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ESPNThu, Sep 24, 09:03 AMNFL Week 3 uniforms: Colts to wear 'Anvil Strike,' Bills debut 'Nickel City'Here's a look at what each NFL team is wearing in Week 3, led by the new NFL Rivalries look from the Indianapolis Colts.

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ESPNVideoWed, Sep 23, 07:59 PMBrandin Cooks has first practice with the 49ersNick Wagoner details Brandin Cooks' first day with the 49ers.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 06:50 PM49ers place starting DT C.J. West on IR due to knee injury49ers defensive tackle C.J. West, who is going to miss at least a chunk of the season with a bone chip in his knee that will require surgery, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 05:38 PMNFL survivor power rankings: Why you should use 49ers, Chiefs in Week 3ESPN NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for Week 3 including the 49ers and Chiefs.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 04:58 PMNFL Week 3 betting: Odds, lines and totals for every gameA look at the odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for every NFL game in Week 3.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 11:56 AMWhy 49ers' Brock Purdy looks poised for his best season yetPurdy is dominating through two weeks of the 2026 season despite many injuries at wide receiver. And it all started in training camp.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 11:08 AMEvaluating surprise early-season trends for 32 NFL teamsT.J. Watt is dominant again? The Packers can't run the ball? Drew Lock is fourth in QBR? Let's figure out which early stats and trends have staying power and which are a mirage.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 06:40 AMSource: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squadThe Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 09:17 PMWoman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in DecemberA woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love said she sent a "complaint/concern" to the Niners in December 2025, eight months before Love was arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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ESPNVideoTue, Sep 22, 08:18 PM49ers could soon get defensive boost from Mykel WilliamsNick Wagoner explains how Mykel Williams could help San Francisco's run defense.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 02:33 PMSuper Bowl LXI odds: All 32 teams' odds to win the championshipEvery NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 12:21 PM2026 NFL Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up for Week 3How do all 32 NFL teams stack up ahead of Week 3? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.

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