In this week's edition of his First Read, Jeffri Chadiha discusses his six initial thoughts ahead of Championship Sunday. Can anyone stop the Chiefs? Who is the most important offensive player in the NFC?

The NFL on Tuesday revealed the 32 nominees for the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year award -- the league's most prestigious honor.

Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb, listed as questionable with an ankle injury that didn't allow him to play last week, is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chubb was considered a game-time decision.

Which roster looks best in the NFL's toughest division? Is the Rams' top-heavy blueprint built for success? Can the 49ers return to the Super Bowl with a rookie at quarterback? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC West.

The NFL announced Thursday morning its 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which will be announced at NFL Honors the week prior to Super Bowl LV.

Jim Trotter talks to players like Arik Armstead and Kevin Byard about effecting racial justice -- and digs into why we're not likely to see NFL players sitting out in protest in Week 1.

Jim Trotter reveals the details of the 49ers' decision to split $1 million in grants among nine organizations to further the movement for social justice.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

It's too early to say whether wide receiver Deebo Samuel will play in the season opener. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is still leaving the door open, though.

DeForest Buckner is gone, but Javon Kinlaw is in as the Niners are poised for more success with a quintet of first-rounders leading the way up front.

Defensive end Arik Armstead announces the San Francisco 49ers' selection USC edge Drake Jackson in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 61 overall pick.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead breaks down Kayvon Thibodeaux's game

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down the San Francisco 49ers win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Armstead breaks through all blockers for crucial third-down sack.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead, defensive end Nick Bosa team up for third-down sack inside red zone.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead overwhelms Tyler Biadasz to sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead discusses Super Wild Card game versus the Dallas Cowboys.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead's sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford sends the game into overtime.

San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Arik Armstead and Arden Key swallow up Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a third-down sack.

San Francisco 49ers defenders Arik Armstead and Samson Ebukam combine to sack Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills for a 10-yard loss.

Considered the league's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes NFL players who have exhibited excellence on-the-field, and whose passion to impact lives extends beyond the game. This year's nominee for the San Francisco 49ers - for the second consecutive season - is defensive lineman Arik Armstead, whose foundation works for education equality in the public school system.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead describes "relentless" effort 49ers showed vs. Bengals.

2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee: Arik Armstead – 49ers

Watch the San Francisco 49ers best plays from the first four weeks of the 2021 season.

Watch all of the highlights from the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers from their Week 3 matchup on "Sunday Night Football" in the 2021 NFL regular season.

The San Francisco 49ers defensive line collapses the pocket on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to force a third-down sack.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers highlights during Preseason Week 2 of the 2021 season.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers' top plays vs. the Los Angeles Chargers during Preseason Week 2.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead reflects on the legacy of former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick in this Black History Moment.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead discusses changes on 49ers' defensive coaching staff.

Watch the best defensive plays by the San Francisco 49ers from the 2020 NFL season.

Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead joins MJ Acosta-Ruiz on "NFL Total Access" for an interview.

Watch highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead leads 49ers ambush for 9-yard sack on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton.

Say Their Stories: Stephon Clark as told by Arik Armstead.