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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Shanahan should have heeded Belichick's Fangio blueprint

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 04, 2020 02:41 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) covers a kickoff return during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Super Bowl features speed worthy of Olympic relay team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Punter J.K. Scott active for Packers in NFC title game

Jan. 19, 2020 05:21 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Punter J.K. Scott is active for the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers despite...

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...

OL Mike Person active for 49ers vs. Rams despite neck injury

Dec. 21, 2019 06:57 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers guard Mike Person will start against the Los Angeles Rams despite being listed this week as questionable with a...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, center, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 08:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 file photo, Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) looks toward the quarterback during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals locker room was a jovial place on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, with players rushing through their post-practice routine so they could embark on a five-day break away from football. Arizona safety Budda Baker hopes he and his defensive teammates have fun before coming back to the desert with better energy and focus. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Defense has been weak link in Cardinals rebuild

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2019 05:08 PM EST

Packers-49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 12:34 PM EST
GREEN BAY (8-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (9-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - 49ers by 3 1/2 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers prepare for 3-game gauntlet against 1st-place teams

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Thompson (52) misses a tackle as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) runs for t touchdown, during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 10:09 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) stands on the field after an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Mismatch proves decisive in latest Cardinals loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, left, is congratulated by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers rally past Cardinals 36-26 on 4 TD passes by Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 07:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse, right, breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit to stun Broncos; Ravens roll

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 04:57 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 04:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception with wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) and center Erik McCoy (78) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Afternoon of routs followed by close calls

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:53 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...

Tennessee Titans defensive back Dane Cruikshank (29) hits Carolina Panthers strong safety Colin Jones (42) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Riverboat Ron's back after winning pair of 4th-down gambles

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 05, 2019 02:34 AM EST