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  1. Sourdough Sam

    Behind Enemy Lines: An Opponent’s Take as 49ers, Saints Battle for NFC Supremacy

    San Francisco will close out their second of back-to-back road games and look to regain control of the NFC West, which starts in Week 14 against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. While the 10-2 Saints are the first team to punch their ticket into the postseason, New Orleans looks to secure...
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    5 Key Matchups: 49ers vs. Saints in a Battle of Two of the NFC's Best

    Arik Armstead has been a dominant force on the 49ers vaunted defense line. The fifth-year defensive lineman leads the team in sacks with 10.0, a career high. Armstead has recorded 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble in his last four games. In 2019, the pass rusher has registered 42 total tackles, 10...
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    Former 49ers T Cas Banaszek Passes Away

    Former San Francisco 49ers tackle Cas Banaszek passed away on December 4, 2019, at the age of 74. Banaszek was originally selected by San Francisco in the first round (11th overall) of the 1967 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 11-year career with the 49ers (1967-77), appearing in 120 games (112...
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    Fred Warner Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

    Congratulations are in order for linebacker Fred Warner. In back-to-back months, a member of the San Francisco 49ers has been named NFC Defensive Players of the Month. In October, the honor went to rookie pass rusher Nick Bosa. This time, the recognition belongs to Warner for his standout month...
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    49ers Sign DB Antone Exum Jr.; Open DL Kentavius Street’s Practice Window

    The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday they have signed DB Antone Exum Jr. to a one-year deal. The team also opened the practice window for DL Kentavius Street, who was placed on the Injured Reserve List on September 1, 2019. Exum Jr. (6-0, 219) appeared in the first three games of the...
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    49ers vs. Saints: Where to Watch & Game Preview

    The San Francisco 49ers are looking to bounce back after a close loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. The team will head to Louisiana to take on the NFC South Champion New Orleans Saints. The game takes place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Here's...
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    Where Do the 49ers Stand in the Power Rankings Heading into Week 14?

    NFL Nation Staff, ESPN.com: 2 (Last Week: 3) "Jimmy Garoppolo isn't really under fire, but all eyes will be on him as the 49ers play in bigger and more meaningful games down the stretch. Garoppolo has been good for the most part this season, save for occasional trouble protecting the ball. He...
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    Matt Breida, Joe Staley OUT, Robbie Gould ACTIVE vs. Ravens

    Matt Breida will not be on hand as the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. San Francisco’s running back missed the last two games while dealing with an aggravated ankle. With Breida out, Jeff Wilson Jr. will be active alongside Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert...
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    8 Takeaways as 49ers Fall to Ravens, 20-17

    2. It’s worth noting Baltimore had only punted twice over their last three games, and backup Robert Griffin III was in at quarterback during each of those drives (Cincinnati Bengals - 1, Houston Texans - 0, Los Angeles Rams - 1). San Francisco’s defense forced a Baltimore punt on their first...
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    WON Monthly Magazine December 2019

    TE Ross Dwelley has played multiple roles in the run game this year, how have you seen him grow as a second-year player? “Ross Dwelley has developed more in a season and a half – You could put him hand in hand with any player that we’ve ever been around. His attention to detail, how he goes...
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    Which 49ers Impressed vs. Top Ranked Ravens

    It was a tough battle in Week 13 that ultimately favored the Baltimore Ravens. In a contest featuring two top teams in the NFL, Baltimore outlasted the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17. Jeff Deeney of Pro Football Focus provided grades for some of Sunday's top performers. Here's who stood out: 1...
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    What They Said: 49ers, Ravens Recap 'Heavyweight' Week 13 Battle

    Niners Liners Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers fourth down play call in the fourth quarter: "Just because of what the Ravens defense does in that situation. The same reason we did it early on. They’ve got too many people in there that you can’t block. I didn’t mind the decision at all of not...
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    49ers vs. Ravens: Where to Watch & Game Preview

    The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country to take on one of the top teams in the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens. The game takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m. PT at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Week 13 matchup. Watch on TV...
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    John Lynch, Patrick Willis, Ricky Watters among 49ers 2020 Modern-Era Semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

    John Lynch, Patrick Willis, Ricky Watters, Bryant Young and Isaac Bruce are among the 25 semifinalists of the Modern-Era players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020. Willis, a first-year eligible player, is joined by Watters and Young, who are semifinalists for the first time...
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    Something to Be Thankful For: The Story of Kyle Juszczyk's Annual Teamsgiving

    Juszczyk is the elder statesman among the 49ers second-ranked rushing offense - a group that includes Mostert, Breida, Jeff Wilson Jr. and newcomer Tevin Coleman. At 28 and entering his seventh NFL season and third in San Francisco, Juszczyk’s familiarity with Shanahan’s offense has continued to...
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    Fred Warner Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

    Fred Warner is arguably coming off of the best game of his young NFL career. San Francisco's second year linebacker registered 11 solo tackles, one of which went for a loss, a sack, two hurries, nine total stops and a forced fumble that set the tone early in San Francisco's 37-8 victory over the...
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    How Do the 49ers Fare in Power Rankings after Statement Win on 'Sunday Night Football'?

    The MMQB Staff, Sports Illustrated: 2 (Last Week: 3) "The 49ers dominated what is supposed to be one of their toughest NFC foes come January, further solidifying this is the team to beat in the NFC (I know, Seahawks fans, but they’re winning your division too). It’s thanks to a defense that...
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    Damontre Moore to IR, Dee Ford, Joe Staley with 'Chance' to Return vs. Ravens

    Kyle Shanahan addressed the media on Monday following the 49ers 37-8 victory over the Green Bay Packers and provided several injury updates and timetables for key starters. Here’s what was gathered from the 49ers head coach: The biggest news coming out of the primetime win was the loss of...
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    10 Takeaways as 49ers Shred Packers on 'Sunday Night Football'

    6. Mostert notched San Francisco's third touchdown of the game. Garoppolo orchestrated a 10-play, 69-yard drive in the fourth quarter highlighted by Coleman, Mostert and Bourne. On 1st-and-10 on Green Bay's 15, Mostert took the handoff for his third touchdown of the season. 7. San Francisco's...
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    49ers Dominan a Packers en Horario Estelar con un Impresionante Desempeño

    Los San Francisco 49ers mejoran su marca en la temporada con 10 ganados y uno perdido para mantenerse en la cima de la Conferencia Nacional. Con una contundente y dominante victoria aplastaron a los Green Bay Packers en horario estelar con un marcador de 37 a 8 poniendo dos juegos de ventaja en...
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