Nick Mullens
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)
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Wilson, Lockett help Seahawks rally for 26-23 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks playing for big stakes in finale vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2020 03:47 PM EST

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

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:41 PM EST
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. ...

Dallas Cowboys' Rico Dowdle is tackled as he carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Cardinals pushing for playoffs in home game vs. 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Arizona hosts San Francisco with playoff bid in sight

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:19 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-9) at ARIZONA (8-6) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 3 ...

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
C.J. Beathard excited for another shot as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 07:16 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Mullens injury clears way for Beathard to start for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers playing out the string 1 year after Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 21, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Andy Dalton (14), Dalton Schultz, rear, celebrate a touchdown run by Tony Pollard (20) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Turnaround on turnovers helps Cowboys keep faint hopes alive

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 21, 2020 12:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) and linebacker Francis Bernard (44) combine to tackle and strip the ball away from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) as he returns a punt in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. The Cowboys recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers turnover: From Super Bowl to losing season in 2020

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 20, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Andy Dalton (14), Dalton Schultz, rear, celebrate a touchdown run by Tony Pollard (20) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 20, 2020 04:39 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) tries to stay in bounds as he's pursued by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Also-ran Cowboys, Niners get rivalry booted from prime time

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 17, 2020 03:39 PM EST

Niners visit Cowboys in disappointing matchup of also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:10 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-8) AT DALLAS (4-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — 49ers by 4 RECORD VS....

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) runs back an interception for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 06:44 PM EST