Vic Tafur

‘Warrior’ Mac Jones lifts 49ers again, vindicating Kyle Shanahan and buying Brock Purdy time Imagine if Kyle Shanahan had gotten his way and the 49ers had just drafted Mac Jones back in 2021. We're joking (we think).

‘Warrior’ Mac Jones lifts 49ers again, vindicating Kyle Shanahan and buying Brock Purdy time www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... ⤵️

49ers-Rams: San Francisco, Mac Jones hold off Los Angeles in overtime The Rams failed to score on their final possession when Kyren Williams got stuffed on fourth-and-1 to seal the 49ers' win.

49ers-Rams: San Francisco, Mac Jones hold off Los Angeles in overtime www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... ⤵️

For the 49ers to contain Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, a rookie must play a key role Nacua outweighs Upton Stout by 31 pounds, but the Niners' third-round rookie cornerback is hardly backing down.

For the 49ers to contain Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, a rookie must play a key role www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... ⤵️

Vic's Picks, Week 5: Who wins the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold duel?

NFL Week 5 picks against the spread: Who wins the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold duel? www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... ⤵️

49ers’ Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings out vs. Rams on Thursday night Mac Jones will make his third start of the season in Purdy's place.

49ers’ Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings out vs. Rams on Thursday night www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... ⤵️

49ers ready to move on after all signs pointed to a loss against the Jaguars Was it a trap game? Did the Robert Saleh-Liam Coen beef spark the Jaguars? The 49ers don't care, as they turn quickly to Thursday night.

49ers ready to move on after all signs pointed to a loss against the Jaguars www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/666... At some point on Sunday, when the Jaguars’ Travis Hunter runs off the field at wide receiver and then runs right back on as a cornerback, some 49ers players on the other sideline will smile and wonder.
What if? …

Travis Hunter gets the 49ers thinking: What other positions would they play?

www.nytimes.com/athletic/666... Travis Hunter gets the 49ers thinking: What other positions would they play? ⤵️

The 49ers are counting on Bryce Huff, and that has a nice ring to it

The 49ers are counting on Bryce Huff, and that has a nice ring to it www.nytimes.com/athletic/666... ⤵️

NFL Week 4 picks against the spread: Why Titans-Texans is the game of the week Do we dare pick the Titans (again) in a battle of 0-3 teams? Meanwhile, we like a Ravens bounceback and Bengals upset at Mile High.

NFL Week 4 picks against the spread: Why Titans-Texans is the game of the week www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... Sunday’s game-winning field goal made Eddy Piñeiro the third-most accurate kicker in NFL history at 88.5 percent.
“I was sitting on a couch three weeks ago, watching the first game of the season, and now I’m here,” Piñeiro said. “It’s a blessing.” ⤵️

Have the 49ers found their kicker? For journeyman Eddy Piñeiro, so far, so good "We don't have any other choice, so he's got our full confidence," Trent Williams said of the Niners' new kicker.

Have the 49ers found their kicker? For journeyman Eddy Piñeiro, so far, so good www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... ⤵️

Brock Purdy could play in Week 4; Mac Jones day to day with knee injury The 49ers have gone 2-0 with Mac Jones in the lineup in place of Purdy.

Brock Purdy could play in Week 4; Mac Jones day to day with knee injury www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... ⤵️

49ers DE Nick Bosa out for season with torn ACL: Source

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... 49ers DE Nick Bosa out for season with torn ACL ⤵️

How the 49ers’ defense overcame Nick Bosa’s injury to take control of the NFC West The walking-wounded Niners gutted out another victory, this time without their star defensive end, as a host of teammates stepped up.

How the 49ers’ defense overcame Nick Bosa’s injury to take control of the NFC West www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... ⤵️

Mac Jones to start for 49ers as Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings are both out Purdy will miss his second straight game as Jones will have to try to beat the Cardinals without his top receiver from Week 2.

Mac Jones to start for 49ers as Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings are both out www.nytimes.com/athletic/664... ⤵️

What drives Christian McCaffrey, whose return has rejuvenated the 49ers? McCaffrey is back at it after a lost 2024 season and another injury scare. "He looks like OPOY Christian," Trent Williams said.

What drives Christian McCaffrey, whose return has rejuvenated the 49ers? www.nytimes.com/athletic/664... ⤵️

49ers QB Brock Purdy happy with progress, but status remains 'day to day'

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664... 49ers QB Brock Purdy happy with progress, but status remains ‘day to day’ ⤵️

49ers’ deep rookie class keeps getting better, as Connor Colby steps into starting role Colby is well ahead of the curve for a seventh-round pick, and he's just one of several unheralded rookies contributing for the Niners.

49ers’ deep rookie class keeps getting better, as Connor Colby steps into starting role www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... ⤵️

NFL Week 3 picks against the spread: Baker Mayfield and the Bucs keep rolling The Bucs will stay perfect ATS against the Jets, while we see the surging Chargers and Colts stumbling after 2-0 starts.

NFL Week 3 picks against the spread: Baker Mayfield and the Bucs keep rolling www.nytimes.com/athletic/663... ⤵️

Battered 49ers limp home with plenty of swagger at 2-0 after gutty win in New Orleans

Battered 49ers limp home with plenty of swagger at 2-0 after gutty win in New Orleans www.nytimes.com/athletic/662... ⤵️

NFL Week 2 picks against the spread: Are the Dolphins’ and Giants’ seasons over already? www.nytimes.com/athletic/661... ⤵️

49ers feel fortunate to have Mac Jones amid yet another game of Whac-A-Mole With familiar problems (injuries, kicking woes) popping up, the Niners are confident in their backup QB if Brock Purdy misses time.

49ers feel fortunate to have Mac Jones amid yet another game of Whac-A-Mole www.nytimes.com/athletic/661... ⤵️

49ers waiving K Jake Moody after 2 missed kicks in opener: Source

49ers waiving K Jake Moody after 2 missed kicks in opener www.nytimes.com/athletic/661... ⤵️

Brock Purdy injured, uncertain for Week 2; George Kittle out 'a few weeks'

Brock Purdy injured, uncertain for Week 2; George Kittle out ‘a few weeks’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/661... ⤵️

49ers, WR Kendrick Bourne reunite with 1-year deal: Sources

49ers, WR Kendrick Bourne reunite with 1-year deal www.nytimes.com/athletic/660... ⤵️

49ers, OL Colton McKivitz reach 3-year, $45 million extension: Sources

49ers, OL Colton McKivitz reach 3-year, $45 million extension www.nytimes.com/athletic/661... ⤵️

Nick Bosa and rebuilt 49ers defense save the day in season-opening win

Nick Bosa, rebuilt 49ers defense save the day in season-opening win www.nytimes.com/athletic/660... ⤵️

49ers over/unders: CMC pessimism? More yards, Ricky Pearsall or Deebo Samuel?

49ers over/unders: Christian McCaffrey pessimism? Who wins the NFC West? www.nytimes.com/athletic/660... ⤵️

49ers' Christian McCaffrey plans to play vs. Seahawks after calf injury scare

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey plans to play vs. Seahawks after calf injury scare: ‘I feel great’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/660... ⤵️