San Francisco 49ers
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) smiles as he runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bengals host surprising Falcons in matchup of 3-3 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris walks off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. Matt Ammendola has nicely replaced Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who is trying to recover from a sprained ankle. Now it's up to Darius Harris to fill in for Willie Gay, the starting linebacker who is suspended for the next four games. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Chiefs set to welcome back 2 key defensive players vs 49ers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Bengals, Falcons looking to get over .500 for 1st time

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2022 11:13 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers get key players back at practice before game vs Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos drag prime-time scoring to lowest mark in 16 years

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) drags Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) into the end zone as Walker scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Walker, a three-time Pro Bowl tight end, finally retired Tuesday from the NFL after 14 seasons––nearly three years after his final game. A new job helped Walker realize that the time to transition had arrived. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Walker retires after 14 NFL seasons with Niners, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons CB Casey Hayward placed on IR with shoulder injury

Oct. 18, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks to San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (3) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

By George Henry Oct. 16, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

49ers' Bosa has groin injury, won't play against Falcons

Oct. 16, 2022 12:46 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a groin injury. Bosa was listed as...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) reacts as he sits on the bench after throwing an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns lost 30-28. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick

By Tom Withers Oct. 13, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Steve Wilks speaks during a news conference after being named the NFL football team's interim head coach on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rams aim to get back on track hosting Wilks-led Panthers

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 04:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Friends, siblings face off when Packers host surprising Jets

By Steve Megargee Oct. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mariota, Falcons brace for test against 49ers' stiff defense

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball against New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota visits Miami looking to extend 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls for a time out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, Patriots look to slow Chubb, Browns' running game

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 PM EDT