CJ Beathard And Nick Mullens Both Make Team

The San Francisco 49ers kept both quarterbacks CJ Beathard and Nick Mullens on the 53-man roster. It’s undecided who will be primary backup to starter Jimmy Garoppolo. Beathard was the team’s third-round pick in 2017 and has a 74.6 career rating in 13 games. Mullens, an undrafted second-year pro, came out of nowhere last season... Read More

Marquise Goodwin Fending Off Young Receivers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will need to summon the vibes of his breakout 2017 season in order to retain snaps this season. After racing for 962 yards in 2017, the seventh-year speedster recorded just 395 yards last year in 11 games. With the Niners adding depth at receiver in this year’s draft,... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Survives Final Cuts

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne survived final cuts over the weekend. Beating out veteran Jordan Matthews, Bourne will serve as the Niners seventh wide receiver on the 53-man roster. With Trent Taylor (foot) unavailable for Week 1, the team kept more receivers than anticipated so Bourne’s longevity on the team is uncertain. Bourne... Read More

Jordan Matthews Needs A New Home

The San Francisco 49ers cut wide receiver Jordan Matthews over the weekend. The six-year pro registered just 45 yards in the preseason as he tried to make his third team in as many seasons. While the Niners staff heaped praise on Matthews, the decision was ultimately made to keep receivers that also contributed on special... Read More

Jerick McKinnon Officially Out For Season

The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday. Attempting to come back from a torn ACL, McKinnon immediately suffered a setback early in training camp and will require another procedure on his ailing knee. Signed to a four-year, $30 million deal before the 2018 season, McKinnon has... Read More

Jeffery Wilson Signed To 49ers Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Jeffery Wilson Jr. to the practice squad on Sunday. Wilson was cut from the team after running for 178 yards and four touchdowns during the preseason. Even with Jerick McKinnon (knee) going on IR, Wilson couldn't crack the 53-man roster. The 49ers will roll with Tevin Coleman, Matt... Read More

49ers Defense Coming Off A Horrendous Season

The San Francisco 49ers enter 2019 as the fourth-worst ranked defensive unit on RotoBaller. The Niners allowed 409 points last season (25.6 PPG), yielding 28 or more points seven times. The team expended the second overall pick this offseason on defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle). Bosa, who suffered an ankle injury but could be available... Read More

Deebo Samuel, Richie James Make Brief Cameos

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Richie James both suited up for Thursday’s preseason contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Samuel caught both of his targets for 16 yards, while James made a seven-yard grab. Samuel, a second-round rookie, is a lock for meaningful snaps this season after demonstrating electric upside throughout training camp.... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Scores Touchdown With Roster Spot At Risk

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught a 21-yard touchdown in Thursday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Targeted thrice, Bourne made his only grab count with a diving score on a broken play. Bourne has mixed in drops and solid reps this training camp, finishing the four-game exhibition with six catches for... Read More

Jordan Matthews Invisible In Final Tune-Up

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Matthews saw zero targets in limited action in Thursday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. On his third team in three years, Matthews finishes the preseason with three catches for 45 yards. The sixth-year player is on the bubble, competing with Kendrick Bourne for the final wideout spot.... Read More

Jeffery Wilson Handles 21 Touches

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson gained 100 yards on 20 carries in Thursday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers and caught a pass for eight yards. Wilson ripped a highlight-reel, 41-yard touchdown scamper, reversing direction and racing for his fourth score of the preseason. Many Niners beat writers believe his substantial playing time... Read More

Manuel Margot Coming On Strong

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot launched a two-run homer in Thursday’s win against the San Francisco Giants. Margot was falling out of favor midway through the season but he’s turned it around, homering eight times and swiping nine bags since July. For the year he’s still slashing just .239/.315/.405 with 11 dingers and 84... Read More

Chris Paddack Brings Back The Swagger

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack fired seven innings of one-run ball in Thursday’s victory against the San Francisco Giants. Paddack has been abysmal since the All Star break but showed his early season-dominance in this one, fanning eight while allowing five knocks and zero walks. The 23-year-old lowers his rookie season line to a... Read More

Kendrick Bourne, Jordan Matthews, Kaden Smith On The Bubble

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco released his list of 20 players on the roster bubble on Thursday. Notable players in fantasy-relevant positions are wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Jordan Matthews, rookie tight end Kaden Smith and running back Jeffery Wilson. Bourne led Niner receivers with 487 yards last season but has suffered drop issues... Read More

Luis Urias Struggling At Shortstop

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Urias committed a critical extra-inning error in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s five errors in the past eight games for the 22-year-old, who also went hitless in three tries. Although he’s flashed serious glovework at second, Urias has struggled since moving to shortstop in the wake of... Read More

Tevin Coleman's Competition Thinned Out By Injuries

With the latest setback to San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee), Tevin Coleman should benefit in a backfield with fewer mouths to feed. Reunited with head coach Kyle Shanahan, Coleman enters 2019 as the Niners’ nominal lead back but should operate in a regular committee. However, once projected to share touches with both... Read More

Eric Hosmer Keeps Trucking Along

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 on Wednesday, smacking his 20th home run. Hosmer has received little fanfare after a bumpy 2018, ceding the spotlight to rookie sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) and third baseman Manny Machado, but he’s quietly registered a solid season. The veteran has appeared in 131 of 132... Read More

Padres Acquire Nick Martini

The San Diego Padres acquired outfielder Nick Martini from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Martini holds a .282 career average in just 61 career games but slashed .328/.432/.482 with eight homers this year in Triple-A. He’ll serve as a left-handed platoon bat down the stretch for the Friars but is miles from fantasy... Read More

Jeffery Wilson's Stock On The Rise

In light of the setback suffered by San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee), Jeffery Wilson has a legitimate shot to make the team. Wilson has been the Niners preseason workhorse, handling 21 carries for 78 yards and three touchdowns. The undrafted second-year player was on the bubble prior to McKinnon’s injury, but it seems... Read More

Deebo Samuel Makes Two Grabs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught two of three targets for 27 yards Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. After two solid preseason games, Samuel had a relatively quiet evening. The second-round rookie has demonstrated electric upside and could be in-line for a meaningful role immediately in the Niners offense. With a stellar... Read More

Jalen Hurd Still Dealing With Back Tightness

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) did not play Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Hurd also sat out last Monday due to back tightness so two consecutive missed games is not a positive development. The 2019 third-round pick made noise with two touchdowns in the first preseason contest but has dealt with... Read More

Dante Pettis Gets Five Looks Against Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis grabbed three balls on five targets for 36 yards Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Following two quiet games, Pettis was finally in the mix after he indicated he was playing “explosive and consistent” earlier this week. Despite being pushed by rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd (back),... Read More

Matt Breida Hits Paydirt Saturday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida recorded nine touches for 75 yards and a touchdown Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Breida toted the rock seven times for 44 yards and added two catches for 31 yards including a 20-yard touchdown from Jimmy Garoppolo in the first quarter. While Breida will share snaps with... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Struts His Stuff Saturday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 14 of 20 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo bounced back in a big way after an ugly game last Monday, finding running back Matt Breida for a 20-yard score in the first quarter. In his second game... Read More

George Kittle Out For Saturday's Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) will not play Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Kittle suffered a calf injury a couple weeks ago but has been practicing and assured his fantasy enthusiasts he’ll be ready for Week 1. Kittle deserves top-3 tight end consideration in all leagues this season. Other notable inactives... Read More

Manny Machado's Nightmare August Continues

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 0-for-2 before being lifted in Friday’s blowout loss to the Boston Red Sox. Machado is still looking for his first homer in August as he endures a brutal month, slashing .197/.247/.224 with just two extra-base hits. The swoon has his season OPS down to .801. For the... Read More

Chris Paddack Thrashed By Red Sox

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was thrashed for six earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Boston Red Sox. Four of the seven hits surrendered went for extra bases and the whiff artist failed to strike out anyone. The flop spikes his season line to a 3.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.... Read More

Dante Pettis Rediscovering Explosiveness

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis believes he’s finally playing “explosive and consistent.” Entering training camp as a presumed starter, Pettis has been pushed by rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd who have both turned heads. Meanwhile, Pettis has apparently lacked assertiveness. The 2018 second-round pick emerged at the end of last year, compiling... Read More

CJ Beathard And Nick Mullens Competing To The End

The competition between San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks CJ Beathard and Nick Mullens to earn backup duties will come down to final cuts. The two signal-callers both made starts in 2018 after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a torn ACL and present different skillsets to the offense. Beathard is a risk-taker with a longer tenure with the squad... Read More

Nick Bosa And Jason Verrett 50-50 For Week 1

Speaking Thursday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch indicated defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle) and cornerback Jason Verrett (ankle, Achilles) are 50-50 for Week 1. Both players suffered injuries two weeks ago and their absence would impair an already-shaky defensive unit. Bosa, the second overall pick in 2019, could emerge as a quality IDP... Read More