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Kyle Shanahan told @mattmaiocco.bsky.social the key to Alfred Collins' impressive rookie surge.

Watch the full interview on "49ers Game Plan," airing NOW on NBC Sports Bay Area.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan details ‘talented’ defensive tackle Alfred Collins’ rookie surge

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan detailed the key to "talented" defensive tackle Alfred Collins’ rookie surge with San Francisco during the 2025 NFL season.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 7h

Kyle Shanahan revealed what Jake Tonges' role will be once George Kittle returns from injury 👀

How 49ers plan to use backup tight end Jake Tonges after George Kittle returns from hamstring injury

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan discussed backup tight end Jake Tonges' role after San Francisco star George Kittle returns from a hamstring injury.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 9h

Kyle Shanahan shared why he feels "better" about backup QB Adrian Martinez entering Sunday's game vs. the Bucs

Why Kyle Shanahan feels 'better' about 49ers backup QB Adrian Martinez before matchup vs. Buccaneers

Kyle Shanahan shared why he has more confidence in 49ers backup QB Adrian Martinez before San Francisco's matchup against The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

Robert Saleh already is a big fan of Malik Mustapha

49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh impressed by ‘violent’ Malik Mustapha before safety returns

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh says he has been impressed by second-year safety Malik Mustapha since his return from PUP list.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

John Lynch revealed why Brock Purdy didn’t travel to LA for the 49ers’ win over the Rams ✈️

49ers GM John Lynch reveals why star QB Brock Purdy didn’t travel to Los Angeles for win vs. Rams

49ers general manager John Lynch revealed why star quarterback Brock Purdy didn’t travel to Los Angeles for San Francisco's win over the Rams.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

Mac Jones revealed the 49ers have a "good plan in place" to get him ready for Sunday's game against the Bucs (via @jenniferleechan.bsky.social)

49ers have ' good plan in place' for Mac Jones to start at QB against Buccaneers in Week 6 matchup

49ers QB Mac Jones revealed San Francisco has a 'good' plan in place to prepare him for Sunday's start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

49ers DC Robert Saleh isn't hitting the panic button on his defense's area of weakness 🧐

Robert Saleh won't 'hit panic button' on 49ers' early pass-rush struggles amid Nick Bosa's absence

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh says he's not "hitting the panic button" just yet as the team's young defensive unit grows.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

John Lynch provided an optimistic update on George Kittle's potential return 🙌

49ers GM John Lynch believes George Kittle has 'good chance' to play in Week 7 game vs. Falcons

49ers GM John Lynch provided an update on star San Francisco tight end George Kittle, who's missed the last four games with a hamstring injury.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 1d

John Lynch addressed any awkward tension brewing amid the 49ers' QB situation

49ers GM John Lynch downplays awkward tension between quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Mac Jones

On KNBR, 49ers GM John Lynch dispelled notions of awkward tension between San Francisco quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.

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With injuries piling up, the 49ers tried out seven defensive linemen

49ers hold tryouts for seven defensive linemen in wake of injuries entering Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

Dealing with multiple injuries, the San Francisco 49ers tried out seven defensive linemen entering Week 6.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

After the 49ers opened his practice window, Malik Mustapha shared his excitement to be back out on the field 🙌

Malik Mustapha excited to pick up where he left off with 49ers after return from ACL surgery

San Francisco 49ers' safety Malik Mustapha began practice ahead of Week 6, and he's excited to pick up where he left off after ACL surgery in January.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

Eddy Piñeiro dropped a hilarious one-liner on his field-goal doink against the Rams 😂

49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro drops hilarious one-liner about field-goal doink vs. Rams in Week 5 win

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro drops a hilarious one-liner about his overtime field-goal doink vs. the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 5 win.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

Fred Warner dubbed Alfred Collins’ punch-out against the Rams one of the “best plays” he’s ever seen �

49ers star Fred Warner dubs rookie Alfred Collins’ punch-out vs. Rams one of ‘best plays’ he’s seen

San Francisco 49ers star Fred Warner dubbed rookie Alfred Collins’ punch-out against the Los Angeles Rams one of the "best plays" he’s ever seen.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

“At the end of the day, I’m just tired of everybody talking about Jake Moody.”

Eddy Piñeiro offered the 49ers' former kicker some words of support 🤝

Eddy Piñeiro 'tired of people talking' about ex-49ers kicker Jake Moody after tumultuous tenure

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro told reporters on Wednesday that he is tired of hearing about Jake Moody.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

Brock Purdy and a pair of 49ers receivers missed today's practice, while Mac Jones was limited ahead of a big Week 6 matchup (via @jenniferleechan.bsky.social)

Brock Purdy misses practice; 49ers 'not counting on' Ricky Pearsall to play Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

Several 49ers players were limited or did not participate in San Francisco's Wednesday practice ahead of a Week 6 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 2d

Eddy "Dinero" Piñeiro was recognized for his clutch TNF performance 💰

49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after win vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week with a clutch go-ahead field goal against the Los Angeles Rams.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

We asked the Faithful what worries them most about the 49ers' season so far, and their answer wasn't surprising ⬇️

49ers Faithful share their biggest concern about the team's turbulent 2025 NFL season so far

NBC Sports Bay Area asked 49ers fans what worries them the most about San Francisco's season so far, and their answer wasn't surprising at all.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

The 49ers held tryouts for seven defensive linemen today as the team deals with multiple injuries

49ers hold tryouts for seven defensive linemen in wake of injuries entering Week 6 vs. Buccaneers

Dealing with multiple injuries, the San Francisco 49ers tried out seven defensive linemen entering Week 6.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

Brian Baldinger explained to 95.7 The Game why the 49ers should ride the "hot hand" in Mac Jones 🔥

Why Brian Baldinger insists 49ers should ride with the 'hot hand' in Mac Jones as starting QB

NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger agreed that the San Francisco 49ers should stick with Mac Jones and his "hot hand" at quarterback for now.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

Colin Cowherd explained why Kyle Shanahan is making a case for this season's Coach of the Year award 👀

Colin Cowherd believes 49ers' Kyle Shanahan having 'Coach of the Year' season so far in 2025

On FS1's "The Herd," Colin Cowherd explained why San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is making a case for this season's Coach of the Year award.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

“It was definitely one of the most memorable plays I'm going to have in my NFL career.”

Backup cornerback Chase Lucas was the person most responsible for securing the 49ers' Week 5 win 💪 (via @mattmaiocco.bsky.social)

How backup cornerback Chase Lucas became 49ers' unsung hero in improbable Week 5 win vs. Rams

Backup 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas was the person most responsible for the play that secured San Francisco's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 3d

Fred Warner jokingly explained why Dan Campbell and the Lions are the "worst thing to happen to football" 😂

49ers star Fred Warner jokingly blames Dan Campbell, Lions as 'worst thing to happen to football'

On ESPN's "Manningcast", Fred Warner joked that Lions coach Dan Campbell and his team were the 'worst thing to happen to football'.

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Week 5 is in the books ✅

Here is where the 49ers sit in @wirthtm.bsky.social's updated NFL power rankings

Where 49ers sit in 2025 NFL power rankings entering Week 6 vs. Buccaneers after win over Rams

Here is where the San Francisco 49ers sit in the NFL Week 6 power rankings after their "Thursday Night Football" win over the Los Angeles Rams.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 4d

"Felt like it was my birthday."

Alfred Collins broke down his game-changing play in the 49ers' win over the Rams 🥳 (via @jenniferleechan.bsky.social)

Alfred Collins recalls feeling like it was his 'birthday' after game-saving punch in 49ers' win

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive lineman Alfred Collins reflected on his game-changing play in the team's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

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49ers on NBC Sports Bay Area @nbcs49ers.bsky.social · 4d

It's Bucs week 🏴‍☠️

Carlos Ramírez, @bontahill.bsky.social and @mattmaiocco.bsky.social share the latest from San Francisco's practice ahead of its Week 6 game against Tampa Bay.

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