Who's leading the MVP race? How about Defensive Player of the Year? Which coach is doing the best job? And who are the top rookies on each side of the ball? Midway through the 2024 NFL season, Bucky Brooks provides his picks for the seven major individual awards -- and additional names to watch.

The San Francisco 49ers enter Thursday night's game against Seattle at 2-3 after two NFC West collapses. 

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is expected to play versus the Washington Commanders, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Here are the other injuries we are keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's Week 5 games.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights an emerging superstar at wide receiver and a defender who's playing the game at the highest possible level. Plus, a would-be contender with an Achilles' heel that might not be fixable.

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 4 Sunday.

After an impressive and dramatic comeback to defeat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford discussed the chaotic nature of the NFL and how "you never know what's gonna happen week in and week out."

How many sacks will the 49ers generate against an injury-riddled Rams offense? Will Andy Dalton lead the Panthers to their first win? Our analysts provide bold predictions for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2024 NFL season. Which players joined Dak Prescott and C.J. Stroud from Nos. 20-11?

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner believes Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation is "good issue to have" because it's a sign of "such a talented roster." 

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner revealed on Wednesday's "The Insiders" show that he is still trying to get past the result of Super Bowl LVIII, including Super Bowl LIV, San Francisco's 2020 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Can Kansas City prevent Nick Bosa from wrecking the game? Will San Francisco find success through Brock Purdy's right arm? Do Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce just own zone coverage? Next Gen Stats' Mike Band crunches the numbers on six crucial Super Bowl LVIII matchups. Who has the edge?

Time might have helped heal the emotional wounds from San Francisco's loss to Kansas City in Super Bowl LVIII, but first-year 49ers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave has yet to exorcise the demons of last season's Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs as a member of the Eagles, NFL.com's Nick Shook writes. 

Will the Niners' success stopping tight ends hold against Travis Kelce? Can Brock Purdy silence doubters? Where does Taylor Swift fit in? In a special edition of the Power Rankings, Eric Edholm identifies the 32 most important people in Super Bowl LVIII.

The Detroit Lions will square off with the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, and quarterback Jared Goff is facing off against his old division foe. However, linebacker Fred Warner has a mutual respect for Goff, saying "he's a lot better" now than he was with the Rams. 

With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2023 All-Pro Team -- and the defense features a pair of brothers!

The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down four things to watch for when the San Francisco 49ers face the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football."

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 off-ball linebackers entering Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. Which two teams boast a pair of selections?

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of their season on Sunday. The manner in which they fell offers lessons for one of the NFL's top teams and a potential wake-up call, Senior National Columnist Judy Battista writes.

Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and Chicago wideout D.J. Moore were big-play machines in Week 5 and led the way for the NFL's weekly honor roll on Wednesday. 

With surprises popping up across the NFL, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the bandwagons to ride. Plus, risers/sliders in Week 5, an updated look at the MVP race and the most intriguing game on the schedule in Week 6.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2023 NFL season. Which players joined Raiders RB Josh Jacobs from Nos. 20-11?

Is there any combo of defensive tackles more imposing than the Commanders' pair of Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen? Bucky Brooks ranks the top combos at 11 key position groups ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

49ers linebacker Fred Warner is taking responsibility as the 2023 regular season is slowly creeping up. "I'll always say defense wins championships, so it's going to start and end with us," Warner said. 

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner talks about the 49ers "Thursday Night Football" victory over the Seattle Seahawks ahead of their Super Bowl rematch vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero shares an injury report update on "Good Morning Football" for players in tonight's "Thursday Night Football" matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

"GMFB" share the most impressive plays from Week 4 on You Gotta Rewind That!

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner intercepts New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett's pass and returns it 45 yard for a touchdown.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner punches the football out of the grasp of Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones at the goal line to force a key turnover.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner reads the eyes of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold for a red-zone interception complete with a long return and hurdle.

NFL Network's Gerald McCoy on San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner's play in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner talks about the 49ers' defensive performance vs. New York Jets in a postgame presser.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner's 'Peanut Punch' sparks fumble takeaway vs. New York Jets running back Breece Hall.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner talks with NFL Network's Omar Ruiz on entering Year 7.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on May 22.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner's top plays from the 2023 season.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner on linebacker Dre Greenlaw injury. "It's sickening."

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner stops a back-shoulder pass attempt from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to tight end Travis Kelce with airtight coverage at the goal line.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner and Steve Mariucci break down will linebacker Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers defense have an answers for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in Super Bowl LVIII.

In a segment on 'NFL Total Access', NFL Network's Kimmi Chex, Daniel Jeremiah, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Rhett Lewis list their sleeper candidates to win MVP of Super Bowl LVIII.

11-year-old reporter Jeremiah Fennell goes 1-on-1 with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner and discusses becoming a father, the defensive matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, and more at the Super Bowl Opening Night.

In a joint interview during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night, NFL Network's Scott Hanson previews the upcoming matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs with 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson discusses why he can't wait to see San Francisco 49ers linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw go toe-to-toe against the likes of running back Isiah Pacheco and tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner reacts to the 49ers' comeback win against the Lions in the NFC title game.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner leads a surge of 49ers' defenders into pivotal 2-yard TFL vs. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery on a third-and-goal run to bring up fourth down.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner turns Jahmyr Gibbs' stiff-arm try into 5-yard TFL as Gibbs can't get around the edge on the sweep.

NFL analysts Patrick Claybon, Cynthia Frelund, and Gregg Rosenthal pick their NFC Conference Championship offensive and defensive players to watch on "NFL GameDay View".

Relive all the sights, sounds, and emotions behind the San Francisco 49ers 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL Season.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner addresses media at Championship Wednesday news conference.