A number of NFL executives, coaches and scouts considered two offseason moves by the San Francisco 49ers among the best in the league.

DeForest Buckner should help the Niners in one big area.

The San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week at 6-1, with five pleasant surprises helping fuel their strong start despite injuries.

On “49ers Overreactions,” NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco responds to a fan’s take on whether San Francisco needs to acquire more pass rushers.49ers Overreactions: Why pass rush not a concern after Week 5 win vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Through four games, it's hard to find a reason not to pick the 49ers to win the Super Bowl this season.

San Francisco 49ers need five key players to deliver against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 as injuries leave several players with bigger roles.

San Francisco 49ers need four key contributors to step up with Nick Bosa sidelined, including a rookie and DC Raheem Morris.

San Francisco 49ers defensive line has been ravaged by injuries, leaving a dramatically different group preparing to start in Week 3.

Fresh off an international blowout, San Francisco battles travel fatigue and a dual-threat quarterback to secure a perfect start behind a relentless ground attack and Nick Bosa’s pressure.