49ers Defense Needs No Introduction

The San Francisco 49ers Defense eliminated any doubts about their weekly fixture in fantasy lineups by recording five sacks, four turnovers and one touchdown against the vaunted Seattle Seahawks in Week 10. They’re pitted against another division rival in Week 11 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray surprisingly diced up the Niners... Read More

It's Deebo Samuel's Time To Shine

The moment could be now for San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel. With tight end George Kittle (knee, ankle) and wideout Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) banged up in Week 10, Samuel drew a season-high 11 targets, converting them into eight grabs and 112 yards. With both Kittle and Sanders likely to miss Week 11’s... Read More

Raheem Mostert Back On Tap

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is back on the flex radar in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Matt Breida (ankle) likely to “miss a week or two”, Mostert should reinsert himself as the first mate in San Francisco’s rushing committee behind Tevin Coleman. The fifth-year pro has averaged an impressive 6.3... Read More

Dante Pettis Sinking Like A Stone

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis was called out by head coach Kyle Shanahan after registering a bagel on three targets in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Regarding Pettis squandering chances, Shanahan lamented “the less opportunities he gets.” A preseason fantasy darling, Pettis has an anonymous 109 yards on 11 grabs this season... Read More

Matt Breida Seeking Second Opinion

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) will seek a second opinion on his reaggravated sprained ankle. Breida only accrued 25 yards on 12 touches in Week 10 before exiting in the second half. Breida is no stranger to playing injured but NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero believes he could “miss some time to let... Read More

George Kittle, Emmanuel Sanders Considered Day-To-Day

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee, ankle) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) are considered day-to-day and shaping up as game-time decisions in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle and Sanders figure to practice minimally this week, if any. Kittle missed Week 10 and his injury appears serious but head coach Kyle... Read More

Matt Breida Gets Dinged Up Again

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) aggravated his lingering ankle injury in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Breida was stuffed for just 18 yards on 10 carries while netting two catches for seven yards. It’s unclear if he was limited all game, but backup runner Raheem Mostert was the primary change-of-pace back... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Scores Another Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught four of eight targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Bourne was rewarded with a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter and received extra playing time throughout with wideout Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) exiting early. The third-year pro now has touchdowns... Read More

Deebo Samuel Posts Best Game Of Season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel cradled eight of 12 targets for 112 yards in Week 10’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Without tight end George Kittle (knee) and wideout Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) banged up, Samuel emerged as the premier aerial threat, hogging targets and repeatedly making clutch plays. His long went for 30... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Disastrous On Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled in Week 10’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, completing just 24 of 46 passes for 248 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jimmy G was under duress all evening, with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney manhandling the Niners offensive line. Garoppolo absorbed five sacks and lost two fumbles, one... Read More

Chase McLaughlin Plays Hero, Then Goat

San Francisco 49ers kicker Chase McLaughlin knocked in three of four field goals and an extra point in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. McLaughlin was poised to play hero after crushing a 47-yard field goal to tie the game in regulation, but instantly reverted to scapegoat by badly shanking the would-be 47-yard game-winner attempt... Read More

49ers Defense Plays Stellar Despite Loss

The San Francisco 49ers Defense played exceptionally well in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks despite taking the loss. The Niners defense confirmed its dominance against MVP candidate quarterback Russell Wilson, bagging five sacks and recovering three fumbles including a touchdown return by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Rookie linebacker Dre Greenlaw picked off Wilson in... Read More

Tevin Coleman Steady But Not Spectacular

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman raced for 40 yards on nine carries and added four catches for 32 yards in Week 10’s loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman and the Niners running attack was mostly contained, but he made a few clutch grabs to help the Niners push the contest to overtime. Despite... Read More

Emmanuel Sanders Exits With Rib Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) tallied two grabs for 24 yards in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks before exiting in the second quarter with a rib injury. It’s uncertain when Sanders suffered the injury but he was ruled out at halftime. It’s a tough break for the 10-year pro who had... Read More

49ers Defense Must Contain The Hustle And Bustle

The San Francisco 49ers Defense will face its most challenging test to-date in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Although the Niners have stifled most quarterbacks this season, Seahawks quarterback and MVP candidate Russell Wilson is not like the rest. The 49ers relatively weaker run defense was exposed for 153 yards in Week 9 so... Read More

Matt Breida Demonstrating Lunch-Pail Effort

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida has been the model of blue-collared consistency this season. Breida has amassed double-digit touches in eight of nine contests, converting them into an efficient 5.5 yards per touch. The Niners draw a weak Seattle Seahawks rush defense in Week 10 and Breida remains firmly in the RB3 mix.... Read More

Tevin Coleman Draws Favorable Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman will retain his RB2 status in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman left fantasy managers on tilt after Week 9’s 36-yard flop, but draws a beatable Seattle front seven allowing 4.51 adjusted line yards per carry. The Niners already-elite rushing attack should also get bulldozing fullback Kyle... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Seeking An Encore Performance

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will attempt an encore of his four-touchdown spectacle last Thursday in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. After shredding the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, Garoppolo draws another favorable matchup against the 21st-ranked Seattle pass defense by DVOA. Garoppolo has mixed in promising games with several turnover-filled clunkers and... Read More

Deebo Samuel Starting To Separate Himself

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel continues emerging as the clear No. 2 wideout in the passing attack. Since the arrival of veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders, Samuel’s snap share has remained stable, with the biggest loser being Dante Pettis. Samuel saw seven looks in Week 9, missing out on a big day by... Read More

Emmanuel Sanders Rising To The Top

Two games into his San Francisco 49ers career, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has established himself as a key cog in the passing attack. With 14 targets, 137 yards and two scores, his production has rivaled star tight end George Kittle (knee). Already the clear front-runner amongst receivers, he’ll make a fine WR3 in Week 10’s... Read More

Kyle Juszczyk Expected Back In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee) claims he’s fully healthy and ready to play in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Niners also expect to have tackles Joe Staley (fibula) and Mike McGlinchey (knee) for Monday night’s tilt. As a block-first back, Juszczyk’s return has no impact on his fantasy value but could... Read More

49ers Defense Humbled On Halloween

The San Francisco 49ers Defense surrendered 25 points in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals but escaped with a narrow 28-25 victory. The second-ranked defense by DVOA allowed new Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake to amass 162 scrimmage yards and atypically permitted several big plays, including an 88-yard catch-and-run by rookie wideout Andy Isabella in... Read More

Deebo Samuel Blows Easy Scoring Chance

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel cradled four of seven targets for 40 yards in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Samuel made several clutch plays including a handful of grabs down the stretch, but he’ll probably dwell on one major missed opportunity. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo found Samuel wide open in the end zone... Read More

Dante Pettis Capitalizes On Only Target

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis cashed in on his only target with a 21-yard touchdown grab against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9. Pettis snatched a dime from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the third quarter for his second touchdown this season. Pettis continues playing decent snaps but is barely a factor in the... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Cashes Lottery Ticket

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne netted his only target for a seven-yard touchdown in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Typically a rotational receiver, Bourne earned a handful of extra snaps on Thursday with Marquise Goodwin a healthy scratch and cashed with his first score of the season. Bourne is up to 11... Read More

Tevin Coleman Crashes Back To Earth

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman gained just 23 yards on 12 carries in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals, contributing another 13 yards on two catches. He had a touchdown negated by penalty. Coleman's mediocre performance was a major buzzkill after his four-score explosion last Sunday as he was out-touched by backfield mate... Read More

Emmanuel Sanders Loving Life In Red And Gold

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders roped seven of nine targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. In his second game with the team, Sanders continued demonstrating solid rapport with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, gaining several chunk plays early in the contest. He was rewarded with a one-yard... Read More

George Kittle Hurts Knee, Still Lays The Smackdown

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) caught six of eight targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle took a helmet to the knee on the team’s opening drive but resurfaced to rumble for a spectacular 30-yard touchdown to end the first quarter. He made several... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Lights It Up

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo carved up the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, passing for 317 yards and four touchdowns in a victory. After game managing all season, Garoppolo surpassed 300 yards for the first time against a predictably awful Cards defense, posting a season-best passer rating of 136.9. Jimmy G kept the chains... Read More

Matt Breida Shows No Ill-Effects From Sprained Ankle

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida rushed for 78 yards on 15 carries and caught two balls for 14 yards in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Showing no ill effects from a bum ankle suffered last Sunday, Breida led the team in touches and outpaced backfield mate Tevin Coleman in scrimmage yards by... Read More