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A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a mask of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 1/19/2020

Jan. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, center, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith, right, and other defenders during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Prolific 49ers TE Kittle takes great joy in run blocking

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2020 06:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley spikes the football after a touchdown run by Raheem Mostert against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Joe Staley thankful to be back in playoffs with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2020 04:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles after his team beat the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Shanahan's vision earns 49ers top seed in Year 3 of regime

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2020 05:23 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

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)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) tends to fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) after being hit in the second half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The 49ers won 48-46. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Cousin showdown: Ryan, McGlinchey meet for 1st time in NFL

By Paul Newberry Dec. 12, 2019 03:30 AM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) carries on a touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 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

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers next team up to try slowing Jackson and Ravens

By David Ginsburg Nov. 27, 2019 03:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
49ers send message with convincing win over Packers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2019 08:05 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Opponents focusing on stopping 49ers running game

By Grant Cohn Nov. 21, 2019 06:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Green Bay, Wis. When Green Bay coach LaFleur started preparing to face San Francisco's stellar defense, he sent out a text message trying to get some inside information. LaFleur said he messaged 49ers coordinator Robert Saleh, his former roommate when the two were graduate assistants at Central Michigan. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Lots of familiarity between coaches when Packers visit 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 21, 2019 06:36 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

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, 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

TE George Kittle inactive for 49ers vs. Seahawks

Nov. 11, 2019 06:54 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star tight end George Kittle will miss the San Francisco 49ers game against the Seattle Seahawks with injuries to his knee and ankle...

Niners TE George Kittle doubtful to play vs. Seahawks

Nov. 09, 2019 06:00 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is doubtful to play Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. ...