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  • Minimal production against Caroina

    Winters recorded one tackle (one solo) in Monday's 20-9 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Winters was on the field for all 46 of San Francisco's defensive snaps, but he had his least productive game of the season. It was an odd game script with Carolina attempting only 13 rushes, so Winters should bounce back in Week 13 against the Browns.

    Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 6:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit tackles vs. Arizona

    Winters posted 10 tackles (five solo) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Winters was given the green light to play Sunday after managing a knee injury during Week 11 prep, and he finished as the 49ers' second-leading tackler behind Curtis Robinson (12). It's the third time this year that Winters posted double-digit tackles, and the 2023 sixth-rounder is up to 77 tackles (52 solo) and three pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Week 11

    Winters (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Arizona.

    Analysis: Winters logged an LP/LP/FP practice log during Week 11 prep, and he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC West clash. The third-year linebacker has posted 67 tackles (47 solo) and three pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.

    Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still managing knee issue

    Winters (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Winters has been dealing with a knee issue since getting hurt Week 8 versus Houston. He has been able to suit up in each of San Francisco's two subsequent contests despite not logging a full practice during that time, so odds are that he'll be able to play again this Sunday versus Arizona. However, it makes sense to monitor Winters' practice status Thursday and Friday to be sure he continues to participate in some capacity.

    Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with eight tackles Sunday

    Winters recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Winters tied for third on San Francisco in tackles. He also posted two QB hits, and one of his stops went for a loss. Winters continued to manage a knee injury during the week but was able to log 91 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps.

    Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Green light to play Week 10

    Winters (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winters had his practice reps limited due to a knee injury, but the third-year pro has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt. He has 59 tackles (42 solo) and three pass defenses through nine regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged as questionable Week 10

    Winters (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winters logged an LP/DNP/LP practice log to draw the questionable tag for Week 10. He has played nearly every defensive snap through the first nine games of the regular season, so his absence would open the door for Curtis Robinson and rookie third-rounder Nick Martin to see more work at linebacker.

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Thursday

    Winters (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The linebacker played through the knee injury in Week 9 and was limited in practice Thursday. Winters will have one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams. The third-year pro has played on nearly every defensive snap this season for the 49ers.

    Published: Thu, Nov 6 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still working through knee issue

    Winters (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Winters was able to play through a knee injury against the Giants in Week 9, when he played every single defensive snap while recording five tackles (two solo). He'll have two more chances to log a full practice this week, but even if he remains limited, he's likely to be available for Sunday's game against the Colts, barring a setback.

    Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing Sunday

    Winters (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The starting linebacker suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Texans and logged a couple of limited practices ahead of Sunday's matchup. Now that he's suiting up, Winters can be expected to resume his normal role, as he's played on most of the defensive snaps for San Francisco this season. The third-year pro already has a career-high 54 tackles (40 solo) on the year.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 9

    Winters (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Winters ended the week with back-to-back limited practices to earn the questionable tag for Week 9, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the 49ers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Winters is working through a knee injury he sustained against the Texans in Week 8, and if he can't play Sunday, then rookie third-rounder Nick Martin and Curtis Robinson would be the top candidates to start alongside Tatum…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Thursday

    Winters (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Winters was labeled as day-to-day due to a knee injury he sustained against the Texans in Week 8. He's opened the week with a DNP-LP practice log, and his participation in Friday's session will determine whether he enters Sunday's game against the Giants with an injury designation. Winters tallied 11 tackles against Houston in Week 8, which was as many as he accumulated from Weeks 5 through 7.

    Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Winters (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Winters was forced out of Sunday's game at Houston in the third quarter after injuring his knee, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll probably have to get back to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday against the Giants.

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Labeled day-to-day

    Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Winters is considered day-to-day due to a knee injury he sustained during Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Winters injured his knee early in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He was able to return briefly before being ruled out early in the fourth frame and finished with 11 tackles (seven solo) while playing 58 of 80 defensive snaps (72.5 percent). The good news for Winters is that the he has avoided a serious injury, though the third-year linebacker's practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring ahead of the 49ers' Week 9 clash against the Giants.

    Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Week 8

    Winters (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Winters sustained a knee injury early in the third quarter, which has been deemed severe enough for him to not return to Sunday's contest. Nick Martin and Curtis Robinson are in line to see more defensive snaps at linebacker the rest of the way in Winters' absence.

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches three stops in Week 7

    Winters totaled three tackles (all solo) in Sunday's 20-10 win against Atlanta.

    Analysis: Winters' tackle total was his lowest of the campaign, but he continued to play a prominent role on defense, logging 100 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps for the sixth time through seven games. The third-year linebacker has tallied 43 tackles and three defensed passes on the season.

    Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies four tackles

    Winters registered four tackles (three solo) during Thursday's 26-23 overtime win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Winters briefly left Thursday's game due to a shoulder injury, but he was quickly cleared to return and ended up playing every defensive snap. His four tackles were a season low, but he's up to 36 total tackles through five regular-season games and is close to clearing his total from the 2024 campaign (44 total tackles across 15 regular-season games).

    Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 9:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to game

    Winters (shoulder) hast returned to Thursday night's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: The linebacker has two tackles (one solo) on the night. Winters played on nearly every defensive snap across the first four weeks, recording 32 tackles (24 solo) in those contests.

    Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play Thursday

    Winters (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winters played 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Jaguars but was limited in early-week practices before being cleared to play against Los Angeles. Winters has started all four games at linebacker for the Niners, logging 32 tackles (24 solo), including three TFLs, and two pass breakups on over 99 percent of the defensive snaps.

    Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as limited

    Winters was listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice report due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Winters played every single defensive snap during the 49ers' 26-21 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday and finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defense. He's come out of that contest with a knee injury, which will be worth monitoring given the 49ers are playing on short rest against the Rams on Thursday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays every defensive snap Week 3

    Winters logged eight tackles (four solo) and a pass defense during the 49ers' 16-15 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Winters was one of four 49ers players to play every single defensive snap, and he finished second on the team in total tackles behind Fred Warner (11). Winters has logged eight tackles in back-to-back games, and his 22 tackles through three games is already half of what his total was across 15 regular-season games in 2024.

    Published: Tue, Sep 23 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing for starting role in camp

    Winters drew praise from a star teammate at the start of training camp as the linebacker prepares to compete for a starting role in 2025, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner was vocal about Winter's offseason growth when speaking to reporters at the start of camp, stating that the 24-year-old appeared "ready to take that next step." Winters backed up that vote of confidence with an interception during team drills earlier this week. The 49ers spent a third-round pick on LB Nick Martin in an attempt to replace the void left by Dre Greenlaw's departure this past offseason, but the Oklahoma State product is currently nursing a thumb…read more

    Published: Sun, Jul 27 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts 10 games in second season

    Winters finished the 2024 season with 44 tackles (26 solo) and four pass breakups across 15 games.

    Analysis: Taken in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Winters didn't make a single start as a rookie but played an elevated role on defense in 2024, starting 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. Winters essentially played an every-down role over the final two weeks, giving the coaching staff some perspective on his ability to fill that spot over the course of a full season should the 49ers be unable to re-sign Dre Greenlaw in free agency.

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears to be past chest injury

    Winters (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Winters picked up a chest issue in Sunday's loss to Miami, but his ability to practice in full Thursday suggests that he's not dealing with a major injury. The second-year linebacker didn't appear to be hampered at all against the Dolphins, as he recorded season-high marks with eight tackles and 49 defensive snaps. Winters will likely start opposite Fred Warner on Monday against Detroit, with Dre Greenlaw (calf) ruled out for the remainder of the season.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing chest injury

    Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winters appears to have picked up a chest injury in the team's loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, recording eight total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed while playing 49 defensive snaps and 14 snaps on special teams in the contest. The linebacker's status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Lions in Week 17.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Past neck issue

    Winters (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Winters tweaked his neck during the 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Rams this past Sunday. The issue wasn't severe enough to limit his practice participation Wednesday, and barring any setbacks, Winters should be able to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with neck injury

    Winters is day-to-day due to a neck issue, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winters appears to have hurt his neck in some manner during Thursday's Week 15 loss to the Rams. He logged six defensive snaps and 12 special-teams snaps in the loss, finishing with one tackle. Winters' nine percent defensive snap share was his lowest of the campaign, though it's not clear if that was due to the neck issue or more related to Dre Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) making his season debut. Winters had originally been deemed questionable to return early in the first quarter Thursday but…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant in practice

    Winters (concussion) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Winters suffered a concussion during the team's Week 8 win over the Cowboys but has now cleared the league's concussion protocol. The 24-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Buccaneers where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for night

    Winters (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest with the Cowboys, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winters suffered a concussion in the third quarter against Dallas, ultimately bringing his night to a premature close. The linebacker's impact is most prevalent on special teams, so his absence doesn't carry a substantial change on defense.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will be suiting up

    Winters (ankle) is active Sunday against the Patriots, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Winters missed the first two games of the season with the injury, returning in Week 3 only to aggravate the injury and exit early. However, he's healthy enough again to suit up and will be on the field Sunday against New England.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aggravates injury

    Winters (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Winters has been dealing with an ankle issue since training camp, which is the likely cause of his exit Sunday. His exit will be a blow to the 49ers' depth at linebacker while he is unable to compete.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Past ankle issue

    Winters (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: The second-year pro missed each of the 49ers' first two contests due to an ankle injury, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Winters has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of San Francisco's top rotational linebackers.

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready for return

    Winters (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Winters also missed the team's Week 1 win over the Jets as he continues to work on his recovery from an ankle injury suffered in the team's preseason finale. The second-year pro will now focus his efforts to return in Week 3 against the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 1

    Winters (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Winters sustained an ankle injury in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Saints. He was a DNP for all three practices leading up to Week 1, and he'll turn his focus to try and play in Week 2 against the Vikings on Sept. 15.

    Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will undergo MRI

    Winters will have an MRI this week to determine the severity of his ankle injury, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winters appears to have picked up the injury during Friday's preseason game against the Raiders, when he recorded three tackles (two solo). Winters has been competing for a bigger role on the 49ers' defense after playing mostly on special teams in 2023.

    Published: Sun, Aug 25 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Winters (undisclosed) will not suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Winters has been dealing with an unspecified injury and will be held out of Sunday's bout. The 2023 sixth-round linebacker played mostly on special teams in his rookie year, finishing with 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defended over 15 regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@SEA,
W 17-13
5----5.50
2@NO,
W 26-21
6----7.00
3ARI,
W 16-15
4----7.00
4JAX,
L 21-26
9----10.50
5@LAR,
W 26-23
3----3.50
6@TB,
L 19-30
3----4.50
7ATL,
W 20-10
3----3.00
8@HOU,
L 15-26
7----9.00
9@NYG,
W 34-24
2----3.50
10LAR,
L 26-42
5----6.50
11@ARI,
W 41-22
5----7.50
12CAR,
W 20-9
1----1.00
13@CLE,
W 26-8
3----4.50
14Bye-----0.00
15TEN,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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16@IND,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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17CHI,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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18SEA,
TBDGet Tickets
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