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Conor Wayland

Conor Wayland

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Conor Wayland is a 22-year-old sports writer from Oakland, now covering the 49ers for San Francisco 49ers On SI since 2023. A dedicated student at Merritt College, Conor combines a lifelong passion for football with in-depth coverage and breakdowns of San Francisco's most exciting team. With a more opinionated and informal style, Conor delivers detailed and informative writing for every type of fan. When he isn’t sucked into the football world, Conor can be found playing basketball or rooting on the Bay Area sports scene.

Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (31) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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What Needs to Happen for the 49ers to Make the Playoffs?

The 49ers have had a shaky start of the season, after 8 Weeks of Football they are 4-4. With time to rest with the Bye Week and a healthy Christian McCaffrey returning, what do the Niners have to do to be Super Bowl Contenders?

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October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) scores a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (21) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch when the 49ers Face the Cowboys

Good rivalries never die, and we get to see one in an hour. Dallas is headed to the Bay to face the 49ers in a huge NFC matchup. With both teams struggling, what do the Niners have to do to win?

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Oct 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reacts after the Kansas City Chiefs picked up a first down in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Looked Terrible in Week 7 Loss to the Chiefs

The 49ers did it again, they faced the Kansas City Chiefs and suffered a crushing loss. After claiming to be the best team in the league for the past several seasons, they were unable to back it up and were defeated by the true best team in the league.

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (21) during overtime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch in Chiefs vs 49ers

The 49ers get a chance to get revenge against the Chiefs in Week 7. What are the key matchups to watch and what needs to happen to see a Niners victory?

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Oct 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Have Been Performing Amazingly... According to the Stats

The 49ers have started off this season to a rocky start, but PFF says otherwise.

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Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) grabs the face mask of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) after the end of play in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch in 49ers vs. Seahawks

The 49ers get their chance to silence their critics as they face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. What does this team need to do to get to 3-3?

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Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45), linebacker Lavonte David (54) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Dee Delaney (30) celebrate a turnover against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Should Go After Devin White

Why not?

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Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The San Francisco 49ers Offense Stinks in the Red Zone

It ain''t 2023 anymore.

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Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch When the 49ers Face the Cardinals

The Niners get their first pop quiz of the season as the Arizona Cardinals come to town. This Cardinals team has an offense that can come alive in an instant, so what do the Niners need to do to secure the win?

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Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch hugs a player looks on before the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Need to Trade for Davante Adams

After weeks of conflict and lack of communication, Davante Adams has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams is still one of the best Wide Receivers in the league today, but why should the Niners go for him if they already have receivers?

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Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) walks off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Top Performers in the 49ers' 30-13 Win Over the New England Patriots

The Niners did it, they no longer have a losing record after beating the Patriots 30-13 in arguably their most important game of the season. But what were the keys to the Niners winning this game? Who were the guys on the top of their game?

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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) rushes the quarterback in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch in Week 4 Matchup of Patriots vs. 49ers

The Patriots and 49ers will clash in Santa Clara, in arguably the most important matchup of the week. Two teams at 1-2 hoping to end their losing streaks, but what will the 49ers need to do to earn that second win?

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