Matt Barrows

49ers WR Jauan Jennings responds to Browns’ accusations, says trash talk ‘wasn’t that bad’ "I thought it was just a lot of talk, honestly," Jennings said Monday. "I think they wanted some attention. That’s about it."

Jauan Jennings on Browns’ Shelby Harris: “He said some things, so I ain’t saying what he said. I’m gonna keep to myself what I said, but I know it wasn’t that bad, and he knows that.”
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#49ers to hold a *bonus* practice later this morning after five days off. Possible to return this week (from most likely to least):

* K Eddy Pineiro (hamstring)
* DL Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring)
* LB Tatum Bethune (high ankle)
* DE Sam Okuayinonu (high ankle)

Records, draft picks, playoffs: What’s at stake for 49ers over the final four games Christian McCaffrey has a chance for the record books and the 49ers have a shot, albeit a narrow one, of landing the top playoff seed.

Records, draft picks, playoffs: What’s at stake for 49ers over the final four games
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YouTube video by 49ers Plus Minus Podcast Trent Williams for Team MVP? | 49ers +/-

#49ers +/- bye week honors ...
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[49ers +/-] Team MVP, LVP, Biggest Surprise & More Awards Podcast Episode · The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area · 12/04/2025 · 52m

49ers +/-: TK and I go over our list of superlatives so far:
* MVP (other than CMC)
* Best rookie
* Most inspirational
* Most disappointing
* Biggest offseason blunder
* More ...
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49ers mailbag: Looking ahead to Fred Warner’s possible return, free agency and the draft Also among this week's questions: When will Jacob Cowing practice, and will free agents be scared off by the 49ers' injury issues?

#49ers mailbag:
* Are SF’s injuries a FA turnoff?
* Who’s a splashy FA target?
* New approach to WRs?
* Where D ranks in missed tackles
* Jacob Cowing’s practice window?
* Bye-bye, Saleh; Hello, Schwartz?
* Fred Warner’s return
* Juice fill-in
* More!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

49ers mailbag: Looking ahead to Fred Warner’s possible return, free agency and the draft Also among this week's questions: When will Jacob Cowing practice, and will free agents be scared off by the 49ers' injury issues?

#49ers mailbag:
* Are SF’s injuries a FA turnoff?
* Who’s a splashy FA target?
* New approach to WRs?
* Where D ranks in missed tackles
* Jacob Cowing’s practice window?
* Bye-bye, Saleh; Hello, Schwartz?
* Fred Warner’s return
* Juice fill-in
* More!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

49ers mailbag: Looking ahead to Fred Warner’s possible return, free agency and the draft Also among this week's questions: When will Jacob Cowing practice, and will free agents be scared off by the 49ers' injury issues?

49ers mailbag: Looking ahead to Fred Warner’s possible return, free agency and the draft

www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles The 49ers are hoping to get a one defensive lineman, Yetur Gross-Matos, back after the bye. There's a chance Sam Okuayinonu returns, too.

#49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles
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Book Review: Muddy the Water by Matt Barrows and Jessica Barrows Beebe - The Chrysalis BREW Project A taut, gripping thriller that keeps readers guessing at every turn, Muddy the Water masterfully blends suspense, character depth, and vivid storytelling into an unforgettable read.

BREAKING: (but not 49ers news): Muddy the Water won the BREW book of the year award in the suspense category. Makes a good stocking stuffer no matter if recipient is naughty or nice.
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49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles The 49ers are hoping to get a one defensive lineman, Yetur Gross-Matos, back after the bye. There's a chance Sam Okuayinonu returns, too.

#49ers minutia minute:
* Purdy wasn’t only 49er w/ a throwaway
* Cle Ferrell’s career day
* D. Robinson was fastest 49er
* Kittle leads the way…again
* Myles was on the move
* Upton Stout closing in on dubious mark
* Skyy Moore moving up in NFL rankings
* Snap counts
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No, none of the starters came out on defense. Winters and Lenoir, for example, played the maximum number of snaps. (Robinson would have, too, if he hadn't gotten dinged up and missed two plays)

49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles The 49ers are hoping to get a one defensive lineman, Yetur Gross-Matos, back after the bye. There's a chance Sam Okuayinonu returns, too.

#49ers minutia minute:
* Purdy wasn’t only 49er w/ a throwaway
* Cle Ferrell’s career day
* D. Robinson was fastest 49er
* Kittle leads the way…again
* Myles was on the move
* Upton Stout closing in on dubious mark
* Skyy Moore moving up in NFL rankings
* Snap counts
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Starting a once-a-year bye week #49ers mailbag. Best question gets the coveted pole position. Priority to those who include first name and last initial.

Truly, madly, deeply,
Matt B.

49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles The 49ers are hoping to get a one defensive lineman, Yetur Gross-Matos, back after the bye. There's a chance Sam Okuayinonu returns, too.

#49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

[49ers +/-] Purdy Shows Up / 9-4 at the Bye

New "49ers +/-" with @mattbarrows.bsky.social -- Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers beat the weather to get to the bye at 9-4.
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7lSB...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...

They need someone to throw to the WRs and TE

Re: injured 49ers returning post-bye, Shanahan said:

* Team should get Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) back
* There's a "good chance" Yetur Gross-Matos is back; he had a good workout today
* Tatum Bethune, Sam Okuayinonu (high ankle for both) have "a chance"; Shanahan not quite as optimistic w/ them.

#49ers tryouts today:

WR Javon Baker
WR Cole Burgess
WR Kobe Hudson
QB Taylor Elgersma
TE Tanner McLachian

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49ers’ Brock Purdy gets high marks vs. Browns, including for throws he didn’t attempt Purdy rebounded from last week's rotten outing, especially on a 33-yard pass to George Kittle that changed the tenor of the game.

A smart game for Brock Purdy, who gets high marks in Cleveland — including for the throws he didn’t attempts …
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FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) is questionable to return.

49ers sack leaders:

Bryce Huff: 4
Clelin Ferrell: 3

NFL cities in which #49ers interim K Matt Gay has never kicked:

Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland*
Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh

* Plays there today!

#49ers inactives
K Eddy Pineiro (hamstring)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
DL Kevin Givens
WR Jordan Watkins
RB Jordan James
OL Connor Colby

Virtually the same as Vs. Panthers except Sam O. is out, Robert Beal is in.

Starting your Xmas shopping today? Here's the rare book that men/women enjoy equally. I'll be signing books with my sister today from 1-3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble at the Tanforan shopping center in San Bruno. 4.6 stars!

[49ers +/-] Into the Cleveland Cold & Rain

New "49ers +/-" episode with @mattbarrows.bsky.social -- first team to 17 (or 14?) could win it in the wind, rain and snow on Sunday in Cleveland. How the 49ers and Brock Purdy can manage it.
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0bCh...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...

49ers injury status for Sunday:

Out: LB Tatum Bethune (high ankle), DE Sam Okuayinonu (high ankle), K Eddy Pineiro (hamstring)

Eye candy.

#49ers Brock Purdy to face two forces of nature Sunday: Myles Garrett and a winter storm …
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