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Tommy Pham Headed To San Diego
The San Diego Padres acquired outfielder Tommy Pham for outfielder Hunter Renfroe and prospect infielder Xavier Edwards on Thursday. After three straight seasons with over 20 homers and 15 steals, the 31-year-old Pham will join a Friars roster starved for on-base savviness. A late bloomer, Pham didn’t become a full-time player until 2017 but owns... Read More
George Kittle Enjoying A Historic Season
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) needs no introduction for Week 14’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded tight end since 2006 will be a premium TE1 against a battered Saints linebacking corps on Sunday. Kittle was muted in Week 13’s rainy contest but should reemerge as the focal... Read More
Tevin Coleman Needs To Step Up
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman needs to prove his worth in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. Coleman helplessly watched backup Raheem Mostert notch 154 yards and a score in Week 13 as he managed just six touches for 15 yards. The de facto starter has struggled for six straight games, opening... Read More
Raheem Mostert Unlikely To Repeat Breakout Performance
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert erupted for 154 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in Week 12, rendering starter Tevin Coleman obsolete. The fifth-year back has been explosive in limited opportunities this season, averaging 5.9 yards per tote, but it may not translate into increased usage in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints.... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Paces Niners Pass-Catchers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne led the Niners in receiving with 42 yards and three catches in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. In a rainy contest, the trustworthy but unspectacular Bourne made his typical impact on the margins despite being the fourth-best option in the passing game. The output marked just his... Read More
49ers Defense Falls In Final Seconds
The San Francisco 49ers Defense played well but allowed a walk-off field goal to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. Aided by wet conditions, the Niners held the Ravens to their lowest scoring total this season, collecting a sack and fumble in the process. Considering Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had been shredding defenders, the performance... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Makes Minimal Impact In Wet Conditions
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 15 of 21 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown in Week 13’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Garoppolo found rookie wideout Deebo Samuel for a nifty 33-yard touchdown on the opening drive, but got nothing going afterwards as the rainy elements dictated game flow. Jimmy G also... Read More
Deebo Samuel Makes Another Splash
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel snatched two of four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie also added a 20-yard rush. Most Niners pass-catchers were rendered useless in the rainy battle but Samuel made the stat sheet with an impressive 33-yard contested touchdown catch... Read More
George Kittle A Non-Factor In Baltimore
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recorded just 17 yards on two catches in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. Chalk this flop up to the wet and rainy conditions, as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo managed just 165 pass yards on the day. Kittle’s brutal shortcoming comes in arguably the most critical weekend in fantasy... Read More
Emmanuel Sanders Has Another Quiet Game
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders reeled in four of six targets for 41 yards in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. Sanders led the Niners in targets and made a few nice grabs but there weren’t many aerial opportunities in the rainy contest. Since injuring his ribs in Week 10, Sanders has failed... Read More
Raheem Mostert Enjoys Breakout Performance
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert rushed 19 times for 146 yards and a touchdown in Week 13’s loss against the Baltimore Ravens. He also caught two passes for eight yards. Mostert dominated backfield touches and ran hard all game, rendering starter Tevin Coleman obsolete. His touchdown came on an impressive 40-yard scamper in... Read More
Tevin Coleman Washed Down The Storm Drain
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman managed just six yards on five carries in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. He also added a nine-yard catch. The muddy and wet conditions could’ve been deceiving but it’s apparent backup Raheem Mostert completely supplanted Coleman midway through the game. Mostert collected 146 rushing yards, dominating backfield... Read More
49ers Defense Faces Its Stiffest Test
In a battle of titans in Week 13, the second-ranked San Francisco 49ers Defense will square off against the Baltimore Ravens, the league’s best offense. The Niners steamrolled the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, allowing just eight points while bagging five sacks and a fumble and need to keep the momentum going against Ravens... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Must Prioritize Ball Security
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is a middling QB2 in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens and isn't a recommended fantasy play. Jimmy G has played great lately with 11 touchdowns in his last four contests, but he squares off against the Ravens third-best pass defense by DVOA. Baltimore has been stifling opposing quarterbacks... Read More
Raheem Mostert Returns To Change-Of-Pace Duties
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert will likely return to his primary role as a special teams player in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. With Matt Breida (questionable, ankle) getting a week of limited practices, Mostert’s touches will probably diminish to just a handful of change-of-pace snaps. The fifth-year runner has been impressive... Read More
Luis Urias And Eric Lauer Traded To Brewers For Trent Grisham, Zach Davies
A source has told ESPN’s Jeff Passan the San Diego Padres have traded infielder Luis Urias and pitcher Eric Lauer to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Trent Grisham and pitcher Zach Davies. The highlight of the deal is the prospect-for-prospect swap of Urias for Grisham. Urias has been touted as one of the Friars top... Read More
49ers Defense Gifted A Game-Ending Touchdown
The San Francisco 49ers Defense recorded two takeaways and four sacks while allowing 26 points in Week 11’s victory against the Arizona Cardinals. The Niners were sluggish early, getting blitzed by rookie quarterback Kyler Murray to a 0-16 deficit before tightening the screws in the second half. Both takeaways came late in the fourth quarter... Read More
Raheem Mostert Unable To Make Impact
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert rushed six times for 13 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With the Niners falling behind early, the running attack managed just 34 yards Sunday as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie wideout Deebo Samuel shined. Mostert’s quiet day is... Read More
Jeffery Wilson Plays Hero In Brief Cameo
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson converted his lone target for a 25-yard touchdown in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Wilson barely scratched the field Sunday but made his only touch count, catching a dart from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the fourth quarter to seal the Cardinals’ fate. With running back Matt Breida... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Scores In Second Straight Week
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne netted four of six targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Bourne was the clear No. 2 option behind rookie Deebo Samuel but played ahead of a hobbled Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) and Marquise Goodwin. His third score of the season came... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Enjoys Banner Day
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 34 of 45 passes for 424 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 11’s victory against the Arizona Cardinals. The Niners fell behind early and managed just 34 rushing yards on the day, leaning on Jimmy G to lead the comeback. He found backup tight end Ross... Read More
Emmanuel Sanders Unable To Finish Game
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) nabbed three balls for 33 yards before exiting with a rib injury. Entering the game questionable, Sanders saw five targets before aggravating his injury midway through the game. The 10-year veteran looked noticeably hobbled before leaving, gingerly getting up after each hit. In his absence, rookie wideout... Read More
Ross Dwelley Makes Good With Two Scores
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley turned four grabs into 14 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With star tight end George Kittle (ankle, knee) banged up, Dwelley assumed the starting role and cashed in on his opportunities. Dwelley played meaningful snaps but obviously lacks the upside possessed by... Read More
Tevin Coleman Stuffed By Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman managed just 14 yards on 12 carries but added 48 yards on three catches in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Coleman led the squad in rushing despite the tepid performance, as the Niners recorded just 34 ground yards. Since exploding for four touchdowns in Week 8, Coleman’s... Read More
Deebo Samuel Gets Loose In Monster Game
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was unleashed for 134 yards on eight catches in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Playing nearly every snap, Samuel’s 10 targets paced the team and his yardage more than doubled the second-closest pass-catcher. He exited briefly with a shoulder scare but returned to finish the contest. The... Read More
Tevin Coleman Grabbing The Reins
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman will shoulder the load in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Matt Breida (ankle) highly questionable, Coleman will likely handle more than his typical 50 percent snap share and is probably in-line for a season-high in touches. With quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggling and a banged-up pass-catching corps,... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Playing With Short Stack
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will likely be shorthanded heading into Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Garoppolo committed three turnovers in Week 10 and enters Sunday down stud tight end George Kittle (knee, ankle) and No. 1 receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Jimmy G draws a beatable Cardinals Defense who he shredded for four touchdowns... Read More
49ers Defense Needs No Introduction
The San Francisco 49ers Defense eliminated any doubts about their weekly fixture in fantasy lineups by recording five sacks, four turnovers and one touchdown against the vaunted Seattle Seahawks in Week 10. They’re pitted against another division rival in Week 11 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray surprisingly diced up the Niners... Read More
It's Deebo Samuel's Time To Shine
The moment could be now for San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel. With tight end George Kittle (knee, ankle) and wideout Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) banged up in Week 10, Samuel drew a season-high 11 targets, converting them into eight grabs and 112 yards. With both Kittle and Sanders likely to miss Week 11’s... Read More
Raheem Mostert Back On Tap
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is back on the flex radar in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Matt Breida (ankle) likely to “miss a week or two”, Mostert should reinsert himself as the first mate in San Francisco’s rushing committee behind Tevin Coleman. The fifth-year pro has averaged an impressive 6.3... Read More
