SANTA CLARA — After making his way back from a toe injury, Brock Purdy knew that what the 49ers really needed was a slightly heightened energy. “I feel like I’ve been a pretty serious kind of guy, ...

The 49ers cruised into their bye week in style on Sunday with a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, a win they were clearly happy to get. The game was a potentially dicey one for the 49ers, ...

San Francisco tight end George Kittle, among other 49ers, hilariously broke down the quarterback’s fun touchdown celebration with reporters after the victory. “I just -- he’s really good at it,” ...

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall speaks to reporters after San Francisco's 26-8 win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Ricky Pearsall was open on the crossing route. That isn’t news; the San Francisco 49ers’ second-year wide receiver is almost always open. The problem was that Brock Purdy was ...