NFL news: San Francisco 49ers welcome eight new additions from the 2026 NFL Draft
After trading away their only 1st round pick this year, the 49ers' draft really began from round two onwards and saw them pick up eight new players for their roster, with four additions on each side of the ball.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and San Francisco 49ers fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the latest members to join the Santa Clara franchise and what they bring to the table ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
NFL opinion: Five of the worst quarterback draft busts in NFL history
The NFL Draft is what all college hopefuls aim for in the hope of being one of the names called on stage and drafted by one of the 32 franchises.
However, whilst mock drafts tend to be reliable and accurate, sometimes stats can lie as players who have had exceptional college careers haven’t lived up to the hype once they reached the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at some of the most well-known quarterback draft busts in NFL history.
NFL news: San Francisco 49ers willing to make Trent Williams one of the NFL’s highest-paid left tackles
Trent Williams was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 as a suitable replacement for 49ers legend Joe Staley, and in his five years in Santa Clara has become a solid part of the furniture, becoming one of the team's most vocal and influential players in the dressing room.
Ahead of the 2026 season, the 49ers are willing to make Williams the seventh-highest-paid left tackle in the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and San Francisco 49er fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the potential deal to secure Trent Williams along with one of the most lucrative deals for a left tackle.
NFL news: John Lynch rejects substation theory, claims San Francisco 49ers are in a ‘safe place’
After the San Francisco 49ers’ season ended, general manager John Lynch made it his mission to investigate all possibilities that could have contributed to the team's long list of injuries during the 2025 campaign.
Lynch ruled out the substation theory at the NFL’s annual meeting on Sunday and outlined steps he plans to take to reduce injuries in the future. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi rounds up the GM’s comments.
NFL news: Dre Greenlaw’s dream return to the San Francisco 49ers
After a year with the Denver Broncos, star linebacker Dre Greenlaw has returned to Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers.
Whilst in his time in Denver didn’t live up to the expectation, Greenlaw made his name with the 49ers, and will be a key figure if they are to improve on last year's playoff disappointment.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and 49ers fan Luca Salmasi reports on the latest arrival to the San Francisco franchise.
NFL betting tips: Josh Allen to carve out a win in Denver, Houston Texans and New England Patriots prepare for battle
Only eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, a number set to be halved as the divisional round kicks off on Saturday, January 17.
The Denver Broncos kick off the action, hosting the Buffalo Bills, while the Los Angeles Rams travel to Chicago, closing off a weekend of gridiron action against the Bears on Sunday evening.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down each match-up this week, revealing his favourite picks as the Super Bowl LX edges ever closer.
NFL betting tips: Los Angeles Rams to dismantle the Carolina Panthers, Eagles will continue to soar
The postseason officially begins on Saturday, January 10, as wildcard weekend gets underway following 18 weeks of gruelling regular-season action.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his three favourite picks ahead of the NFL Playoff opening weekend.
Five teams clinched playoff spots after Week 16 games, concluding December 22
The NFL regular season is reaching its fever pitch, and Week 16 proved to be a decisive turning point for several franchises.
As the dust settles on a weekend of high drama, the playoff picture has gained significant clarity. Five teams have officially stamped their tickets to the postseason, bringing relief to their fanbases and clarity to bettors in states with legal sports betting who are tracking the shifting odds.
The Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots are the first wave of teams to secure their spots. For some, the weekend was about clinching division crowns. For others, it was about survival.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia to go from bad to worse, Los Angeles Chargers will continue playoff push
Betting against Philadelphia is starting to become a sure thing, and I am all in on profiting on the Birds’ car crash of a season.
We went two for three yet again last week, and here's hoping the hot streak can continue as the NFL continues to heat up.
This week, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy takes another look at Philly, heads to San Fran and reveals why he is backing the Chargers to trump the Chiefs for a second time this season.
NFL betting tips: Denver Broncos to continue streak, Philadelphia Eagles to fall off the wagon in Chicago, and more
What is going on in Philadelphia? Seriously, the Birds blew what looked to be a sure thing last weekend, and will now be desperate to turn the tables back in their favour against a tough Chicago outfit on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos will be full of confidence as they play the Washington Commanders in the early hours of Monday morning, having not tasted defeat since a three-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers way back in September.
Once again, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out three of his favourite betting lines ahead of another week of regular-season gridiron action.
NFL news: Week 6 - San Francisco 49ers clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in another NFC battle; How to watch, analysis and more
After a phenomenal Week 5 of the NFL season, Week 6 brings us some excellent matchups, with a certain team returning again for my game of the weekend.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Raymond James Stadium, down in sunny Florida, to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in what looks to be a fantastic NFC match-up on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s NFL writer Finley Young takes a look at the game of the weekend.
(The Buccaneers (4-1) feature once again in my game of the weekend preview as I’ve finally realised they are probably a safe bet for it.)
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles are unstoppable, the Kansas City Chiefs have a secret weapon, and more
Kansas City may finally have something to smile about. KC have been stuck in the mud this season, and Xander Worthy may just be the shovel they have so desperately needed.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Eagles appear unable to lose, with them handily outpointing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a hard-fought battle.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down some key picks ahead of gameweek five.
Soccer news: San Francisco 49ers ownership group to blame for Leeds Utd, Rangers struggles
This summer brought renewed optimism for Leeds United and Rangers fans, with both clubs promised big funds and even bigger aims by their shared owners.
However, the two clubs are now enduring difficulties, with fingers being pointed at ownership decisions in terms of actions taken and actions not taken.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the parallel misery of the Whites and the Gers.
NFL betting tips: Bills to cook Ravens and Chiefs to school Chargers in Brazil as 49ers edge Seahawks
The NFL is back this weekend, and we’re jumping straight in with betting tips and predictions from the Sports News Blitz crew.
Read on for Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey’s picks ahead of the action.
NFL betting tips: San Francisco 49ers to tame Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings to feast on Chicago Bears
NFL gameweek 14 was an exciting affair, with the Minnesota Vikings looking phenomenal against the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs scraping yet another win, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sports New Blitz’s resident NFL tipster Sam Condy has once again picked out the top Sky Bet picks ahead of this weekend’s action.