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All eyes are on running back Christian McCaffrey after the running back was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a calf issue. 

Kawakami: My 49ers 2025 season prediction — 11-6 and taking back the NFC West

A once-in-a-generation schedule and a locker room full of healthy stars should help Kyle Shanahan’s team reverse its record from a season ago.

Kawakami: All the reasons why the 49ers should be good again this season

Kyle Shanahan's team has several star players — Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and more — primed for big seasons after a frustrating 6-11 finish last year.

Kawakami: All the money issues and wrong assumptions that might mess up the 49ers’ season

After a nightmare 6-11 finish in 2024, the team expects to be back in the playoff picture. Here’s what could hold it back.

How Jake Moody, Brock Purdy and Chase Lucas propelled the 49ers past the Raiders

Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Deommodore Lenoir were among the 49ers stars who saw their first action of the preseason on Saturday against the Raiders. 