Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ top-ranked defense carried the team in the regular season. Now it’s the offense’s turn
The 49ers' once-great defense is slipping, but that's not a problem for this sneakily prolific Niners' offense.
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Brock Purdy saved the Niners' season and their future, too
Brock Purdy is the present and future for the 49ers, even with Trey Lance on the roster.
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Kurtenbach: ‘We love beating those guys’ — how a dirty play could spark a new era of the once-great 49ers-Seahawks rivalry
The Seahawks and Niners are on a collision course for years to come, and Johnathan Abram's dirty play could prove the kindling for the rivalry to return to its former...
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Kurtenbach: Brock Purdy’s bounce-back second half vs. Seattle proved again that he’s no ordinary rookie quarterback
Brock Purdy's legendary confidence has the 49ers believing he can be the first rookie quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
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Can the Niners count on their Pro Bowl safety in the playoffs?
Talanoa Hufanga might be a Pro Bowler, but his pass coverage in recent weeks is the Niners' biggest concern heading into the playoffs.
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Correa's Twins deal doesn't vindicate the SF Giants — it makes them look worse
The Giants failed to bring in the kind of big-time player they needed, and were big-timed by the Mets and Twins (!!!) in the process
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Steph Curry is back. Now it's time for the Warriors to get to work
The return of Steph Curry (and Andre Iguodala) didn't result in a win, but it hinted at better basketball to come for Golden State.
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The 49ers are better than clichés, old adages, and the rival Seahawks
There's no reason to believe the 49ers will lose to a lesser Seattle Seahawks team on Saturday. So why would anyone think it will happen?
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Niners' first game since Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest was business as usual
The Niners discuss being able to compartmentalize the risks of football only days after Hamlin's heart stopped beating on the field.
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Kurtenbach: Klay Thompson fought hard to find his old form. It arrived right when the Warriors needed it
Klay Thompson's recent play with Steph Curry sidelined hints at a big second half for the future Hall of Famer.