Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, middle, and wide receivers coach Wes Welker, right, watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo remains 49ers' starting QB despite team struggles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Sloppy 49ers drop 4th straight, losing 30-18 to Colts

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2021 01:14 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (81) jumps into the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Wentz leads Colts to rain-soaked 30-18 win over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2021 11:31 PM EDT

Workers push water off a tarp covering the field from rain at Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. A powerful storm roared ashore Sunday in Northern California, flooding highways, toppling trees and causing mud flows as forecasters predict record-breaking rainfall. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo watches warms ups prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Garoppolo set to play for 49ers, Williams could be out

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals in the mix in tough AFC North? Right now, they are

By Barry Wilner Oct. 21, 2021 11:42 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

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball under pressure from Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
49ers coming off bye seek 1st win vs. Colts since 2001

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:27 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball under pressure from Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Buckner eagerly anticipates return to San Francisco

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals free safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
49ers optimistic QB Jimmy Garoppolo will play this week

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), keeps his injured hand in a pad as he runs through a warmup drill with backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) behind him during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson had surgery on his hand last Friday, and Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Seahawks play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Quarterback questions will greet 49ers after the bye

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals free safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
49ers rookie Trey Lance injures knee in 1st career start

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Niners QB Lance shows potential in up-and-down first start

By David Brandt Oct. 10, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Cardinals use Hopkins, stellar defense to beat 49ers 17-10

By David Brandt Oct. 10, 2021 07:39 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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chases a fumble into the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina Panthers defensive back Sean Chandler recovered the ball for a safety. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against Seattle Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed (2) and defensive back Marquise Blair during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers place TE George Kittle on IR with calf injury

By Josh Dubow Oct. 09, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, talks with quarterback Trey Lance (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers rookie Lance to make 1st start in place of Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2021 05:47 PM EDT