The 49ers had trade terms in place to bring Jauan Jennings back from the Vikings, but the veteran receiver said no, ending a reunion before it could begin.

A quick look at where the San Francisco 49ers stand entering Week 8.

(AP) — A new defensive coordinator, an infusion of youth and the return of Dre Greenlaw had San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner raving about how much fun he was having anchoring one of the league's more surprising units this season before heading out on the bye.Warner's enthusiasm, and the potential of the Niners defense, only got higher after the team made a big move during the week off to bring back three-time Pro Bowler DeForest Buckner to help anchor the defensive interior.

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off their first loss of the NFL season last Sunday, when they fell 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons to move to 6-1 overall.Now, as they’re in the middle of their bye week, 49ers general manager John Lynch has been active on the trade front.San Francisco agreed to a blockbuster […] The post Steve Young Makes Honest Statement on San Francisco 49ers’ Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

They both looked great in their costumes.

The San Francisco 49ers lost their first game of the NFL season on Sunday, falling 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons. Now, they’re set to enter a bye week that comes at the perfect time as they look to get several injured players back on the field. One of them is star pass rusher Nick Bosa, […] The post 49ers GM Announces Nick Bosa Injury Update After Falcons Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

The 49ers' pass rush disappeared against Atlanta, producing a historically poor pressure rate that raises serious questions about San Francisco's defense heading into its bye week.

Can the San Francisco 49ers overcome another wave of injuries and remain legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Following San Francisco's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Sports Illustrated's MMQB examines the growing injury concerns surrounding the 49ers, including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel, and whether the team has enough firepower to make another deep playoff run. The 49ers may still be a playoff team, but can they realistically compete for a championship?