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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 Drake Jackson (95) reacts after defensive end Nick Bosa, bottom right, sacked New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, bottom middle, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

By Josh Dubow Nov. 28, 2022 07:20 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, middle, fumbles the ball between San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, left, and linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kamara's fumbles lead to Saints 1st shutout loss in 21 years

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 09:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against New Orleans Saints defensive end Malcolm Roach during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 07:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
49ers defense looks to build on 3 straight 2nd-half shutouts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 06:54 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Garoppolo's 3rd down plays key for Niners in latest win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 14, 2022 07:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2022 11:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Healthier 49ers host Chargers in 1st game post-bye

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:07 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022. Shanahan has had his defensive line decimated by injuries with quarterback Trey Lance also sidelined by a broken ankle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
49ers use bye week to get healthy for 2nd half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2022 07:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk makes a catch for a touchdown on a ball thrown by running back Christian McCaffrey during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers in position for another 2nd half playoff run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2022 11:53 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
McCaffrey sends 49ers into bye week on winning note

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, foreground, is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers will be without Deebo Samuel for game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers count on bigger impact in game 2 with McCaffrey

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers once again find themselves in midseason hole

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, left, catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Patrick Mahomes' 3 TDs lead Chiefs past 49ers 44-23

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (2) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Niners look to end road struggles with win at Carolina

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
49ers, Lance hope to rebound; Seahawks, Smith look to build

By Josh Dubow Sep. 15, 2022 05:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
49ers lose top running back Elijah Mitchell in opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Lance is ready for his first full season as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite getting almost no game action the past two seasons and with former starter Jimmy Garoppolo back on the bench behind him. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Shanahan wants 49ers teammates to have QB Trey Lance's back

By Josh Dubow Sep. 07, 2022 08:26 PM EDT