49ers’ secondary faces major challenge in Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Seattle presents many challenges, but one of the most difficult matchups is with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who isn’t a household name yet in his third year out of Ohio State but probably should be. The Seahawks felt good enough about him to trade D.K. Metcalf, their No. 1 receiver, to Pittsburgh in the offseason.

Browns teammate has interesting take on 49ers' approach against Myles Garrett

According to a Cleveland Browns teammate, the Pittsburgh Steelers weren't the only opponent overly concerned with Myles Garrett.

Seahawks and 49ers get some injury clarity with New Year's Eve practice report

Wednesday was the second practice day of the week for both teams, and both teams produced a practice report that sheds some light on who will be available this weekend.

Why 49ers will likely turn down Lenoir's request to cover Seahawks' Smith-Njigba 1-on-1

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was clear about the issues that would be created if he used man-to-man coverage against Seattle's prolific Jaxon Smith-Njibga.

49ers outlast Bears in thrilling shootout: Live updates and reaction from NFL “Sunday Night Football”

The Bears and 49ers proved Sunday night that they have the offensive horsepower to go that deep in the postseason, engaging in a duel at Levi’s Stadium that featured 936 total yards, 58 first downs and 10 offensive touchdowns.

49ers outlast Bears 42-38 in instant classic on 'Sunday Night Football'

Brock Purdy threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns as San Francisco is now one win away from earning the NFC's top seed.
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49ers CB says he wants to shadow top Seahawks WR in Week 18

The San Francisco 49ers will face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir already knows what he wants his assignment to be.

49ers’ Jauan Jennings, Brock Purdy ‘found our stride’ entering stretch run

Jauan Jennings and Brock Purdy, the 49ers’ seventh-round superstars, are a red-hot tandem entering Saturday night’s game against Seattle for the NFC playoffs’ top seed.

Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

The Chicago Bears suffer a heartbreaking 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. A last-ditch pass from Caleb Williams to Jahdae Walker falls short, ending their chance for a record seventh late-game comeback.

Super Bowl odds: Rams, Seahawks are co-favorites ahead of Broncos, 49ers

With the final week of the regular season upon us, three teams from the NFC West are in the top five in the odds to win the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams, the favorites for the last several weeks, are now tied with the Seattle Seahawks (+550), while the surging San Francisco 49ers are +850.
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Path to Super Bowl LX: 49ers’ CMC the most important non-quarterback in postseason picture

Going into the final week of the regular season, a look at the most important non-QBs still alive in the playoff race.
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