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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 17, 2022 06:20 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 tight end George Kittle takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
TE George Kittle out for 2nd straight game for 49ers

Sep. 18, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers TE George Kittle sidelined vs. Bears by groin injury

Sep. 11, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers' Kittle misses 2nd straight practice with groin injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Danny Gray (86) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Rico Gafford during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers rookies make strong early impression in preseason

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel walks across a field during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Garoppolo, Samuel not practicing with 49ers at start of camp

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo, left, and Trey Lance are shown at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. The 49ers report to training camp with intrigue about what the team plans to do with former starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with Trey Lance set to take his place.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, middle right, is tackled at the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens, middle, and middle linebacker Fred Warner, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 04:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Omari Cobb, right, reaches to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, middle, as defensive tackle Khalen Saunders approaches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Lance throws long TD pass before 49ers lose to Chiefs 19-16

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2021 11:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Shanahan 'believes' Garoppolo will be 49ers QB in 2021

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2020 02:41 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:12 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, right, and head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, watch as players practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with free agent tight end Jordan Reed, Lynch announced Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers agree to 1-year deal with TE Jordan Reed

By Josh Dubow Aug. 03, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle from the Redskins. Two people familiar with the deal said Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Patience pays off for 49ers in draft with deal for Williams

By Josh Dubow Apr. 25, 2020 09:14 PM EDT