49ers

Geno Smith came into last season a bit of a mystery, eight years removed from his last chance at being a full-time starter. Brock Purdy was a complete unknown as the final pick in the draft fortunate to just solidify a roster spot as a rookie.

The Eagles are soaring into the Super Bowl, after forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game.

The Oakland Athletics have spent many years trying to get a new stadium. Time is running out on their efforts.

One week into the season, the transition seems to be going a little bit smoother in Seattle than in San Francisco.

The Seattle Seahawks moved quickly to address a need in the defensive backfield. They are expected to sign former San Francisco cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.

The Bucs spotted Green Bay a 10-0 lead before storming toward a 38-10 victory. Aaron Rodgers, whose first two interceptions of the season led to two touchdowns for Tampa Bay.

A star-studded lineup of NFL players departed their games with injuries. Giants running back Saquon Barkley is believed to have torn the ACL in a loss to Chicago.

Oh, Yeah I Forgot - Loyalty

Seattle coach Pete Carroll believes the league wishes there had been pass interference called against San Francisco's Fred Warner late in the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers.

Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns as the 49ers reached the halfway point of their season undefeated, beating the Arizona Cardinals 28-25.