San Francisco 49ers news Tuesday, November 3, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

DeForest Buckner, 49ers realize their best chance at Super Bowl glory is with each other

There’s always green in the bag, but that doesn’t always apply to the other side of the grass.

Source: NY Post Sports

Niners Nation suggests Rashod Bateman and Elic Ayomanor as possible 49ers trade targets at receiver.

The fan site, citing Jay Glazer, reports that San Francisco had a deal in place with Minnesota to bring back Jauan Jennings, which Jennings himself nixed. Bateman has 19 catches this season for Baltimore, and Ayomanor has 13 catches for 211 yards and a touchdown for Tennessee.

Source: Niners Nation

Caleb Williams completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' road win at Seattle.

This is fantasy analysis from USA Today: Williams' rushing has nearly disappeared since he returned from injury, with 22 rushing yards combined over the past three games. The article rates him a midrange to low-end QB1 and says he has fringe starting appeal against Tampa Bay in Week 9.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · Niners Nation

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Bears beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night, with Jeffery Simmons making a strong debut after his trade from Tennessee.

Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards without a turnover, and D'Andre Swift scored three short touchdowns. Simmons had six tackles, a sack and a pass defensed, and Chicago held Seattle to 252 yards. The Bears (6-2) acquired Simmons for two first-round picks, a 2027 and a 2028. The Seahawks (4-4) host the Cardinals and the Bears host the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Sources: ESPN · NY Post Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Ravens lose Lamar Jackson to injured reserve; third-string rookie Joe Fagnano has a chance to play Thursday vs Jaguars.

Jackson has a thumb injury that requires surgery and could end his season, and Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury. Fagnano has an ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter said to expect him to have a chance to play. Baltimore signed Austin Reed to its practice squad. The Ravens lost 36-10 at Buffalo on Sunday, while Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 42-7.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN

Giants coach John Harbaugh admits calling Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about trading for Jeffery Simmons.

Harbaugh said he left a message with Strunk and that the Giants are open for any call. Simmons was later traded to the Bears. ProFootballTalk reports the call upset some in Nashville, but Harbaugh said he was not apologizing.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · Big Blue View

Most Cowboys players left facility on Monday before locker-room media availability

The day after an embarrassing home loss to the Cardinals — who have never lost at AT&T Stadium — many of the Cowboys' players skipped a session with the media covering the team.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Nick Sirianni: Eagles will stick with Tanner McKee, Sean Mannion despite offensive woes

The Eagles have lost six in a row and rank 30th in the NFL in points per game, but Nick Sirianni said Monday that he isn't making a change at offensive coordinator or quarterback.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk