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FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Alexander has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers remain in control for top seed despite loss to Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2019 05:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Drops by 49ers receivers contribute to bad day for Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2019 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Plenty of blame to go around following 49ers' 1st loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Seahawks won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 12:13 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas, left, celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Undefeated 49ers looking formidable after 1st division win

By Grant Cohn Oct. 14, 2019 09:20 PM EDT

Nick Bosa, Dee Ford set to make 49ers debut

By Grant Cohn Sep. 05, 2019 07:37 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are about to see their big defensive additions in action. Nick Bosa and Dee Ford are preparing to...