Jose Luis Sanchez III

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly. Prior to FanNation, Sanchez started his writing career back in 2016 for the school newspaper at Skyline college where he covered all sports team in the Bay Area. Following that from 2017 to 2019, he found a role as a contributor for FanSided's news desk along with their site's Just Blog Baby covering the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden Gate Sports every professional Bay Area sports team. Atop all of that, he was able to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University in 2020. Sanchez is committed to ensuring he delivers transparent analysis and straightforward opinions that resonates with readers to get them thinking.

Oct 4, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (19) jogs onto the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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If anyone on the 49ers knows what Mike Evans is going through with Achilles tendinitis, it's Christian McCaffrey. He detailed the harsh reality.

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen (10) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

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Josh Down seemed like the better fit for the 49ers than Keenan Allen, but their acquisition of Allen says otherwise. Here's why.

Nov 8, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen (10) makes a catch against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2)at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The 49ers moved on to Keenan Allen after striking out on Jauan Jennings. Kyle Shanahan shares why they chose Allen over other receivers.

Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green (0) intercepts a pass in front of Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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The 49ers finally don't have numerous players out of their first practice of the week, but the few players missing are pivotal starters.

Sep 20, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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The 49ers only made two trades at the deadline, but they deserve credit for staying away from making this disastrous one.

Jan 19, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) is introduced before playing against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

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The 2026 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, with the 49ers only making two moves. Was it enough? We answer that and give a grade.

Oct 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen (10) catches a pass for 9 yards during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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After striking out on Jauan Jennings, the 49ers have traded for Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen. Here is the grade on the trade.

Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) fumbles short of the goal line as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout (20) and safety Ji'ayir Brown (27) defend during the second half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Without these four pivotal plays, the game is much closer, or the San Francisco 49ers might even lose to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (17) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) during the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The San Francisco 49ers had some clear winners and losers in their 38-17 Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. We break it all down here.

Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gracen Halton (93) is carted off the field after an injury during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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This 49ers rookie was having an amazing season, but will unfortunately miss the remainder of the season after suffering a major injury in Week 9 against the Raiders.