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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) evades a tackle by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Purdy steps up for 49ers in first comeback attempt

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2023 07:28 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) keeps his feet inbounds to score on a four-yard touchdown pass while being defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Stidham helps Raiders nearly shock Niners in his 1st start

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 01, 2023 10:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) celebrates after catching an interception during overtime in an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Locher)
49ers edge Raiders 37-34 in OT for 9th consecutive win

By Mark Anderson Jan. 01, 2023 08:10 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey with offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill, middle, as Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Purdy, defense lead 49ers past Fins; Garoppolo breaks foot

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2022 07:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) celebrates with offensive tackle Trent Williams after the 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Dolphins visit 49ers in matchup of division leaders

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:24 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
49ers thrive at elevation while exhausted Cardinals collapse

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2022 01:09 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2022 11:21 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers match NFL's toughest defense against Falcons, Mariota

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers suffer serious injury losses in latest win

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, right, celebrates after scoring with wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the first half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

By Steve Reed Oct. 09, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, top, sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Dominant defense once again leads the way for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 04, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9

By Josh Dubow Oct. 03, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers host Rams in rematch of NFC title game

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Russell Wilson shows Broncos he still has it in crunch time

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 26, 2022 05:36 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) gestures after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was called for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers out of sync in Garoppolo's 1st start in place of Lance

By Pat Graham Sep. 26, 2022 02:55 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is helped onto a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Lance has surgery as Niners hand offense to Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Sep. 19, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo comes off bench to lead 49ers past Seahawks 27-7

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pack put greater focus on special teams in roster decisions

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

By Brian Hall Aug. 20, 2022 10:15 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have grown all too accustomed to postseason heartbreak over the last decade or so, but the unexpected manner in which they fell 13-10 to the San Francisco 49ers in last season’s divisional playoffs has made it particularly tough to get over. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Painful playoff loss provides extra motivation for Packers

By Steve Megargee Jun. 15, 2022 03:08 PM EDT