The 49ers are enjoying another successful season under coach Kyle Shanahan, boasting a 9-4 record entering Week 14 with a solid shot at qualifying for the playoffs again. It’s been an impressive showing considering the major injuries San Francisco has been dealing with; defensive stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner are out for the year, while quarterback Brock Purdy has been in and out of the lineup.
There’s also been some off-field noise in the form of the Brandon Aiyuk situation. Last month it was revealed Aiyuk’s contract guarantees had been voided by the team for 2026 and the former All-Pro could be released after the season. It’s a bizarre situation and one made more complicated by Aiyuk’s injury status. He suffered a terrible knee injury in October of 2024 and hasn’t seen the field since.
