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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

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

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson, right, rushes against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 01:24 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas, left, celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Undefeated 49ers remain grounded after 5 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Undrafted players fuel 49ers running game

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Richard Sherman, 49ers enjoying stay at Youngstown State

By Brian Dulik Sep. 12, 2019 08:07 PM EDT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Richard Sherman wasn't overly enthused when he learned the San Francisco 49ers were spending an entire week in Ohio. Four days...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The rookie defensive end is not practicing as the 49ers began three days of workouts at Youngstown State. The No. 2 overall pick from Ohio State missed the entire preseason with a high ankle sprain, but played 39 total snaps and had a sack Sunday in San Francisco’s 31-17 win at Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
49ers rookie Nick Bosa misses practice with sore ankle

By Brian Dulik Sep. 11, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2019 07:56 PM EDT