Matt Maiocco
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NBC Sports Bay Area. Covering the San Francisco 49ers for a few years now. Check out my YouTube channel.
On this episode of 49ers Talk, GM John Lynch steps in to handle the Game Plan interview as Kyle Shanahan is busy preparing to face the Browns on a short week.
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John Lynch previews 49ers-Browns, addresses Brandon Aiyuk's status with organization
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November 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On this episode of 49ers Talk, GM John Lynch steps in to handle the Game Plan interview as Kyle Shanahan is busy preparing to face the Browns on a short week.
To watch:
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To watch:
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NFC standings
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Bears 9-3
🏈 Eagles 8-4
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Bears 9-3
🏈 Eagles 8-4
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
NFC standings
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Bears 9-3
🏈 Eagles 8-4
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Bears 9-3
🏈 Eagles 8-4
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
49ers injury report for Week 13 at Browns:
OUT
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
OUT
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
November 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
49ers injury report for Week 13 at Browns:
OUT
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
OUT
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
NFC standings
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Eagles 8-3
🏈 Bears 8-3
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Eagles 8-3
🏈 Bears 8-3
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
NFC standings
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Eagles 8-3
🏈 Bears 8-3
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
Division leaders
🏈Rams 9-2
🏈 Eagles 8-3
🏈 Bears 8-3
🏈 Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
🏈 Seahawks 8-3
🏈 Packers 8-3-1
🏈 49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Cowboys 6-5-1
Panthers 6-6
I think I just learned that the same foot twice (with a hop) does not count as two feet inbounds. (Or maybe I knew it and just forgot.)
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I think I just learned that the same foot twice (with a hop) does not count as two feet inbounds. (Or maybe I knew it and just forgot.)
Robert Saleh explained why he was quite pleased Ji'Ayir Brown did not do exactly as he was instructed on a particular play during the 49ers' win over the Panthers
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Why Robert Saleh is thrilled Ji'Ayir Brown didn't follow directions in 49ers' MNF win over Panthers
49ers defensive coordinator explained why he is thrilled Ji'Ayir Brown didn't follow instructions in San Francisco's win over the Carolina Panthers.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Robert Saleh explained why he was quite pleased Ji'Ayir Brown did not do exactly as he was instructed on a particular play during the 49ers' win over the Panthers
To read:
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To read:
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I don’t believe I’ve ever considered the possibility of a punter losing the snap in the sun inside a domed stadium … until just then.
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I don’t believe I’ve ever considered the possibility of a punter losing the snap in the sun inside a domed stadium … until just then.
49ers practice report on Thanksgiving Day:
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/calf)
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/calf)
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
49ers practice report on Thanksgiving Day:
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/calf)
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/calf)
NFC standings
Division leaders
Rams 9-2
Eagles 8-3
Bears 8-3
Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
Seahawks 8-3
Packers 8-3-1
49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Panthers 6-6
Cowboys 5-5-1
Division leaders
Rams 9-2
Eagles 8-3
Bears 8-3
Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
Seahawks 8-3
Packers 8-3-1
49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Panthers 6-6
Cowboys 5-5-1
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
NFC standings
Division leaders
Rams 9-2
Eagles 8-3
Bears 8-3
Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
Seahawks 8-3
Packers 8-3-1
49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Panthers 6-6
Cowboys 5-5-1
Division leaders
Rams 9-2
Eagles 8-3
Bears 8-3
Buccaneers 6-5
Wild cards
Seahawks 8-3
Packers 8-3-1
49ers 8-4
Also…
Lions 7-5
Panthers 6-6
Cowboys 5-5-1
Ross Dwelley sighting.
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ross Dwelley sighting.
If you’re the 49ers, I suppose you’re rooting for the Packers — just to create a little separation from the Lions for that seventh and final playoff spot. Convince me otherwise.
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If you’re the 49ers, I suppose you’re rooting for the Packers — just to create a little separation from the Lions for that seventh and final playoff spot. Convince me otherwise.
The NFL announces that hearing officer Derrick Brooks, appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, has upheld the one-game suspension of Carolina's Tre'von Moehrig for his below-the-belt punch of Jauan Jennings.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The NFL announces that hearing officer Derrick Brooks, appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, has upheld the one-game suspension of Carolina's Tre'von Moehrig for his below-the-belt punch of Jauan Jennings.
The 49ers signed veteran LB Eric Kendricks to their practice squad and released LB Stone Blanton from the practice squad.
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The 49ers signed veteran LB Eric Kendricks to their practice squad and released LB Stone Blanton from the practice squad.
The 49ers are not opening the practice window this week for Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing or Yetur Gross-Matos, Kyle Shanahan said.
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The 49ers are not opening the practice window this week for Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing or Yetur Gross-Matos, Kyle Shanahan said.
49ers practice report for Wednesday via Kyle Shanahan:
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/neck)
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/neck)
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
49ers practice report for Wednesday via Kyle Shanahan:
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/neck)
No practice
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle)
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
K Eddy Piñeiro (R hamstring)
RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)
Limited
LB Luke Gifford (hip/neck)
From the NFL Communications Dept:
Panthers DB Tre’Von Moehrig is suspended for one game without pay for striking Jauan Jennings, uh, south of the equator.
Panthers DB Tre’Von Moehrig is suspended for one game without pay for striking Jauan Jennings, uh, south of the equator.
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From the NFL Communications Dept:
Panthers DB Tre’Von Moehrig is suspended for one game without pay for striking Jauan Jennings, uh, south of the equator.
Panthers DB Tre’Von Moehrig is suspended for one game without pay for striking Jauan Jennings, uh, south of the equator.
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49ers snap count on defense (46 plays):
DL — Bryce Huff 35, Keion White 29, Kalia Davis 26, Jordan Elliott 22, Clelin Ferrell 21, Alfred Collins 21, CJ West 16, Sam Okuayinonu 15
LB — Dee Winters 46, Curtis Robinson 46, Luke Gifford 1
49ers snap count on defense (46 plays):
DL — Bryce Huff 35, Keion White 29, Kalia Davis 26, Jordan Elliott 22, Clelin Ferrell 21, Alfred Collins 21, CJ West 16, Sam Okuayinonu 15
LB — Dee Winters 46, Curtis Robinson 46, Luke Gifford 1
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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49ers snap count on defense (46 plays):
DL — Bryce Huff 35, Keion White 29, Kalia Davis 26, Jordan Elliott 22, Clelin Ferrell 21, Alfred Collins 21, CJ West 16, Sam Okuayinonu 15
LB — Dee Winters 46, Curtis Robinson 46, Luke Gifford 1
49ers snap count on defense (46 plays):
DL — Bryce Huff 35, Keion White 29, Kalia Davis 26, Jordan Elliott 22, Clelin Ferrell 21, Alfred Collins 21, CJ West 16, Sam Okuayinonu 15
LB — Dee Winters 46, Curtis Robinson 46, Luke Gifford 1
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49ers snap count on offense (70 plays):
QB — Brock Purdy 70
RB — Christian McCaffrey 58, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Brian Robinson 12
WR — Jauan Jennings 63, Ricky Pearsall 53, Demarcus Robinson 38, Kendrick Bourne 6, Skyy Moore 5
49ers snap count on offense (70 plays):
QB — Brock Purdy 70
RB — Christian McCaffrey 58, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Brian Robinson 12
WR — Jauan Jennings 63, Ricky Pearsall 53, Demarcus Robinson 38, Kendrick Bourne 6, Skyy Moore 5
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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49ers snap count on offense (70 plays):
QB — Brock Purdy 70
RB — Christian McCaffrey 58, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Brian Robinson 12
WR — Jauan Jennings 63, Ricky Pearsall 53, Demarcus Robinson 38, Kendrick Bourne 6, Skyy Moore 5
49ers snap count on offense (70 plays):
QB — Brock Purdy 70
RB — Christian McCaffrey 58, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Brian Robinson 12
WR — Jauan Jennings 63, Ricky Pearsall 53, Demarcus Robinson 38, Kendrick Bourne 6, Skyy Moore 5
Frank Gore advances to the round of semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, only three of the greats listed here are likely to be elected into the Class of 2026.
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Frank Gore advances to the round of semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, only three of the greats listed here are likely to be elected into the Class of 2026.
And that's about it: The 49ers maintain their 11-point lead at the two-minute warning.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
And that's about it: The 49ers maintain their 11-point lead at the two-minute warning.
The 49ers got away with one, as Renardo Green held Tetairoa McMillan on the pass that Ji'Ayir Brown intercepted.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The 49ers got away with one, as Renardo Green held Tetairoa McMillan on the pass that Ji'Ayir Brown intercepted.
Ji'Ayir Brown comes up with his second pick of the night in the best game of his NFC career. The 49ers are holding an 11-point lead with 6:27 remaining.
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Ji'Ayir Brown comes up with his second pick of the night in the best game of his NFC career. The 49ers are holding an 11-point lead with 6:27 remaining.
Alfred Collins tipped Bryce Young's two-point conversion pass to contribute to the incomplete pass. The 49ers hold a 17-9 lead late in the third quarter.
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Alfred Collins tipped Bryce Young's two-point conversion pass to contribute to the incomplete pass. The 49ers hold a 17-9 lead late in the third quarter.
Panthers injury update: CB Jaycee Horn has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. He has two interceptions tonight.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Panthers injury update: CB Jaycee Horn has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. He has two interceptions tonight.
First-half summary
Brock Purdy: Three interceptions.
Bryce Young: Three points off three takeaways.
This is some cringy QB play.
Brock Purdy: Three interceptions.
Bryce Young: Three points off three takeaways.
This is some cringy QB play.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
First-half summary
Brock Purdy: Three interceptions.
Bryce Young: Three points off three takeaways.
This is some cringy QB play.
Brock Purdy: Three interceptions.
Bryce Young: Three points off three takeaways.
This is some cringy QB play.