It's clear the 49ers are relying on Pearsall to become Aiyuk's successor in the receiving corps — this season and in the future.

After cruising through an easier schedule, the 49ers will face the Colts, Bears and Seahawks to end season.

Here's a look at the studs and duds (and those in between) from the Tennessee Titans' 37-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15.

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Prudy still among the elite despite missing significant time originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Although Brock Prudy and the San Francisco 49ers have dealt with many health issues throughout the season, they still find themselves at 9-4.

The Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers meet Sunday in Week 15 in Santa Clara, California, with kickoff slated for 4:25 p.m. ET.

The 49ers' offense is about the same as 2024. The defense is worse. The special teams, though, has taken a historic leap. Is it sustainable?

The 49ers need plenty more of that in the final stretch as not only do they face better defenses but much better offenses. Indianapolis (No. 4), Chicago (No. 7) and Seattle (No. 6) rank in the NFL's top seven in offensive points per game.

The 49ers put Tennessee away, then let the Titans back in for a 37-24 win that featured efficient offense and concerning defense. Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall