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49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
Read full article: 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right kneeSan Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season.
Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
Read full article: Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC EastJosh Allen scored a receiving touchdown on a pass he threw in his latest do-everything performance, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night.
Christian McCaffrey's season 'potentially' over after knee injury in 49ers' loss to Bills
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's season 'potentially' over after knee injury in 49ers' loss to BillsSan Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described as โpotentiallyโ season-ending in the 49ersโ 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut
Read full article: Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debutJake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffreyโs season debut.
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
Read full article: 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debutSpending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.
Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this week
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this weekSan Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay.
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey heads to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles injury
Read full article: 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey heads to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles injurySan Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has traveled to Germany to consult with a specialist about his Achilles tendinitis.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Christian McCaffrey is placed on injured reserve for the 49ers and will miss at least 4 more games
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey is placed on injured reserve for the 49ers and will miss at least 4 more gamesThe San Francisco 49ers have placed All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of his lingering calf and Achilles tendon injuries.
Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IR
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IRAll-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekendโs game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achillesโ injuries.
Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan says
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan saysSan Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ersโ opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didnโt become a more serious issue.
The 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers' return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
Read full article: The 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers' return with a 32-19 win over the JetsAaron Rodgersโ long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets.
Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the JetsSan Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles.
49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension
Read full article: 49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extensionThe San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team.
Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL
Read full article: Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFLMarvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins and Jonah Ellis have turned the NFL draft into a family affair.
Ravens agree to 2-year deal with free agent RB Derrick Henry, AP source says
Read full article: Ravens agree to 2-year deal with free agent RB Derrick Henry, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent running back Derrick Henry.
49ers' Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl
Read full article: 49ers' Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super BowlJauan Jenningsโ historic Super Bowl milestone will turn into only a footnote after his San Francisco 49ers lost the game.
Christian McCaffrey's play validates the 49ers big deal to acquire him
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's play validates the 49ers big deal to acquire himCoach Kyle Shanahan took some convincing before deciding it was worth trading a boatload of draft picks before last seasonโs trade deadline for Christian McCaffrey.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, time
Read full article: How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, timeThe Detroit Lions are just one win away from the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
Read full article: Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defenseThe San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.
Jackson, McCaffrey and Prescott are finalists for the AP 2023 NFL MVP and offensive player awards
Read full article: Jackson, McCaffrey and Prescott are finalists for the AP 2023 NFL MVP and offensive player awardsLamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years
Read full article: 49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 yearsThe most taxing part of getting to the precipice of the Super Bowl only to fall short might be the long journey just to return to that stage for another shot.
Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the PackersChristian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in a divisional-round playoff game.
Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks
Read full article: Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacksBrock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences.
Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffsNFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Franciscoโs regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs.
Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFCโs top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFCโs top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10.
Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receivers
Read full article: Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receiversSeveral wide receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.
NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Read full article: NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the RavensIf a December matchup between the top two teams in the NFL didnโt provide high enough stakes, the league MVP could be decided Monday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Baltimore Ravens.
The Patriots and Packers are still seeking their 1st 100-yard games from a rusher or receiver
Read full article: The Patriots and Packers are still seeking their 1st 100-yard games from a rusher or receiverWhen it comes to getting big games from playmakers, the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers have been lacking at a historic level.
McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win
Read full article: McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight winChristian McCaffrey scored three touchdowns, Charvarius Ward had two interceptions, including a pick-6, and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West while pushing their winning streak to six games with a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16
Read full article: Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16Deebo Samuel scored on a catch and a run and the San Francisco 49ers won their 11th straight division game, beating the Seattle Seahawks 28-16.
Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over SeahawksChristian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers built a 21-point lead by halftime in rolling to a 31-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again
Read full article: 49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders againBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, including a 66-yarder to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers seemingly fixed all their woes with a cross-country trip and a 34-3 drubbing of Jacksonville that ended a three-game skid.
Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum
Read full article: Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by BynumKirk Cousins connected with rookie Jordan Addison for two first-half touchdowns, Camryn Bynum intercepted San Franciscoโs Brock Purdy twice in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the 49ers 22-17.
McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later
Read full article: McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year laterWhen the San Francisco 49ers dealt a bevy of draft picks to Carolina last October for Christian McCaffrey, some skeptics asked whether they overpaid for a running back in a passing league.
Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown in his 12th straight game, Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants.
The NFC is off to a record-setting start to the NFL season with seven teams at 2-0
Read full article: The NFC is off to a record-setting start to the NFL season with seven teams at 2-0The AFC came into the season with the lionโs share of the top quarterbacks and Super Bowl contenders led by passers like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.
Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
Read full article: Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season openerBrock Purdy threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers drilled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankings
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankingsThe value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams rely more on the passing game to succeed.
Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
Read full article: Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extensionSaquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Mondayโs deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back with the option of playing for the tag-mandated $10.1 million salary or maybe taking the season off.
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
Read full article: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, EaglesThe San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
Read full article: 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title gameChristian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Franciscoโs defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs
Read full article: Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffsBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in his playoff debut, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a wild-card game.
Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over Cardinals
Read full article: Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over CardinalsBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes for his sixth straight game with multiple TDs and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs with a 38-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
49ers edge Raiders in OT for 9th consecutive win
Read full article: 49ers edge Raiders in OT for 9th consecutive winRobbie Gould made a 23-yard field goal with 6:53 left in overtime and the San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to nine games with a 37-34 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7
Read full article: Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his first career start and San Franciscoโs vaunted defense spoiled Tom Bradyโs Bay Area homecoming with a 35-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16
Read full article: McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16Christian McCaffrey ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 7:54 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-16 in their first game back from a bye week.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
No McCaffrey? No problem for emboldened Panthers run game
Read full article: No McCaffrey? No problem for emboldened Panthers run gameDays after trading star running back Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panthers ran for a season-high 173 yards and rolled past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3.
AP source: Panthers would trade McCaffrey for right price
Read full article: AP source: Panthers would trade McCaffrey for right priceAccording to a person familiar with the situation, the Carolina Panthers are considering trading 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey if they get something significant in return.
Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason opener
Read full article: Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason openerSam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.
Smith, Raanta, Hurricanes top Rangers for 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Smith, Raanta, Hurricanes top Rangers for 2-0 series leadBrendan Smith scored a short-handed goal late in the second period while Antti Raanta finished with 21 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2-0, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021
Read full article: These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021Here are some athletes who were money in the bank for sports bettors this year: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani.
Superman's sequel: Newton leads Panthers over Cards 34-10
Read full article: Superman's sequel: Newton leads Panthers over Cards 34-10Cam Newton provided a flashback to his Superman days in his second debut with the Panthers He threw for one touchdown, ran for another and sparked Carolina to a 34-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'
Read full article: Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made it clear in a 30-minute teleconference Friday that he doesnโt hold any grudges about the team releasing him prior to the 2020 season, calling it โirrelevantโ to him now.
Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021
Read full article: Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.
Panthers place McCaffrey on IR; RB can't return until Week 9
Read full article: Panthers place McCaffrey on IR; RB can't return until Week 9The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next three games with a hamstring injury.
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season
Read full article: QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL seasonAbout a third of the starting quarterbacks have missed time because of injuries, and Richard Shermanโs return to the NFL was hastened by Tampa Bayโs need at cornerback.
Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt
Read full article: Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurtSam Darnold threw for 304 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers eased past the Houston Texans 24-9 despite losing Christian McCaffrey to a hamstring injury early in the second quarter.