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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2022 05:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary with four key players being activated to play in the crucial...

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

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Playoff berth at stake for 49ers, NFC West on line for Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 05:54 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

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 07:02 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

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

FILE -New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks. The New York Jets rookie cornerback-turned-safety proved he's certainly a quick study while impressing during his first NFL start last Sunday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 06:28 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)
San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans 12/23/2021

Dec. 23, 2021 06:33 PM EST

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) celebrates as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
49ers stars deliver late to avoid another collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2021 07:11 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark sacks Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Stafford's pick-6 streak continues as Rams drop 3rd straight

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2021 09:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford thorws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 12:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Jaguars host Niners trying to end 13-game skid vs NFC

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 12:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs as offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers go back to 2019 formula in 31-10 win over Rams

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2021 04:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, and teammates sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
McVay: Reeling Rams have time to reset in bye week

By Greg Beacham Nov. 16, 2021 03:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after the Rams were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams have 'humbling' night vs. 49ers after going 'all-in'

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2021 01:24 AM EST