Taking a look at the 49ers Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks, and how different Robert Saleh and Klint Kubiak will be

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the most polarizing players in the sport. Some feel he is a legitimate franchise player while others think he is merely a product of Kyle Shanahan's system.

The San Francisco 49ers turned to a familiar old face in coordinator Robert Saleh to help fix a defense that uncharacteristically struggled last season. The success of that unit in 2025 might depend heavily on the contributions from a group of rookies that is being counted on to contribute right away.

Thomas Morstead, P » His 51-yard punt, his fourth amid eight total punts in the first quarter, was such a beauty that returner Luke Grimm (nominative determinism with his chances to make the roster) couldn’t handle it. The Niners certainly upgraded at punter this offseason.

Both teams have plenty of questions heading into 20205. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Niners are short favorites at -2.5, with a total of 43.5 on the game, juiced to the under. That’s the third-lowest total of any game in Week 1.

The 49ers signed Anderson to their practice squad on Friday. With San Francisco already dealing with multiple injuries along its defensive line, the team saw fit to bring a familiar face back into the fold. Anderson played 12 games with the 49ers in 2024 ...

Moody believes the change to a two-step kicking approach should alleviate some of his inconsistency and boost accuracy.

Brenden Rice, son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, faced a setback after being released by the Los Angeles Chargers shortly before the 2025 season. Despite f