Trent Williams is a first ballot Hall of Famer. Also, there is an argument for Williams being the greatest left tackle in NFL history.

The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a miracle when they traded for Williams following Joe Staley’s retirement announcement. Going from a Hall of Famer to another Hall of Famer at the same position is almost unheard of. Now, in Williams’ sixth season as a 49er, the 37-year-old is in the twilight of his career and still playing at a level rarely seen for a left tackle at his age.

2024 was a frustrating season for the...

The 49ers continue to deal with injury issues at wide receiver, as they will likely again be without Ricky Pearsall as well as long-term absentee Brandon Aiyuk for the visit of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

San Francisco’s adversity at the pass-catching spots has meant that, for most of the year, the aerial attack has centered around Christian McCaffrey.

The running back leads the 49ers in receiving yards (626) and has four receiving touchdowns, with McCaffrey maximized as a passing game easy button for Mac Jones in the absence of starting quarterback Brock Purdy.

McCaffrey is so effective in...

It’s been a challenging season for San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. We saw the potential of what a healthy defense could look like in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks when they held that offense to 13 points. Since then, no team has kept the Seahawks under 20 points. There have been four occasions where Seattle scored at least 31 points.

But that was with Nick Bosa. Fred Warner was still manning the middle. First-round pick Mykel Williams was starting to flash. On Thursday, Saleh said every season is exhausting, whether you’re healthy or not. He elected to...

The 49ers will look to complete a season sweep of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday when they host their NFC West rivals at Levi’s Stadium.

With the 49ers 3-0 in the division, victory in this battle of six-win teams would serve as a huge step towards San Francisco making the playoffs and potentially recapturing the division title.

But still beset by injuries on both sides of the ball, the 49ers are the underdogs, just as they were in Week 5 when they stunned Los Angeles on the road.

What has changed for the red-hot Rams since then, I checked...

The San Francisco 49ers finished their first orbit around the NFC West with a perfect 3-0 record, a considerable boost to their 6-3 start.

The second time around, the division begins with an NFC West two-step, starting on Sunday against the 6-2 Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara before a Week 11 trip to Arizona.

It was a Thursday night primetime overtime match in Los Angeles at the start of October, with the 49ers pulling it out in a three-point victory the last time these two met. Since then, the 49ers have split their four games while the Rams have...

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“(Note: The 49ers will probably get a good pick or two back if and when they trade Mac Jones next offseason, but it would’ve been difficult for the 49ers to factor that into any trade calculations this week.

(The Jets, Saints, Browns, Dolphins, and others could or will be looking for a starting quarterback. Jones is signed for next season, which is odd for a young former starter coming in as a backup, but...

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is out for Thursday, and there were a few changes. As always, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams were full participants after having their typical veteran day off.

However, there were four changes to Thursday’s injury report, including a few new additions. Linebacker Dee Winters was downgraded to a DNP from a limited participant. The same is true for rookie defensive tackle Alfred Collins, who popped up on Thursday’s report with a hip injury.

Another starter, Kalia Davis, was also new. He was listed as limited with an ankle injury. Finally —and perhaps most importantly...

Injuries have been the storyline for the San Francisco 49ers all season long, as the team has dealt with serious issues with several starters, including stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.

Lately, the biggest concerns have been starting quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Neither player has seen the field since Week 4, when Purdy re-aggravated his turf toe injury while Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

There was hope that both would be back sooner, but their timelines have continued to be delayed, adding to the concerning injury news for the 49ers. Then, there’s the timeline for wide...

The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with Ben Bartch starting at left guard. Last season, in 64 snaps, Bartch showed he was an upgrade over incumbent starter Aaron Banks. The 49ers could replace Banks’s production at 90 percent of the cost. In theory, it made a ton of sense to let Banks walk, recoup a comp pick, and roll with Bartch moving forward.

One problem: Bartch’s injury history. He lasted a game and a quarter this year before suffering the dreaded high-ankle sprain. The last time we saw Bartch, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and Nick Bosa were in...

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams clash for the second time in 2025 on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium in a critical NFC West matchup. With an undefeated divisional record, a victory for the 49ers would be huge for the team to increase its chances of a division crown. After their loss to the 49ers on Thursday Night Football, the Rams have ripped off three consecutive wins over the Ravens, Jaguars, and Saints, with a bye week in between. The 49ers are 2-2 since the first meeting and fresh off a win over the Giants at MetLife Stadium....

Much has been made about the lack of trades ahead of the deadline for the San Francisco 49ers. Both sides have arguments. But as long as you’re not watching the Niners with rose-colored glasses on, you knew this wasn’t a team that was one defensive player away from becoming an impact defense.

If you scroll social media, complaints about having too many edge rushers who thrive when rushing from the inside are aplenty. Interior pass rush is king. It makes even more sense to structure your roster with those types of players when you have Bryce Huff on one edge...

When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and their offense, Christian McCaffrey is at the forefront of it.

Currently, the star running back is on pace for over 1,000 rushing yards and over 1,000 receiving yards, which he’s done only once in his career: 2019. After an injury-riddled campaign in 2024, there was talk about keeping McCaffrey fresh throughout the season to make sure he was fully healthy come playoff time.

Instead, McCaffrey has seen the highest amount of carries in the NFL this season with 168. That’s over other high-volume stars like Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, and Josh...