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San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) runs from New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
49ers get back into groove headed into showdown in Seattle

By Josh Dubow 15 hrs ago

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and defensive end Dion Jordan, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Garoppolo shines in return to NE; Niners crush Patriots 33-6

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 25, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Garoppolo will face his former Patriots teammates for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

49ers' Garoppolo returns to New England to face former team

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (3-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 5 ...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons' Morris doesn't look at himself as an interim coach

By Paul Newberry Oct. 21, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr., left, applies pressure to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams humbled by Niners; flaws exposed on both sides of ball

By Greg Beacham Oct. 19, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2020 11:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

Slumping 49ers host Rams in NFC West showdown

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 10:15 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (4-1) at SAN FRANCISCO (2-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Rams by 3 ...

Los Angeles Rams' Darrell Henderson (27) is congratulated after runnig for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Rams roll toward division play after sweeping NFC East

By Greg Beacham Oct. 12, 2020 05:38 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Dolphins coach Flores saw Garoppolo's potential early

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline next to injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mullens' giveaways send 49ers to 25-20 loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:35 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham, right, is congratulated by wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:06 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn walks the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
LaFleur says Quinn helped teach him how to keep teams loose

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2020 01:19 PM EDT