49ers clinch playoff berth by holding off Rams 27-24 in OT
The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 overtime victory over the NFC West champion Los Angeles RamsJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MITCH WISHNOWSKY #3 - PUNTER - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
45.2 AVG •
22 PUNTS •
11 IN20
45.2 AVG
22 PUNTS
11 IN20
Will not return Wishnowsky (concussion) will not return Sunday against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wishnowsky took the hit that knocked him out of the game in the first half. With Wishnowksy out, kicker Robbie Gould is expected to fill in at punter.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Wishnowksy has left the 49ers' game against the Rams early and is being evaluated for a concussion, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wishnowsky is questionable to return. While he is out, the 49ers will be down their punter.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of COVID-19 protocols Wishnowsky (illness) exited the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact This is an excellent outcome for the 49ers, as Wishnowsky will be available for Sunday's contest against the Texans. Otherwise, San Francisco would've had to sign another punter since it doesn't have another one on the active roster or its practice squad.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enters COVID protocols Wishnowsky (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Net...
Impact Wishnowsky will try to produce two negative COVID tests more than 24 hours apart before Sunday, when the 49ers host Houston. If not, The 49ers will likely have to sign another punter, as they currently don't have one on their active roster or practice squad.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with injured right thumb
Jimmy Garoppolo injured his right thumb in San Francisco’s loss at Tennessee last week and his status for the 49ers’ game this week is in doubtDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard
The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers use physicality to win 5 out of 6 games
The 49ers used their physicality to rout the Falcons on SundayDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knuckle? Banana? Boomerang? 49ers' Mitch Wishnowsky keeps return men guessing Ten 49ers, including tight end George Kittle, sat out Wednesday's practice, although most of that group is expected to play Sunday.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Richard Hightower Evaluates Mitch Wishnowsky's Performance to Start 2021 Hightower reviewed Mitch Wishnowsky's performance through the first seven weeks of football and previewed the team's Week 8 matchup in Chica...
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
1-on-1: All Are Welcome to Mitch Wishnowsky's Tailgate, But Bring Your Own Food While at the 49ers Toyota 1-on-1 on-field tailgate, the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Month revealed some of the cultural differences be...
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
NFL Today, Week 4
NFL Today, Week 4OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garoppolo injures calf; Montgomery hurts knee
San Francisco turned to rookie quarterback Trey Lance when starter Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a calf injuryOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Wilson leads Seahawks past 49ers 28-21
Russell Wilson overcame a shaky start to throw for two touchdowns and run for a third and the Seattle Seahawks rebounded from back-to-back losses by beating the San Francisco 49ers...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Brady sets NFL's career passing mark
Tom Brady is the NFL’s new all-time passing leaderOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitch Wishnowsky Highlights: NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Watch Mitch Wishnowsky's September highlights to celebrate his first-ever NFC Special Teams Player of the Month honor.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Mitch Wishnowsky Earns First-Career NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Honor Wishnowsky's eight punts landing inside the 20-yard line are a league-best through three weeks.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Injuries at cornerback, running back hinder 49ers
The mounting injuries at running back and cornerback finally caught up to the San Francisco 49ers in their last second-loss to the Green Bay PackersSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Boomin' Onion is back: 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky wins NFC honor Third-year punter Mitch Wishnowsky’s prolific work in the 49ers’ win at Philadelphia earned him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Mitch Wishnowsky Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week San Francisco's punter earns his second-career honor following his Week 2 outing against the Philadelphia Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
NFL Today, Week 2
NFL Today, Week 2SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morning Report: Previewing #SFvsARI, Unscripted with Mitch Wishnowsky Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines as the team prepares for Week 16 at State Farm Stadium.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • 49ERS.COM
NFL Today, Week 1
NFL Today, Week 1SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20
DeAndre Hopkins had a career-high 14 catches for 151 yards in his Arizona debut and set up Kenyan Drake’s 1-yard TD run with 5:03 to play that led the Cardinals over the San Franci...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Irish punter moving from dairy farm to Georgia Tech
David Shanahan took an unusual path for an Irish teenager but landed a full scholarship to become a punter for Georgia Tech. The 19-year-old Shanahan quit Gaelic football to concen...JUNE 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
