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San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quinn gets a respite in Falcons' upset win at San Francisco

By George Henry Dec. 16, 2019 06:57 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

Atlanta Falcons' Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Matt Ryan, Falcons rally in final seconds, stun 49ers 29-22

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 15, 2019 08:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Raheem Mostert becomes 49ers' new lead running back

By Grant Cohn Dec. 11, 2019 07:29 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the 49ers' Raheem Mostert started his NFL career, he was a running back in name only. He made the final...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints, 49ers clash with top NFC seeding in the balance

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2019 09:16 PM EST

49ers-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 06:07 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (10-2) at NEW ORLEANS (10-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Saints by 3 RECORD...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27), catches during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Fitzpatrick, Miller

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 03, 2019 12:54 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
4th-down plays doom 49ers in loss to Ravens

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers with teammate Mark Ingram (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak to 8

By David Ginsburg Dec. 01, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) celebrates with middle linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers dominant D prepares for challenge of Lamar Jackson

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2019 05:27 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, runs against Green Bay Packers defensive back Chandon Sullivan during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
George Kittle’s return provides big boost to 49ers offense

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2019 04:53 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs toward the end zone to score 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)
49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37-8 win over Packers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 24, 2019 11:23 PM EST

TE George Kittle returns for 49ers against Packers

Nov. 24, 2019 07:03 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is returning to the lineup after missing the past two games with injuries to his knee...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kevin Peterson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Niners rookie Deebo Samuel emerging as key target

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2019 07:03 PM EST

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

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

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

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