San Francisco 49ers linked to trade boosting Super Bowl hopes

The San Francisco 49ers, with a record of 4-1, are considering a trade to strengthen their team further. Despite injuries to key players like Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa, who tore his ACL in Week 3, the team has been performing well.

The 49ers are evaluating the trade market for pass-rushers, with a particular interest in Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson, who had 17.5 sacks last season, received a significant pay raise from Cincinnati this year and is set to become a free agent after the season.

The 49ers, led by coach Kyle Shanahan, will face the Falcons next. Meanwhile, the Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to miss most of the regular season due to a turf toe injury. The team has acquired Joe Flacco to provide experience and leadership.

San Francisco has had a strong season so far, with their only loss to the Jaguars in Week 4. They have held their opponents to 23 points or less in previous games. The 49ers will aim to stop the Falcons' offense, while the Bengals will try to break a three-game losing streak against the Packers.