Airplane Banner Sums Up 49er Fans Frustration
The message on the banner being towed by a plane over the San Francisco 49ers Levi's Stadium summed up the frustrations of many fans over the team's dismal 1-12 record this season.
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The message on the banner being towed by a plane over the San Francisco 49ers Levi's Stadium summed up the frustrations of many fans over the team's dismal 1-12 record this season.
With a 17-3 halftime lead over the New York Jets, it looked as though the San Francisco 49ers were going to break an 11-game losing streak on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Alas, a team that has forgotten how to win fell apart in the second half, allowing the Jets to tie the score and eventually win on overtime.
Bilal Powell ran for 145 yards, including the game-ending 19-yard touchdown in overtime, to help Bryce Petty and the New York Jets rally from 14 points down to beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in overtime on Sunday.
Hyde absolutely gashed the Jets from the outset of the game and at one point averaged 20.5 yards per carry.
The San Francisco 49ers are having a forgettable season this year, losers of 11 straight games. As the team prepares to host the New York Jets this Sunday, though, there is some good news for the team. Wide receiver Torrey Smith was announced as the Niners' nominee for the 2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, annually given to the NFL player best exemplifying a commitment to philanthropy and community involvement.
Just 24 hours after attending his father's funeral in Maine, Kelly was back in front of reporters, talking this time about a personal loss.
Both the Oakland Raiders and Kansas Chiefs will be fighting for the top seed in the AFC playoffs. With both Oakland and New England sitting at 10-2 in their respective divisions, Kansas City is right on the doorstep at 9-3. With a victory Thursday evening over the Raiders, the Chiefs would take over the top spot in the AFC West. The Raiders must win in order to control their own playoff destiny down the stretch.
Colin Kaepernick is keeping his starting job after getting benched during one of the worst performances of his career.
San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly was in Maine Tuesday attending the funeral of his father who died over the weekend.
Colin Kaepernick is keeping his starting job after getting benched during one of the worst performances of his career.
Former San Francisco defensive end Larry Roberts, who played on two 49ers Super Bowl champions, has passed away at the age of 53, the team announced Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers lost on the road to the Chicago Bears, 26-6, on a day when the once-proud organization quarterback tradition took a major hit. The 49ers totaled just six yards net passing in the loss, resulting in a franchise record no team with Head Coach Chip Kelly should be setting.
The 49ers (1-11) extended their franchise-record losing streak and set a club low with 6 yards net passing.
Mercifully, the streak of ineptitude ended when Kaepernick hit Vance McDonald for a short completion in the second quarter.
A team of auditors poured over financial records at Levi Stadium Thursday for a second time.
