49ers’ Kyle Shanahan questioned about Christian McCaffrey’s late-game usage in blowout win (paywall) “Shanahan said the specter of blowing a massive lead was on his mind Sunday. He mentioned the Broncos’
33-32 win over the Giants this season when Denver rallied from an 18-point hole with less than six minutes left. He recalled how the 49ers beat the Lions 41-33 in the 2021 regular-season opener after Detroit nearly staged a wild rally. The 49ers led by 24 points with two minutes left, but the Lions had a first down at the 49ers’ 25-yard line with 32 seconds left with a chance to tie the game.”
Eddy Piñeiro’s hamstring injury has the 49ers looking for kickers: Minutia minute (paywall)
“The 49ers will hold tryouts Tuesday. Among those taking part will be John Parker Romo — who’s kicked for six NFL teams, including the Atlanta Falcons earlier this year — and Anders Carlson, who spent two games with the 49ers last season, league sources said.
Meanwhile, middle linebacker Tatum Bethune suffered a high-ankle sprain in the first half against the Cardinals. Shanahan said Bethune will miss “a few weeks” but probably won’t have to go on injured reserve because the 49ers’ bye week is coming up in two weeks.
Curtis Robinson filled in for Bethune for the rest of the game and finished with a team-high 11 tackles. Robinson’s backup in the coming weeks? It might be Jalen Graham, who could be called up from the practice squad….. Piñeiro is now 22-of-22 on field goals this season. He seemed particularly fired up after his final try, from 47 yards, in the third quarter. The kicker had to be calmed down by the side judge and pulled to the sideline by teammates, including Gifford. Shanahan said he didn’t know what happened.
“But I heard about it and I just saw it on film,” he said with a chuckle. “He’s just a very fiery guy, fun. We enjoyed it, and I’m not sure what happened.”
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing still not cleared to practice in Week 12
““When you have such a big injury like that, you wait until he’s fully comfortable to come up and start practicing,” Shanahan said on a conference call with Bay Area reporters.
Aiyuk sustained a torn ACL, torn MCL and cartilage damage in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 20, 2024. He underwent surgery in mid-November.
The 49ers will play their 12th game of the season on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers.
Second-year wide receiver Jacob Cowing also is listed as week to week, Shanahan said.“
49ers vs. Cardinals PFF grades: Best and worst from the game
“Safety Ji’Ayir Brown earned the game’s highest tackling grade (82.5) and did not record a missed tackle. Cornerback Renardo Green ranked second on the team with a 79.9 tackling grade.
Cornerback Chase Lucas earned the lowest tackling grade (21.0), finishing with two missed tackles.“
Kyle Shanahan shares 49ers updates day after Week 11 win vs. Cardinals
“No, I haven’t talked to Brock today. Gave the players the day off, a Victory Monday plus would’ve happened anyways with it being an eight-day week with us playing on Monday night. But, we’re all getting away from each other a little bit the next two days and we’ll get back together after that. Just talking to him last night, I know he felt pretty good and seemed like he checked out alright.”
