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Sydney Warner shares hilarious game prediction for husband, 49ers LB Fred Warner, vs. Bears

Sydney Warner shared her Chicago Bears game prediction for her husband, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, on their podcast, “Warner House.”

Ahead of the San Francisco 49ers‘ Week 14 date against the Chicago Bears, fans got the latest installment of the “Warner House” featuring San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney.

In addition to a full recap of the 49ers’ snow game at Buffalo, fans were also treated to the Warners’ Christmas plans.

Sydney also shared a hilarious prediction for what to expect from Fred Warner in the 49ers’ Sunday date against the Bears.

“I predict that you are going to have one pick and you’re going to punch the ball out once. And then, you might like tip another pick, but then somebody else will catch it. How does that sound? I didn’t want to get too overzealous,” Sydney Warner said.

The zaniness of Sydney’s prediction earned a belly laugh from Fred.

With San Francisco currently stuck in a three-game losing streak, Fred joked that maybe it was the right time for a crazy prediction.

“Too overzealous? Honey, this is the time to go nuts. What do we have to lose here? So, redo the whole thing. Go crazy,” Fred Warner said.

Sydney Warner couldn’t be talked into more than two picks and a forced fumble, though.

Fred then asked for her total tackles prediction.

“You better get at least seven or you’re in trouble. Seven or you’re in trouble,” Sydney Warner said.

Let’s hope for Fred’s sake that he can deliver a big game against the Bears to stay out of Sydney’s doghouse.

In the meantime, San Francisco fans would happily sign up for any one of those three turnover predictions coming true against Chicago.

Fred Warner currently has a team-leading 88 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions and one sack on the season. Warner had a 45-yard pick-six in the 49ers’ 30-13 win over the New England Patriots in Week 4.

Kickoff against Chicago is set for 1:25 p.m. PT with the game set to be televised on Fox.

5 49ers among top vote getters in Pro Bowl fan voting

Five 49ers found their way among the top four Pro Bowl fan vote recipients within their respective positions.

Five San Francisco 49ers found their way among the top Pro Bowl fan voting recipients in Monday’s current top 10 announcement.

In fact, these five 49ers were all inside the top four fan vote recipients within their respective positions, including a pair of San Francisco stalwarts that are the current leading vote-getters.

George Kittle is No. 1 among tight ends and Kyle Juszczyk is No. 1 among fullbacks in the current Pro Bowl fan voting.

San Francisco’s Fred Warner is No. 3 in Pro Bowl fan votes among inside linebackers, while defensive end Nick Bosa and offensive tackle Trent Williams each check in with the fourth-most fan votes at their respective positions.

Kittle has hauled in 50 receptions for 649 receiving yards and eight scores thus far this season. Kittle’s eight touchdown grabs are tops in the NFL among tight ends and his 649 receiving yards rank third in the NFL among tight ends.

Warner leads the San Francisco defense with 88 total tackles in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 230 pound linebacker has also tallied six passes defended, four forced fumbles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions and one sack.

Bosa leads the 49ers with 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks. The 6-foot-4, 266 pound defensive end has also accumulated 36 total tackles, one forced fumble, one pass defended and one interception.

Juszczyk and Williams have helped lead and anchor a San Francisco offense that ranks seventh in the NFL in total offense at 372.4 yards per game. The 49ers and seventh in rushing offense (139.6 rushing yards per game) rank ninth in passing offense (232.8 passing yards per game).

San Francisco (5-7) returns to action on Sunday, Dec. 8 with a 1:25 p.m. PT kickoff time versus the Chicago Bears.

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Fred Warner returns vs Bills despite cramps

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner exited with cramps, but then later returned in the first half vs. the Buffalo Bills.

Standout linebacker Fred Warner exited the San Francisco 49ers’ Sunday Night Football contest at the Buffalo Bills during the first half.

Per the 49ers, Warner was listed as questionable to return with cramps and taken into San Francisco’s locker room for further examination.

In a positive update, Warner returned to the field for San Francisco shortly thereafter.

Warner has been a warrior for the 49ers this season. Earlier this week, Warner revealed that he has been dealing with a fractured bone in his ankle since San Francisco’s Sept. 29 win against the New England Patriots.

The 49ers certainly need Warner on the field to try to curtail the Bills’ rushing attack. At halftime on Sunday night, Buffalo leads San Francisco, 21-3. Bills running back James Cook had nine carries for 101 rushing yards in the first half and Buffalo registered 142 rushing yards.

Entering this Week 13 contest, Warner had tallied 84 tackles, four forced fumbles and one sack.

San Francisco came into Sunday night minus defensive end Nick Bosa, defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and linebacker Dre Greenlaw.

Star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey also exited in the first half against the Bills with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to return.

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49ers LB Fred Warner playing through fractured ankle

This helps explain why Fred Warner’s production has taken a dive.

Injuries started defining the San Francisco 49ers season during training camp when they were so banged up they were forced to cancel joint practices with the New Orleans Saints.

It continued into the regular season where a slew of ailments have cost games for players like Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams, Brock Purdy and Deebo Samuel. It turns out linebacker Fred Warner is also dealing with a pretty significant injury.

Warner told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that he sustained an ankle fracture in Week 4 against the New England Patriots. He’s been receiving pain-killing injections before each game since in order to play.

This helps explain some of the drop off in production for the 49ers All-Pro middle linebacker. Pro Football Focus grades reflect how much the injury has hampered Warner.

His overall grades through the first were 92.6, 95.8, 71.5 and 96.6 – those are elite numbers.

Warner’s highest overall grade, and his only game above 70.0, in seven games since the injury is 72.8, and that came in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. His 44.7 grade last week vs. the Green Bay Packers was his worst mark since Week 12 of the 2021 season.

It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if Warner winds up sitting out if/when the 49ers are eliminated from playoff contention.

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49ers injury report: Starting CB questionable vs. Seahawks

Here’s the 49ers’ Week 6 injury report:

The San Francisco 49ers have a crowded injury report for their Week 6 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.

A truncated week of preparation exacerbates any potential injury issues since there’s less time for a player to recover during the week. That may be why veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward is listed as questionable with a knee injury.

Ward suffered a knee bruise during the team’s Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected as a non-participant in Monday’s practice, then was limited in two walkthroughs Tuesday and Wednesday.

If Ward can’t go, we’ll likely see Isaac Yiadom start at the outside cornerback spot with rookie Renardo Green lining up in the slot as the nickel corner.

Perhaps the most important part of the 49ers injury report is who isn’t listed. Tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner and safety Ji’Ayir Brown all participated in full Wednesday and are good to suit up Thursday night.

Here’s the 49ers’ full Week 6 injury report:

Out

DT Jordan Elliott (knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)
S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)
K Jake Moody (right ankle)

Flannigan-Fowles, Moody and Hufanga were all expected to miss the game. Elliott has been dealing with a knee injury for a couple weeks now. His absence may be due to the short week.

Questionable

WR Chris Conley (oblique)
CB Charvarius Ward (knee)

Conley was on the same practice schedule as Ward after missing Week 5 with his oblique injury. He didn’t participate Monday, then was limited Tuesday and Wednesday.

49ers practice report: Key starter returns ahead of game vs. Seahawks

Here’s the 49ers’ practice report from Tuesday:

The San Francisco 49ers were back on the field for practice Tuesday after an off day Monday.

Given the short week with a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Seahawks looming, the 49ers only held a walk-through session Tuesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Monday the club wouldn’t have any full practices on the truncated week.

Their return for a walk-through featured a little good news on the practice participation report. Cornerback Charvarius Ward was projected as an absence on the report from Monday. He’s dealing with a knee bruise he suffered in Week 5, per Shanahan. Ward was back as a limited participant for Tuesday’s session.

Here’s what the Tuesday participation report looked like in the 49ers’ final practice day of Week 6:

Did not participate

DT Jordan Elliott (knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)
S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)
K Jake Moody (right ankle)

The only real question mark here is Elliott, who has been managing a knee injury and played in Week 5. It’s unclear whether he was absent just to get as much rest as possible, or if he’s in danger of not suiting up on the short week. Hufanga has torn wrist ligaments and will miss significant time. Moody is also expected to miss significant time with a high ankle sprain. The 49ers signed his replacement Tuesday.

Limited participation

S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle)
WR Chris Conley (oblique)
TE George Kittle (ribs)
CB Charvarius Ward (knee)
LB Fred Warner (ankle)

No setbacks in this group after Brown, Kittle and Warner were all projected as limited Monday. Conley and Ward both returned after projected absences to begin the week.

Full participation

WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder)

Good news for the rookie. He figures to be back as the 49ers’ punt returner Thursday night.

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2 starting DBs projected to miss 49ers 1st practice on short week

The 49ers didn’t practice on Monday, but here’s a projected participation report:

The San Francisco 49ers are in desperate need of some time off to stabilize their injury woes. Instead of time off, they’re getting another division game on a short week against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.

Their truncated week of practice began Monday with some not-so-good signs on the injury front.

San Francisco didn’t practice, but six players were projected absences on the practice report, including starting strong safety Talanoa Hufanga and starting cornerback Charvarius Ward.

It’s not a huge surprise to see Hufanga out since he exited Week 5 in the first half with a wrist injury and didn’t return. Ward is a bit of a surprise since he was among head coach Kyle Shanahan’s injury updates neither Sunday nor Monday. He’s apparently dealing with a knee injury, though the severity is unknown. A missed practice to start the week doesn’t bode well for his chances to suit up Thursday though.

Here’s the 49ers projected practice report from Monday:

Did not participate

WR Chris Conley (oblique)
DT Jordan Elliott (knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)
S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)
K Jake Moody (right ankle)
CB Charvarius Ward (knee)

Elliott appears to be managing a knee injury given his practice schedule the last few weeks. Shanahan said in a conference call Monday that Flannigan-Fowles was unlikely to go. Moody has a high-ankle sprain and isn’t liable to return any time soon. The team may wind up putting him on IR depending on the severity of his sprain. Shanahan also classified Conley as ‘day-to-day,’ but a projected absence Monday isn’t a great sign.

Limited participation

S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle)
TE George Kittle (ribs)
LB Fred Warner (ankle)

While full participations would’ve been ideal, it makes sense the 49ers projected this trio as limited since it’s the start of the week. Brown is an interesting addition. He appeared to get banged up at some point during Week 5, but Shanahan never mentioned him among the 49ers’ injuries.

Full participation

WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder)

This is a good sign. Cowing should be back fielding punts for the 49ers on Thursday.

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49ers injury update: George Kittle, Fred Warner active for Week 5

Kittle and Warner are good to go.

The San Francisco 49ers got good news on a couple of key injuries ahead of their Week 5 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

Linebacker Fred Warner and tight end George Kittle are both officially active after being listed as questionable on the injury report Friday.

Kittle suffered an injury to his ribs in the 49ers’ Week 4 victory over the Patriots. Warner hurt his ankle in the same game.

Here’s who won’t suit up for San Francisco:

QB Joshua Dobbs (QB3)
OL Ben Bartch
WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder)
WR Chris Conley (oblique)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)
CB Darrell Luter Jr.

Not listed is cornerback Isaac Yiadom who was officially questionable with a quad injury.

Cowing was questionable after hurting his shoulder in Week 4. It’s likely we’ll see veteran punt returner Trent Taylor take on that role after being elevated from the practice squad.

Conley was listed as doubtful and Flanagan-Fowles was ruled out Friday, so it’s not a surprise to see either player among the inactives.

Defensive lineman Kalia Davis is also officially active after missing the first four games with a knee injury he suffered in Week 1 of the preseason. He’ll add some much-needed depth to the defensive front.

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49ers Week 5 injury report: George Kittle, Fred Warner questionable

Lots going on with the 49ers’ Week 5 injury report:

The San Francisco 49ers’ Week 5 injury report is crowded, as expected.

Linebacker Fred Warner and tight end George Kittle both returned to practice Friday and made enough progress from their injuries to be listed as questionable on the official injury report.

Here’s what the report looks like for Week 5:

Out

DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)

The 49ers’ already-thin defensive front will miss Gross-Matos. He’s a versatile player who can play on the interior or outside. Gross-Matos played a season-high 35 snaps against the Patriots. Flannigan-Fowles absence means the 49ers will have a different Sam linebacker. Dee Winters figures to be the next man up for that job.

Doubtful

WR Chris Conley (oblique)

Conley’s offensive workload has fluctuated a lot this year, but he’s been a regular special teams contributor. WR Ronnie Bell may be up to replace Conley.

Questionable

LB Fred Warner (ankle)
TE George Kittle (ribs)
WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder)
CB Isaac Yiadom (thigh)
DT Kalia Davis (knee)

Warner and Kittle are the big names here. If Cowing is out the 49ers will need someone to return punts, although he debuted on offense with four snaps against New England. Yiadom has been the starting nickel CB. It’s interesting that he’s questionable despite being listed as a non-participant in practice all week. His starting nickel job would likely go to rookie CB Renardo Green if Yiadom doesn’t suit up. Davis is still on IR, but the club could activate him for Sunday’s game after opening his 21-day practice window Sunday.

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2 injured 49ers stars return to practice ahead of Week 5

Fred Warner and George Kittle practiced on Friday.

The San Francisco 49ers had a good sign on the injury front to start Friday’s practice.

Tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner were both spotted on the field according to reporters on site at the SAP Performance Center. Kittle is dealing with a rib injury. Warner has an ankle issue. Both players were absent from Wednesday and Thursday’s practices.

It’s unclear how much of practice they’ll be able to take part in. A limited session for Friday’s walk-through wouldn’t bode well for their chances to go in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. If both are full participants they’d likely be good to suit up against their NFC West rival.

Warner this season has been one of the best defensive players in football. He has 27 tackles, a league-high three forced fumbles, 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.

Kittle hasn’t generated a ton of explosive plays, but his numbers are still strong. Despite missing Week 3 with a hamstring injury, he has 15 receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns on 17 targets.

The 49ers and Cardinals are slated to kick off at 1:05pm Pacific Time from Levi’s Stadium.

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