George Kittle
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) signals after a first down as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) walks away during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-riddled 49ers seek better health in 2021

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:59 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap forces San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers finally head home after season-ending loss to Seahawks

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:22 PM EST

Seahawks could get top seed with win over 49ers in Arizona

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:12 PM EST
SEATTLE (11-4) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (6-9), at Glendale, Arizona Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Seahawks by 4 1/2...

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Means after intercepting a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:41 PM EST
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. ...

Chiefs shoot for No. 1 seed with win over Falcons on Sunday

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:10 AM EST
ATLANTA (4-10) at KANSAS CITY (13-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Kansas City by 10 1-2 ...

Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb (24) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Browns' Chubb, Chiefs' Hill among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 23, 2020 01:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Mullens injury clears way for Beathard to start for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers playing out the string 1 year after Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 21, 2020 12:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, the Buffalo Bills and the Arizona Cardinals compete during the first half of an NFL football game 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/Ross D. Franklin, File)
49ers to finish season playing home games in Arizona

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) tries to stay in bounds as he's pursued by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Also-ran Cowboys, Niners get rivalry booted from prime time

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 17, 2020 03:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) runs back an interception for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) runs back an interception for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers mull change at QB after Mullens' miscues lead to loss

By Josh Dubow Dec. 14, 2020 07:41 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) manages to elude the tackle of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers keep giving ball away in 23-15 loss to Washington

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2020 09:13 PM EST