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Skyy Moore emerging as crucial weapon for 49ers amid special teams resurgence The 49ers’ trade for Skyy Moore didn’t receive a lot of praise, but it now looks a very savvy move.

The Skyy Moore trade is turning out to be one of the best #49ers moves of the offseason.

He’s in rarefied air among 49er return men and receiving huge plaudits from his coach and his teammates.

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The 49ers’ 2025 season is officially a success The 49ers will end the 2025 season with a winning record, an achievement that is bigger than it usually would be.

The 49ers will officially end the season with a winning record whatever happens from here after their 26-8 victory over the Browns.

After everything they've been through, that's reason enough to consider their 2025 season a success.

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49ers’ blowout of Cardinals was the kind of win they’ve wanted all season The 49ers finally excelled in several areas that had been problems for them for most of 2025 as they crushed Arizona.

You don’t get extra points for style, but, for these banged-up, grind-it-out #49ers, Sunday’s win over the Cardinals was the kind of victory that had eluded them all season long.

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Christian McCaffrey pays Brock Purdy ‘huge compliment’ as he surpasses Patrick Mahomes Brock Purdy made history on his 49ers return as he received praise from two key weapons.

It all looked very, very easy for Brock Purdy yesterday as the 49ers blew out the Cardinals.

Arizona's ineptitude helped, but Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle still had huge praise for their returning QB.

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One 49ers trade is looking increasingly astute ahead of stretch run The 49ers’ decision to send a sixth-round pick to the Commanders for Brian Robinson Jr. is paying off.

The 49ers raised some eyebrows by not making a trade on deadline day, but one deal they made in the offseason is looking increasingly astute and important.

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49ers’ offense receives reminder of lack of room for error in Week 10 loss The 49ers’ offense was impressive against the Rams, but paid the price for a handful of key errors in a 42-26 defeat.

There was a lot to like from the #49ers offense on Sunday, but the loss was a reminder of their limited room for error down the stretch.

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49ers see their ‘best free agent signing’ come up huge in Week 7 George Kittle highlighted the role of the 49ers’ most important offseason addition in their 5-2 start.

The 49ers’ win over Falcons came thanks to a masterclass from their best free agent signing

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The 2025 season continues to be a remarkable coaching job from Kyle Shanahan and his 49ers staff.

5-2 amid relentless setbacks. Shanahan has to be the Coach of the Year front runner.

100%, and Kittle loves blocking so much he won’t care about catches as long as the offense is moving.

Yep. Regardless of what happens tonight it bodes well for the offense the rest of the way if they can do this consistently.

A really encouraging half from the 49ers.

Already over 100 yards rushing on offense, while a undermanned defense is swarming to the ball and finding ways to get pressure.

“That’s a big no. We’re working on that.”

Kyle Shanahan on Skyy Moore fielding punts inside the five.

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Tatum Bethune will wear the green dot going forward with Fred Warner out.

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“Purdy is more limited than Mac.”

Shanahan clarifies the injury statuses of his QBs.

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“Having another good blocker always helps, having back in the pass game is huge. Having him on the field on every offensive play helps.”

Shanahan on the impact of Kittle’s return.

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Brock Purdy will be limited in practice, as will George Kittle, says Kyle Shanahan.

Gross-Matos, Pearsall, Skyy Moore all out.

Fred Warner injury changes the calculus for 49ers in trade market The 49ers should still target an edge rusher trade, but the pool of options will now be smaller.

The 49ers aren't likely to give up trying to improve up front following the Fred Warner injury, but they may have to change their approach as to who they target.

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49ers lose 30-19 in Tampa. Too many mistakes after a crushing season-ending injury to All-Pro LB Fred Warner.

Kyle Shanahan confirms Warner has a broken and dislocated ankle. He will undergo surgery.

The 49ers’ run game is working, in at least one sense The 49ers are one of the worst running teams in the NFL this season, but the ground game is a plus in one regard.

Might be tough sledding for the 49ers running the ball again today.

But, in one sense at least, the 49er run game has worked this season, even if the production isn’t there.

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Deommodore Lenoir’s biggest challenge of 2025 is crucial to 49ers’ Week 6 hopes Deommodore Lenoir is once again thriving for the 49ers following his move back to outside corner.

A key for the 49ers against Tampa Bay, Deommodore Lenoir continuing his excellent start when he comes up against Emeka Egbuka.

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Malik Mustapha’s return gives Robert Saleh an embarrassment of riches The 49ers are suddenly stacked at the safety position, giving Robert Saleh a great problem.

Malik Mustapha is officially active for the 49ers today, giving them an embarrassment of riches at safety.

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NFL insider expects the 49ers to check in on Trey Hendrickson The 49ers might try to make a splash at the trade deadline and land a premier pass rusher.

From yesterday, the 49ers are expected to check in on Trey Hendrickson

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The 49ers are finally using three safeties, and it’s working 49ers DC Robert Saleh is mixing things up with his approach on defense, including a new role for Ji’Ayir Brown.

Wrote about Ji’Ayir Brown and the big nickel. #49ers

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The 49ers have already had first-hand look at trade candidate who could help replace Nick Bosa The 49ers likely can’t replace Nick Bosa, but they can acquire a player who can help them recreate him in the aggregate.

The 49ers can't replace Nick Bosa with one player, but there's a defensive end they can theoretically trade for who would raise the floor of the collective who will try to fill the void.

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Trent Williams on Ricky Pearsall: “I think he’s going to cement himself as one of the top receivers in the league here soon.”

Warner on Dee Winters: “I’m so happy for Dee. He’s just scratching the surface of what he’s capable of doing. He’s got that big-play ability in his body. We’re going to need him to just keep getting better every week.”

Juszczyk: “We know we’re not a finished product. 3-0, and 2-0 in the division, it’s a great place to be.”

Shanahan on Pearsall: “It’s how Ricky’s been for a while. It’s one of the reasons we wanted to draft him here. Hasn’t disappointed us at all.”