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Kyle Shanahan blames SoFi 49ers fan takeover for Rams requesting Australia game

The Los Angeles Rams will play their Week 1 regular-season game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, with the Rams designated as the home team for the matchup. This means that, for this season, there will not be an invasion of 49ers fans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, […] The post Kyle Shanahan blames SoFi 49ers fan takeover for Rams requesting Australia game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Even 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan knows he overused Christian McCaffrey in 2025

No player on the San Francisco 49ers was used more than All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, who earned a whopping 413 touches during the 2025 NFL season. The 49ers know they can’t risk overusing their key offensive weapon, and head coach Kyle Shanahan knows they must reduce his workload in the upcoming season. “Last year […] The post Even 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan knows he overused Christian McCaffrey in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers Get Notable Mac Jones Future Update From Team Insider

The offseason chatter around Mac Jones and the San Francisco 49ers centered largely on whether the backup quarterback would be traded. That conversation has largely faded. And now, the discussion has shifted in a surprisingly different direction.Rather than moving on from Jones, some inside the organization believe he could be sticking around longer than anyone […] The post 49ers Get Notable Mac Jones Future Update From Team Insider appeared first on HEAVY.

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1 49ers rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

San Francisco’s rookie class arrived with a clear star after the team traded out of the first round to select Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33. The initial expectation was that Stribling could serve as the vertical threat Kyle Shanahan’s offense needed, while the rest of the class provided support at running […] The post 1 49ers rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers’ Kyke Juszczyk reveals Kyle Shanahan’s elite’ defensive understanding

The San Francisco 49ers have hopes for many wins in 2026, and it appears there will be plenty of preseason competition for defensive starting spots. And that’s good news for Kyle Shanahan, who drew praise for his elite defensive understanding from runing back Kyle Juszczyk, according to a post on X by the NFL on […] The post 49ers’ Kyke Juszczyk reveals Kyle Shanahan’s elite’ defensive understanding appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

Strangely enough, the Dallas Cowboys actually look like a roster built with January football in mind. Dak Prescott still commands one of the league’s most explosive offenses. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens remain nearly impossible to neutralize in isolation. The defense suddenly carries far more speed and physicality than it did a year ago. Those […] The post Cowboys’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Eagles’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The Philadelphia Eagles’ schedule is here, and ultimately, it’s a pretty easy go for the Birds. The proud winners of the NFC East for two seasons in a row, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since 2004, the Eagles have to deal with a first-place schedule once more, but after going toe-to-toe with the NFC […] The post Eagles’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers and 5 other teams that got completely screwed by NFL schedule release

The NFL masterfully creates the illusion that there is no true offseason, and somehow, it continues to generate hype for the product during what is supposed to be the “down period.” Every event on the calendar feels like a spectacle. The annual NFL schedule release perfectly illustrates the league’s shrewd business acumen. This warranted praise […] The post 49ers and 5 other teams that got completely screwed by NFL schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers’ Kyle Shanahan will be mad about Rams’ Week 2 game after Australia showdown

As the 2026 schedule was released for the San Francisco 49ers, the one aspect of the announcement that fans were anticipating to see was the placement of the international games and the rest after. While 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made his thoughts known on the international games and didn’t see much benefit besides exposure […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan will be mad about Rams’ Week 2 game after Australia showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Florio: NFL more interested in international expansion over ‘integrity of the sport’

NFL players are expected to be at peak performance 17 times a season, regardless of what leads up to gameday. That’s a reasonable request when you’re playing a road game, a short flight away, a week after a home game. But what about when you’re playing on the other side of the country a week…

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NFL Week 1 Is Set: Full List of Teams, Dates, Times, Locations and TV Networks Revealed

The 2026 NFL regular-season schedule was released Thursday, and the Week 1 matchups are set. The season will open Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a Super Bowl rematch, as Drake Maye and the New England Patriots head to Lumen Field to face Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. Kyle Shanahan and the San ...

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49ers game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

While the San Francisco 49ers didn’t cover every base, they have multiple reasons to be excited about their offseason so far. And here are the 49ers game-by-game predictions after the 2026 NFL schedule release. Despite another injury-riddled season, the 49ers posted a record of 12-5 before getting soundly dismissed in the playoffs by the eventual […] The post 49ers game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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J.J. Watt calls out NFL’s expanded international slate: ‘Traveling circus’

The NFL this week announced a nine-game slate of international games for the 2026 season, featuring games from Melbourne to Munich, and JJ Watt is sounding the alarm. The CBS NFL analyst took to social media on Wednesday to call out what he sees as an excessive tilt toward overseas games, writing “international game slate…

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3 disaster 49ers schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes

On paper, the San Francisco 49ers have assembled one of the most complete rosters in football yet again. Kyle Shanahan still has an offensive system capable of turning defensive coordinators into insomniacs. John Lynch spent the offseason reinforcing nearly every soft spot that emerged during last season’s uneven campaign. Of course, NFL seasons are not […] The post 3 disaster 49ers schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers Insider Issues Clear Injury Update on Mykel Williams

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their share of significant injuries last season on defense. One of the players whose 2025 season was cut short was rookie defensive lineman Mykel Williams, who suffered a torn ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee during Week 9. San Francisco is likely hoping that a healthy Williams will […] The post 49ers Insider Issues Clear Injury Update on Mykel Williams appeared first on HEAVY.

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49ers’ George Kittle Issued Stern Warning on Injury Return

The San Francisco 49ers are in a win-now window and need to make the most of their 2026 NFL season. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean the organization or players should get reckless when it comes to dealing with injuries, which the Niners are all too familiar with. George Kittle is coming off tearing his right Achilles […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle Issued Stern Warning on Injury Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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49ers player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft

There are people who believe the San Francisco 49ers failed in the draft, but the team still has high hopes for their picks. And here is a 49ers player in danger of losing his starting job to a rookie after the 2026 NFL Draft. The 49ers traded out of the first round and made their […] The post 49ers player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Shanahan gives hopeful George Kittle injury update

The San Francisco 49ers are sure hoping that star tight end George Kittle can be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the 49ers’ Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the goal is that the tight end will … The post Kyle Shanahan gives hopeful George Kittle injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rich Eisen Makes Proclamation About Upcoming 49ers Season

The San Francisco 49ers have become perennial contenders under the leadership of GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan. Since the duo was hired together in 2017, the franchise has made the playoffs five times, won multiple NFC West titles, and earned its way to multiple Super Bowls. However, it has failed to bring home […] The post Rich Eisen Makes Proclamation About Upcoming 49ers Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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49ers ink explosive ex-Raiders running back to contract post-NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers ended the 2026 NFL Draft with yet another running back on their roster. Three days later, they continue to go back to the well and have come to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders breakout star Sincere McCormick. The 49ers gave McCormick a one-year deal, they announced on Tuesday. They simultaneously […] The post 49ers ink explosive ex-Raiders running back to contract post-NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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