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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stretches during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo gets 49ers to Super Bowl with handoffs not throws

By Josh Dubow Jan. 23, 2020 06:19 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

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

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 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

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
NFL Notes: Jets' Beachum helps tackle water issues in Newark

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 01:24 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
49ers seek to bounce back from 1st loss when hosting Cards

By Josh Dubow Nov. 14, 2019 06:57 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

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mistakes doom 49ers and create tight NFC West race

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 02:02 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals' rally comes up short in 28-25 loss to 49ers

By John Marshall Nov. 01, 2019 01:20 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/31/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa runs with the ball after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers overwhelm Panthers to improve to 7-0

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2019 07:25 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a break in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Undefeated 49ers go all-in with deal for Emmanuel Sanders

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2019 08:25 PM EDT

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson, right, rushes against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 01:24 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Josh Allen, Darnold

By Frank Stampfl Oct. 15, 2019 12:50 PM EDT

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

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers 10/7/2019

Oct. 07, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates with fans after the 49ers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
After years of losing, 49ers enter bye week with 3-0 record

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2019 01:57 PM EDT