Kurt Mensching

Joined: Sep 12, 2019

Kurt is the Senior Editorial Director of MLB and NFL at FanSided. He has led MLB coverage since 2019. He has previously written about MLB and the Detroit Tigers for SB Nation, The Athletic, and the Detroit News and served as the head of SBNation.com's news and copy editor desks. In his spare time, he enjoys nature photography and visiting zoos.

Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) battles for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. The pass reception was overturned on video replay. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Best 49ers memes after officials rule DeVonta Smith catch incomplete — this time

Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Best Twitter reactions after Trent Williams flings K’Von Wallace in the NFC Championship game

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

49ers Playoff Schedule 2023 (opponents, dates, and times) for SF’s postseason run)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

49ers’ George Kittle calls for a fair catch on Christian McCaffrey’s TD celebration

Jan 14, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs onto the field before a wild card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

49ers vs. Seahawks final score: Brock Purdy, 49ers break out in the 2nd half

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch in the first quarter during a wild card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

49ers and Seahawks get chippy after dirty play by Seattle sends Deebo Samuel to sidelines

Fans watch in the rain during a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's Stadium in 20211. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks vs. 49ers weather update: Still wet, maybe thunder storms

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

49ers news and injury report: 2 listed out for Wild Card Round game

Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

49ers news: Injury report clean, McCaffrey and Purdy earn monthly honor

Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) gestures after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers well respected after regular-season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs the ball against Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Manny Jones (96) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

SF 49ers news: Brock Purdy about to set another franchise record

George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

49ers news: Wild Card opponent set, JJ Watt thanks SF, and more

San Francisco 49ers defensive players pose for a photo after an interception by safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

49ers vs. Cardinals final score: SF wrap up No. 2 seed

J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

49ers’ Brock Purdy may have become a trivia answer with J.J. Watt’s sack

Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers vs. Cardinals Week 18 inactives: No surprises but pleasant returns for SF

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) dives for first down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

49ers injury update: Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel practice