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Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman is tackled by Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Journeyman RB D'Onta Foreman leading Panthers' resurgence

By Steve Reed Dec. 01, 2022 04:40 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
McDaniel leads streaking Dolphins against his former 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2022 03:36 PM EST

New York Jets' D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass to Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets CB duo of Gardner, Reed ready for Vikings, Jefferson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 30, 2022 06:52 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)
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2022 09:46 AM 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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Surging 49ers meet Cardinals in Mexico City on Monday night

By David Brandt Nov. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EST

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (23) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass

By Mark Long Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM 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

FILE - Retired San Francisco 49ers general manager John McVay stands next to a model of the planned 49ers NFL football stadium at the Preview Center in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. John McVay, the executive who helped launch the San Francisco 49ers dynasty and grandfather of Rams coach Sean McVay, has died. He was 91. The 49ers announced Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 that McVay had died. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
5-time Super Bowl winning exec John McVay dies at age 91

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2022 06:25 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers hope trade for McCaffrey boosts talented roster

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) is kept away from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) by Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams' struggling offense faces Cowboys' dominant defense

By Greg Beacham Oct. 06, 2022 03:41 PM 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

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Bears look to bounce back against Smith, winless Texans

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Smith returns to Soldier Field as Texans seek win over Bears

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:45 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, right, is carted off the field 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)
49ers QB Trey Lance out for season with broken ankle

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2022 04:48 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

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears hope improvement on offense continues in Green Bay

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 14, 2022 07:43 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Saleh's New York Jets will open the NFL regular season against the Baltimore Ravens at home - just across the Hudson River from where the 9/11 attacks unfolded. Football will be played Sunday, Sept. 11, but all the cheers won't mean anyone has forgotten. Certainly not Saleh, whose oldest brother David narrowly escaped the south tower that day. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Saleh knows Jets playing at home on 9/11 has special meaning

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones will be forever linked by their time as Alabama teammates. Now, for the second consecutive year, they'll meet in Week 1 of the NFL season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Tua, Jones together again as Pats visit Miami in Week 1

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 07, 2022 04:51 PM EDT