49ers News: Still coming down from the game

October 13, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are still processing the emotional highs and lows from their latest win over the Seattle Seahawks, a game marked by standout defensive play and key injuries. Rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger delivered a standout performance, tying Ernest Jones IV for the game’s highest tackling grade at 80.8, while veteran cornerback Richard Sherman’s counterpart, Colby McDonald, struggled with six quarterback pressures allowed—though he wasn’t fully responsible for both sacks.

On the offensive side, quarterback Brock Purdy showed flashes of brilliance, including a game-sealing touchdown to Mike Evans, but also faced criticism for conservative play and accuracy issues, finishing below average in success rate and EPA per play. Meanwhile, the injury bug bit hard: star receiver Deebo Samuel is sidelined with a hamstring issue, while Demarcus Robinson could return from injured reserve as early as Week 9, adding depth to a receiving corps already dealing with Samuel’s absence.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan praised defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for his impact, calling his schematic adjustments a major factor in the unit’s improved play since training camp, despite the challenges of managing injuries and rotations.