Warner posted 132 combined tackles, four interceptions, four forced fumbles and 2.5 sacks over 17 regular-season games while earning unanimous First-Team All-Pro honors in 2023.
Warner was one of just four defensive players across the league who hit the century mark in total tackles while also grabbing four or more interceptions. The 49ers' defensive captain finished a tick above his previous five-year average of 128.6 combined tackles, but the real strides were made in the turnover department, where he set new career highs in picks and forced fumbles. Warner will continue setting the bar for Mike linebackers across the league while producing strong IDP numbers for fantasy managers in 2024.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Dominant performance versus Arizona
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Warner tallied nine tackles (eight solo), with half a sack, and a forced fumble during the 49ers' 45-29 win versus Arizona on Sunday.
Warner had another dominant performance as he tied Deommodore Lenoir for most tackles on the team. The All Pro linebacker has now tallied 116 tackles (75 solo), including 2.5 sacks, through his 14 appearances this season.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Logs double-digit tackles in loss
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Warner compiled 10 tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble during San Francisco's 31-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Warner was efficient in a 49ers loss once again and has now logged double-digit tackles in four games this season. The 26-year-old will look to produce again and help end the team's three-game losing streak versus the Jaguars Week 10 following San Francisco's bye.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Records season-best 13 tackles
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Warner recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) in the 49ers' Week 7 loss to the Vikings Monday night.
He added one tackle for loss and one pass breakup in the defeat. On the year, Warner has started all seven games, recording 61 tackles (39 solo), four TFLs, two QB hits, two interceptions, two sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble. Warner remains one of the league's best off-ball linebackers.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Grabs another INT
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Warner had seven tackles (three solo), one pass defensed and one interception during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Browns.
Warner has recorded an interception in back-to-back games, and he returned to a 100 percent snap share versus Chicago after playing less than 80 percent Weeks 4 and 5. The star linebacker remains an elite IDP asset heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Tallies first pick
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Warner recorded eight tackles (five solo), one interception and one forced fumble in the 49ers 42-10 victory over the Cowboys in Week 5.
Warner's pick and forced fumble were both his first of the season through five games. He saw his lowest snap percentage (73) of the season, but that was likely due to the blowout nature of the contest. The defensive linchpin will now focus on preparing for Week 6 in an advantageous matchup with the Browns.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Racks up 130 tackles in 2022
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Warner finished the regular season with 130 tackles (79 solo), two sacks and two turnovers forced across 17 games with the 49ers.
Warner turned in another premier IDP season from the Mike linebacking position. The 26-year-old has averaged 126.8 combined tackles over his five first seasons as a pro, and he is showing no signs of slowing anytime soon. Warner will return to San Francisco in 2023 and continue serving as the team's defensive captain up the middle.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Leads team with 12 tackles
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Warner recorded 12 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Raiders.
Warner recorded a team-high 12 stops, marking his fourth outing of the season with double-digit tackles. Across 16 appearances, the fifth-year linebacker has totaled 122 tackles, 10 pass defenses, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble. He needs 15 tackles and one sack in Week 18 to tie his career-high marks in those categories.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Underwhelming but steady production
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Warner recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers.
Warner's eight stops were his most since Week 8, but he failed to record either a sack, interception or pass defensed for the first time since Week 7 against the Chiefs. The 26-year-old now has 91 total tackles on the season, putting him on the doorstep of hitting the century mark, a feat he's reached every season of his NFL career thus far.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Grabs another sack on MNF
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Warner recorded six tackles (five solo), including one sack, during Monday's 38-10 win over the Cardinals.
While Warner accumulated an overall modest outing by his standards, he logged his first solo sack of the season by bringing down Arizona signal-caller Colt McCoy for a one-yard loss in the second quarter. The All-Pro linebacker also did not play every defensive snap for just the second time this season, as the 49ers took a commanding 31-10 lead into the fourth quarter. Warner now has 75 tackles, two sacks and six passes defended over 10 games in 2022, and he'll look to fill the stat sheet against New Orleans' flawed offense this coming Sunday.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Posts mediocre outing Sunday
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Warner recorded six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 44-23 loss to the Chiefs.
For most defenders, a six-tackle performance would be considered a solid effort. However, to Warner's standards, Sunday's loss to Kansas City is deemed a below-average outing given it's his second-lowest stop total across seven games played so far 2022. Regardless, the 25-year-old remains one of the league's elite linebackers and should continue playing heavy snaps Sunday versus the Rams.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Multiple season highs
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Warner registered nine tackles (seven solo), one sack and one pass breakup in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Panthers.
Warner has continued to increase his tackle count in every game since Week 2 and also managed to record his first sack of 2022. The linebacker also played a team-high snap count of 57 defensive snaps during Week 5.
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49ers' Fred Warner: No limitations Wednesday
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Warner (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Warner was listed as a limited participant for Tuesday's session after having an MRI come back clean, and it appears he won't have any issues being ready for Saturday's playoff matchup with Green Bay. He's played every defensive snap for San Francisco in 15 of 19 games this season.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Expected to be limited Tuesday
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Warner (ankle) is expected to be a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Warner will be limited at the 49ers' first practice of the week. His MRI results were good, and Warner feels confident he will be available for this weekend, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The linebacker's ability to practice in any capacity is a positive sign for his chances to play in the team's divisional-round matchup with the Packers on Saturday, though his status the rest of the week will provide a clearer indication.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Avoids serious ankle injury
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Warner (ankle) suggested his injury isn't serious, and he'll have a chance to play in the divisional round against Green Bay, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Warner suffered a non-contact injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Dallas, and while he wasn't able to rejoin the game, he did sound optimistic Monday. It'll still be worth tracking the 49ers' injury reports this week to see if their star linebacker is participates in practice, as that likely will mean more than Warner's early-week optimism.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Hurts ankle Sunday
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Warner suffered a right ankle injury during Sunday's wild-card game in Dallas.
Shortly before the Cowboys scored a touchdown with 8:02 remaining in the contest, Warner appeared to suffer a non-contact injury and clutched at his lower right leg at the end of a play. He was able to limp off the field and had his ankle taped before the 49ers deemed him questionable to return. Azeez Al-Shaair likely will slide over to middle linebacker for as long as Warner is sidelined.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Practices, as expecteed
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Warner (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Warner missed the 49ers' Week 13 loss to the Seahawks, but his ability to take every rep during the team's first Week 14 practice puts him in line to return to the lineup for Sunday's game in Cincinnati. The star linebacker has taken the field for 100 percent of the defensive snaps in 10 of his 12 appearances this season, totaling 92 tackles, three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Headed for MRI
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Warner (hamstring) will get an MRI on Monday, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.
The 49ers managed to eke out a win over the Vikings without two of their starting linebackers for much of the game. More information regarding Warner's recovery timeline should become available Monday.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Leads team in tackles
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Warner recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense in Sunday's 33-22 win over the Bears.
Warner was on the field for 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth week in a row, turning in another solid tackling performance. The All-Pro linebacker hasn't provided many auxiliary stats this season, but he has been consistent in the tackle category with 61 (40 solo) through seven games. The 49ers will need to rely on Warner heavily against the Cardinals' high-octane offense in Week 9.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Another nine tackles
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Warner recorded nine tackles, two tackles for a loss and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Colts.
Warner finished with nine tackles for the third consecutive game and remained on the field for 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps for the fifth time in six contests. He's pacing the team with 54 tackles on the season and is well on his way to surpassing 100 total stops.
