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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 04:42 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Undermanned 49ers overwhelmed by Packers in 34-17 loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 12:31 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 11:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Rice set records with 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards receiving and 208 TDs, while helping the Niners win three Super Bowl titles. (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)
A look at the best and worst in 49ers draft history

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
49ers send message with convincing win over Packers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2019 08:05 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
49ers seek to bounce back from 1st loss when hosting Cards

By Josh Dubow Nov. 14, 2019 06:57 PM EST

TE George Kittle inactive for 49ers vs. Seahawks

Nov. 11, 2019 06:54 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star tight end George Kittle will miss the San Francisco 49ers game against the Seattle Seahawks with injuries to his knee and ankle...

Young backups on line help 49ers remain undefeated

By Grant Cohn Oct. 17, 2019 07:56 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Losing both offensive tackles could have sunk the San Francisco 49ers. Instead, it made them tougher. The...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan works the sideline during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Almost nothing has gone wrong for Shanahan and the unbeaten 49ers, who are in position to establish themselves as the favorite in the division that the Los Angeles Rams dominated since head coach Sean McVay’s arrival. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, )
Shanahan returns to face Redskins as coach of unbeaten 49ers

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 17, 2019 04:30 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers, Browns become contenders after years of losing

By Josh Dubow Oct. 03, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers prove they can win on bad days in Shanahan's 3rd year

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

49ers sign T Sam Young, place WR Trent Taylor on IR

Sep. 20, 2019 03:26 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed tackle Sam Young to a one-year deal and placed receiver Trent Taylor on injured reserve. ...

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Odds stacked against Steelers heading into game vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) catches a touchdown pass during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
49ers return home after successful road trip to start season

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Shon Coleman, center left, is helped onto a cart during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers lose backup OL Shon Coleman to serious leg injury

By Josh Dubow Aug. 11, 2019 03:38 PM EDT