Ranking all 32 NFL rookie classes: Which teams got the most production and value?
Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson were big contributors for the Patriots, who had one of the league's top draft classes.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
10-7, 3rd in NFC West
Has San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo reshaped his NFL future?
When the 49ers drafted Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick, it seemed Garoppolo's days as the team's starting QB were numbered. But once again Jimmy G has the 49ers on the doorstep of the Super Bowl.
Saturday can't believe Foxworth calls for 49ers to start Lance over Jimmy G (1:40)
Hour 2: Cowboys Coaching Decision
How likely is it that Mike McCarthy will get fired, and Sean Payton will get hired by the Cowboys? If Jimmy G makes another Super Bowl will they be able to move on from him? ESPN NFL Analyst Jeff Saturday joins to talk about that and more. Plus, what will the next steps be for Aaron Rodgers & Tom Brady?
Williams uncertain for 49ers; Samuel sore but OK
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said left tackle Trent Williams will be monitored as the week goes on and that receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to be available for practice after both were injured in Saturday's win over Green Bay.
Barnwell: 10 takeaways and lessons from one of the best weekends of football ... ever
The Bills and Chiefs played an instant classic, but all four games were wild -- and amazing -- in their own right.
Capping the Divisional Round
Laura, Mina, RC, Dan, and Marcus review the Divisional Round of the playoffs which included four epic games that came down to game-winning field goals and a legendary overtime battle.
Should people bet on the Bengals and 49ers? (2:18)
Rex: Packers got exactly what they deserved (2:10)
Bengals-Chiefs, 49ers-Rams: We've got early previews -- and overreactions -- for each conference title game
The conference championship game matchups are set. Here's everything you need to know, with X factors, what to watch for and more for both games.
Ice in their veins: Clutch kickers come up big in NFL divisional round showdowns
All four of the divisional-round weekend matchups featured a game-winning score on the final play. Three of those scores came in the form of a field goal. The other was set up by, you guessed it, a field goal.
How will Rams' and 49ers' familiarity with each other affect NFC title game? (2:03)
Chiefs, Rams open as favorites for title games
The Kansas City Chiefs opened as touchdown favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, while the Los Angeles Rams are 3.5-point favorites over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
'Gritty' 49ers rally past Pack, into NFC title game
A blocked punt returned for a touchdown, a clock-churning drive and a buzzer-beating field goal, all in the fourth quarter, helped the San Francisco 49ers to another road playoff victory Saturday night, this time over the No. 1 seed Green Bay Packers.
Niners' divisional-round upset over Packers causes reactions across social media
The 49ers took down Aaron Rodgers in the NFL divisional round thanks to the perfect leg of kicker Robbie Gould, leading to reactions from Russell Wilson, Tyrann Mathieu and more
Gould's FG on final play gives 49ers 13-10 upset of Packers
— Robbie Gould lived up to his name.
Blocked punt by 49ers ties game with Packers late in the fourth quarter
After struggling on offense all game, the 49ers pulled even with a play from their special teams.
Freezer burned? Jimmy G's inexperience in the cold might not mean bad things against the Packers
Since 2014 there have been 101 different starting quarterbacks to start a game with kickoff temperatures below 40 degrees. Jimmy Garoppolo is not one of them. Temps in Green Bay could be single digits, but the cold hasn't helped the Packers recently.
49ers' Bosa cleared, will play Sat. vs. Packers
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play Saturday against the Green Bay Packers.
Hour 2: Four Downs
The guys look closely at the matchup between the Buccaneers and Rams and wonder if Sunday could actually be Tom Brady's last game. They also welcome in ESPN Football Analyst Harry Douglas before going through Four Downs and more.
Garoppolo, Warner good to go; Bosa on track
Neither Niners linebacker Fred Warner nor quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo appeared on Thursday's injury report, and defensive end Nick Bosa is close to being back, drawing a questionable tag as he continues to go through the concussion protocol.
Cobb off IR, set to rejoin Packers for Niners tilt
Randall Cobb (abdomen) is expected to return Saturday vs. the Niners, but the news isn't as positive for two other Packers players. Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) is doubtful, and David Bakhtiari is questionable after practicing just once this week.
The NFL's best head-coach hires of the past five years: Barnwell stacks the top 10
Sean McVay vs. Matt LaFleur vs. Sean McDermott vs. the field. These are the 10 best head-coaching hires made in the NFL since 2017.
Top moments from the San Francisco 49ers-Green Bay Packers rivalry
The Packers and Niners are two of the NFL's most storied franchises. Here's a look at the rivalry's iconic moments as they prepare to meet again in the divisional round.
San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel created his own position: 'Wide back'
While playing receiver, running back and, occasionally, quarterback, Samuel accounted for 15 total touchdowns on his way to earning first-team All-Pro honors.
2021 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 460 | 372 |
| Arizona | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 449 | 366 |
| San Francisco | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 427 | 365 |
| Seattle | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 395 | 366 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards248.312th
Rushing Yards127.47th
Points For25.113th
Points Against21.5Tied-23rd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Trey Lance | QB | North Dakota State |
| 2(16) | Aaron Banks | OG | Notre Dame |
| 3(25) | Trey Sermon | RB | Ohio State |
| 3(39) | Ambry Thomas | CB | Michigan |
| 5(11) | Jaylon Moore | OG | Western Michigan |
| 5(28) | Deommodore Lenoir | CB | Oregon |
| 5(36) | Talanoa Hufanga | S | USC |
| 6(10) | Elijah Mitchell | RB | Louisiana-Lafayette |