DeForest Buckner explains the key to his 2017 improvement
The San Francisco 49ers’ defense made a statement against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, and no player grabbed the spotlight quite like defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
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Kyle Shanahan: Brian Hoyer needs to ‘get his edge back’
Kyle Shanahan delves into Brian Hoyer’s and the 49ers’ lack of success and what Hoyer needs to accomplish if San Francisco wants to emerge victorious against the Rams on Thursday.
49ers expect early success in run game to open up passing attack
“Defenses hate when the guys run the ball all over them,” Garçon said Tuesday. “So that definitely opens up the pass game. If not this game, the next game, during the game that we played last week, it definitely helps us out in the passing game.”
Carlos Hyde has potential to be top five back in Shanahan’s system
Carlos Hyde has been one of the lone bright spots in a new-look 49ers offense that has struggled mightily to start the season. Despite scoring a combined 15 points and not reaching the end zone through two games, Hyde is currently fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (169) and second in yards per attempt (7.0), and looks primed for a breakout season in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, assuming the 49ers can keep games relatively close.
Reuben Foster out of boot, walking around ‘very well’
Rookie linebacker Reuben Foster looked like the best player on the field for the 49ers’ in Week 1, before sustaining a high ankle sprain in the second quarter that knocked him out of the game, and off the field for what was assumed to be around four weeks.
Brent Jones: Sunday was first time in three years 49ers have not been intimidated by Seahawks’ physicality
Yes the 49ers are now 0-2 and yes they still haven’t scored a touchdown, but there was something different about San Francisco’s performance this time around, according to former 49ers tight end Brent Jones.
Forbes: Despite second smallest increase from 2016, 49ers still one of NFL’s most valuable franchises
Forbes’ list of NFL valuations for the 2017 season were released on Monday and the results are a mixed bag for the San Francisco 49ers.
Eric Reid to miss Rams game, ‘probably longer’ with PCL injury
49ers safety Eric Reid will likely miss multiple games with a PCL injury in his left knee but will not need surgery, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday.
Pereira: Richard Sherman on Pierre Garcon, ‘it certainly looked like a hold’
During the 49ers’ 12-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, Hoyer’s throw to Pierre Garcon went incomplete due to an illegal tackle by Richard Sherman, which went uncalled by the refs.
Krueger: If Hoyer isn’t noticeably better on Thursday it’s time to start Beathard
There were signs of life from the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 when the team traveled to Seattle. The defense was noticeably better than it was Week 1, holding Seattle to 12 points in the Seahawk’s home opener. But the air attack for the 49ers was a whole different story.