49ers Team Grades: 49ers' Defense Helpless Against Falcons In 41-13 Loss
The San Francisco 49ers lost their 13th straight game on Sunday, this time dropping a 41-13 decision on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.
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The San Francisco 49ers lost their 13th straight game on Sunday, this time dropping a 41-13 decision on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.
Entrenched in a hard-fought battle, Oakland had to fight and claw its way to a 19-16 win over the San Diego Chargers in week 15. In doing so, the Silver and Black punched their first playoff ticket since the 2002 season.
It was another Sunday to forget for the Niners, who were blown out by the Falcons 41-13 to extend a team record with their 13th straight loss.
The Raiders beat the Bolts 19-16 in San Diego on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2002.
It could be a remarkable scene Sunday when the Oakland Raiders, closing in on their first playoff berth since their Super Bowl season of 2002, face a fading Chargers franchise that could be nearing the end of its 56-season run in San Diego.
If this week 15 matchup is anything like past confrontations between these two old AFL rivals, expect a hard-fought game in the trenches, with either Derek Carr or Philip Rivers pushing their respective teams to victory. Here are the key injuries that could impact the matchup.
The San Francisco 49ers face a daunting task this Sunday in Atlanta as they take on the high-scoring Falcons in the Georgia Dome. It's not likely the 49ers will snap their 12-game losing streak, especially without two starters on offense. Both wide receiver Torrey Smith and offensive lineman Joe Staley didn't practice this week, and the two players are listed as out and doubtful, respectively, for Week 15's game. Otherwise, the San Francisco roster looks relatively healthy for its matchup with the long-time NFC West Division foe from the East Coast.
The Oakland Raiders will likely have to wait at least another week to get defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. back on the field for the first time this season.
The Patriots and Broncos square off Sunday, pitting New England's pyrotechnic offense against Denver's granite defense.
Even as controversy swirls, Dak and the Cowboys will get the job done in Dallas while Matt Stafford and the Lions keep control of the NFC North with a win over Big Blue.
The year was 1983, and the San Francisco 49ers weren't the Team of the Decade just yet. In fact, after winning the Super Bowl for the first time in 1981, the 49ers slipped well back under .500 in the strike-shortened 1982 regular season and missed the playoffs. Thus, the following season was a big one for the San Francisco organization: Would the 49ers drift back into obscurity or would the team remain relevant in the NFC power hierarchy? One of the craziest games of 1983 was a road game in Atlanta against the Falcons, the 1980 and 1982 NFC West Division champions. Here's what happened.
The Raiders are among the NFL's surprise teams this season. The team sits at 10-3 heading into the home stretch. That said, the Raiders will need a perfect finish and help to win the AFC West crown.
Both the Rams and Seahawks look to turn things around on Thursday Night Football after blowout losses in Week 14.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it was good to meet face-to-face with Aldon Smith, but would not disclose any timetable for troubled former NFL star's return to the field with the Oakland Raiders.
Less than 24 hours after local officials approved a new $1.3 billion Oakland Raiders stadium plan, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters covering the NFL owners meeting that there were "some real strength" with relocating to Las Vegas.
NFL Hall of Famer and CBS NFL Analyst, Dan Fouts, discusses three key AFC games with playoff implications in Week 15.
With the fate of the Oakland Raiders hanging in the balance, Alameda County officials voted 3-1 with one abstention to approve a deal for a new $1.3 billion stadium that supporters hope will keep the NFL team in town.
Running back Latavius Murray isn't concerned about the Oakland Raiders suffering through any type of hangover after their six-game winning streak ended last week in Kansas City.
Sitting at 5-8, the Chargers will look to play spoiler and make life miserable for the Raiders on the road in week 15.
Riding a 12-game losing streak isn't a good thing for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a Week 15 matchup in Atlanta against the Falcons. Tied for first place in the NFC South Division and possessing the top scoring offense in the NFL, the Falcons present a daunting challenge for the 49ers right now.
The City of Oakland is getting ready to make what could be it's final play to keep the Raiders on Monday as city officials prepared to vote on the proposed stadium plan Tuesday.
Chip Kelly is facing the unenviable task of getting his team ready for its next game to stop the worst losing streak in franchise history.
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.
