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Dan Stephens

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A San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan for life, Dan's earliest sports memories include getting rocked by the Loma Prieta earthquake while tuning in to Game 3 of the 1989 World Series and Joe Montana's rout of the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV. Dan's interest in fantasy sports started with the franchise and front office modes that began appearing in sports video games in the '90s. His first foray into actual fantasy football and baseball leagues came around 1997. Dan made the jump from playing fantasy sports to writing about them in 2023. With over 20 years of experience playing fantasy football, one of Dan's biggest lessons learned is to stay on top of player utilization trends. He enjoys sharing his findings in his weekly "Warning Signals" column, published every Thursday. In 2025, he is also proud to be penning the fantasy outlooks for his hometown 49ers. You can reach Dan on X (@danifestmestiny) or Bluesky (@danifestmestiny.bsky.social) to discuss fantasy football starts/sits, the 49ers, and all things fantasy baseball.

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Ricky Pearsall To Be Reevaluated On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be reevaluated on Wednesday and thereafter monitored day-to-day, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Pearsall suffered a PCL injury in Week 4 and has not appeared in a game since. Pearsall thrived in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk (knee), George Kittle (hamstring), Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder), […]


Jauan Jennings Leads Team In Targets, Yards

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) led the team in targets and yards in their 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 8. Jennings mirrored his Week 7 totals with four catches on seven targets, but produced more yards this time around, finishing with 45. It was a tepid offering […]


Jake Tonges Visits End Zone in Week 8 Loss

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges has been pushed down the depth chart and back into his former special teams role now that George Kittle is back in action. Tonges saw just eight offensive snaps in Week 7 and was on the field for five in the 49ers' 26-15 loss to the Texans in […]


George Kittle A Bright Spot In Loss

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught four of his five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans. It was a lukewarm observance of National Tight Ends Day for the unofficial holiday's founder, but on a day when the 49ers' offense generated just 223 net yards, […]


Eddy Pineiro A Solid Option Despite Matchup

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro has evolved from a streaming option into a weekly starter. Pineiro now ranks third among kickers in total fantasy points and is at the top of the leaderboard in fantasy points per game. In San Francisco's 20-10 win over Atlanta last week, Pineiro was good on all four of […]


San Francisco D/ST Carries Potential Against Poor Houston Offense

The San Francisco 49ers defense/special teams unit has done little to stand out this season aside from keeping points off the board. In three of their seven games, they have limited opponents to 13 points or fewer. In Week 8, they have a choice matchup to this end in the Houston Texans. Houston's offense is […]


George Kittle Still A Projected TE1 In Tough Matchup

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle returned from injured reserve last Sunday and promptly put up a goose egg. It was the first game in his career that he didn't record a reception. Kittle, who was used almost exclusively as a blocker last week, should see his involvement in the passing attack increase, even […]


Demarcus Robinson Unreliable Despite Ricky Pearsall's Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been unable to capitalize on the myriad injuries plaguing the team's offense. After serving a three-game suspension, Robinson had a one-game tuneup in Week 4 before being thrust into the starting lineup with Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) both succumbing to injuries. Robinson […]


Kendrick Bourne Expected To Start In Tough Matchup

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will likely be in the team's starting lineup for Week 8 with Ricky Pearsall (knee) declared out. With Pearsall out in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne exploded for 142 receiving yards in both games. His production cratered in Week 7, however, to two catches for 14 yards on […]


Jauan Jennings A Projected WR3 For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) logged an entire week of full practices for the first time this season. Week 8 won't be the best time to bet on a Jennings rebound, though. The emergence of Kendrick Bourne and the return of George Kittle mean Jennings won't necessarily be quarterback Mac […]


Christian McCaffrey Faces Challenge In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey overcame a challenging matchup last week to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time this season. Against the Falcons' surprisingly stout defense, he finished with 129 and two touchdowns on 24 carries, and had another 72 yards through the air on seven catches. Another […]


Mac Jones To Start Again On Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (knee, oblique) will see his sixth start of the season as Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out once again. Jones' record improved to 4-1 after last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons, despite it being his least productive game of the season, finishing 17-for-26 with 152 yards and […]


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Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 8? Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, Zach Ertz

A new week of fantasy football is upon us, and the Bye-pocalypse is here. Six teams (Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams, and Seahawks) get the week off, making setting fantasy football lineups an even dicier affair than usual. Even under this crunch, managers can’t afford to ignore the Warning Signals from active players that should […]


Jauan Jennings Unproductive In Week 7 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings' (ankle, ribs, shoulder) seven targets in Week 7 were second on the team to Christian McCaffrey's eight in the team's Week 7 win over the Falcons. In the 49ers' run-heavy attack on Sunday night, Jennings was the only player other than McCaffrey to see more than two targets. […]


Brian Robinson Jr.'s Involvement On The Rise?

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. had his most productive game since Week 1 on Sunday night. San Francisco leaned heavily on their rushing attack in their Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons, allowing Robinson nine carries, tying his season high. Robinson also hit new highs in rushing yards (36) and snap […]


Jake Tonges Uninvolved Upon Return Of Kittle

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges saw just seven snaps in the team's 20-10 win on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. With George Kittle (hamstring) back from injured reserve, the former All-Pro reclaimed his spot at the top of the depth chart, and Tonges fell to third in the pecking order behind Luke […]


George Kittle Posts Goose Egg in Return From Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) returned from injured reserve in time for the team's 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. To the dismay of fantasy football managers awaiting his return, Kittle finished the game with zero receptions and saw only two targets. If there is a silver lining, it […]


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Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 7? Tony Pollard, Michael Carter, Kendrick Bourne, T.J. Hockenson

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the latest installment of my Warning Signals column. Each week, I’m on the lookout for the players set to spoil your upcoming fantasy football matchups. Whether it’s a poor matchup, an injury to a key teammate, or a downturn in playing time, I want you to see the warning signals […]


Is Marquez Valdes-Scantling the 49ers' New Slot Receiver Amid Injuries?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling pulled in two of his three targets for 22 receiving yards in Week 6. While his stat line may not have been impressive, his utilization was notable. Even with Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) returning to action, Valdes-Scantling saw the third-highest snap share among San Francisco's wide receivers for […]


Brian Robinson Jr. Unproductive But Worth Stashing

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. didn't handle any carries in the team's Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, but he did pull in three catches on three targets for eight yards. Robinson has provided very little in terms of fantasy production in 2025, with 108 rushing yards on 27 attempts thus far. […]


Demarcus Robinson Takes Step Back With Jauan Jennings In Lineup

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson caught two of his three targets for 44 yards in the team's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 6. With Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) back in action, Robinson's involvement took a big step back from Week 5, when he actually saw more snaps than Kendrick Bourne did […]


Mac Jones Dealt First Loss Of 2025

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones was handed his first loss of 2025 when the team stumbled against the Buccaneers in Week 6. Jones went 27-for-39 for 347 yards in the game, with two interceptions. It was his first start in 2025 without a touchdown, as well. Jones is now 3-1 while standing in for […]


Eddy Pineiro Proving To Be A Reliable Option

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro nailed his second game-winning kick in three weeks in Week 5. Pineiro's 59-yarder, a new career-best, sealed the 49ers' 26-23 win over the Rams in overtime. He also converted two extra points and hit three other field goals in regulation from 20, 37, and 41 yards out, making him […]


Jake Tonges a Touchdown-Dependent TE2 in Week 6

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges tied wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for a team-high 11 targets in Week 5. Tonges turned his looks into seven catches for 41 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco's 26-23 win over the Rams. The tight end was afforded extra opportunities with Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings […]


Demarcus Robinson Could See More Involvement With Teammates Injured

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson's three catches for 39 yards in Week 5 belied his utilization in the team's 26-23 win over the Rams. Robinson saw seven targets and ran 39 routes, one more than the game's leading receiver, Kendrick Bourne. Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) were both absent from […]


Kendrick Bourne Set For Another Start

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne set a new career-high in receiving yards in Week 5. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) out of the picture due to injuries, Bourne caught 10 of his 11 targets for 142 yards in the 49ers' 26-23 win over the Rams. Pearsall has already been […]


Jauan Jennings A Dicey Start Given Week 6 Status

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) is listed as questionable on the team's final depth chart for Week 6. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, Jennings can be considered a game-time decision. With the 49ers' kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, fantasy managers considering starting Jennings will be limited on […]


Brian Robinson Jr. No More Than A Handcuff

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been unable to produce much of anything in the team's Christian McCaffrey-powered offense. Injuries to starters Brock Purdy (toe), Ricky Pearsall (knee), Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs), and George Kittle (hamstring) have led to McCaffrey seeing snap shares north of 85% in each of the last three […]


Another Heavy Dose Of Christian McCaffrey On Tap For Week 6

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled 22 carries and caught eight passes for 139 total scrimmage yards in the Niners' 26-23 win over the Rams in Week 5. He is up to five consecutive top-12 finishes among running backs to start the season and leads the league with 130 touches. San Francisco's offense […]


Adrian Martinez Could Start If Mac Jones has a Setback

As the San Francisco 49ers' only healthy quarterback, Adrian Martinez could see his first regular season snaps in the NFL on Sunday. Brock Purdy (toe) will be shelved for a fourth game thanks to his ongoing bout with turf toe, and backup Mac Jones (knee, oblique) is listed as questionable for Week 6 with injuries […]


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