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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.

Dec 1, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Need to Make Major Changes to Bounce Back in 2025

What has to be done for the San Francisco 49ers to have a chance at the playoffs or at the very least, a winning season in 2025?

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan argues with a referee after a penalty was called against the 49ers during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 38-10. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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49ers Playoff Hopes Are Still Alive Heading into Buffalo

The 49ers have been the talk of the NFL this season. This team was projected to go on another playoff run and dominate most of their matchups. The opposite has happened. The 49ers have looked sloppy all year and sit at the bottom of the NFC West.

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November 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the football against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Is the 49ers Season Over?

Brock Purdy will not play in Week 12, are their chances to make the playoffs over?

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November 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs the football against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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The 49ers Can't Create Separation

Things have to change, and quick

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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers guard Dominick Puni (77) after defeating the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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49ers RG Dominick Puni Was the Steal of the 2024 NFL Draft

Six Guards were taken ahead of San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Dominick Puni. None of them are better than him.

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Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) walks on the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Key Factors to Watch in 49ers vs. Buccaneers

The 49ers get a chance to restart their season as they head to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers. A battle between two stellar offenses will be a must-watch for fans, so what are the key matchups/factors for a Niners victory?

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Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; after the game San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) heads to the locker room against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
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Which NFC Teams Could Push the 49ers Out of the Playoffs?

The 49ers are in a sticky situation. Currently they sit out of the playoff picture and need to make some ground up, so what teams are the biggest threat to a 49ers Playoff run?

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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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