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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks at a news conference after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cowboys' last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 24, 2023 05:55 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, middle, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers defense steps up in divisional-round win

By Josh Dubow Jan. 23, 2023 04:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seahawks collapse in 2nd half of playoff loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 10:20 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles, Hurts get week of much-needed rest as NFC's top team

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 06:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) tackles Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers DE Nick Bosa making run at records, awards

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2022 05:54 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

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 Nick Bosa (97) celebrates with offensive tackle Trent Williams after the 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers DE Nick Bosa provides reason for concern for Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2022 07:45 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 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

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

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

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
McCaffrey trade not nearly enough to lift 49ers past Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (3) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

By George Henry Oct. 16, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers suffer serious injury losses in latest win

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams offense stalls in another regular-season loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 04, 2022 12:57 AM EDT

El quarterback de los Broncos de Denver, Russell Wilson (3), es asediado por el defensive end de los Texans de Houston, Jonathan Greenard (52), en la segunda mitad del partido de la NFL en Denver, el domingo 18 de septiembre de 2022. (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson off to a slow start, but Niners see same QB

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 22, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is helped onto a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Lance has surgery as Niners hand offense to Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Sep. 19, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes. Ask the Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.” Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.” (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kwon Alexander having 'legendary' effect on Jets as leader

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EDT