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Whitner believes teams won’t want to play Purdy, 49ers in playoffs

Whitner believes teams won’t want to play Purdy, 49ers in playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have slim chances of reaching the 2024 NFL playoffs at 6-7, but their 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday seemingly reinvigorated San Francisco and its Faithful. Nevertheless, if the 49ers were to go dancing, it would mean the …

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How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in bounce-back win over Bears

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in bounce-back win over Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The new 49ers faces on the field made solid contributions in their 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears, according to their PFF grades. The defense outperformed a challenged Bears offense that could only muster FOUR total yards in the first …

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Why 49ers rookie Mustapha started over Brown in win vs. Bears

Why 49ers rookie Mustapha started over Brown in win vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After playing much of the season with Ji’Ayir Brown and rookie Malik Mustapha as their starting safeties, the 49ers changed it up in their 38-18 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Talanoa Hufanga, who returned to the field …

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Eagles’ Brandon Graham apologizes for comments on Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown relationship: ‘I had it all wrong’

Less than three hours after Brandon Graham added fuel to the fire regarding the relationship between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles captain backtracked on those comments. Graham took back what he said to SportsRadio WIP earlier in the evening and said to ESPN that he will apologize to Hurts and Brown personally.  “I just assumed [about their friendship] and it …

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Troy Aikman expects Mike McCarthy to return as Cowboys coach in 2025

The moment Jerry Jones announced in the offseason that the Cowboys weren’t extending the contract of Mike McCarthy was the moment it felt like the coach was entering his final season in Dallas. The entire coaching staff is in the final year of their contracts. The Cowboys, though, have continued to play hard for McCarthy and now are two wins …

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Deebo blames perceived ‘struggles’ this season on lack of targets

Deebo blames perceived ‘struggles’ this season on lack of targets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers star wide receiver and captain Deebo Samuel has been vocal about his displeasure regarding opportunities in San Francisco’s offense. And no, he didn’t lay hands on anybody this time. Despite the 49ers’ 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Samuel took …

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49ers injury report: Guerendo foot sprain jeopardizes status vs. Rams

49ers injury report: Guerendo foot sprain jeopardizes status vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers might have to reach a little further down their depth chart to find another starting running back. Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo sustained a foot sprain in the 49ers’ 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and his availability to …

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