JOSH DUBOW
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid celebrates with defensive end Frank Clark, right, after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
4th down coaching decisions could prove key in Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow 22 hrs ago
If the Super Bowl comes down to a key fourth-down decision, that might bode well for

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and general manager John Lynch watch as players take part in drills during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:38 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is “content” going into

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EST
It's only fitting that the top two quarterbacks in the regular season based on All

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2023 05:50 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers head into another offseason with

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
AP source: 49ers' Purdy has torn ligament in right elbow

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 07:55 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tore a

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
49ers season derailed by QB injuries in NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 04:47 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A season filled with quarterback injuries finally caught

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2023 11:47 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — DeMeco Ryans' influence on the NFC championship runs

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2023 05:13 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coaches

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2023 04:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Chris Foerster had spent nearly two decades as an

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carlos Watkins during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers' McCaffrey misses another practice, but vows to play

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2023 04:26 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Purdy goes from 'Mr. Irrelevant' to brink of Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 05:25 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy's NFL career started with the moniker of “Mr.

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)
49ers to let legal process play out after Omenihu's arrest

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 04:15 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco defensive lineman Charles Omenihu will be

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 06:00 AM EST
Patrick Mahomes will be the old man among the starting quarterbacks in the conference

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)
49ers' Omenihu arrested after domestic violence allegation

By Josh Dubow Jan. 24, 2023 12:07 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu has been arrested after a

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
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers defense hadn't been playing up to

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy pushes a cameraman away while walking off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Jones frustrated as Cowboys fall short in playoffs again

By Josh Dubow Jan. 22, 2023 11:15 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Two more interceptions from Dak Prescott. Another missed

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 22, 2023 09:47 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy rolled to his left and saw his first few

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) has a point after try blocked by San Francisco 49ers' Samson Ebukam during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cowboys kicker misses 5th playoff PAT, makes 2 FGs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 22, 2023 07:39 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dallas kicker Brett Maher missed his fifth extra point of

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Shane Steichen walks tot he field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviews

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2023 06:00 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — DeMeco Ryans' day as San Francisco defensive coordinator

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Prescott, Purdy playing at high level heading into showdown

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2023 07:30 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dak Prescott shook off some late-season struggles and once