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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) runs into the Atlanta Falcons backfield during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
49ers prepare for facing J.J. Watt in his final game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2023 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey waves to fans as he walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers look to show off new offense vs. Chargers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 07:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Healthier 49ers host Chargers in 1st game post-bye

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:07 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022. Shanahan has had his defensive line decimated by injuries with quarterback Trey Lance also sidelined by a broken ankle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
49ers use bye week to get healthy for 2nd half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2022 07:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
McCaffrey sends 49ers into bye week on winning note

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers count on bigger impact in game 2 with McCaffrey

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers once again find themselves in midseason hole

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers get key players back at practice before game vs Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9

By Josh Dubow Oct. 03, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) is helped off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers LT McKivitz undaunted by replacing Williams

By Josh Dubow Sep. 29, 2022 07:52 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) avoids a tackle by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams visit 49ers in latest installment of fierce rivalry

By Josh Dubow Sep. 29, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers offense with Garoppolo falls flat in loss to Broncos

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus walks the sideline as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Lance, Fields take center stage as 49ers open against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 08, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, fist bumps quarterback Trey Lance as they take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers players call Garoppolo's return a 'win-win' situation

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2022 06:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers still have unknowns at QB and O-line after preseason

By Josh Dubow Aug. 26, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
49ers putting talented roster in QB Trey Lance's hands

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) trains on the practice fields at Levi's Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

By Brian Hall Aug. 20, 2022 10:15 PM EDT