This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kyle Shanahan Shares Funny Reason for Calling Brock Purdy ‘Michael Jordan’.

Watkins is a very intriguing player, one who offers speed, route-running prowess and reliability at the catch point. Yet, unless the 49ers’ Week 18 game with the Seattle Seahawks proves a meaningless one in which both teams can rest starters, it looks as if he will have to wait until next season for significant action.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has made a shocking admission about the fallout with Brandon Aiyuk.

Kyle Shanahan explains why rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins has seen limited playing time this season and what he needs to do to earn it.

A day before the 49ers earned their 10th win of the year, it was reported that the team will officially be without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 49ers have placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return to the team this season.

Kyle Shanahan explains the 49ers' pregame roster moves and what Jordan Watkins must do to earn more playing time this season.

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, two to Jauan Jennings, Christian McCaffrey rushed for 73 yards and a score, and the San Francisco 49ers outlasted the visiting Tennessee Titans 37-24 in Santa Clara,

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and the 49ers (10-4) cruised to a 37-24 win over the visiting Tennessee Titans (2-12).