San Francisco 49ers
NFC West | 12-5-0
Avg PTS
25.71
Rank: 10th
Avg Yds
355.42
Rank: 8th
Avg PYds
250.16
Rank: 5th
Avg RYds
105.26
Rank: 24th
Posted 8/06/2026 5:10 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) is back at practice on Thursday, Aug. 6. He has not practiced since Saturday.
Huddle Up: Stribling has a chance, if he is healthy, to step up and become the 49ers' WR2 with Ricky Pearsall out for the year. If he steps into that role through camp, he could be an interesting WR3 or flex option in lineups.
Posted 8/05/2026 5:53 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Huddle Up: Stribling is dealing with a soft tissue injury, so the team is unlikely to rush his recovery with the regular season over a month away. Stribling in line for a bigger role with Ricky Pearsall out for the season and can be a late round pick in fantasy leagues.
Posted 8/05/2026 5:48 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Huddle Up: The 49ers will likely take their time with Evans because he is a veteran, so fantasy players should keep an eye on his status over the next few weeks. He will be the main receiver for the 49ers when he is ready to play and can be at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 8/05/2026 4:25 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be out of action for around nine months after he undergoes surgery, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. That means he should be fully recovered well ahead of training camp in 2027.
Huddle Up: With Pearsall to miss all of 2026, he's a nonfactor in standard formats. For those in keeper leagues, however, the prudent move would be to keep Pearsall on an IR slot if you can spare the room. He's flashed when healthy, and he'll likely be playing for his NFL future (and a second contract, unless the 49ers unexpectedly exercise his fifth-year option) next year. Motivation doesn't get much higher.
Posted 8/05/2026 4:05 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has yet to apply to the NFL for reinstatement or inform the team that he plans to report for training camp. As such, Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list, which means he does not count on the team's roster or salary cap.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk can essentially force the 49ers' hand at any time, though to this point he has elected not to, being content to air his greivences via social media. With no timetable for a resolution, Aiyuk remains nothing more than a final-round flier fantasy owners can stash on their bench.
Posted 8/03/2026 5:46 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) is considered day-to-day because of a hamstring injury.
Huddle Up: The team will likely be cautious with Stribling because of the type of injury, so fantasy players can check on his status later this week or next week. He is in line for a bigger role this season with Ricky Pearsall not available and could be a late round pick in deeper leagues.
Posted 8/03/2026 5:38 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of strained quadriceps.
Huddle Up: Evans will likely receive plenty of time to recover since it is early in training camp, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. He will be the top receiver for the 49ers this season and can be at least a No.3 receiver in fantasy leagues if healthy.
Posted 8/01/2026 6:27 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) was held out of today's training camp practice due to hamstring tightness, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Huddle Up: Stribling has a chance to capitalize on multiple injuries in training camp, including a season-ending injury to Ricky Pearsall. For Stribling, you have to be on the field to do that, and hopefully this is just a minor blip on the radar. Consider Stribling a late-round pick with upside in fantasy football drafts this summer.
Posted 8/01/2026 5:08 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (PCL) will be placed on season-ending injured reserve, according to GM John Lynch on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Huddle Up: The newly-signed Deebo Samuel and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling will be the beneficiaries of this unfortunate injury by Pearsall, which will end his 2026 season before it started. Consider both Samuel and Stribling late-round picks in fantasy football, but it's more likely they're waiver wire options to see if they can have a fantasy-relevant role right away.
Posted 7/31/2026 12:47 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling is "making the most" of his opportunities while WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and WR Christian Kirk (calf) are sidelined, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: While it remains to be seen if Stribling will carve out a steady role as a rookie, a fast start to training camp certainly won't hurt his chances. If Pearsall's knee continues to be an issue, Stribling becomes a lot more intriguing as a late-round swing.
Posted 7/30/2026 7:21 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) will miss the entire 2026 season if he needs to undergo surgery on his injured knee, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation because Pearsall was in line for a big role in the passing game if healthy. De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson will likely see increased roles if Pearsall is sidelined. Stribling can be a late round pick in fantasy leagues with the chance to become a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver depending on the role.
Posted 7/26/2026 11:20 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James appears to be "next up" behind RB Christian McCaffrey, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: James will have to fend of rookie Kaelon Black, but if James does secure the backup running back role, he will be a must-own handcuff for Christian McCaffrey owners.
Posted 7/26/2026 7:35 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk reportedly walked off the field with a trainer midway through Sunday's practice session, but we should get some definitive word from acting HC Chris Foerster about Kirk, according to a source on Sunday, July 26.
Huddle Up: Kirk has been productive throughout his NFL career. Heading into his ninth NFL season, Kirk has been on the field for 21 of a possible 34 games due to various injuries, including two hamstring injuries last season. Kirk is battling for a WR3 role with second-round rookie De'Zhaun Stribling, but will likely go undrafted in the majority of seasonal fantasy football leagues this summer and early fall.
Posted 7/25/2026 6:42 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk will remain on the left squad list, and the team will focus on the players that reported for training camp, according to general manager John Lynch.
Huddle Up: It seems like Aiyuk will remain away from the team for now, so he may not play this season unless he is released or traded at some point. Fantasy players can avoid Aiyuk until there is a resolution to his situation.
Posted 7/25/2026 6:25 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, July 25.
Huddle Up: Kittle is still recovering from his Achilles injury, so fantasy players will need to monitor his status during camp to see if he will be available for Week 1. He is a main part of the passing game when healthy and can be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/19/2026 6:08 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk could be used as a tight end in training camp if TE George Kittle (Achilles) is forced to the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, as insurance in case the starter isn't ready to begin the regular season. However, he is also considered an important part as a lead blocker, as the team looks to jump-start its rushing game.
Huddle Up: Juszczyk is a jack-of-all-trades, and he'll see a healthy amount of snaps and a handful of touches. But, even if he were to add a few more targets, he wouldn't have much fantasy value outside of the deepest of leagues.
Posted 7/19/2026 6:04 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges stepped up as a dependable option last season when TE George Kittle (Achilles) due to injuries. If Kittle opens training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and remains there for the opening four games, Tonges would likely step in again as the starter.
Huddle Up: Tonges was given a decent contract for his surprising work in 2025, and he looks like a decent low-end TE1 in larger fantasy leagues when Kittle is unavailable. If you draft Kittle, make sure to grab Tonges in the later rounds as insurance, if you have the roster flexibility.
Posted 7/11/2026 12:59 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is one of three players with at least six touchdown catches in each of the past five seasons.
Huddle Up: Kittle continues to produce elite numbers when he is on the field, but injuries have become a yearly concern, and he is currently recovering from an Achilles injury. Kittle has as much upside as any player at the position, but even if he is ready for Week 1, fantasy owners will need to invest in a quality backup option.
Posted 7/09/2026 12:50 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey can be an elite running back "for at least one more year," according to an NFC executive. "But he's such an elite overall player with versatility who takes care of himself," the executive said.
Huddle Up: McCaffrey logged a league-high 413 touches last year, and the heavy workload more than offset a drop in efficiency running the ball. History says McCaffrey's workload makes him an injury risk, but he will likely finish as a top-five fantasy back if he stays healthy.
Posted 7/05/2026 8:29 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and embattled San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, apparently have had a beef on social media. Aiyuk wanted to play with his former Arizona State teammate, as he has had a very public contract dispute with his current team. It was thought he would eventually land in Washington, the only team to show any remote interest in him, but after Aiyuk insulted Daniels' mother, who is also his agent, that landing spot might no longer be in the cards. "Enjoy retirement, pal," Daniels posted on social media, tagging Aiyuk, before pulling it down later.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk has been self-destructive, and he might have talked his way out of the league. No team is likely to touch a player coming off a major injury, public contract dispute and, really, erratic behavior. Daniels will be a solid fantasy option in 2026, with or without the mercurial receiver.
Posted 7/04/2026 1:47 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans was "unstoppable in red zone drills" during OTAs, according to TE George Kittle.
Huddle Up: Injuries derailed Evans last season, but he has been the model of consistency for most of his career. He should slide right into a major role in the San Francisco offense and can be targeted as a WR3 with WR2 upside.
Posted 6/28/2026 7:50 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges will likely see an increased role in the offense if TE George Kittle (Achilles) is not ready to play at the start of the regular season, in the opinion of NinersWire's Kyle Madson.
Huddle Up: Kittle is recovering from his injury, but his availability for Week 1 is still uncertain. Tonges was productive when he had a bigger role in 2025 but will probably be a No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues if he receives a few starts early in the season.
Posted 6/25/2026 3:08 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign with the Washington Commanders if the 49ers release him.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk has missed a lot of time, and his tumultuous ending with San Fran is eventually coming. At this point, though, he's a lottery ticket WR4 or WR3 in fantasy.
Posted 6/21/2026 5:16 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling is competing for the starting slot receiver role with WRs Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson. He showed he could catch the ball across the middle during his time at Oklahoma State in 2024, but at Ole Miss in 2025, he struggled in the role. However, if he impresses, the belief is that he could start since the team is so invested in him, while Kirk and Robinson are considered expendable.
Huddle Up: Stribling is a player who has an opportunity to be the WR3 in San Francisco, but traditionally, that's a role with rather minimal fantasy appeal. As long as Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall are healthy, Stribling's value in redraft leagues will be rather small. However, he is worthy of drafting in long-term keeper formats and deeper leagues.
Posted 6/21/2026 3:23 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could be of interest to the Washington Commanders, according to Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom.com. According to one anonymous NFL general manager, the Commanders are looking to bolster their receiving depth before the start of training camp.
Huddle Up: The 28-year-old Aiyuk hasn't suited up for an NFL game since Week 7 of the 2024 season, when he sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his knee against the Kansas City Chiefs. He is unlikely to play for San Francisco again after guaranteed money in his contract for the 2026 season was voided last November and the Niners have been unsuccessful to date in attempts to trade him. If Aiyuk lands with a new team this offseason, he could be worthy of consideration as a WR3 or WR4 option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/03/2026 9:56 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) said that his recovery is on schedule and there is a chance that he will be ready for Week 1. He was able to do some running on the side during the voluntary workout Wednesday, June 3.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during training camp to see if Kittle is medically cleared to play when the regular season begins. There is a chance that he will miss the first few games, but he should be available for most of the season. He will be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues when healthy.
Posted 6/01/2026 12:30 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk seems unlikely to be traded, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk and the 49ers have been at odds for over a year, and even if they can't find a trade partner for Aiyuk, it seems unlikely that he will ever suit up for San Francisco again. If the 49ers opt to simply cut Aiyuk, he will be worth stashing for when he finds a new home. After all, he topped 1,300 receiving yards in 2023.
Posted 5/29/2026 12:39 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey did not practice Thursday, and the team plans to take a "cautious" approach with McCaffrey throughout the offseason program and training camp.
Huddle Up: Coming off a year when he led all players in touches, it is not a surprise that the 49ers are doing everything they can to keep McCaffrey as fresh as possible. While there may be some regression after such a heavy workload, McCaffrey's every-down ability gives him top-five upside at the running back position.
Posted 5/26/2026 9:19 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey could have his touches managed a bit more in 2026 to keep him fresher, in the opinion of 49ersWebZone's David Bonilla on Tuesday, May 26.
Huddle Up: McCaffrey handled a league-high 413 touches this past season, and running backs that handle such a heavy workload typically don't find the same success the following season. He is one of the most productive backs in the league when healthy, but the injury potential is something to consider when selecting McCaffrey in 2026 drafts. Still, he's a first-round selection in fantasy drafts with how productive he is and how much he means to the 49ers' offense.
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