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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrate after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
NFL Today, Championship Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 11:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt, left, and K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners

By Greg Beacham Jan. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Tyler Higbee, left, is hit after catching a pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Knee injury knocks Rams TE Higbee out of NFC title game

Jan. 30, 2022 08:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after the 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
49ers' Garoppolo dealing with right shoulder, thumb injuries

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2022 09:12 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches a replay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Garoppolo focuses on playoffs rather than uncertain future

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2022 06:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks after the 49ers defeated the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers list QB Jimmy Garoppolo as questionable for finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2022 05:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers QB Garoppolo tests sore thumb that still 'hurts'

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2022 05:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers have quarterback question headed into season finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2022 07:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Garoppolo listed as doubtful for 49ers with injured thumb

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
49ers look to bounce back in home finale vs. Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers Jimmy Garoppolo hopes to play despite injured thumb

By Josh Dubow Dec. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
LB Al-Shaair active for 49ers against banged-up Titans

Dec. 23, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, left, loses his mouthpiece while tackling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers use physicality to win 5 out of 6 games

By Josh Dubow Dec. 20, 2021 01:19 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford speaks after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 3, 2021. Ford won't be coming back this season for the San Francisco 49ers and quite possibly not at all. The Niners declined to activate Ford from injured reserve before a deadline on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, sending him home to rest the lingering back injury that has limited him to seven games the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford out for season with bad back

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers' not-so-special teams contribute to latest loss

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, right, reaches for an incomplete pass as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) and cornerback Sidney Jones, center, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-23. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
49ers miss opportunity to open cushion in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2021 07:51 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett (81) leaping into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers look to stay hot, travel to face hapless Seahawks

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2021 06:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Surging 49ers take 3-game win streak to slumping Seattle

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 12:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rookie Elijah Mitchell becomes pleasant surprise for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2021 02:55 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Streaking 49ers lose Warner, Samuel for at least 1 week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2021 07:44 PM EST