Did San Francisco's special teams go from worst in the league last year to the best this season? Matt Maiocco responds to this and more in his latest 49ers overreactions | Read here: bit.ly/4q3Abib | NBC Sports Bay Area / California

After a big win yesterday, the 49ers are one step closer to the Super Bowl. But have you ever wondered where the team actually got its name? If you’re not a Bay Area native, you might be surprised to learn it comes from deep within San Francisco’s history—dating all the way back to the 1849 Gold Rush ⛏️ ✨ #sundaynightfootball #49ers #browns #nfl #49ersvsbrowns2025 | KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area