John Porter

Whether with trades, or a potentially season-defining game against the Los Angeles Rams, we'll find a lot out about where the 2025 San Francisco 49ers are going this week.

After Sunday's pathetic display against the Houston Texans, the 49ers have it all to do against the Giants. It's time for them to stand up and decide who they really are.

The 49ers are alive and well, and it's down to a bunch of players you've probably never heard of.

Was Fred Warner's injury the moment the 49ers season actually ended?

Well, that was fun, wasn’t it?

The 49ers-Rams Thursday Night Football game just got more interesting. There's no turning back for the 49ers.

I’ll always try and keep this column a safe space from the shrieking and hysteria. That feels like a particularly difficult job today, after the announcement of Nick Bosa’s torn ACL.

Those of an older vintage than I will remember a famous 80s song called ‘Relax’ by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. While the lyrics would somewhat step on my point, I did think about getting some "JP says Relax" shirts printed on Sunday night, as the San Francisco 49ers once again found a way to win.

Week 1 brought a tough road test against the Seattle Seahawks, and in typical 49ers-Seahawks fashion, the game went down to the wire, was ultimately a slugfest, and was decided by about one or two plays. In the end, the excellent play of Robert Saleh's defense and some tough-as-teak play from quarterback Brock Purdy saw us edge to a 17-13 win, and kill some of the doubts in Ninerland.

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot to prove, but the right pieces in place to do it.

By the time you read this, or soon after, we’ll have reached the point of the year directly before the madness starts; namely, the cutdown to the 53-man roster and the associated practice squads. With questions at receiver and on the offensive line, something tells me that the San Francisco 49ers' business won’t be done by the close of play on Tuesday. Either way, it’s time to get ready for real football, and prepare to head to Seattle in Week 1.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the San Francisco 49ers side of Sidelinr Sports! I’m excited to follow all the ups and downs, thrills and spills, and eternal playoff disappointments that come from being a fan of this wonderful team. I’ll endeavour to bring you the best insights and opinions I can.