Thursday, October 8, 2026

Why Kyle Shanahan believes ‘aggressive' DC Raheem Morris benefits 49ers' defense

By Vince Lontz

Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco on "49ers Game Plan" that Raheem Morris's aggressive approach has made the 49ers defense better this season: mixing four- and five-down fronts instead of the old bend-but-don't-break look, playing tighter in coverage, and blitzing more. Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are both playing with a chip on their shoulder, and the full interview airs Friday at 9 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area.

49ers QB Brock Purdy reveals how recent losses to Seahawks weighed on him

By Pratham Valluri

Brock Purdy opened up about how the last two losses to Seattle have weighed on him, and Sunday's trip to face the reigning Super Bowl champions shapes up as a litmus test for a quarterback playing at an MVP level.

49ers star DE Nick Bosa eyeing Week 6 return vs. Commanders after calf injury

By Matt Maiocco

Nick Bosa is optimistic he will soon be back in the 49ers lineup and is eyeing a Week 6 return against the Commanders, telling NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday that a comeback next week is pretty darn likely even though he will not travel to Seattle.

Mykel Williams to make season debut in 49ers-Seahawks; Upton Stout questionable

By Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco reports Mykel Williams will make his season debut Sunday in Seattle, with Kyle Shanahan saying he does not expect it to take long for the second-year defensive lineman to get up to speed. Upton Stout is questionable.

Five 49ers to watch as Kyle Shanahan, offense try to solve Seahawks in Week 5

By Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco names five 49ers to watch in Sunday's first true road game of the season in Seattle: Mykel Williams makes his season debut in the nine-man defensive line rotation, Brock Purdy faces last season's Super Bowl champions and their stingy defense, Malik Mustapha steps back into a starting safety role, Mike Evans plays through rib injuries, and Renardo Green gets his assignment against Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

49ers News: Connor Colby might be faster than the Blue Angels

By Yinon Raviv

Niners Nation’s weekly roundup previews the Seahawks rematch, with rookie guard Connor Colby drawing attention for sprinting downfield on George Kittle’s long touchdown before backing off instead of risking a penalty. Jake Brendel says there is a reason the front office and coaches liked the kid, and teammates insist Colby is not “sneaky athletic,” just athletic. The roundup also covers Romello Height playing through a broken hand inspired by Patrick Willis, encouraging updates on Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa, and John Lynch keeping the 49ers in active mode ahead of the trade deadline.

Dieter + Larry Break Down 49ers - Seahawks

Dieter Kurtenbach and Jake Hutchinson break down Sunday's 49ers-Seahawks showdown in Seattle, working through what the unbeaten 49ers have to do to leave Lumen Field still undefeated.

Niners Nightly with Larry Krueger | 10/8/26

Larry Krueger hosts Thursday's edition of Niners Nightly, running through the latest 49ers news and looking ahead to Sunday's trip to Seattle.

What's at Stake for 49ers QB Brock Purdy in Seattle on Sunday

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch lay out what's on the line for Brock Purdy in Seattle on Sunday, with the 4-0 49ers quarterback's strong start facing its toughest test yet against a top-ranked Seahawks defense.

49ers REACTION: Cowboys LOSE, but Vita Vea still there...

David Lombardi reacts to the Cowboys loss and ties it to the trade picture, with Vita Vea still standing as the big interior name for a 49ers run defense that needs answers. He also pulls up the latest passer rating leaders, where Brock Purdy sits near the top of the league. Watch for Lombardi's full reaction.

49ERS KEYS TO VICTORY: Can Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy SOLVE Seattle Seahawks Defense?

Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker lay out San Francisco's keys to beating Seattle, starting with whether Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy can solve a Mike Macdonald defense built to take away explosives. Purdy versus Sam Darnold is the headline matchup, and the 49ers have to manage it with key targets banged up. Watch for their full game plan.

The BIGGEST Key To 49ers - Seahawks?

Larry Krueger names the single biggest key to the 49ers-Seahawks matchup and makes the case for why it decides Sunday. Watch for the full breakdown.

UPTON STOUT returns to practice - full report

Jennifer Lee Chan reports on Upton Stout's return to practice with the full details from the session. Watch for her complete update.

The 49ers Could Move Deebo Samuel to Running Back Full Time

Grant Cohn floats the idea of the 49ers moving Deebo Samuel to running back full time, walking through why the wideout's ground-game skill set could hold up with a bigger backfield workload.

49ers have new starting safety in Week 5, will switch be permanent?

Marques Sigle's high ankle sprain against Denver opens the door for hard-hitting Malik Mustapha to start next to Ji'Ayir Brown on Sunday in Seattle, and Mustapha could keep the job even after Sigle heals.

Key 49ers defender returns to practice ahead of Week 5 game vs. Seahawks

Nickel defender Upton Stout was back at 49ers practice Thursday in a blue non-contact jersey as he works through the shoulder injury suffered in the Denver win, putting him on track for Sunday in Seattle. If he can't go, Deommodore Lenoir would likely slide into the slot with Jack Jones outside.

NFL Week 5: Mykel Williams Returns vs. Seahawks | 49ers +/-

Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows preview Sunday's trip to Seattle, with the 49ers' offensive line against the Seahawks' defensive backs as the swing matchup and Mykel Williams returning from injury to bolster the edge.

49ers/Seahawks Preview w/ Bryce Coutts of The Hawks Eye Pod

Jason Aponte sits down with Bryce Coutts of The Hawks Eye Pod to preview Sunday's 49ers-Seahawks matchup, breaking down the key battles on both sides of the ball before San Francisco puts its 4-0 record on the line in Seattle.

Evaluating 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s start to 2026 NFL season

On 49ers Talk, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan size up Brock Purdy's impressive start to the 2026 season, digging into what the quarterback has done well through four games.

Good News for both 49ers DEs Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa 👀

Brad Graham of TheSFNiners passes along encouraging news on 49ers defensive ends Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa, and what their progress could mean for a pass rush waiting on its stars.

Cowboys-Bucs live discussion: An MVP candidate versus a rookie quarterback

By Kyle Posey

Niners Nation opens a live discussion thread for the Cowboys-Buccaneers game, framed around an MVP candidate squaring off against a rookie quarterback.

Brock Purdy, 49ers preview big Week 5 matchup vs. Seahawks | NBC Sports Bay Area

Brock Purdy, Raheem Morris and Klay Kubiak faced reporters after Thursday's practice in Santa Clara to preview the big Week 5 trip to Seattle.

49ers vs Seahawks Postgame Live From Lumen

The 49ers Rush Podcast takes the show live to Lumen Field for Sunday's 49ers-Seahawks matchup.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan isn't getting caught up in excitement after 4-0 start

Kyle Shanahan is keeping the 4-0 start in perspective as the 49ers head to Seattle on Sunday to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks at Lumen Field.

49ers may get much-needed pass rush boost from Williams' return

The pass rush could get help soon, starting with Mykel Williams' return and, a week or two later, Nick Bosa, who was spotted working on a side field Thursday.

Kyle Shanahan vs. Mike Macdonald coaching matchup | 'The NFL Report'

NFL Network's Lance Zierlein breaks down the coaching matchup between Kyle Shanahan and Seattle's Mike Macdonald ahead of Sunday's game.

Ways to Watch and Listen: Seahawks vs. 49ers | Week 5

How to watch and listen to Sunday's Seahawks-49ers game at Lumen Field, with broadcast and streaming details from 49ers.com.

49ers' George Kittle sees opportunity for tight ends with Kyle Juszczyk sidelined

George Kittle missed the playoff meeting with Seattle after an Achilles injury the week before, and now sees extra opportunity for the tight ends with Kyle Juszczyk sidelined by a knee injury.

49ers WR Mike Evans did not practice Thursday

Mike Evans sat out Thursday's practice after being limited Wednesday. The veteran receiver played through a rib injury in the win over Denver, catching five passes for 76 yards, and is expected to go Sunday in Seattle.

Transcripts: Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak, Brock Purdy share updates ahead of 49ers-Seahawks

Full transcripts from Thursday's post-practice media: defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and quarterback Brock Purdy on the Week 5 trip to Seattle.

49ers vs. Seahawks injury report: 5 players miss practice; Dante Pettis settlement reached

Thursday's injury report ahead of Seattle: five 49ers missed practice, cornerback Upton Stout is progressing in his shoulder recovery, and the team reached an injury settlement with Dante Pettis.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan delivers positive Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa updates

Kyle Shanahan shared encouraging updates on defensive ends Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa during a Thursday KNBR interview as the 49ers prepare for Sunday in Seattle.

49ers release former second-round pick after injury

The 49ers released the former second-round pick they brought back last week after he suffered an injury.

Ramp and San Francisco 49ers Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

The 49ers announced a multi-year partnership with Ramp, the AI-powered finance platform, with plans to engage and support the local Bay Area community.

Morning Report: More Roster Moves as the 49ers Look Ahead to Week 5

49ers.com's Morning Report rounds up the latest headlines, including more roster moves as the team looks ahead to Week 5 in Seattle.

49ers injury news: Upton Stout making progress; Mike Evans works on the side

Cornerback Upton Stout returned to practice as he works back from the shoulder injury suffered against Denver, while Mike Evans worked on the side, in Thursday's encouraging injury news ahead of Seattle.

49ers star Deebo Samuel compares Valkyries, Warriors crowds | NBC Sports Bay Area

Cornerback Upton Stout returned to practice as he works back from the shoulder injury suffered against Denver, while Mike Evans worked on the side, in Thursday's encouraging injury news ahead of Seattle.

George Kittle glad 49ers can rely on 'asset' Mike Evans | NBC Sports Bay Area

George Kittle called Mike Evans an asset after Thursday's practice, saying the 49ers can count on the veteran wideout as Sunday's trip to Seattle approaches.

How Mike Evans, 49ers are preparing for 'crazy' Lumen Field | NBC Sports Bay Area

Mike Evans talked through how the 49ers are preparing for the noise at Lumen Field, calling Sunday's Seattle atmosphere crazy ahead of the divisional showdown.

49ers' Colton McKivitz details Week 5 game plan vs. Seahawks | NBC Sports Bay Area

Starting tackle Colton McKivitz broke down the 49ers' game plan for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks after Thursday's practice.

49ers' Deommodore Lenoir ready for challenge vs. Seahawks | NBC Sports Bay Area

Deommodore Lenoir told reporters after Thursday's practice that he is ready for the challenge waiting in Seattle on Sunday.

49ers OC Klay Kubiak praises Seahawks as NFL's best defense | NBC Sports Bay Area

Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak called the Seahawks the NFL's best defense after Thursday's practice, sizing up what the 49ers offense faces on Sunday.

49ers' Brock Purdy eyeing redemption vs. Seahawks' defense | NBC Sports Bay Area

Brock Purdy talked to reporters after Thursday's practice about the challenge of Seattle's top-ranked defense and getting another shot at the Seahawks after last season's finish.

49ers vs Seahawks Preview & Predictions

John Chapman previews 49ers-Seahawks from a coach's perspective and gives his predictions for Sunday's game in Seattle.

What would a win on Sunday mean for the way you look at the 49ers?

KNBR asks the question: what would a win in Seattle on Sunday mean for how you look at this 4-0 49ers team?

49ers Brock Purdy preps for big matchup vs Seattle Seahawks

Brad Graham looks at how Brock Purdy is preparing for Sunday's big divisional matchup against the Seahawks at Lumen Field.

49ers TE George Kittle Explains What Makes the Seahawks Defense Great

Grant Cohn asked George Kittle what makes the Seahawks defense so good, three days out from Sunday's game in Seattle.

49ERS SQUAD SHOW: SHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE Up Next as 49ers Put UNDEFEATED Record on the Line

Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker preview Sunday's showdown in Seattle, where the 4-0 49ers put their unbeaten record on the line against the team that knocked them out of last season's playoffs.

Brock Purdy Previews 49ers-Seahawks Divisional Matchup

Brock Purdy previewed Sunday's NFC West matchup with the Seahawks, talking through the challenge of Seattle's top-ranked defense and reflecting on last season's finish against them.

49ers injury updates: Mike Evans misses practice; Dante Pettis released

By Kyle Posey

Mike Evans missed Thursday's practice with a rib injury, though he ran on the sideline in full uniform and spoke to reporters, which is usually a good sign for Sunday. The 49ers also released Dante Pettis from the practice squad injured reserve with a settlement. Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw and Christian McCaffrey all returned in full after Wednesday rest days, while Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle missed practice again.

Brock Purdy sets the record straight about those AI rapping videos 😂

Mike Evans missed Thursday's practice with a rib injury, though he ran on the sideline in full uniform and spoke to reporters, which is usually a good sign for Sunday. The 49ers also released Dante Pettis from the practice squad injured reserve with a settlement. Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw and Christian McCaffrey all returned in full after Wednesday rest days, while Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle missed practice again.

REPORT: 49ers Are Getting HUGE Boost On Defense...

Larry Krueger reports the 49ers defense is getting a huge boost, with reinforcements arriving as the team heads to Seattle.

49ers DC Raheem Morris Reveals Whether Deommmodore Lenoir will Shadow Jaxon-Smith Njigba

Grant Cohn puts the question to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris: will Deommodore Lenoir shadow Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Sunday? Morris gives his answer ahead of the trip to Seattle.

Kubiak, Morris Preview Seahawks Top-Ranked Defense Ahead of Week 5 | 49ers

Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak breaks down the challenge of Seattle's top-ranked defense while defensive coordinator Raheem Morris details the plan to keep the 49ers defense fresh, in the team's official Week 5 preview.

Kyle Shanahan on 49ers Injury Updates, 4-0 Start & Seahawks Showdown

Kyle Shanahan meets the media with updates on the injury report, the 4-0 start, and Sunday's showdown with the Seahawks in Seattle.

Raheem Morris details 49ers' challenge vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba | NBC Sports Bay Area

Raheem Morris speaks to reporters after Thursday's practice in Santa Clara, laying out the challenge of slowing down Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks passing game.

49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir Sounds Off on his Matchup with Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Grant Cohn catches up with Deommodore Lenoir, who sounds off on his matchup with Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle.

Roster Move: 49ers release WR Dante Pettis from IR

Brad Graham reports a roster move: the 49ers have released wide receiver Dante Pettis from injured reserve.

Rod Brooks explains how the Niners will go to 5-0.

KNBR's Rod Brooks breaks down what the 49ers need to do in Seattle to leave 5-0.

John Lynch on the 49ers ahead of the trade deadline: ‘I think you’re always in active mode’

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey has John Lynch's latest ahead of the trade deadline, where the 49ers GM says the team is always in active mode.

Tim Ryan Bull Rush: An hour of T-Rock on 49ers vs. Seahawks

Former 49ers defensive tackle Tim Ryan joins John Lund on KNBR's Power Hour to break down San Francisco's gritty win over the Broncos and preview the Seahawks showdown. Ryan digs into the 49ers' run-game formula, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw and Brock Purdy, then turns to Seattle: Sam Darnold's turnover trouble, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, how to attack Mike Macdonald's defense, and what has changed since the Seahawks' 41-6 playoff win over San Francisco. He closes with his prediction for the game at Lumen Field.

Greg Bell Previews 49ers vs. Seahawks: Sam Darnold, JSN & Seattle’s Defense

Seahawks beat writer Greg Bell of The News Tribune joins KNBR to break down Seattle ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. Bell explains why the Seahawks' run game has stalled, sizes up Sam Darnold's progress and his turnover issues, and details how Mike Macdonald's defense, keyed by Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy, matches up against San Francisco. He also spotlights Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout season, why safety Nick Emmanwori is the key to handling George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, and finishes with his prediction for a close game.

What the Vikings Want from the 49ers in Exchange for Jauan Jennings

Grant Cohn breaks down what the Minnesota Vikings want from the 49ers in exchange for wide receiver Jauan Jennings, as trade-deadline chatter around San Francisco's 4-0 roster keeps heating up.

How soon can 49ers expect defensive end Nick Bosa to return? | NBC Sports Bay Area

On 49ers Talk, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan dig into the question on every Niner fan's mind: when does Nick Bosa get back from his calf injury, and what does his return mean for a defense waiting on its star edge rusher.

Rod Brooks Breaks Down the Niners’ Keys to Victory in Seattle

KNBR's Rod Brooks breaks down what the 49ers have to do to walk out of Seattle with a win.

49ers Practice Update 👀 Nick Bosa spotted, Mike Evans & Upton Stount working back + more

Brad Graham checks in from 49ers practice, where Nick Bosa was spotted on the field, and Mike Evans and Upton Stout are working their way back.

3 things to watch for in 49ers-Seahawks: Kyle Shanahan vs. Mike MacDonald is the main event

By Jason Aponte

Jason Aponte previews 49ers-Seahawks with three things to watch, headlined by the sideline battle between Kyle Shanahan and Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald.

GM John Lynch states 49ers ‘will not hesitate to improve' via trade if able to

By Vince Lontz

Speaking with Murph and Markus on KNBR, 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team will not hesitate to improve the roster through a trade if the right opportunity comes along.

John Lynch reveals Kyle Shanahan's fitting nickname for 49ers' Dre Greenlaw

By Dan Dempster

John Lynch revealed the nickname Kyle Shanahan has for Dre Greenlaw, and it fits: the linebacker reminded everyone of his ferocity with a big Week 4 performance against Denver in his return to San Francisco after one season with the Broncos.

49ers' Brock Purdy named ESPN analyst's MVP through first four games of 2026

ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell has named Brock Purdy his MVP through the first four games of the 2026 season, declaring the 49ers quarterback the best player in the NFL so far.

John Lynch CONFIRMS 49ers Are Making Calls Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

John Lynch confirmed the 49ers are making calls ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Larry Krueger breaks down what the GM said and what a 4-0 San Francisco team could be shopping for with the deadline approaching.

Something Is up With the 49ers' Defense...

The 49ers are 4-0, but something has looked off on defense. The 49ers Collective digs into what is going on with Raheem Morris's unit through four games.

Honest Assessment of the 49ers' Rookies Through Four Games

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch give the 49ers rookie class an honest report card through four games, sorting out which first-year players have delivered and which still have work to do.

The 4 biggest surprises about the 49ers a month into the season

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey runs through the four biggest surprises of the 4-0 start: Brock Purdy has not been sacked through four games despite one of the league's highest scramble rates, the offensive line has turned into a strength behind Dominick Puni and Jake Brendel, Raheem Morris looks like an upgrade over Robert Saleh with the league's stingiest downfield coverage, and injuries have not sunk the offense the way they did a year ago.

Revisiting the 49ers schedule after 4 weeks: Does the back half look easier or harder now?

By Rohan Chakravarthi

Rohan Chakravarthi goes week by week through the rest of the 49ers schedule now that the first quarter is done, and the verdict is that the back half still looks like a grind. The 4-0 Niners face their toughest test yet Sunday in Seattle, then close with road trips to 4-0 Kansas City and 4-0 Minnesota plus return dates with the Seahawks, Rams and Eagles. The soft spots: a 1-3 Washington team that has been all over the place, and a winless Chargers team the column calls broken on offense.

NFL Week 5 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game

49ers Webzone points to NFL.com's Week 5 picks, which break down every game on the slate and spotlight three: whether rookie Jalon Daniels can lift the winless Buccaneers past Dak Prescott's Cowboys on Thursday night, who takes the latest installment of 49ers-Seahawks on Sunday, and whether the Bills can get back on track against the Rams on Monday night.

Five 49ers, led by Brock Purdy, land on analyst's NFL quarter-season awards list

By Vince Lontz

ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his quarter-season awards ballot and five 49ers made the cut, led by Brock Purdy at the top of his MVP rankings. Barnwell calls Purdy's EPA per dropback the best of any quarterback through four games in the past decade and notes Purdy is the first quarterback since Peyton Manning in 2004 to throw 50-plus passes over the first four games without taking a sack. Kyle Shanahan sits third in Coach of the Year, Trent Williams ranks first as Protector of the Year, and Fred Warner and George Kittle both land in the Comeback Player of the Year race.

Mike Evans happy to be getting exactly what he expected when he joined 49ers

Mike Evans told NBC Sports Bay Area that joining the 49ers has been everything he expected after 12 seasons in Tampa, pointing to a winning culture and a quarterback in Brock Purdy who gets him the ball. He played through a painful rib injury in Sunday's 24-14 win over Denver after the same injury cut his Week 3 short, and he heads to Seattle leading San Francisco's receivers with 17 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns.

Matt Maiocco Breaks Down 49ers vs. Seahawks: Key Matchups & Mike Evans’ Impact

Matt Maiocco breaks down the key matchups for Sunday's 49ers-Seahawks game in Seattle, including the impact Mike Evans has had on the 49ers offense.

True or False: The 49ers Should Have Kept Brian Robinson Jr.

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch argue both sides of whether the 49ers made a mistake moving on from Brian Robinson Jr.

Don’t doubt that John Lynch will pull the trigger on a dynamic mid-season trade.

A short case not to doubt John Lynch when the rumor mill heats up: the 49ers GM has a history of pulling off big mid-season trades.

Mike Evans happy to be getting exactly what he expected when he joined 49ers

By Jennifer Lee Chan

Joining the 49ers has been everything Mike Evans expected. Heading into the Week 5 trip to Seattle at 4-0, Evans leads San Francisco's receivers with 17 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns.

Sebastian Valdez is Making the Most of His Opportunity

After more than a year waiting for his chance, Sebastian Valdez has finally gotten on the field and is making it count.

49ers GM relieved Kyle Juszczyk avoided serious injury: 'That had ACL written all over it'

The 49ers got the best news they could have hoped for on Kyle Juszczyk: the veteran fullback, who went down Sunday against Denver favoring his knee, will miss only a few weeks instead of the season.

49ers guard Connor Colby shows speed on George Kittle's long touchdown

Left guard Connor Colby even surprised himself Sunday, showing off his wheels on George Kittle's long touchdown in the Week 4 win over Denver. Colby, who won the starting job to open the season, is a key part of the offensive line that has not allowed a sack through four games.

49ers' John Lynch praises Mike Evans' toughness amid rib injury

John Lynch praised Mike Evans' toughness after the 33-year-old veteran played through a painful rib injury in the Week 4 win over Denver, when there was real doubt he would suit up at all.

Seventh Round, Second Chance: Connor Colby Is Seizing It

By Bret Rumbeck

Bret Rumbeck went to the film on second-year guard Connor Colby and found a different player from the rookie who allowed 20 pressures and three sacks in six starts: zero sacks and eight pressures through four weeks per PFF, an overall grade that jumped 11 points to 63.4, and a 65.2 run-blocking mark that ranks 26th among 67 guards. The breakdown details three runs against Denver, including two blocks that sprung Christian McCaffrey's longest gains of the day, and argues the 249th pick of the 2025 draft is becoming exactly the kind of cheap, scheme-fit starter Shanahan's offense is built to find.

John Lynch Previews Seahawks Showdown, gives injury updates

John Lynch sat down with Murph and Markus on The Sports Leader for 26 minutes on Seattle week, covering the challenge of playing at Lumen Field, the offensive line's protection, Kyle Juszczyk's injury and the defensive line's health, possible roster moves, and rookie Mikel Williams' return to practice. Lynch also hit on Dre Greenlaw's energy against Denver, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald, Mike Evans playing through pain, and a detour into the Golden State Valkyries and the Padres' playoff run.

49ers Coach Approach vs Seahawks

John Chapman previews Sunday's 49ers-Seahawks trip from a coach's perspective in the 68th installment of his 49ers Coach Approach series, working the matchup through film and scheme ahead of San Francisco's first road game of the season. The episode was posted as an upcoming live stream, so the specific film details arrive with the stream itself.

Quarter Season Check-in & Seahawks Preview w/ Matt Barrows

Chris brings on Matt Barrows of The Athletic and the 49ers +/- podcast for a quarter-season check-in, covering Brock Purdy's growth, how to patch the weak spots on the defensive line, and Sunday's NFC West clash in Seattle.

Week 5 could shake up the entire NFC West

The Gold Standard crew looks at how Week 5 could redraw the NFC West, with the undefeated 49ers visiting Seattle, the Rams facing the Bills on Monday Night Football, and the Cardinals hosting the Lions.

49ers Win Over Seattle Means So Much MORE Than One Game 👀 w/ Larry Krueger

Jessie Naylor and Larry Krueger argue that a 49ers win over Seattle on Sunday would mean far more than one game for San Francisco.

49ers - Seahawks: What To Expect In Week 4...

Larry Krueger breaks down what to expect when the 4-0 49ers visit Seattle on Sunday.

The 49ers proved that good teams can win ugly

By Andrew Pasquini

The 24-14 win over Denver was the ugliest of the 4-0 start, with the offense held scoreless through the first two quarters until Siran Neal's forced fumble on a punt return flipped the game, and ex-Bronco Dre Greenlaw led the defense with 12 tackles against his old team.

‘As good as it gets’ – 49ers’ ascending position group faces its toughest test

By Nicholas McGee

San Francisco's offensive line has not allowed a sack through four games, the first team to do that since the 2005 Colts, but guards Dominick Puni and Connor Colby face their sternest test yet against Seattle's front, starting with Leonard Williams, whom Kyle Shanahan called as good as it gets.

Kyle Shanahan shares interesting perspective on 49ers unique drafting strategy for their OL

By Rohan Chakravarthi

Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco the 49ers pass on early-round offensive linemen because a third-round scheme fit can play nearly as well as the guy available at No. 27, trusting Chris Foerster to develop the later picks and spending premium draft capital on pass rushers and playmakers instead.

John Lynch on potential 49ers trades: 'We'll always try to improve our team'

John Lynch told KNBR the 4-0 49ers will not hesitate to improve the roster before the trade deadline, but any move has to make sense, especially one costing draft picks, and he counts injured players getting healthy, like Mykel Williams, as reinforcements too.

49ers history: NN throwback content about every single season in Niners history through 2009

By David Fucillo

David Fucillo's season-by-season throwback runs through every year of 49ers history from 1946 to 2009, glory years and wilderness alike.

49ers mailbag: Who will step up for Kyle Juszczyk? Can SF win out before bye week? When will Nick Bosa return?

The mailbag takes on who steps in for Kyle Juszczyk, whether the 49ers can win out before the bye, and when Nick Bosa returns, with San Francisco sitting 4-0 atop the NFC West and a two-game cushion within reach with a win in Seattle.

The hidden brilliance of the 49ers defense

The Gold Standard crew hits the film to unpack Raheem Morris's defensive scheme, walking through the X's and O's that made San Francisco's defense so effective against Denver.

Pigskin Professor: 49ers @ Seahawks Week 5 Preview

Grant Cohn and Tom Walsh preview San Francisco's Week 5 road trip to Seattle, breaking down the matchup with the Seahawks.

49ers take unblemished record on road vs. Seahawks

The 4-0 49ers play their first true road game Sunday in Seattle, where the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks sit 3-1 after surviving the Chargers 30-23 despite a franchise-record 150 penalty yards. Brock Purdy has yet to be sacked and leads the NFL with a 126.2 passer rating, but San Francisco goes in without fullback Kyle Juszczyk (hyperextended knee) and safety Marques Sigle (high ankle sprain).

The 49ers Could Make a Trade Offer for Steelers LB TJ Watt

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch sketch out what a 49ers trade offer for Steelers star TJ Watt could look like, with Pittsburgh having just locked up Nick Herbig to a big extension and San Francisco's pass rush thinned since Nick Bosa went down.

49ers Ready to Ruffle Feathers in Seahawks Territory | 10/8/26

The KNBR crew looks ahead to Sunday's road trip to Seattle, where the 49ers aim to leave their mark in Seahawks territory.

49ers history: NN throwback content about every single season in Niners history through 2009

By David Fucillo

David Fucillo's season-by-season throwback runs through every year of 49ers history from 1946 to 2009, glory years and wilderness alike.

Brock Purdy is 34 attempts from passer rating history — and he's just getting started

Brock Purdy sits 34 pass attempts shy of the 1,500 career attempts needed to qualify for the NFL's career passer rating record books, where his 105.4 mark would move past Lamar Jackson and put him ahead of every qualifying quarterback in league history. Via the San Francisco Standard.

Barnwell's NFL quarter-season awards: The top candidates to win MVP, Rookie of the Year, more

By Bill Barnwell

Bill Barnwell ranked the top candidates for eight NFL awards through Week 4, from MVP to Rookie of the Year, and raised the question of Klint Kubiak for Coach of the Year.

49ers DE Mykel Williams: "Losing my mind" with excitement for return to lineup

Mykel Williams is itching to get back. The 49ers expect to activate the 2025 first-round defensive end for Sunday's game against Seattle, his first appearance since tearing his ACL in Week 9 of last season. Williams told the Associated Press that watching the pass rush struggle without Nick Bosa has been killing him. “I'm going crazy. I'm losing my mind,” he said. “I'm ready to go.”