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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk talks to reporters at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk learns lessons from 1st 2 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance takes part in the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Lance takes starting QB job for 49ers in stride

By Josh Dubow Jul. 28, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers turn team over to QB Trey Lance in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Star-studded LA Rams host surging 49ers in NFC title game

By Greg Beacham Jan. 28, 2022 11:11 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould celebrates after making the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
49ers' improbable run leads them back to L.A. to face Rams

By Josh Dubow Jan. 24, 2022 07:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 08:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after the 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
49ers survive once again to advance in playoffs to Green Bay

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:00 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Garoppolo's late heroics help send 49ers into playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 10, 2022 08:40 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures during the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Titans host streaking 49ers trying to stay atop AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 03:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 04:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) carries the ball as fullback Kyle Juszczyk follows during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. The 49ers won 33-22. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Garoppolo, 49ers get offense clicking to silence critics

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Buckner leads Colts into showdown vs. his old 49ers team

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 03:31 PM EDT