NFC, AFC Championship Games: Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson and others with most at stake

NFC, AFC Championship Games: Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson and others with most at stake

Update: The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl We’re down to the final four. The NFL conference championship games get underway at 3 p.m. ET Sunday in Baltimore, where the Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs with the AFC title on the line. Then, at 6:30 p.m. ET, … Read more

49ers’ Deebo Samuel cleared to play in NFC Championship vs. Lions

49ers’ Deebo Samuel cleared to play in NFC Championship vs. Lions

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel was removed from the injury report Friday and will play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions. Samuel suffered what he called a “deep bruise” shoulder injury in his team’s 24-21 playoff win against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday … Read more

49ers’ Deebo Samuel doesn’t have fracture in shoulder, status still uncertain for NFC Championship Game

49ers’ Deebo Samuel doesn’t have fracture in shoulder, status still uncertain for NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel’s status for this weekend’s NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions remains uncertain, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Samuel suffered a shoulder injury in his team 24-21 playoff win against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night but the team said he does not have a fracture. The 49ers … Read more

49ers LB Dre Greenlaw’s INT seals win over Packers, sends San Francisco to NFC Championship Game

49ers LB Dre Greenlaw’s INT seals win over Packers, sends San Francisco to NFC Championship Game

By David Lombardi, Matt Barrows and Matt Schneidman San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw sealed a 24-21 victory in his team’s NFC divisional round game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night with his second interception of the game. The 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship Game and will face the winner of Sunday’s showdown … Read more

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan not surprised by Packers’ upset win over Cowboys – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan not surprised by Packers’ upset win over Cowboys – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers started prepping for the Packers two quarters into Green Bay’s 48-32 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Addressing the media ahead of the 49ers’ NFC divisional-round game, Shanahan let it be known that he wasn’t fully surprised by the Packers’ sharp performance against Dak Prescott and Co., who went into the playoffs … Read more

Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NFL playoffs, from how to watch to tiebreakers

Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NFL playoffs, from how to watch to tiebreakers

Three … two … one … happy 2024 NFL playoffs! If your New Year’s resolutions include watching more football, you’re both a distinguished goal-setter and in luck. The NFL playoffs begin Jan. 13, with the wild-card round stretching until Jan. 15. That gives you about a week to get acquainted and initiated into the league … Read more

49ers headline 2024 NFL Pro Bowl with 9 players as Josh Allen, Jared Goff are left out: Who was snubbed?

49ers headline 2024 NFL Pro Bowl with 9 players as Josh Allen, Jared Goff are left out: Who was snubbed?

The San Francisco 49ers lead the NFL with nine players named to the 2024 Pro Bowl rosters announced Wednesday. Quarterback Brock Purdy and cornerback Charvarius Ward are first-time Pro Bowlers while wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was named an alternate. Including Aiyuk, 12 alternates stem from San Francisco. The NFC Pro Bowl quarterback selections also include … Read more

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs

The Baltimore Ravens scored their most impressive victory of the season Monday night, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 33-19. Along with making them look like worthy Super Bowl contenders, the victory puts them in a fantastic position in the AFC. At 12-3, they’re a game ahead of Miami and have a chance to clinch the … Read more

NFL playoff picture: Lions win North, remain in hunt for NFC top seed; Jaguars crumbling

NFL playoff picture: Lions win North, remain in hunt for NFC top seed; Jaguars crumbling

The Detroit Lions won a division championship Sunday for the first time since 1993. Dan Campbell’s team claimed the NFC North title in dramatic fashion, hanging on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-24. Winning the division ensures the Lions will play at least one postseason game at Ford Field, and it remains possible for Detroit … Read more