Nick Mullens
FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, fans arrive prior to an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers, in Glendale, Ariz. The San Francisco 49ers are set to embark on an unusual three-week road trip after being kicked out of their stadium and practice facility because of strict new COVID-19 protocols in their home county in Northern California. The Niners will fly to Arizona, where they will practice, live and play their next two games after Santa Clara County imposed a three-week ban on games and practices for contact sports. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers head to new home in Arizona to host Bills

By Josh Dubow Dec. 03, 2020 06:43 PM EST

The San Francisco 49ers NFL football team defensive unit runs drills during practice in front of State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers start a three-week road trip after being forced from their stadium and practice facility because of strict new COVID-19 protocols in their home county in Northern California. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers prepared to deal with challenges of extended trip

By Josh Dubow Dec. 03, 2020 06:10 PM EST

49ers set to host Bills in temporary Arizona home

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 02:32 PM EST
BUFFALO (8-3) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (5-6), at Glendale, Arizona Monday, 8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Bills by 3 ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and defensive end Marcus Davenport, musing the Flacons out of field goal range, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints fielding elite defense during surge to top of NFC

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Fitzpatrick, Perriman

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 02, 2020 07:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Homeless 49ers get key win before extended trip

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Empty seats at Levi's Stadium are shown during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers blindsided by county rules that make them homeless

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) celebrates in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Unsettled 49ers rally to hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20

By Greg Beacham Nov. 29, 2020 07:27 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 01:30 PM EST

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2020 06:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six...

Surging LA Rams seek revenge in rematch with slumping Niners

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 10:31 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-6) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (7-3) Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Rams by 6 1/2 ...

New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) intercepts a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints exhibiting depth, chemistry, execution in all phases

By Brett Martel Nov. 23, 2020 07:19 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder (92) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Injury-riddled 49ers head into bye week after loss to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2020 06:45 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) tries to evade New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2020 07:55 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Saints ride 5-game win streak into clash with 49ers

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:35 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-5) at NEW ORLEANS (6-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Saints by 6 ½ ...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates a turnover during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Tampa, Fla. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 38-3. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpoint

By Brett Martel Nov. 11, 2020 08:15 PM EST