Monday, October 26, 2026

49ers overreactions: Would trading for star left guard be most helpful?

By Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco's overreactions column after the 29-20 loss in Atlanta argues the biggest deadline upgrade for the 6-1 49ers is not receiver or defensive line but left guard, where eight-time Pro Bowl and three-time first-team All-Pro Quenton Nelson would be a clear step up from Connor Colby if Indianapolis makes him available and the price works ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Maiocco also says Eddy Piñeiro's misses are closing in on a real problem and pushes back on blaming the secondary, pointing to Deommodore Lenoir holding his side of the field against the Falcons.

49ers News: Two weeks left to stew on that loss

By Yinon Raviv

Niners Nation's daily roundup for Tuesday, October 27 has the 49ers sitting with the Atlanta loss through the bye week, with a close look at Jordan Watkins, who led San Francisco receivers against the Falcons with 3 catches for 56 yards on 6 targets and separated himself from Jacob Cowing despite room to sharpen his routes and protect the ball when he hits the ground.

NFL Week 7 Was CRAZY - How It Affects The 49ers...

Larry Krueger runs through a wild Week 7 around the NFL and sorts out what the results mean for the 49ers.

RECOVERY: 49ers Anticipate Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans and Nick Bosa and More READY After Bye

Locked On 49ers braces for a post-bye boost, with Christian McCaffrey's hamstring strain proving less severe than feared and Mike Evans and Nick Bosa among the names the show expects back after the bye.

49ers REACTION: Trade Time — Cowboys beat BROKEN Eagles...

David Lombardi reacts to the Cowboys beating a broken Eagles team and makes the case that Philadelphia can be a trade partner for the 49ers.

The 49ers Need to Trade for a Wide Receiver Immediately

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch argue the 49ers need to trade for a wide receiver immediately, making receiver the urgent deadline move for San Francisco.

😤NFL WEEK 7 Reaction + Everything We Learned From Week 7 | LIVE

The Coach's Huddle goes live with reaction to NFL Week 7, breaking down the biggest 49ers storylines and everything learned around the league.

2027 NFL Draft order entering Week 8: Eagles holding top-five pick

Chad Reuter lays out the first-round order for the 2027 NFL Draft entering Week 8, with the Eagles holding a top-five pick for the first time in more than a decade and a breakdown of each team's five biggest needs.

CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY UPDATE - Kyle Shanahan had positive news about the RB and other injured players

Jennifer Lee Chan shares Kyle Shanahan's Monday update, with positive news on Christian McCaffrey and other injured 49ers as the team heads into the bye week.

49ers Preparing for BIG Moves at the Trade Deadline?

49ers Collective asks whether San Francisco is preparing for big moves at the trade deadline, with the 49ers sitting at 6-1 heading into the bye week.

After Further Review: Shanahan Provides McCaffrey Injury Update, Breaks Down Week 7 Game

Kyle Shanahan joined a media call after the 49ers Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons to provide injury updates on Christian McCaffrey and break down the game, via 49ers.com.

Cowboys-Eagles live discussion: Hang out with your families tonight

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey opens Niners Nation's live discussion for tonight's Cowboys and Eagles game and tells readers to hang out with their families tonight.

What the 49ers and Falcons Had to Say After Week 7

49ers.com collects what Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and George Kittle said after the Week 7 loss in Atlanta, alongside reaction from Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons.

Transcript: Kyle Shanahan shares 49ers updates headed into the bye week

Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on a Monday conference call, one day after the 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Webzone has the full transcript of his updates as the 49ers head into the bye week.

Kyle Shanahan gives 'optimistic' injury update on 49ers star Christian McCaffrey

Kyle Shanahan sounded relieved about Christian McCaffrey on Monday, saying the injury that sidelined him in the 29-20 loss to Atlanta was a mild hamstring strain and sounding optimistic about the running back's return.

Kyle Shanahan addresses 49ers' trade outlook ahead of NFL deadline

Kyle Shanahan addressed the 49ers trade outlook ahead of the NFL deadline, with San Francisco at 6-1 and linked to potential deals while another injury-plagued season tests the roster depth.

When 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will Return from his Calf Injury

Grant Cohn looks at when Christian McCaffrey will return from his calf injury, laying out the timeline question for the 49ers running back.

49ers REACTION: Big Trades Looming as Kyle Shanahan ADDRESSES SF’s First Loss..

The Krueg Show reacts to San Francisco's first loss of the season, as Kyle Shanahan addresses the defeat and the conversation turns to the big trades looming for the 49ers.

BREAKING: 49ers just got a TON of great injury news | CMC update...

David Lombardi breaks down a run of good injury news for the 49ers, including an update on Christian McCaffrey and the team's kicker tryout decision.

49ers ‘pretty optimistic’ Christian McCaffrey’s mild hamstring strain won’t cause him to miss time

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey reports the 49ers are pretty optimistic Christian McCaffrey's mild hamstring strain will not cost him any games, with the diagnosis landing Monday after McCaffrey was hurt in the loss to the Falcons.

Kyle Shanahan: 49ers haven't discussed working out kickers amid Eddy Piñeiro's struggles

Kyle Shanahan said Monday the 49ers have not discussed working out other kickers despite Eddy Piñeiro's struggles, even though he had said after Sunday's loss in Atlanta that the team might consider it during the bye week.

Christian McCaffrey has mild hamstring strain, 49ers optimistic he'll play after bye

Pro Football Talk, relayed by Webzone, reports Christian McCaffrey was diagnosed Monday with a mild hamstring strain, different from the thigh injury announced during Sunday's loss to the Falcons, and the 49ers are optimistic he will play after the bye.

Kyle Shanahan has optimistic update on Christian McCaffrey

Niners Wire, relayed by Webzone, reports Kyle Shanahan gave an optimistic update on Christian McCaffrey after the running back was hurt in the loss to the Falcons, suggesting the injury may not keep him out long.

49ers injury updates bring good news after loss to Falcons

Kyle Shanahan told reporters on a Monday conference call that the injury updates after Sunday's loss to the Falcons brought good news, one day after Atlanta ended San Francisco's unbeaten start.

The Cohn Zohn: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has a Mild Hamstring Injury

Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn take up Christian McCaffrey's mild hamstring injury in the latest Cohn Zohn, with the 49ers running back's health as the headline topic.

Eagles vs Cowboys LIVE: Play-by-Play & Immediate Reaction

The Coach's Huddle hosts a live play-by-play watch for Eagles vs Cowboys, with immediate reaction as the game unfolds.

The 49ers Are 6–1… So What Have We Really Learned? | Cover 2

The Coach's Huddle takes stock of the 49ers at 6-1 in Cover 2, asking what San Francisco has really learned so far this season.

Are The 49ers The Best Team In The NFL Still? Adam Caplan Joins John Lund

John Lund talks with Adam Caplan about whether the 49ers are still the best team in the NFL after the 29-20 loss in Atlanta dropped San Francisco to 6-1 heading into the bye week.

49ers Lose to Falcons, Warriors Start 0-3 & Mike Pereira Joins Tomorrow

KNBR recaps the 49ers loss to the Falcons in Atlanta and previews Mike Pereira joining the show tomorrow.

John Lund on 49ers’ Falcons Loss: Brock Purdy’s Turnovers, Kicker Issues & Trade Needs

John Lund breaks down the 49ers loss in Atlanta, pointing to Brock Purdy's turnovers, the ongoing kicker issues and what San Francisco still needs before the trade deadline.

49ers fans have a real officiating gripe vs. the Falcons—and it’s not the catch rule

By Patrick Holloway

Patrick Holloway writes that 49ers fans have a real officiating complaint from the loss in Atlanta, and he says it is not the catch rule call getting most of the attention.

49ers-Raiders game in Week 9 moved to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff

The NFL moved the 49ers Week 9 home game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, pushing the start back 20 minutes from 1:05 p.m. PT to 1:25 p.m. PT.

49ers announce slight schedule change for Week 9 matchup vs. Raiders

The 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders will kick off at 1:25 p.m. PT in Week 9 at Levi's Stadium after the NFL shifted the game 20 minutes later than the original 1:05 p.m. PT start.

NFL adjusts start time of Week 9 49ers vs. Raiders game at Levi's Stadium

The NFL moved the 49ers Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium into its featured national window, shifting kickoff from 1:05 p.m. PT to 1:25 p.m. PT for a larger national audience.

49ers insider predicts 'two or three trades' ahead of deadline

Tim Kawakami predicts general manager John Lynch could make two or three trades before the deadline after the loss in Atlanta exposed weaknesses on a previously unbeaten 49ers team now sitting at 6-1.

49ers' Week 7 PFF grades show where team struggled in their loss to Falcons

NBCS Bay Area looks at the 49ers Week 7 PFF grades from the 29-20 loss to the Falcons, where four turnovers and penalties at bad moments drove San Francisco's first loss of the season.

Why Jed York is Partially Responible for the 49ers' Loss to the Falcons

Grant Cohn makes his case that Jed York shares responsibility for the 49ers' loss to the Falcons in Atlanta, extending the blame past the players and coaches to the owner.

POSTMORTEM on the 49ers loss and why they might want to consider trading for Quenton Nelson

Jennifer Lee Chan does a postmortem on the 49ers' loss in Atlanta, looking at where things went wrong after the PFF grades came out and asking whether San Francisco should consider trading for Quenton Nelson.

How the 49ers lost control against the Falcons | Under Review

Rob Guerrera and Vish Kumaran go drive by drive through the 49ers' loss to the Falcons on 49ers Under Review, tracing how San Francisco lost control in Atlanta.

49ers Lose to Falcons: Larry Kruger on Defensive Line, Trade Targets & 6-1 Bye Week

Larry Kruger talks through the 49ers' loss to the Falcons on KNBR, covering the state of the defensive line and possible trade targets as San Francisco heads into the bye week at 6-1.

NFL insider would be ‘shocked’ if the 49ers don’t make a trade after linking them to 3 pass rushers

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey reports NFL insider Jordan Schultz said he would be shocked if the 49ers do not make a trade before the deadline, with San Francisco connected to pass rushers Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack and DeForest Buckner and sitting 24th in the NFL in pressure rate.

49ers turnovers drastically swung their win probability against the Falcons

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey breaks down how the 49ers gave away the game in Atlanta, with Next Gen Stats crediting the Falcons with a 41.8 percent gain in win probability on San Francisco's four turnovers, a swing that took a team that peaked at 80 percent to win down to 1 percent after Brock Purdy's late interception.

NFL adjusts start time of Week 9 49ers vs. Raiders game at Levi's Stadium

By Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco reports the NFL moved the 49ers' Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium to 1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, Nov. 8, shifting it from 1:05 p.m. into the featured national window on FOX after it was originally scheduled for CBS.

49ers vs. Raiders Week 9 kickoff time changed

Fans heading to Levi's Stadium for Week 9 should plan on a later start, with the NFL pushing 49ers vs. Raiders kickoff back 20 minutes from 1:05 p.m. PT to 1:25 p.m. PT as San Francisco comes off its bye at 6-1 to face a Las Vegas team that has lost four straight.

2027 NFL Draft Order After Week 7: All 32 Teams' Biggest Emerging Roster Need

SI.com updates the 2027 NFL Draft order after Week 7 and names the biggest emerging roster need for all 32 teams, with the order reshuffled again after another week of results.

49ers Now: Sloppy mistakes, Christian McCaffrey injury lead to Week 7 loss vs. Falcons | NBCSBA

Kylen Mills, Matt Maiocco and Rod Brooks recap a sloppy 49ers loss in Atlanta on 49ers Now, working through the mistakes and Christian McCaffrey's thigh injury as San Francisco heads into its bye week at 6-1.

Jordan Watkins is One of the 49ers' Best Young Players

Grant Cohn argues Jordan Watkins is one of the 49ers' best young players, a big claim for the young receiver as San Francisco works through its receiver injuries during the bye week.

49ers' Brock Purdy on impact of Christian McCaffrey's injury against Falcons

Brock Purdy explains what the offense lost when Christian McCaffrey left with a thigh injury in Atlanta, pointing to McCaffrey's work as a runner and a receiver out of the backfield and the adjustments Kaelon Black and Jordan James had to cover before McCaffrey returned at less than full strength.

49ers could be looking for an Eddy Piñiero replacement

Pro Football Talk reports the 49ers could look for a replacement for Eddy Piñeiro during the bye week after the veteran missed another extra point in Atlanta, with four missed extra points and three missed field goals through seven games and Kyle Shanahan saying the team had not yet discussed working out kickers.

Why the 49ers' most inexcusable mistakes in Atlanta weren't their turnovers

The San Francisco Standard argues the 49ers' most inexcusable mistakes in Atlanta were not the turnovers, saying penalties from a normally disciplined Kyle Shanahan team cost San Francisco its chance to stay unbeaten on the road.

49ers vs. Falcons PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

Webzone rounds up the PFF grades and snap counts from the 29-20 loss in Atlanta, with George Kittle rated San Francisco's top offensive player, Deommodore Lenoir leading the defense, Brock Purdy posting his lowest grade of the season and the pass rush managing a season-low three pressures.

Inman: 10 things from the 49ers' first loss, including Warner's message and Piñeiro's explanation

Inman lists 10 things from the 49ers' first loss of the season, including Fred Warner's message after the game, Eddy Piñeiro's explanation for his missed kick and Christian McCaffrey describing his thigh injury with the line that his leg just died on him.

Todd Husak Evaluates Brock Purdy’s Performance From Falcons Loss

Todd Husak evaluates Brock Purdy's performance in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta.

Tim Ryan Breaks Down 49ers’ 29-20 Loss to Falcons After 4 Turnovers

Tim Ryan breaks down the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta, a game San Francisco gave away with four turnovers.

Assessment of the 49ers 40% through the season 👀

Jessie Naylor assesses the 49ers 40 percent through the season after the loss in Atlanta and looks ahead to the trade deadline countdown.

49ers grades: The defensive line laid an egg; Secondary struggles continue

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey grades the 49ers after the loss in Atlanta, giving the defensive line a D-plus for its first stinker of the season and the cornerbacks a C-minus as the secondary struggles continued, while Brock Purdy earned a B despite two interceptions.

Intriguing 49ers defensive tackle trade proposed by ESPN's Bill Barnwell

By Dylan Grausz

Dylan Grausz reports that ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposed the 49ers trade a 2027 sixth-round pick to Indianapolis for defensive tackle Grover Stewart and a 2027 seventh-round pick, adding a run stopper ahead of the November 10 deadline with Nick Bosa out.

NFL Week 7: Team of the Week & Player Awards

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By Gordon McGuinness

No 49er made PFF's Week 7 Team of the Week, and the Atlanta side of the loss fills the sheet instead, with the Falcons offensive line named the line of the week after allowing just three pressures and no sacks against San Francisco and Jessie Bates III picked at safety.

Deutschland: The 49ers' Loss to the Falcons Revealed their Biggest Trade Need

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch break down the 49ers' 29-20 loss in Atlanta and argue the game exposed the biggest trade need San Francisco has to address.

3 Replacement Options for Eddy Piñeiro | 49ers

Gold Standard runs through three replacement options for Eddy Piñeiro, putting the 49ers kicking spot under the microscope after Week 7 in Atlanta.

The 49ers Should Cut Eddy Pineiro Today

Grant Cohn argues the 49ers should cut Eddy Pineiro today, making the case that San Francisco cannot keep living with misses at kicker.

3 stars from Week 7 for the 49ers: Slim pickings after an off game

By Andrew Pasquini

Andrew Pasquini picks his three stars from Week 7 for the 49ers and calls it slim pickings after an off game in the loss in Atlanta.

NFC West Recap: 49ers’ lead shrinks to two; Seahawks, Rams both win

By Patrick Holloway

Patrick Holloway recaps the NFC West in Week 7, where the 49ers saw their lead shrink to two after wins by the Seahawks and the Rams.

Morning Report: Head Coach Shanahan Breaks Down Week 7, 49ers Move to 6-1

49ers.com has Kyle Shanahan breaking down Week 7 in its morning roundup, as San Francisco moves to 6-1 after the loss in Atlanta.

49ers report card: Undefeated start halted by multiple miscues in Atlanta

The Mercury News grades the 49ers after their undefeated start ended in Atlanta, where Brock Purdy was intercepted twice throwing to a collection of backup wide receivers in a 29-20 loss.

Statistical Review of NFL Week 7

Webzone carries the Pro Football Focus Week 7 statistical review, with data visualizations for every game covering scoring opportunities, drive efficiency, passing, receiving, rushing and special teams.

What We Learned About the 49ers in their Loss to the Atlanta Falcons

SI.com argues the 49ers revealed more about themselves in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons, their first loss of the season, than they did in all six wins that came before it.

Minnesota Vikings only undefeated team left in NFL after Week 7

Touchdown Wire notes that after the 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs both lost in Week 7, the Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team left in the NFL.

Christian McCaffrey not worried about thigh injury moving forward

Pro Football Talk reports Christian McCaffrey is not worried about the thigh injury that forced him out in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. McCaffrey returned in the second half, a relief for a 49ers team that has dealt with a slew of injuries this season.

49ers Have More Than Injuries to Blame for First Loss

The 49ers have won all season despite an extraordinary run of injuries, and they went into Sunday in Atlanta with their top five wide receivers unavailable and Kyle Shanahan working with a severely depleted offense. This Webzone piece argues injuries alone do not explain their first loss.

Five things that stood out in the 49ers' first loss of the season

USA Today picks out five things that stood out in the 49ers first loss of the season, noting the performance was sloppy and the silver lining is that the game was still within reach at the end.

49ers injury updates: 15 players who could return after bye week

Niners Wire lists 15 injured 49ers who could return after the bye week, a possible turning point for a team that is not in a good place injury-wise right now but could look very different in the weeks that follow.

JFA Podcast 345: Regroup Monday - 49ers Drop the Ball in ATL

Jonnydel breaks down a loss that was there for the taking in Atlanta, where the 49ers kept beating themselves and let a winnable game slip away.

Kaelon Black post game interview

Kaelon Black speaks with Jennifer Lee Chan after the game in Atlanta, following the 49ers loss to the Falcons.

Mykel Williams on why the 49ers were unable to get pressure on Falcons QB

Mykel Williams tells Jennifer Lee Chan why the 49ers could not get pressure on the Falcons quarterback in Atlanta.

The Biggest Silver Linings from the 49ers' Loss to the Falcons

Grant Cohn searches for the biggest silver linings he can find for the 49ers in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Purdy Close, But Not Enough: 49ers fall to Falcons 29-20 | 10/26/26

KNBR recaps a close one that got away, with Brock Purdy and the 49ers falling 29-20 to the Falcons.

Why DeForest Buckner is the 49ers' Most Likely Trade Target

Grant Cohn explains why DeForest Buckner stands out as the 49ers most likely trade target.

Statistical Review of NFL Week 7

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PFF goes past the box score for every Week 7 game, with data visualizations on scoring opportunities, drive efficiency, passing, receiving, rushing, special teams and turnovers, including the 49ers loss in Atlanta.

One major, glaring issue from 49ers Week 7 loss to Falcons

The 49ers could not hold onto the ball in their Week 7 loss to Atlanta, and two giveaways in particular stood out as the glaring problem from the defeat.