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A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a mask of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 1/19/2020

Jan. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Packers-49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2020 10:49 AM EST
GREEN BAY (14-3) at SAN FRANCISCO (14-3) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - 49ers by 6 ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, foreground, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, center, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. Also pictured at rear is defensive end Dee Ford. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rookie Nick Bosa makes big impact on improved 49ers defense

By Josh Dubow Jan. 15, 2020 06:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers use early season formula on playoff win vs. Vikings

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2020 10:08 PM EST

NFL Football Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019 file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh directs players during a combined NFL training camp with the Denver Broncos at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The Cleveland Browns are meeting with Saleh about their coaching job. Saleh's defense dominated Cleveland in a game this season. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and members of the team's search committee will interview Saleh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
49ers defensive focus is on stopping Dalvin Cook

By Josh Dubow Jan. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) pursue in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2019 07:29 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton calls out from the sideline in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' aggressiveness backfires in loss to 49ers

By Bradley Handwerger Dec. 08, 2019 08:48 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a fumble by Alvin Kamara in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Garoppolo's 4 TD passes help 49ers top Saints, 48-46

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2019 05:05 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) carries on a touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
NFL ICYMI: Super Bowl preview? 49ers-Ravens was fun to watch

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 02, 2019 02:13 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers next team up to try slowing Jackson and Ravens

By David Ginsburg Nov. 27, 2019 03:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs toward the end zone to score against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37-8 win over Packers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 24, 2019 11:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, center, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 08:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mistakes doom 49ers and create tight NFC West race

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 02:02 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Seahawks won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 12:13 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 11/11/2019

Nov. 11, 2019 08:25 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
49ers prepare for tough test of facing Russell Wilson

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2019 07:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, in East Rutherford, N.J. Six months after Kyler Murray was drafted No. 1 by Arizona one spot ahead of him, San Francisco defensive end Nick Bosa gets his opportunity to chase Murray down when the 49ers visit the Cardinals this week. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa making big impact on 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 29, 2019 06:12 PM EDT