The San Francisco 49ers were one of the most disappointing teams last year. But 2024 is gone, and the Niners are expected to be one of the NFL's most improved teams this year.

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the 49ers floor is 7-10 and its ceiling is 12-5. ESPN cited its youth movement as the 49ers' biggest 2025 X-factor.

The 49ers have continued to deal with injuries on the offensive side of the ball, this time with lineman Andre Dillard.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After the San Francisco 49ers drafted cornerback Upton Stout with pick No. 100 in April's NFL draft, he wasted no time diving into the deepest part of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's playbook.

Here's everything you need to know about Raiders vs. 49ers, including TV channel and streaming options for the NFL preseason game.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was ranked No. 31 on the NFL’s Top 100 list for 2025. Let's be honest, Kittle was one of the few standout players in a disappointing 6-11 2024 campaign. Kittle’s 2025 ranking marks a 17-spot drop from his No. 14 position on last year’s list.

One of the fastest running backs the San Francisco 49ers have ever had has decided his days of speeding past defenders on the gridiron are over. On Thursday, Matt Breida was reported as retiring from the NFL, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The San Francisco 49ers have been hit hard by injuries at WR, but veterans Amari Cooper and Gabe Davis might not be replacement options.