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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2023 05:13 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Eagles, 49ers ride QBs Hurts, Purdy to brink of Super bowl

By Dan Gelston Jan. 26, 2023 05:59 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, looks on after talking with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers-Eagles NFC championship matchup has old-school feel

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 26, 2023 03:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Prescott, Purdy playing at high level heading into showdown

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2023 07:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs toward the end zone to score during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 07:42 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles, Hurts get week of much-needed rest as NFC's top team

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 06:45 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) showers against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Wild-card weekend features 6 rematches, 3 division games

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2023 02:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel is carted off the field after being injured in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
49ers set to welcome back Samuel, Mitchell for finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2023 06:56 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel is carted off the field after being injured in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Deebo Samuel could return in Week 18 for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2023 06:49 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel is carted off the field after being injured in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Deebo Samuel set to miss 3rd straight game for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2022 07:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy rolls out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Brock Purdy, 49ers aim to clinch NFC West in Seattle

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 14, 2022 12:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, middle, reacts as he is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers expect Deebo Samuel back before end of regular season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2022 06:25 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass while pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2022 07:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, bottom, is checked on before being carted off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers lose star WR Deebo Samuel to left ankle injury

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2022 05:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Miami Dolphins linebackers Jerome Baker (55) and Jaelan Phillips (15) react after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, bottom right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo out for season with broken left foot

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2022 04:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, left, runs past New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
McCaffrey returns to practice for short-handed 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2022 09:19 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) celebrates with offensive tackle Trent Williams after the 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers DE Nick Bosa provides reason for concern for Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2022 09:46 AM EST