Team Grades: 49ers Defense Better Than Anyone Expected In Monday Night Win

For all the changes in personnel and the unfavorable matchups against the Minnesota Vikings, the San Francisco 49ers defense really played like it was 2011 on Monday night in the season-opening game. The passing game still has miles to go, but running back Carlos Hyde demonstrated he's more than capable of replacing Frank Gore in the lineup. Overall, it was a great night for the 49ers as they started the 2015 NFL season with a surprisingly easy victory.

• Sep 15, 2015

Halftime w/ Jason and Nate - September 14, 2015

• Sep 14, 2015

49ers' Vernon Davis Ready For Fresh Start After Tough Year

• Sep 11, 2015

The Post-Harbaugh Era Begins With A Lot Of Doubt And Uncertainty

After almost-unmatched success during the first three years of former coach Jim Harbaugh's tenure in San Francisco, the 49ers crashed a bit last year, finishing 8-8. Now, with Harbaugh gone, the season ahead has many questions. The 49ers roster has lost much talent, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and there are questions about the future of the franchise as new coach Jim Tomsula faces a tough season ahead. Super Bowl 50 will be at Levi's Stadium, but San Francisco is a serious long shot to be playing in the game itself.

• Sep 10, 2015

Halftime w/ Jason and Nate - September 9, 2015

• Sep 9, 2015

Deuce: Playing the 'What If?' Game

• Sep 9, 2015

Halftime with Jason and Nate - September 8, 2015

• Sep 8, 2015

Coach Tomsula Names 49ers Team Captains

• Sep 8, 2015

Deuce: The 49ers Offensive Line Scares Me

• Sep 2, 2015

49ers' Jim Tomsula Names Newcomer Devey Starting Right Guard

• Sep 1, 2015

[Watch] Jarryd Hayne, Colin Kaepernick Bond In The Locker Room

• Aug 31, 2015

Seattle Still The Clear Favorite In NFC West

• Aug 31, 2015

3 Players To Watch: 49ers vs. Broncos [POLL]

• Aug 28, 2015

Five 49ers And Their Strangely Cool Pets [Photos]

• Aug 27, 2015

Nate, Cory, and Jason Ross - August 24, 2015

• Aug 25, 2015

Madden 16: 49ers Take A Dive

• Aug 25, 2015

NaVorro Bowman's First Game Back From Injury Memorable

• Aug 24, 2015

[WATCH] Colin Kaepernick As Al Pacino?

• Aug 21, 2015

Erik Pears Fitting In On 49ers O-Line

• Aug 20, 2015

Carr, Kaepernick Odds For Lead Passer Discouraging

• Aug 18, 2015

Will Australian Rugby Star Be The 49ers Bright Spot This Year?

It has been a nightmare offseason for the 49ers, but it's finally back to football.

• Aug 15, 2015

Welcome Back NFL (Sort Of)

• Aug 14, 2015

Kaepernick Denies Reports Of An Altercation With Aldon Smith

• Aug 13, 2015