Matt Barrows@mattbarrows

Matt covers the 49ers for The Athletic. Like fiction? Check out the crime novel Matt co-wrote. It's about a dubious reporter ... a.co/d/hntQmF5

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“Quit moping and go f—ing do it.” Inside the colorful mind — and the colorful arms — of George Kittle… nytimes.com/athletic/5998550…
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#49ers Minutia Minute: * Purdy’s rating to WRs was … yeesh * Mixed day for Black * Watkins’ eye-popping average * Why so few QB pressures * D-line standout was … James Thompson? * Jack Jones’ very rough day * Snap counts * More! nytimes.com/athletic/7727653…

49ers minutia minute: Brock Purdy didn’t complete a pass to a 49ers receiver until the third quarter

One reason the 49ers had just three quarterback pressures on Sunday: Michael Penix Jr. attempted only four passes beyond 10 yards.

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49ers minutia minute: Brock Purdy didn’t complete a pass to a 49ers receiver until the third quarter … nytimes.com/athletic/7727653…

49ers minutia minute: Brock Purdy didn’t complete a pass to a 49ers receiver until the third quarter

One reason the 49ers had just three quarterback pressures on Sunday: Michael Penix Jr. attempted only four passes beyond 10 yards.

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When I wrote this it was correct. I’m tweeting during the game.
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Christian McCaffrey's after-game diagnosis, per Kyle Shanahan: Mild hamstring strain.
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Video version with @mattbarrows after a sloppy 49ers loss and issues to ponder going into the bye piped.video/b9uN3d4lfEY

Jordan Watkins Elevates His Role | 49ers +/-

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' four-turnover loss in Atlan...

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Despite 49ers’ hot start, change is in the air … nytimes.com/athletic/7724817…

Despite 49ers’ hot start, changes loom at kicker, CB, WR and perhaps D-line (Gift Article)

After another missed extra point Sunday, the confidence Eddy Pineiro exuded a year ago is now long gone.

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It was correct when I posted it
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49ers, Brock Purdy never saw loss to Falcons coming, despite all the available excuses ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/7725038…

49ers, Brock Purdy never saw loss to Falcons coming, despite all the available excuses (Gift...

The 49ers' first loss of 2026 looked a lot like several losses in 2025, with several key players hobbled or out because of injury.

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Big 49ers fan contingent on one side — the sunny side — of Mercedes Benz Stadium
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Update: York is now on the field chatting with Guido …
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49ers CEO Al Guido is making the rounds on the sideline like he's done in previous pre-games. No sign yet of Jed York, whose suspension ended last week.
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After the game, Christian McCaffrey said he was confident his thigh injury was not a long-term issue. “It sucks because it feels like I was going on a run there and then my leg just died on me. Tried to get it going for the whole rest of the game. I know I’ll be alright."
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4-0 turnover differential in this one.
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It's a nine-point Falcons lead with 1:56 to play (cough, Eddy, cough)
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Kicker tryouts this week? Pineiro missed his fourth PAT of the season.
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Ephesians Prysock now in as the outside cornerback in nickel situations.
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TD is overruled. Pass is incomplete.
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If you started Jordan Watkins in fantasy...

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Jordan Watkins this season: Five targets, five catches, 132 yards
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