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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr., left, applies pressure to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams humbled by Niners; flaws exposed on both sides of ball

By Greg Beacham Oct. 19, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2020 11:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 08:32 PM EDT

Mullens replaces Beathard as 49ers backup QB vs. Rams

Oct. 18, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have switched backup quarterbacks again. Nick Mullens is active as the backup to Jimmy...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

Slumping 49ers host Rams in NFC West showdown

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 10:15 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (4-1) at SAN FRANCISCO (2-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Rams by 3 ...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Also pictured at right is 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20). (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fitzpatrick's 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The Latest: Tough day for last year's Super Bowl teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Dolphins coach Flores saw Garoppolo's potential early

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline next to injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mullens' giveaways send 49ers to 25-20 loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:35 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham, right, is congratulated by wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:06 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) watches a play by the Arizona Cardinals develop during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco first-round defensive tackle has gotten off to a successful start to his career as the replacement for star DeForest Buckner in the middle of the 49ers defensive line. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) celebrates with Brandon Aiyuk during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Eagles, 49ers flip roles in 3 years since previous meeting

By Josh Dubow Oct. 01, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT