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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches his team warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers tune out criticism following Super Bowl collapse

By Josh Dubow Feb. 06, 2020 03:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers rewarded with patience with Ward, Armstead

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2020 11:36 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chiefs, 49ers go through final Super Bowl practices

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2020 05:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws as he warms up during practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers' flexibility will prove vital in Super Bowl vs. Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2020 01:48 PM EST

Graphic compares team stats for 49ers and Chiefs and predicts the winner of the Super Bowl; 3c x 2 1/2 inches;
Chiefs-49ers: Toughest Super Bowl to pick in years

By Barry Wilner Jan. 30, 2020 01:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) covers a kickoff return during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Super Bowl features speed worthy of Olympic relay team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2020 03:28 PM EST

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

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 Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Alexander has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Garoppolo, 49ers have no room for error chasing NFC top seed

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 15, 2019 10:07 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Texans beat Titans 24-21 to grab first place in AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans takes AFC South lead with showdown win at Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons' Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Matt Ryan, Falcons rally in final seconds, stun 49ers 29-22

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 15, 2019 08:18 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

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh smiles as he arrives to M&T Bank Stadium for an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 10:14 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 04:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/31/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 07:50 PM EDT