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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

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, center right, fumbles the ball while sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu, center left, during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Unheralded pass rusher Charles Omenihu steps up for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2023 05:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, left, runs past New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
McCaffrey returns to practice for short-handed 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2022 09:19 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)
Dolphins visit 49ers in matchup of division leaders

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:24 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 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

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

New Orleans Saints safety Chris Harris Jr. celebrates after breaking up a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Streaking 49ers host Saints seeking 4th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:17 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
49ers looking like contender following blowout vs. Cardinals

By Josh Dubow Nov. 22, 2022 05:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2022 11:21 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green, top, makes a touchdown catch over Los Angeles Rams cornerback David Long Jr. (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Cardinals meet NFC West rival 49ers on Monday in Mexico City

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:16 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 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 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

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) after Ramsey tackled Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams striving to end long regular-season skid against 49ers

By Greg Beacham Oct. 27, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) after Ramsey tackled Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams seek to end 7-game regular-season skid to 49ers

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 03:34 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