Trent Williams certainly looks like he’ll be ready to go for the 49ers’ playoff opener this weekend. The San Francisco All-Pro tackle — who’s been dealing with a hamstring injury — returned to Niners practice on Thursday and appeared to be moving like a guy who will play in the team’s postseason matchup with the Eagles on Sunday.

The Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel. While that is obviously disappointing and most San Francisco 49ers fans should wish him well, there are some implications from this move that end up tying back to the team. Some could help, and some could hurt where the 49ers stand.

The leafy hamlet in the Peninsula foothills has a long history with the team. Quarterback Brock Purdy previously rented a home in Los Altos (and is now in the process of joining its country club) as did former quarterbacks Steve Young and John Brodie. Two bygone coaches — Steve Mariucci and George Seiffert — called the area home, too.

Niners will wear all black for the first time with red and gold design elements designed to honor franchise's history.

The Philadelphia Eagles haven't been so great on offense this season. There's been a ton of inconsistencies with them all year long, which should help the San F

Kyle Shanahan is 12-44 when trailing at halftime, and the San Francisco 49ers play the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend in the NFC Wild Card. Tom Brady and Colin Cowherd ask if Shanahan can lead the 49ers to a victory.

Williams sustained his injury in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. He was forced to leave the game after tweaking his hamstring and was unable to return. The 37-year-old missed practice in the build-up to the Seahawks game and was ultimately forced to sit out.

Upton Stout has improved in his first San Francisco 49ers season, delivering his best game last week. The diminutive defensive back must come up big against the Eagles.