball after teammate Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 s...
Amiliano Fragoso

How to watch 49ers v. Giants on Thursday Night Football

The 49ers and Giants will square off under the national lights of Thursday Night Football. Here's how you can catch the action.
7 months ago
Chandler Jones #55 of the Las Vegas Raiders sacks Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans in the seco...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Raiders place Chandler Jones on non-football illness list

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are placing Chandler Jones on the "non-football illness list and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a personal issue."
7 months ago
Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders and teammates huddle in the tunnel prior to an NFL foot...
Joseph Jarosz

Raiders offensive coordinator says Hunter Renfrow ‘not deterred’

Through two games, Las Vegas Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow has recorded one catch on one target, for 23 yards.
7 months ago
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers waves to fans as he leaves the field after the g...
Amiliano Fragoso

Return of the Empire: 49ers 2-0 heading into Thursday Night Football

On the latest edition of Return of the Empire, a 49ers podcast, Amil and Nate recap Week 2 before previewing Thursday Night Football.
7 months ago
Broadcaster Tim Ryan of the San Francisco 49ers interviews Trent Williams #71 in the locker room af...
Joseph Jarosz

Tim Ryan, 49ers radio color analyst, signs extension through 2028

The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday they've extended Tim Ryan, the team’s radio color analyst, through the 2028 NFL season.
7 months ago
Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles...
Amiliano Fragoso

Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk will be a game-time decision for TNF

Brandon Aiyuk will be a game-time call for the 49ers Thursday, nursing a shoulder injury that has left him with some lingering pain.
7 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against th...
Amiliano Fragoso

Kyle Shanahan: Deebo Samuel ‘playing as good as I’ve seen him play’

Deebo Samuel is back to his All-Pro self in 2023, making good on his promise that'd he elevate from subpar play during the 2022 season.
7 months ago
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers (R) talks with general manager John Lynch...
Amiliano Fragoso

John Lynch says 49ers cap space will be used for the future

John Lynch broke down how the 49ers plan to use their 2023 salary cap space, rolling it over into future seasons to help keep sustainability.
7 months ago
Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills pressures Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders during th...
Joseph Jarosz

Las Vegas Raiders offensive line gets tough Steelers test in Week 3

Through the first two weeks, the Las Vegas Raiders offensive line has not allowed a sack, making them the only team to allow no sacks through two weeks of action.
7 months ago
Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers fires up the team before the game against the Los Angele...
Brenden Nunes

Sac Bee reporter says Cowboys are the biggest current threat to 49ers

Chris Biderman, host of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast, joined the midday show to dissect the San Francisco 49ers week two win.
7 months ago
Anthony Brown #30 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the game against the New England Patriots a...
Amiliano Fragoso

Reports: 49ers sign veteran CB Anthony Brown

The 49ers have reportedly added secondary help Tuesday, bringing in CB Anthony Brown to shore up the defense.
7 months ago
Jeff Garcia #5 of the San Francisco 49ers is among 15 former 49ers players eligible for the 2024 Pr...
Joseph Jarosz

Which 49ers players are eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Fifteen former San Francisco 49ers players are listed as eligible among the 173 names for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
7 months ago
Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants rushes the football against the Arizona Card...
Amiliano Fragoso

Report: RB Saquon Barkley suffers ankle sprain, out vs. 49ers Thursday night

Giants RB Saquon Barkley has an ankle sprain from Week 2, ruling him out for Thursday Night Football against the 49ers.
7 months ago
Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams ...
Amiliano Fragoso

Kyle Shanahan has no update on Brandon Aiyuk’s shoulder injury

Kyle Shanahan provided an update on Brandon Aiyuk Monday and said he needed to get RB Elijah Mitchell more touches moving forward.
7 months ago
Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders walks through the tunnel prior to an NFL footbal...
Joseph Jarosz

Josh McDaniels provides updates on Raiders’ receivers Adams, Meyers

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels provided medical updates on Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, saying Adams is good and Meyers is heading in the right direction.
7 months ago
Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown by Christian McCaffrey #23, to ta...
Brenden Nunes

Matt Barrows’ perspective on the 49ers victory in ‘Levi’s South’

The Athletic's Matt Barrows gave his takeaways from the 49ers win against the Los Angeles Rams. Did it feel like 'Levi's South?'
7 months ago
Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills and Terrel Bernard #43 of the Buffalo Bills tackle Josh Jacobs...
Joseph Jarosz

Josh Jacobs becomes first reigning rushing champion to finish game with negative rushing yards

According to ESPN's Stats & Info and the Elias Sports Bureau, Josh Jacobs became the first reigning rushing champ since 1970 to finish a game with negative rushing yards.
7 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Michael Hoecht #97 of the Los Angeles Ram...
Amiliano Fragoso

Deebo Samuel says 49ers left TDs on the table in Rams win

Deebo Samuel and the 49ers are pleased with Week 2's win over the Rams. But they're not satisfied, leaving some points on the table as well.
7 months ago
Isaiah Oliver #26 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates an interception during the third quarter ag...
Amiliano Fragoso

49ers offense leads the way, defense closes the show on L.A.

The 49ers had an up & down Week 2 in LA. But in the end, they emerged victorious over the Rams, 30-23, to start the season 2-0.
7 months ago
Brayden Willis #9 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a reception during the second half of a preseaso...
Amiliano Fragoso

49ers rookies Winters, Willis set to make NFL debut in Week 2

The 49ers will have two rookies make their NFL debuts Sunday, with a relatively healthy roster on both sides of the football.
7 months ago
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a...
Amiliano Fragoso

How to watch 49ers v. Rams: TV Channel, start time

The 49ers will play make their first trip to Southern California this season to take on the Rams at SoFi Stadium Sunday.
7 months ago