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49ers rookie Mustapha reveals special plan for first career INT ball originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Malik Mustapha has special plans for his first NFL career interception ball. The 49ers rookie safety shared his well-thought-out proposal with reporters after San Francisco’s 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field. “I got to get like …

The 49ers had seen this movie before this season, but this time, they rewrote the ending. After blowing double-digit second-half leads to the Rams and the Cardinals, the 49ers held on after going up by double digits. San Francisco, who led 23-3 before the Seahawks scored 14 consecutive points, ended up winning 36-24. Both teams are 3-3 and tied for …

Winners, losers as 49ers avoid collapse vs. Seahawks in 36-24 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The San Francisco 49ers have blown two double-digit leads in the last three weeks in losses. There was a period in the second half when it could’ve transpired again. San Francisco controlled the game with a 16-3 halftime lead before making it …

Oct 10, 2024, 11:40 PM ET BOSTON — Jeremy Swayman was the first player introduced before the Bruins’ home opener Thursday night, and he took the ice to a huge ovation. No hard feelings from the Boston fans over the contract holdout that kept him out of training camp until he signed a $66 million contract Sunday, two days before …

Maiocco’s Observations: 49ers escape with win vs. Seahawks on TNF originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SEATTLE — This is ridiculous. The 49ers proved, once again, they cannot have good things. Good things, in this case, mean seemingly comfortable second-half leads against division opponents. But a rookie and a couple of their big-time players came through in …

Oct 10, 2024, 11:31 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — Macklin Celebrini didn’t take long to make an impact for the San Jose Sharks. The 18-year-old rookie scored San Jose’s first goal of the season on his third shift as a pro Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues, signifying a brighter future ahead for a franchise that has been …

Deebo Samuel Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball for a touchdown ahead of Boye Mafe (53) of the Seattle Seahawks. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) There shouldn’t have been much concern about the San Francisco 49ers after a 2-3 start to the season. They were clearly still one of the best teams in football, despite a few …

The 49ers went 0-for-2 in the red zone in the first half. They are 1-for-1 in the second half. San Francisco drove 70 yards in nine plays, with George Kittle scoring on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy. Kittle tapped both feet in bounds before going out the side of the end zone. It gave the 49ers a 23-3 …

Oct 10, 2024, 11:09 PM ET NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe faced a familiar foe Thursday night. Keefe squared off against his former team when the Devils opened their home schedule against the Toronto Maple Leafs. New Jersey came out on the short end of the game, falling 4-2. “I was adjusting to the red, then …

Oct 10, 2024, 10:24 PM ET OTTAWA, Ontario — Florida’s first loss of the season might have been costly, with captain Aleksander Barkov leaving with 1:10 remaining after crashing into the end boards and getting hurt. Barkov was trying to prevent an empty-net goal when he got hurt, giving chase toward a loose puck that Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle tapped into …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan wasn’t happy a challenge did not go his way on Thursday night. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan made a good challenge. It’s not his fault the replay officials missed the call. In the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s game, it appeared a punt hit the Seattle Seahawks’ punt returner Dee …

New York Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick has been let go by his agency amid his season-long holdout, per multiple reports. Reddick is reportedly no longer represented by Creative Artists Agency as he continues to rack up millions of dollars in fines by refusing to report to the Jets after they acquired him via trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in the …

The Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins (27) is upended near the goal line by the Chiefs’ Chamarri Conner (27). After a great start to the season, the Chargers’ ground game was upended in Weeks 3 and 4. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Chargers players dressed and equipment managers tidied up the locker room after the team’s loss to the Kansas City …

Deebo becomes first receiver in NFL history to hit special TD milestone originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel is in a league of his own. Literally. With his latest touchdown under the prime-time lights Thursday, the 49ers star became the first wide receiver in NFL history with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and at least 20 receiving …

Jordan Mason of the San Francisco 49ers left Thursday night’s game with an injury. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) With Christian McCaffrey out, Jordan Mason was a revelation. He has been one of the NFL’s best running backs. Can the San Francisco 49ers get similar production out of their third running back on the depth chart? They had to wonder …