49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most taxing part of getting to the precipice of the Super Bowl only to fall short might be the long journey just to return to that stage for another shot. The San Francisco 49ers once again got through all that and earned another chance at winning the NFC championship game after losing in frustrating fashion the previous two seasons. San Francisco lost at this exact stage of the playoffs the past two seasons, blowing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter on the road against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021 season and then losing again last year at Philadelphia when the Niners were forced to play much of the game without a functioning quarterback. “We’ve been thinking about it, it’s been sort of in the back of our minds, like, last year we had a team to do it, and we feel like we didn’t have a real opportunity at it after the quarterbacks got hurt in that game,” Purdy said. “Me personally, I’m 0-2 in NFC championship games,” said 35-year-old All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams.

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49ers head home early following a trying season that started with Super Bowl hopes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers head home early following a trying season that started with Super Bowl hopes

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change. A season that started with contract disputes that kept stars out of training camp, was a rough one until the end with the 49ers enduring several off-field tragedies, injuries to key players and inconsistent …

Out of the playoff race, Cardinals, 49ers search for momentum heading into the offseason
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Out of the playoff race, Cardinals, 49ers search for momentum heading into the offseason

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan sat down for his weekly news conference and then proceeded to name 13 players over the next 31 seconds who were either out or limited for Wednesday’s practice because of injuries. “Obviously, the goal is to win the game.” Both teams showed last week that they’ll play hard, even when the playoffs …

Seattle Seahawks keep hopes alive with 6-3 win over Chicago Bears
3 months ago

Seattle Seahawks keep hopes alive with 6-3 win over Chicago Bears

The Independent  

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Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge
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3 months ago

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand …

Mistake-filled defeat to Dolphins sums up a lost season for the 49ers
3 months ago

Mistake-filled defeat to Dolphins sums up a lost season for the 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — On the day the San Francisco 49ers were officially eliminated from playoff contention, they delivered a performance that summed up their disappointing season. Purdy’s late interception after being under heavy pressure behind a makeshift line spoiled a comeback attempt and assured the 49ers of a losing season. After surging following mid-season bye weeks the past two …

Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward: ‘Games like this create a belief’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward: ‘Games like this create a belief’

LA Times  

Four days after the Rams’ prettiest win of the season came their ugliest. “It means everything,” Rams running back Kyren Williams said of toppling the NFC West bully twice in a season. “I just think back on all the OTAs, all the August training camp days, all the early season injuries and struggles and things you’ve got to overcome to …

Cardinals’ sudden 3-game tailspin has turned their once solid playoff hopes into a long shot
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardinals’ sudden 3-game tailspin has turned their once solid playoff hopes into a long shot

Associated Press  

The midseason four-game winning streak that lifted the Arizona Cardinals into the playoff picture seemed as though it happened fast. There are plenty of reasons the Cardinals lost to the Seahawks, including Kyler Murray’s two interceptions, a handful of holding penalties, a porous run defense and a brutal missed field goal. “I have to tweak some things.” What’s working It’s …

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers’ playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago’s defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a 38-13 win Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the …

49ers are clinging to hope while enduring a ‘season from hell’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers are clinging to hope while enduring a ‘season from hell’

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — We envisioned a Last Dance, a proud, talented ensemble’s desperate quest for deliverance before the whole operation crumbled. Twelve games into what one 49ers assistant coach described as a “season from hell,” the defending NFC champions aren’t doing much dancing. “It’s been rough,” All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk told me Wednesday, three days after his uncharacteristic fumble …

Blowout loss to Packers leaves the 49ers on the playoff brink
4 months ago

Blowout loss to Packers leaves the 49ers on the playoff brink

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Getting blown out at Green Bay following another squandered late lead the previous week against Seattle has quickly turned the San Francisco 49ers from a Super Bowl contender into a team just fighting to get back to the playoffs. If San Francisco doesn’t get healthy and eliminate the errors that led to Sunday’s 38-10 loss to …

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
4 months, 1 week ago

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three of the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers get left out of the postseason entirely. The Packers could damage San Francisco’s playoff hopes Sunday by beating the 49ers at Lambeau Field. The 49ers trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter before rallying …

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
4 months, 1 week ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks
4 months, 1 week ago

49ers blow another late lead against a division opponent, losing 20-17 to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers looked to be in prime position to close out a divisional game when the defense made back-to-back stops in short yardage to get the ball back with the lead in the final four minutes. Until we stop doing that, then that’s what we are.” The latest loss for San Francisco followed early …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks

Associated Press  

Seattle at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. 49ers player to watch QB Brock Purdy threw for 353 yards and two TDs last week against Tampa Bay and had his 13th career game with a rating of at least 115. Key injuries The Seahawks activated RT Abe Lucas off the PUP list …

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start
4 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers Aim to Continue Second-Half Domination After Slumping Start

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons in the second half of the season. They hope to improve from their shaky start to the season and get back to their winning ways. The offense must do a better job finishing off drives in the red zone and performing against man coverage. …

Six 49ers predictions at NFL midseason: George Kittle will lead offense; watch out for Rams
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Six 49ers predictions at NFL midseason: George Kittle will lead offense; watch out for Rams

New York Times  

It’s already been a strange season for the defending NFC champions. Here are a few projections … GO DEEPER What I'm seeing from the 49ers: Brock Purdy adjusting to facing sticky coverage The 49ers will have a shared backfield … but only at first If Christian McCaffrey is back for Sunday’s game in Tampa Bay as expected, the 49ers will …

49ers Shake Off Super Bowl Curse in Second Half of the Season
4 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers Shake Off Super Bowl Curse in Second Half of the Season

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to shake off the Super Bowl hangover in the second half of the season. Despite a strong first half, the team has struggled to find consistency and has been inconsistent in their performances. The team has been a much stronger team in the second half the last two seasons, going 16-2, and the expected …

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
5 months ago

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers both look to rebound following tough losses. The 2024 campaign hasn’t exactly gone to plan for both teams so far with injuries and spotty play leaving both with major questions headed into their game on Sunday. The Cowboys had plenty of time to stew over the blowout loss to the Lions but the …

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
5 months ago

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are both looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their last games. The Cowboys are facing a tough task with their depleted offensive line, but they have a strong defense that can keep the 49ers off the scoreboard. The 49ers, on the other hand, are without their injured star wide receiver …

Silver: 49ers have been here before — can Kyle Shanahan’s crew deliver a second-half rally?
5 months ago

Silver: 49ers have been here before — can Kyle Shanahan’s crew deliver a second-half rally?

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — If you were searching for metaphors, the scene and soundtrack couldn’t have been cued up any better. GO DEEPER The 49ers' shrinking window and how Brock Purdy fits : Sando's Pick Six As coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch and the franchise’s other top decision-makers ponder whether to buy, sell or go for some combination …

The 49ers put tumultuous training camp aside in an overpowering win in the opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers put tumultuous training camp aside in an overpowering win in the opener

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers wasted little time showing that the tumultuous training camp filled with contract disputes and talk of Super Bowl hangovers would have little impact on their success this season. The win came after a summer where the talk was focused on star receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract “hold in,” All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams’ …

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

The 49ers bid to become first team to 3-peat in NFC West in nearly two decades
7 months ago

The 49ers bid to become first team to 3-peat in NFC West in nearly two decades

Associated Press  

The NFC West has been a one-team show the past two years with the San Francisco 49ers winning every game against their division rivals, except when they rested their starters. If the Niners want to become the first team to win the NFC West three straight years since Seattle did it from 2004-07, it could be a much tougher challenge. …

Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can’t win big games following another Super Bowl loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can’t win big games following another Super Bowl loss

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that, for all his great accomplishments as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, he is unable to win the big game. Those calls grew louder after a second Super Bowl loss in five seasons and Shanahan is as eager as anyone to quell them — to prove his doubters …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan experiences third Super Bowl heartbreak
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan experiences third Super Bowl heartbreak

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Coach Kyle Shanahan’s third trip to the Super Bowl ended up just like his first two — a major disappointment after another blown late lead. We’re hurting right now.” This loss follows a blown 10-point lead by Shanahan’s 49ers in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl four years ago against Kansas City and an even bigger …

49ers players say they were unaware of overtime possession rules in Super Bowl
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers players say they were unaware of overtime possession rules in Super Bowl

New York Times  

By Larry Holder, Tashan Reed and Kalyn Kahler Some San Francisco 49ers players said following the team’s Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that they were unaware of the overtime rules that allowed for both teams to possess the ball. They put it on the scoreboard and everyone was thinking, even if you score, they get a …

Kawakami: Will Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers ever win a Super Bowl? It’s nobody’s fault and everybody’s reality
1 year, 1 month ago

Kawakami: Will Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers ever win a Super Bowl? It’s nobody’s fault and everybody’s reality

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — This was not the time for a speech or even a few plain sentences. This was Kyle Shanahan back in another losing Super Bowl locker room, back with the players he loves and back trying to communicate a message that nobody could bear to hear and maybe he wasn’t quite ready to believe himself at the moment. …

Brilliant clip surfaces of confident San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan telling general manager John Lynch 'see you on stage' BEFORE his team won NFC Championship game
1 year, 1 month ago

Brilliant clip surfaces of confident San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan telling general manager John Lynch 'see you on stage' BEFORE his team won NFC Championship game

Daily Mail  

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was so confident his team would win the NFC Championship that he told general manager John Lynch before the game that he'd 'see him on stage' for the postgame celebrations. “See you on stage man” ~ Kyle Shanahan to Lynch before the NFC Championship 🔥🔥🔥 🎥~>@NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/WU7wxCgZAB — Pat McAfee January 31, 2024 …

San Francisco 49ers set up Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rematch after 17-point comeback
1 year, 2 months ago

San Francisco 49ers set up Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rematch after 17-point comeback

The Independent  

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Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era
1 year, 2 months ago

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the moment of absolute truth arrived Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t scared, they were angry. That would have been a real rough way to end it if we couldn’t have played better with our group.” The 49ers struck back so quickly in the third quarter — a field goal after they got the second-half …

49ers overcome 17-point deficit to beat Lions, meet Chiefs in Super Bowl
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers overcome 17-point deficit to beat Lions, meet Chiefs in Super Bowl

LA Times  

The 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, right, celebrates his touchdown against the Lions. it’s special for me.” Purdy passed for a touchdown and scrambled several times for long gains, running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for two touchdowns, and the defense forced a fumble and incomplete passes on several key fourth-down plays as the 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl for the eighth …

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games
1 year, 2 months ago

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS — The Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day pulled off one of their most impressive victories this season, going on the road to rout the San Francisco 49ers 33-19. “But we've always said we think the Niners are a little better.” BetMGM lead sports trader Christian Cipollini said the regular-season outcome did affect the line because the 49ers otherwise …

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games
1 year, 2 months ago

Sportsbooks still see 49ers as the best team entering conference title games

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day pulled off one of their most impressive victories this season, going on the road to rout the San Francisco 49ers 33-19. “But we’ve always said we think the Niners are a little better.” BetMGM lead sports trader Christian Cipollini said the regular-season outcome did affect the line because the 49ers otherwise …

The front-running 49ers showed off their comeback ability in their playoff opener
1 year, 2 months ago

The front-running 49ers showed off their comeback ability in their playoff opener

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers spent most of the season as dominant front-runners, racing out to early leads and putting teams away with relative ease. It doesn’t help us for next week, but it does give us a little token of confidence that hey, we can get it done.” Brock Purdy went from shaky to clutch late …

Christian McCaffrey edges San Francisco 49ers into NFC Championship game
1 year, 2 months ago

Christian McCaffrey edges San Francisco 49ers into NFC Championship game

The Independent  

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49ers overcome Packers, rain and their own mistakes: ‘It was a gut check for everybody’
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers overcome Packers, rain and their own mistakes: ‘It was a gut check for everybody’

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — “Get down! Get down!” Dre Greenlaw’s game-sealing interception with 46 seconds remaining should have been a moment of elation for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. “They’re the ones who pulled it off to get a W.” SAY IT WITH US: BIG PLAY DRE 🗣#GBvsSF on FOX 📱 NFL+ // https://t.co/KTh0i4oaLh pic.twitter.com/vFYhu65gWl — San Francisco …

Nick Bosa, 49ers aim to ride their rest advantage to another win over the Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

Nick Bosa, 49ers aim to ride their rest advantage to another win over the Packers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — This past Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers locked their eyes on the live television broadcast of the Green Bay Packers’ 48-32 wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys — but only for a relatively short while. And the 49ers were happy their defense was collecting every possible minute of rest so that it’d be best equipped to …

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season
1 year, 2 months ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

The 49ers face a decision about whether to rest key players after clinching the No. 1 seed
1 year, 2 months ago

The 49ers face a decision about whether to rest key players after clinching the No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The toughest decisions in Week 18 for San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will come well before the game when he decides whether any of his star players will get the week off to rest up for the postseason. Also, it does give some guys a chance to get healthy.” Several players nursing injuries, most notably star …

Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs
1 year, 2 months ago

Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Francisco’s regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs. “We’re real confident on that,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday about McCaffrey being ready for the playoff opener. Shanahan said he hadn’t decided yet on whether he will rest any healthy …

Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
1 year, 2 months ago

Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10

Associated Press  

— Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia’s game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room. “Back in ’19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get …

Kawakami: 49ers have a multiverse of MVPs and a clear shot at the Super Bowl
1 year, 3 months ago

Kawakami: 49ers have a multiverse of MVPs and a clear shot at the Super Bowl

New York Times  

You can tell that the 49ers aren’t all too fixated on Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey’s continuously elevating placement in the current MVP conversation, but you can tell that the 49ers love it, too. “As long as we can bring that trophy back to Santa Clara,” Williams said when he was asked about the MVP conversation — and happened to …

49ers try to push their winning streak to 6 games when they travel to face Cards
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers try to push their winning streak to 6 games when they travel to face Cards

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO at ARIZONA Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: 49ers by 12 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. 49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Deebo Samuel became the second player in NFL history to have back-to-back games with at least 100 yards receiving with a TD run and TD catch. STATS AND STUFF: The 49ers clinched their third straight playoff …

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak
1 year, 3 months ago

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two things are true when the Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers. GO DEEPER 49ers' win vs. Seahawks ends with fight, ejections “Losing to the 49ers — we don’t like that,” tight end Noah Fant said. Ward’s ability to cover Metcalf allows …

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites
1 year, 3 months ago

The 49ers get ‘payback’ against the Eagles with dominant win that makes them Super Bowl favorites

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers took out their frustration over last season’s NFC championship game loss at Philadelphia in emphatic fashion. They’re a really good team.” The 49ers felt they never got a real opportunity last season to prove how good they were compared to the Eagles after Brock Purdy injured his elbow on the opening drive …

Despite 10-1 record, host Eagles are betting underdogs in NFC Championship rematch vs. 49ers
1 year, 3 months ago

Despite 10-1 record, host Eagles are betting underdogs in NFC Championship rematch vs. 49ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts sat alone on the bench and shook his head with a mostly blank stare on his face as Jake Elliott boomed a 59-yard-field that kept a shot at a win alive. So when Hurts ran for another TD in overtime, he sent the Eagles to a 10-1 record and Philly into a week of hype overdrive …

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency
1 year, 3 months ago

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Atlanta Falcons have had quarterback issues, a three-game losing streak and a record under.500. “We’re trying to win every football game we play in, so hopefully we can keep him in contention.” BOYLE BACK UNDER CENTER While the Jets wait to see if Rodgers will be able to actually come back this season, Boyle will …

The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles
1 year, 4 months ago

The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers had plenty to say after they lost the NFC title game last season to the Philadelphia Eagles while playing much of the game without a functioning quarterback. You got to focus on playing smart and smart football and execute at a high level in order to go into somebody’s house who is …

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment
1 year, 4 months ago

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Both teams head into Sunday’s rematch of last season’s NFC title game with a chance to turn those recent failures into success. The Niners have two years of playoff close calls hanging over them, losing the NFC championship game in 2021 to the Rams and last season to …

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