San Francisco 49ers
NFC West | 6-11-0
Avg PTS
22.88
Rank: 14th
Avg Yds
387.47
Rank: 4th
Avg PYds
260.24
Rank: 3rd
Avg RYds
127.24
Rank: 10th
Posted 6/18/2025 9:39 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle may receive more routes this upcoming season because the team can use TE Luke Farrell as a blocking tight end in two-tight end sets, according to general manager John Lynch.
Huddle Up: Kittle has been a key part of the passing game for the 49ers over a long period of time and could see more work since he will not be asked to block as often. He should be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues as long as he is healthy.
Posted 6/16/2025 9:37 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said WR Ricky Pearsall is an ascending player and that he is confident that Pearsall will play well this upcoming season.
Huddle Up: Pearsall likely will be one of the starting receivers to open the season if Brandon Aiyuk is not ready to play. He was productive in his limited playing time in 2024 and could be a No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/15/2025 1:10 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is doing a "tremendous job" with his recovery from knee surgery, according to general manager John Lynch.
Huddle Up: The good news is that Aiyuk hasn't suffered any setbacks as he recovers from the knee injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, he remains without a timetable for his return, and there is a good chance he will miss the start of the season. Despite the risk, Aiyuk has enough upside to take a chance on when the later rounds roll around.
Posted 6/12/2025 5:49 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) participated in every phase of voluntary OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, and he even took reps during team drills, which was rare among the team's established stars, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner. McCaffrey says he feels "great" after being dogged by injuries in 2024.
Huddle Up: McCaffrey has played eight seasons in the NFL. Five times he played at least 16 games. In the other three, he played 14 games combined. That's the risk. McCaffrey has elite talent as a runner and receiver, and he's the focal point of San Francisco's offense when available. He's also 29, has north of 2,000 combined touches on his odometer, and has dealt with lower-body injuries. Someone is going to roll the dice on McCaffrey in the first round, but the risk is undeniably higher with him than other top fantasy producers.
Posted 6/11/2025 7:00 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings (calf) is not participate in the mandatory minicamp but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Jennings is on track to be one of the starting receivers for the 49ers while Brandon Aiyuk is out of the lineup and was productive when called upon in 2024. He will see a good amount of targets each game and can be a No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/11/2025 6:59 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is not participating in the mandatory minicamp this week, but head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Pearsall should be ready for the start of training camp.
Huddle Up: Pearsall will have around six weeks to recover from his injury, so he should be healthy enough to be on the field for early camp practices. He is in line for a big role in the passing game and can be a No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues if he is healthy.
Posted 6/10/2025 8:00 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, June 10.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk went under the knife for his torn ACL in early November last year. Considering those injuries usually require at least nine months of painstaking rehab, it was always likely Aiyuk would miss some of training camp. The real question is if he can show enough progress in August to avoid IR to begin the season. In his absence, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Christian McCaffrey each figure to see a few more looks.
Posted 6/04/2025 10:05 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings (undisclosed) participated in individual drills during practice Wednesday, June 4, but sat out team drills.
Huddle Up: It appears Jennings is dealing with a minor injury, so it is not known if he will take part in the mandatory minicamp. He will be a top three receiver for the 49ers this upcoming season and could be a No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/01/2025 7:44 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle participated in individual drills and some team drills during practice Thursday, May 29.
Huddle Up: Kittle does not need a lot of work this offseason to be ready for the season, so he likely will be a full participant once training camp begins. He will continue to be one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL in 2025 and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/01/2025 2:19 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE Luke Farrell is expected to be used primarily as a blocking tight end, allowing the team to free up offensive threats such as RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle to run routes.
Huddle Up: Farrell's blocking ability explains why he was able to command a three-year, $15.75 million contract from the Niners in free agency despite having just 36 receptions for 318 yards and no touchdowns through his first four NFL seasons. While Farrell himself possesses very little fantasy value, his on-field presence should boost McCaffrey and Kittle's numbers, as long as both of them can remain healthy.
Posted 5/30/2025 2:01 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings was the favorite target of QB Brock Purdy during OTAs Thursday, May 29, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: Jennings is coming off a career year, and with Deebo Samuel now in Washington and Brandon Aiyuk working his way back from knee surgery, Jennings should have a steady role in the offense in 2025. He is in the WR3 mix.
Posted 5/30/2025 1:53 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) did not participate in drills during OTAs Thursday, May 29.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk continues to recover from an ACL injury, but there is a chance he will be ready for the season opener. It could take some time for Aiyuk to return to top form, but he should at least be a WR3.
Posted 5/30/2025 1:44 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) "looked electric" during OTAs Thursday, May 29, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: After battling injuries last year, all the reports on McCaffrey continue to be positive about the veteran back heading into 2025. The injury concerns could cause him to slide to middle or end of the first round of fantasy drafts, making him a bargain if he returns to his 2023 form.
Posted 5/29/2025 9:04 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and likely will be sidelined until training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Pearsall will have around two months to rehab the injury, so he should be ready for the opening of training camp. He should see a decent amount of targets each game this upcoming season and can be a No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/19/2025 2:16 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy received a no-trade clause for the duration of his five-year deal.
Huddle Up: He was the QB13 in 15 games last season and will have to adjust to life without Deebo Samuel. He'll be a low-end QB1 in fantasy that could sneak back into the midrange area.
Posted 5/16/2025 9:07 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with the 49ers Friday, May 16, worth $265 million. The deal includes $181 million in guaranteed money, and Purdy will receive $165.05 million in the first three years of the extension.
Huddle Up: Purdy has played well since entering the NFL and will be the 49ers starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. He did lose Deebo Samuel this offseason but will have a good group of pass catchers to work with in 2025. Purdy can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/02/2025 5:58 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $76.4 million earlier this week, but not before an unnamed team reportedly offered the 49ers a second-round draft pick during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: There is a strong possibility we will learn who the mystery team was at some point in the months ahead, but all that matters is that the 31-year-old Kittle is still valued highly enough by the organization that they declined a solid offer. Kittle is now the highest-paid tight end in the league and should be in great shape to have another banner season as San Francisco looks for players to earn the touches and targets left behind by the trade of Deebo Samuel.
Posted 4/29/2025 1:15 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million extension Tuesday, April 29. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid tight end in the league.
Huddle Up: Kittle was the TE3 in PPR leagues despite playing in 15 games and being banged up for a few more on a struggling team. That figures to be his basement in 2025.
Posted 4/26/2025 6:32 pm GMT
Oregon RB Jordan James was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 147th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: James will be behind Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo on the depth chart but could see a decent amount of playing time this season since both McCaffrey and Guerendo have dealt with injuries. He could be a late round pick in deeper leagues, but fantasy players should not expect him to be a starting option in his rookie season.
Posted 4/26/2025 1:45 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle appeared at the team's facility for offseason conditioning Friday, April 25, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Both sides are continuing to discuss a contract extension.
Huddle Up: Kittle had been a no-show for the first few days of voluntary workouts. He is entering the final year of his current deal and is slated to earn a base salary of $14.4 million in 2025, although none of it is guaranteed. Despite a disappointing season for the 49ers overall last year, Kittle still managed to catch 94 passes for 1,108 yards and eight touchdowns over 15 games and should be one of the first few tight ends drafted in all fantasy formats.
Posted 4/24/2025 3:45 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle refuted a report that he failed to report to voluntary workouts because of his contract negotiations. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that Kittle wants to be the highest-paid TE in the NFL and that Kittle and the 49ers remain far apart in contract talks. Kittle tweeted out "Your source is incorrect."
Huddle Up: Kittle was the TE3 in fantasy despite playing in 15 games. He had a 94-1,106-8 line and figures to be a top-five TE again.
Posted 4/22/2025 8:49 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) told reporters that he is "feeling good and has no health-related restrictions" following a season in which he missed eight games with Achilles tendonitis and another five with a knee injury.
Huddle Up: Fantasy managers are unlikely to forgive and forget this spring and summer in regards to McCaffrey. It would not be a shock to see him slip out of the top five picks in drafts for the first time in a while, but there are very few backs capable of doing what he can do when he is healthy. While betting on McCaffrey at this point is betting against the age curve to a degree, CMC's upside is still worth betting on in the middle part of the first round in fantasy drafts.
Posted 4/22/2025 6:44 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle did not report for the start of the offseason program on Tuesday, April 22.
Huddle Up: Kittle and the team are not close to agreeing to terms on a contract extension. He is entering the final year of his contract and is set to earn a $14.4 million base salary, but none of it is guaranteed. Trey McBride leads all NFL tight ends with a $19 million annual average, which is probably about what Kittle is asking for. It seems likely at this point that an extension for Kittle may not come until after the start of training camp.
Posted 4/22/2025 6:38 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy reported for the first day of the team's offseason workout program on Tuesday, April 22.
Huddle Up: At the very least, Purdy's presence suggests at least some satisfaction with how contract extension talks are going with the team. It will likely not happen before or during the draft, but Purdy's deal does not appear to be one that will drag into the summer.
Posted 4/21/2025 7:23 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and TE George Kittle may not participate in voluntary activities this spring as both players seek long-term extensions, according to Mike Silver of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: Fred Warner is also in that group, but he is expected to report. Silver is hearing that progress is being made with Purdy's contract, but there appears to be some uncertainty if he will report. Ditto for Kittle. The 49ers have a recent history of taking their time with extensions, but at least the Purdy deal does not feel like it will take all summer.
Posted 4/04/2025 8:40 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) does not have a timetable at this point, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team has been told by his doctor that he has a chance to be ready for Week 1.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the offseason to see how Aiyuk progresses with his recovery. He will be a main part of the passing game when he is healthy and can be at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/01/2025 7:14 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy's contract extension could get done soon, according to comments from general manager John Lynch on Monday, March 31. While team owner Jed York stated the deal "should not be hard to do," he suggested that Purdy was the one who was holding things up.
Huddle Up: This is likely much ado about nothing, as the two sides seem to understand their marriage is the best thing for both parties. Considering the 49ers' moves this offseason - or the lack thereof - it seems clear they are ready to move forward with talks whenever Purdy and his representation are. Purdy's contract will likely exceed $50 million per season. Regardless of when a deal gets done, Purdy should remain firmly in the low-end QB1 conversation in fantasy.
Posted 4/01/2025 6:20 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is "healthy and doing great," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, April 1.
Huddle Up: It is great news after the 28-year-old was limited to four games due to an Achilles issue and a PCL sprain in his right knee in 2024. McCaffrey trains as diligently as any running back, so it would not be a shock if he rediscovers his vintage form in 2025. With that said, fantasy managers will have to weigh his massive upside in Shanahan's offense against the likelihood that CMC has entered the back nine of his career. McCaffrey is still very much worth a first-round pick in fantasy, but managers will need to prioritize handcuff Isaac Guerendo in the middle rounds.
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