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By: David Lombardi

If Dre Greenlaw loses an appeal of his one-game suspension, Raheem Morris' defense will likely count on fifth-round draft pick Jaden Dugger against the Commanders.

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49ers vs. Commanders: The Standard's 5 fast predictions

By: David Lombardi, Tim Kawakami, Kerry Crowley

Washington's defense has been terrible against the pass, but Kyle Shanahan's offense may be forced to rely on running the ball to win Monday's game.

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The 6-0 49ers: Evans’ injury, Purdy’s history, Mustapha’s stops, and a nail-biting finish

By: Kerry Crowley, David Lombardi

Kyle Shanahan’s team led 20-3 at halftime, but receiver Mike Evans’ Achilles injury left Brock Purdy’s offense without its top receiver in a narrow win.

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‘We got a bunch of steals’: How the 49ers’ youngest players rescued Monday night’s win

By: David Lombardi

From Trent Williams to George Kittle, the most experienced players in the locker room were gushing about the way the 2026 draft class closed out a victory.

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The Falcons formula: How the 49ers will adapt their game plan against Atlanta

By: David Lombardi

Without Mike Evans and several other top receivers, Kyle Shanahan's team will lean on Raheem Morris' defense.

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Mike Evans (Achilles) status uncertain for week 7

By: David Lombardi

According to David Lombardi, Mike Evans did not practice today due to Achilles tendonitis and “No update as to if he will play in week 7”. Mike Evans left

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49ers vs. Falcons: The Standard's 5 fast predictions

By: David Lombardi, Kerry Crowley, Tim Kawakami

Defesnsive coordinator Raheem Morris faces his former team Sunday in Atlanta, where the 49ers will try to improve to 7-0.

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The 49ers' first loss: Brutal turnovers and bad penalties cost San Francisco in Atlanta

By: Kerry Crowley, David Lombardi

Kyle Shanahan's team fell to 6-1 with a 29-20 defeat to the Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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By: David Lombardi

After losing to the Falcons four years ago, the 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey and advanced to the NFC Championship Game.

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The 49ers answer the Seahawks’ splash with a trade for DeForest Buckner

By: Kerry Crowley

Hours after Seattle acquired left guard Quenton Nelson from the Colts, San Francisco GM John Lynch agreed to bring Buckner back to the Bay Area.