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2025-26 Season Game Recap
• MON NOV 24, 2025 • Niners Squeeze Panthers In Old-School Grind San Francisco 49ers (20) vs Carolina Panthers (9) Santa Clara, CA - San Francisco did not blow anyone off the field, but they squeezed the life out of Carolina in a 20 to 9 win that felt like vintage Kyle Shanahan football. Christian McCaffrey was the steady heartbeat of the offense, piling up 142 scrimmage yards with 89 hard running yards on 24 carries plus a touchdown, and another 53 yards on seven catches. Brock Purdy mixed one beautiful 15 play touchdown drive to Jauan Jennings with three rough interceptions, but the 49ers survived the chaos because their defense refused to break. Bryce Young threw for 169 yards with one touchdown and two picks, including a costly red zone interception that erased Carolina’s best chance to change the game. The Panthers managed only 230 total yards, went 1 for 7 on third down, and spent most of the afternoon watching the 49ers double them in possession time. McCaffrey’s game against his former team ended up reinforcing the same story this defense keeps telling. Even with key players missing, they can still drag opponents into a slow, bruising fight. At 8 and 4, the 49ers suddenly look a lot more like a real problem in the NFC playoff race. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN NOV 16, 2025 • Red and Gold Reset in the Desert San Francisco 49ers (41) @ Arizona Cardinals (22) Phoenix, AZ - Brock Purdy returned from his turf toe injury looking like he never missed a beat, leading the 49ers to a sharp 41 to 22 win over the Arizona Cardinals and giving San Francisco the kind of all-business performance that has eluded them at times this season. Purdy completed 19 of 26 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns with zero mistakes, reclaiming the starting job with the kind of steady command Kyle Shanahan loves. Christian McCaffrey did what Christian McCaffrey usually does, piling up 121 yards from scrimmage and scoring three times, two on the ground and one through the air. George Kittle hauled in two touchdown passes, including a 30 yard strike that came after Purdy checked into a different play at the line, a reminder of how in sync the two are when things are rolling. Arizona actually outgained the 49ers thanks to Jacoby Brissett’s wild 47 completions and 452 passing yards, but the Cardinals sabotaged themselves with three turnovers and an unbelievable seventeen penalties for 130 yards, including one that erased a long touchdown run. For the 49ers, it was a crisp, grown up road win that suggests there is still a ceiling left to reach. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN NOV 9, 2025 • Late Surge Fizzles for 49ers in 42‑26 NFC West Setback San Francisco 49ers (26) vs Los Angeles Rams (44) San Francisco, CA - The 49ers' Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Rams ended in a 42 26 loss, and it’s one that raises more than just concerns. It flips a warning light on red. The Rams came out swinging, building a 21 0 lead early and never really looked back. Their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, threw four touchdown passes en route to a 280 yard effort and a 400th career TD pass, while Kyren Williams’ two rushing TDs added insult to injury for San Francisco. For the Niners, backup QB Mac Jones was a bright spot, completing 33 of 39 passes for 319 yards and three scores, though one interception and a blocked extra point haunted the effort. The real killer? The 49ers’ defense, missing key personnel and unable to make stops, gave up touchdowns on six of the Rams’ first eight possessions. Now sitting at a 6 4 record, they have dropped ground in a crowded NFC West, while the Rams move to 7 2 and tie for the division lead. If San Francisco wants to salvage serious playoff momentum, they will need more than a good day at the office. They need urgent defensive reinforcements and fewer self inflicted wounds. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN NOV 2, 2025 • Red & Gold Rally Puts Giants in a Daze San Francisco 49ers (34) @ New York Giants (24) Rutherford, New Jersey - The San Francisco 49ers turned a tight opener into a statement win on the road, downing the New York Giants 34 to 24 behind a balanced and explosive offensive showing. Quarterback Mac Jones was laser-accurate, going 19 for 24 with 235 passing yards and two touchdowns, setting the tone early with a near-flawless first half. Christian McCaffrey added another chapter to his growing legend, piling up 106 rushing yards and 67 receiving yards while scoring a touchdown on the ground and another through the air. That performance broke an NFL record for the most games with both a rushing and receiving touchdown, pushing McCaffrey even further into elite territory. The Giants struck first with an impressive opening drive, led by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 191 yards and ran in a score of his own. But after that initial burst, the Niners stormed back with 20 unanswered points, taking command before halftime and never letting go. San Francisco’s defense tightened when it mattered, and the offense clicked across all phases. Now 6 and 3, the 49ers remain firmly in the NFC race, while the 2 and 7 Giants continue searching for answers in a season slipping away. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN OCT 26, 2025 • 49ers Hit Rough Patch While Texans Soar San Francisco 49ers (15) @ Houston Texans (26) Houston, TX - In a frustrating outing for the 49ers, San Francisco fell 26 to 15 to the Texans, a game defined by Houston’s efficiency and the Niners’ stumbles. C. J. Stroud turned in a standout performance, completing 30 of 39 passes for 318 yards and two touchdowns, spreading the ball to nine different receivers and helping Houston pile up a season high in total offense. Meanwhile, the 49ers’ offense never got fully untracked. Quarterback Mac Jones threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, but the ground game sputtered. Star back Christian McCaffrey managed just 25 rushing yards on eight carries, though he added 43 receiving yards. On defense, San Francisco finally ended its record streak without an interception when cornerback Deommodore Lenoir hauled one in at the end of the first half, but unfortunately he ran out the clock instead of sliding to preserve field goal position. Injuries loomed large, with several key defenders unavailable and Houston dominating time of possession at over 41 minutes. The result leaves the 49ers at 5 and 3 and asking serious questions about their balance, depth and late game situational awareness. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN OCT 19, 2025 • McCaffrey’s Midnight March Secures 49ers Tough Win San Francisco 49ers (20) vs Atlanta Falcons (10) Santa Clara, CA - The 49ers logged a gritty 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, moving to a 5 and 2 record and reclaiming a share of the NFC West lead. Christian McCaffrey was the standout, rushing for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns, and adding 72 receiving yards on 7 catches. Quarterback Mac Jones threw for 152 yards as the offense leaned on the run and timely play calling to build and protect the lead. The Falcons hung around early, led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who passed for 241 yards and a touchdown, but were stymied in the fourth when the 49ers stopped a third and 1 and a fourth down pass in succession to preserve the win. Defensively, the Niners forced key turnovers and rose to the moment despite missing several starters. With the result secured by McCaffrey’s late surge and a stout defensive stand, San Francisco showed the kind of balanced performance that bodes well for the rest of the campaign. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN OCT 12, 2025 • Bucs Blow Past Niners in Rough Afternoon on the Road San Francisco 49ers (19) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (30) Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay outmuscled the 49ers in a 30–19 upset that exposed San Francisco’s growing vulnerabilities on both sides of the ball. Baker Mayfield sliced through the Niners’ defense with ease, tossing two touchdowns and completing 17 of 23 passes for 256 yards, while Tampa’s defense punished Mac Jones with two interceptions and consistent pressure. Christian McCaffrey finally ended the Niners’ bizarre rushing touchdown drought with a one-yard plunge, and Jones racked up 347 passing yards, including a 56-yard bomb to Kendrick Bourne, but the offense sputtered in the red zone and couldn't overcome early mistakes. The biggest loss wasn’t on the scoreboard; it was the first-quarter injury to Fred Warner, who was carted off with a severe ankle injury, casting a long shadow over the team’s future. San Francisco’s defense struggled without its emotional leader, giving up chunk plays to rookie receivers Kameron and Tez Johnson. Despite flashes of potential, the Niners looked disjointed, mistake-prone, and increasingly banged up. With injuries stacking and momentum slipping, Kyle Shanahan’s squad suddenly finds itself in need of answers and fast before the NFC picture starts to pull away without them. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• THU OCT 2, 2025 • Overtime Grit Carries 49ers Past Rams San Francisco 49ers (26) @ Los Angeles Rams (23) Inglewood, CA - The 49ers pulled off a gritty 26–23 overtime win over the Rams in a game that felt more like a chess match than a shootout. Mac Jones, thrust into the limelight with Brock Purdy out, tossed for 342 yards and two touchdowns. Kendrick Bourne showed up big time with 10 catches for 142 yards, stepping up when the offense needed someone with grit. Christian McCaffrey added his own thunder with 139 total yards and a touchdown to keep pressure on Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford lit up the scoreboard with 389 passing yards and three touchdowns but could not deliver when it hurt most. The Rams’ playoff hopes nearly surged with a late drive, only to be derailed first by a goal-line fumble from Kyren Williams, then by a gutsy fourth-and-one stop in overtime at the 11. Eddy Pineiro’s 41-yard field goal in overtime sealed it. The 49ers, battered by injuries but refusing to fold, showed serious depth, fight, and coaching that can beat high-profile opponents. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN SEP 28, 2025 • When Turnovers Talk, Silence the Offense San Francisco 49ers (21) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (26) Santa Clara, CA - The 49ers’ perfect start hit a stumbling block as Jacksonville edged out a 26–21 win in a sloppy, high-stakes duel. San Francisco actually outgained the Jaguars in total yardage but couldn’t outmaneuver mistakes, and that proved costly. Brock Purdy passed for over 300 yards with two touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey piled up 141 total yards (with a receiving score), but Purdy also threw two interceptions and coughed up a fumble after a sack by former Niner Arik Armstead, who wasn’t shy about making life difficult. Jacksonville’s defense forced four turnovers and special teams struck hard as Parker Washington rambled 87 yards for a punt-return touchdown, and the 49ers also yielded a 54-yard kickoff return. What might sting most is that despite 12 Jacksonville penalties for 90 yards, San Francisco couldn’t seize control. In the waning moments, Armstead’s strip-sack sealed the deal. Coach Shanahan voiced frustration, and Purdy admitted he simply needs to be better. The loss drops San Francisco to 3–1 and puts a glaring spotlight on how turnovers and lapses in special teams can undo even a dominant yardage. performance. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN SEP 14, 2025 • 49ers Escape with Gritty Win Over Saints in Close Call San Francisco 49ers (26) @ New Orleans Saints (23) New Orleans, LA - San Francisco edged out New Orleans 26-21 in a game that tested both depth and resilience, with backup quarterback Mac Jones stepping into the spotlight and delivering three touchdown passes on 26-of-39 passing for 279 yards. The 49ers offense sputtered at times with early turnovers, but Jones showed poise under pressure and kept the attack balanced enough to secure points when needed. The Saints pushed back behind rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who also threw three touchdowns and connected on 25 of 34 passes for 206 yards, while Alvin Kamara nearly stole the show with 99 rushing yards that fueled a late surge. In the end, San Francisco’s defense sealed the win as Fred Warner forced a critical fumble and relentless pressure from Nick Bosa and the defensive line denied New Orleans’ comeback bid. The 49ers absorbed injuries along the way, including the loss of fullback Kyle Juszczyk to a concussion and guard Ben Bartch to an ankle injury, yet still managed to gut out a victory that kept them unbeaten at 2-0. For the Saints, the search for their first win of the season continues, while San Francisco proved once again that even when shorthanded, it can rely on grit and depth to get the job done. Photo: Getty Images | |||
• SUN SEP 7, 2025 • Tonges’ Big Moment Lifts 49ers Over Seahawks in Season Opener San Francisco 49ers (17) @ Seattle Seahawks (13) Seattle, WA - The San Francisco 49ers edged out the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 in a tense opener that showed both promise and fragility. The offense got rolling early when Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle on a 5-yard touchdown, but Kittle’s day ended prematurely with a hamstring injury. Seattle responded before halftime and edged ahead in the third quarter, highlighted by a field goal that gave them a 13-10 lead. With momentum shifting, the 49ers leaned on grit rather than glamour. Running back Christian McCaffrey put up 142 total yards despite carrying a calf issue. Then, with 1:34 left on the clock, third string tight end Jake Tonges, yes, third string, caught a deflected pass from Purdy in the end zone for his first career touchdown, turning the game around. It was also a clutch defensive moment as a hit on Seattle’s final drive caused a fumble that sealed the deal for San Francisco. Not everything was pretty, Purdy threw two interceptions and the special teams had miscues, but this was a “win ugly” performance. Given the roster injuries and shaky moments, the 49ers showed they still have that backbone. Photo: Getty Images | |||
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