Yesterday was a step backwards for Kyler Murray after a really good game in New Orleans. And he still isn't throwing the ball over the middle of the field much.

Aljamain Sterling says he would have preferred a 10–10 third round in Yan–Merab, which would have produced a draw, while crediting Yan for finishing strongly. “Damage should score. But what happened to all the other damage? It was a great fight, a coin flip of a round for round three. I would have liked to see it go 10–10, but that’s never going to happen. And then the fight ends in a draw. Of course, Petr Yan ended the fight strong. Kudos to him. You could say the fight was trending in Petr Yan’s way. I agree. But that’s the way the decision went, and unfortunately we came up short.” via: @funkmasterMMA

The 49ers offense ranked 2nd in EPA per play with Mike Evans at .193. They fall to -0.055 EPA per play without him in 6 quarters. That's alarming but not concerning if and when reinforcements come back.

The Houston Texans are 2-5. Nico Collins is signed through 2027 + likely wants an extension after this season. Jaylin Noel just suffered a turf toe injury (week to week). HOU still has Marvin Harrison Jr, Kayshon Boutte, and Tank Dell. Nico could be a surprise trade candidate.

🚨 Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down the Carlos Prates fight in January "They offered me a fight with Prates, who recently lost to [Ian Garry], someone I beat. If I beat him, Morales would already be next in line, who's not fighting and waiting for [a title shot]. Just let them fight and we will figure out who's the real challenger." (via pound4padel/IG)

#49ers pressured Falcons QB Michael Penix on 3 of 34 drop backs today. That 9% pressure rate is their lowest since week 16 of 2024 against Miami (also 9%).

Brock Purdy MVP narrative can be fueled on this next drive

The 49ers have scored just 17 points in the past 5-plus quarters.