Kyle Shanahan
FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Garoppolo has been hampered by a pair of ankle injuries that have sidelined him for significant time and struggled to match last season's production when he was able to play, raising questions about his future in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Jimmy Garoppolo's future remains questionable for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2020 03:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers expect reinforcements after bye week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2020 06:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder (92) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Injury-riddled 49ers head into bye week after loss to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2020 06:45 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) tries to evade New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2020 07:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2020 05:49 PM EST

NFL coaches, players on fewer fans affecting home-field edge

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 05:12 PM EST
NFL home teams have a losing overall record this late in the season for the first time in almost 40 years. The pandemic is limiting teams to partial capacity...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Few minorities get chance at NFL stepping-stone QB coach job

By Dave Campbell And Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2020 03:48 PM EST

AP source: 49ers cleared of COVID-19 violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 08:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been cleared of any potential violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols following a positive test from...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers may need to wait another game for reinforcements

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 06:21 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Injuries derail 49ers' attempt to build on Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2020 04:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 04:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Undermanned 49ers overwhelmed by Packers in 34-17 loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 12:31 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 11:31 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 11/5/2020

Nov. 05, 2020 08:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Missing players dominate Packers-49ers rematch in prime time

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 04:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (18) leaves the field with an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 37-27. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers

By Barry Wilner Nov. 04, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Packers face 49ers for 1st time since NFC title game loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2020 10:53 AM EST
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (4-4) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 3 ...

Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers may have to face 49ers without top 3 running backs

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2020 08:34 PM EST