The Sporting News tracked live updates the NFC divisional matchup between the Cowboys and 49ers.
David Suggs
Brock Purdy had his worst stats as an NFL starting QB in Sunday's 19-12 divisional playoff win over the Cowboys, but here's why they translated into the best performance of his rookie season.
Vinnie Iyer
Schultz's forward progress was stopped before he went out of bounds, which meant the clock kept rolling in the closing seconds.a
Edward Sutelan
The Cowboys are going to try and avoid putting too much pressure on their kicker after his recent case of the yips.
San Francisco engaged in some mental warfare against the Cowboys kicker, who is fresh off a demoralizing performance vs. the Buccaneers a week ago.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Iowa State Cyclone is in for a whirlwind of an offseason.
Joe Rivera
Kyle Shanahan is still searching for that Super Bowl win, but another Shanahan has two titles as a head coach.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has seen extreme highs and extreme lows during his time in San Francisco, but his teams come prepared in the playoffs.
Dan Treacy
Every hero needs a good villain. Kittle seems to have found his in Heath Ledger's Joker from the 2008 classic "The Dark Knight."
Robbie Gould is one of the NFL's most reliable kickers, but he becomes automatic in the playoffs.
Kevin Skiver
How the 49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey.
The Cowboys are in the midst of a postseason run, but they could not have gotten there without the play of their backup QB.
Bryan Murphy
What to know about the 49ers and Cowboys' next prospective opponents.
San Francisco is waiting on its next opponent in the NFL playoffs.
And just like that, Mr. Irrelevant is anything but. Brock Purdy becomes one of a handful or rookie QBs to win in their first playoff outing.
The Sporting News tracked the key moments as Seattle and San Francisco clashed in the 2023 NFL playoffs wild-card round.
Sam Jarden
Carroll dug deep into NFL history to make the comparison, but he came up with an odd example.
In the previous 56 Super Bowls, no team with a rookie quarterback has lifted the Lombardi Trophy, but here's looking at why the 49ers seventh-rounder is an unlikely favorite to become the first.
Samuel would be OK, but Abram's reputation would not be.
Kittle's love of professional wrestling influences him in more ways than one.
The super wild-card meeting between the 2-seed 49ers and 7-seed Seahawks will feature some decidedly Seattle weather.
Only a few seventh-round quarterbacks have started NFL playoff games. Two will achieve that feat in 2023: Brock Purdy and Skylar Thompson.
Jacob Camenker
The Bosas are part of an elite football family that has had one generation go on to perform at a Pro Bowl level.
Geno Smith has been nothing short of outstanding for the Seahawks this season.
Brock Purdy and Jimmy Garoppolo's numbers and prospects this season.
For now, it's Brock Purdy's team — but that may not be the case for too much longer.
Watt couldn't hold back the tears as he was shown a special video honoring his retirement from the NFL after a legendary 12-year career.
The Cardinals EDGE went out in style, tallying two sacks, five QB pressures and a season-best 22.7 percent pressure rate.
The 49ers are sitting in good shape heading into Week 18.
The NFL was not allowed to show the game due to the league's broadcast rules.
The 49ers improved their playoff position with their dramatic Week 17 overtime win over the Raiders that pushed their record to 12-4 after their ninth consecutive victory.
Now that San Francisco has secured the NFC West title, here's a breakdown of its chances to move up from a No. 3 seed in the NFL playoff picture.
Arik Armstead isn't hearing talk about the 49ers hazing their rookies.
Nick Bosa displayed his usual deadpan demeanor in talking about what looked like a bad call that wiped out a 49ers pick six.
The 49ers threw it back in more ways than one on Thursday.
The Sporting News was tracking all the key moments as San Francisco and Seattle clash on "Thursday Night Football."
Lisa McCaffrey, mother of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, seems to be an utter delight based on her "Thursday Night Football" spot.
The 49ers are turning back the clock as they try to clinch the NFC West.
The 49ers are dealing with a yet another injury at quarterback, though this one doesn't seem too serious.
How much are the 49ers paying Mr. Irrelevant?
Greatness runs through the Grand Canyon State.
The Iowa State passer was, at one point, a consideration for the first round. It didn't end up that way, but he's still getting his opportunity.
Purdy isn't the only notable athlete in the family.
The 49ers and Seahawks were among the teams that made fortuitous Day 3 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, with a quarterback and a cornerback that are playing key roles in the NFC playoff race.
The 49ers quarterback felt best about going to Iowa State. Here's why.
Here's what could happen in the NFC West in the aftermath of 49ers vs. Seahawks.
The Eagles became the first NFL team to clinch a playoff berth in Week 14. Now, five more teams will have a chance to join them in Week 15.
Brock Purdy has logged more NFL action than any Mr. Irrelevant QB in league history.
The 49ers legend was none too pleased with the way it worked out.
Greenlaw shot his shot, and it paid off.
Brady suffered the third-worst loss of his NFL career, a 35-7 dismantling by the 49ers.
Brock Purdy had a big game in his first career NFL start.
Brock Purdy and Tom Brady have a fascinating matchup approaching this week.
Brock Purdy's nickname captured the attention of NFL fans after he helped lead the team to a win over the Dolphins.
Mr. Irrelevant doesn't see the field that often, but Brock Purdy will try to make his touches count.
The 49ers will be without their starter for the remainder of the 2022 season.
Joe Montana has faith that Brock Purdy can keep the 49ers afloat and in the Super Bowl chase this season.
The 49ers don't appear likely to land Baker Mayfield. At least coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't think that they will.
The 49ers are very thin at quarterback with both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance hurt.
Baker Mayfield is available on the NFL market again, this time as a free agent during the season vs. a trade target in the offseason. Here's look at what teams could use Mayfield down the stretch, starting and maybe ending in San Francisco.
Are the 49ers still viable Super Bowl 57 contenders after losing Jimmy Garoppolo, their second starting quarterback, to a season-ending foot injury? TSN breaks it down,
The rookie quarterback was called into action on Sunday in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo.
The 49ers QB is out for the rest of the year with a foot injury.
Brock Purdy may need a review of the 49ers' playbook.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as the 49ers and Cardinals clash in Mexico City.
DeAndre Hopkins got got for something A.J. Brown was called for a few weeks ago.
Colt McCoy will get his second straight start for Arizona while Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury.
The NFL is returning to Mexico for Monday night's game between the 49ers and Cardinals. Here's what you need to know about the venue.
49ers vs. Cardinals will be the fifth and final international game in the NFL this year.
Watt played just days after undergoing a heart procedure in early October.
The 49ers are at their best when they ask nothing at all of Jimmy Garoppolo, it appears.
Kyle Shanahan did not think that Dre Greenlaw should have been thrown out of the game for his hit on Justin Herbert — though he understood why the play was a penalty.
Terry McAulay said that San Francisco's Samuel Womack III continued into the end zone after downing a punt at the Los Angeles 1 just before the two-minute warning.
The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights as they happened at Levi's Stadium. Read on for the full highlights and results from Sunday's clash in Santa Clara.
Herbert missed the rest of the series while being evaluated after taking a blow to the head.
Hawkeyes football isn't known for offense, but George Kittle's success has helped to expand its reputation as an NFL tight end factory.
McCaffrey is a Colorado man, through and through, though he has become somewhat associated with being a Cali kid.
Wherever he ends up, win, lose or draw, Beckham seems to be in line for a pretty nice payday.
Miami turned its trades with Houston and San Francisco into three quality players in Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.
The Dolphins' busy trade deadline push includes another deal for a 49ers running back.
Ramsey and Gould got into a brief scuffle at halftime of the Rams-49ers game, but the latter didn't take offense to it.
There's no concrete proof that Beckham is being chased by San Francisco, but the pairing does make sense.
Christian McCaffrey did it all in Week 8 as he was catching, throwing and rushing for touchdowns against the Rams.
McCaffrey has now two completions in his NFL career. Both have found the end zone.
San Francisco will be without one of its most dynamic playmakers for a huge NFC West clash.
Teammates are always better than randos, as the Chiefs found out on Friday.
McCaffrey didn't play much against the Chiefs, but he showed that he will only get better as he spends more time in the 49ers' offense.
Christian McCaffrey was acquired by the 49ers in a trade with the Panthers the Thursday before San Francisco's Week 7 game with Kansas City.
The Panthers had some high rollers at the table before they dealt Christian McCaffrey.
The 49ers gave up a lot to acquire former Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey for good reason: He can be a game-changer for already explosive running and passing games.
McCaffrey and Shanahan each have a famous father. Those fathers share history with one another. So do McCaffrey and Shanahan, apparently.
The 49ers are going all in for this year after stockpiling compensatory picks.
The 49ers made an aggressive move to land Panthers running Christian McCaffrey before the NFL trade deadline, the ultimate flex in the NFC championship race.
McCaffrey was traded on Thursday night for four draft picks.
The 49ers are getting a talented player with no risk to the salary cap while the Panthers are getting a needed financial reset.
The star running back heads from Charlotte to San Francisco in a blockbuster deal.
Shanahan is sucking it up and rewatching the 2020 Super Bowl to prepare for the 49ers' first game with the Chiefs since that Super Bowl loss.
Green Bay, Tampa Bay and San Francisco all lost to lesser teams, and all three teams scored fewer than 20 points. Is there real reason for concern around Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo?
Some members are bona fide superstars. Some are dependable starters. All have one thing in common: they aren't making anywhere near their market value.
Nick Bosa was ruled out shortly after exiting Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Interesting response by the protester, who trespassed onto the field.
Please stop running on the field, people.
Kittle has only been targeted a handful of times this season. But he's still making his mark, one way or another.
Matthew Stafford was sacked seven times in the Rams' 24-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
"Monday Night Football" was the Deebo Samuel show. Football fans didn't complain, either.
As Hufanga has broken out during his second NFL season, many have noticed similarities to Polamalu. That's no accident considering that the Hall of Famer is Hufanga's mentor.
Kyle Shanahan in particular wasn't having any commentary on the viral clip.
Garoppolo's Orlovsky-esque safety was somehow the preferred outcome of that play for the 49ers.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Sunday night's game in Denver. Follow along for all the details.
Williams, one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, suffered the injury midway through the third quarter against Denver and did not return.
The 49ers are down two of their top three running backs, but they still have plenty of talent at the position.
Trey Lance fractured his ankle in Week 2 against the Seahawks.
After Trey Lance went down with a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2, Jimmy Garoppolo is set to retake the starting quarterback job for the remainder of the season.
Kyle Irving
Jimmy Garoppolo may have been the most influential player of the NFL offseason.
The 49ers' second-year quarterback exited the home opener on a cart.
The backup-turned-starter made the most of his play against the NFC West rival.
Call it good fortune or smart foresight, but the 49ers' decision to not trade or release Jimmy Garoppolo is saving their 2022 NFL season.
Kyle Shanahan was peeved by some of the questions he was asked after the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Seahawks.
The Hall of Fame receiver was in no mood to entertain the notion.
Elijah Mitchell is banged up once again and the 49ers are going to be without their top running back for at least a couple of weeks as a result.
The Cowboys could show an interest in Jimmy Garoppolo after Dak Prescott's injury but the two sides probably wouldn't be able to strike a deal. Here's why.
The injury will shake up the 49ers' RB depth chart short-term and potentially long-term as well.
It wasn't pretty, but Justin Fields did just enough to lead the Bears to victory. Justin Fields and Chicago Bears survive brutal field conditions to beat
Big no-no in the NFL rulebook. Sorry, Trenton Gill.
The 49ers' front office wanted to make sure that Jimmy Garoppolo's contract restructure didn't have a negative impact on Trey Lance's standing as San Francisco's starter.
Video shows heavy rain has resulted in standing water in some areas.
That certainly would have been an interesting move.
Kittle suffered the injury at practice on Monday.
As it turns out, not all that glitters is gold.
Garoppolo thought his time was up in San Francisco, one way or another.
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco for at least one more season. Here's what that will mean for the 49ers and their new starting quarterback, Trey Lance.
Lance didn't think the 49ers played well in their preseason Week 3 loss to the Texans, but neither he nor the team should blow the defeat out of proportion.
Kittle is going to keep playing hard and physically even despite the injury issues he has dealt with during his career.
The clock is ticking on a potential Jimmy G trade, so the 49ers may have to choose whether to cut him or keep him.
Jimmy Garoppolo remains with the 49ers, but his time with the team could soon come to an end.
Deshaun Watson is currently suspended for six games, but the NFL has appealed the ruling for more.
The 49ers head coach explained that he's none too pleased with the current offerings of headwear.
The 49ers lineman gave a touching tribute to his son Colby, who died in 2016 as a result of cancer.
Deebo said talk of him being frustrated with his role as a rushing wide receiver were wholly incorrect.
The 49ers general manager had an accident that may result in his absence from the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Samuel can earn nearly $2 million in incentives during his new three-year contract with the 49ers.
Months of trade talk and speculation ended in Samuel getting a big raise for the next three years.
The 49ers' Swiss Army knife is the last receiver in line for a contract extension following DK Metcalf's new deal with Seattle. How will it look for Samuel?
The 49ers are officially ready for the Trey Lance era to begin.
Two teams have emerged as the top trade partners to secure the 49ers quarterback. ere are the pros and cons those teams face in a potential trade for Garoppolo.
The Browns are standing pat in their quarterback room, at least for the time being.
Garoppolo remains one of the biggest players on the trading block yet to be moved.
Garoppolo's agent said he is recovering from his shoulder surgery well, and shot down rumors that he could be linked to the Buccaneers.
Trent Williams is the latest member of Madden's 99 club and he is the first offensive lineman to achieve that high-bar honor.
The NFL receiver market has exploded during the 2022 offseason. Terry McLaurin is the latest to sign a lucrative extension and that could have an impact on Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf.
Jimmy Garoppolo is almost ready to throw again. That could signal the end of his time with the 49ers.
Samuel reportedly requested a trade earlier in the offseason, but he appeared at San Francisco's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.
The 49ers have had some obstacles in trying to trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo and reading between the lines from coach Kyle Shananan, there's a truly split decision on whether trading him is still the right thing to do.
Is Frank Gore a Hall of Famer or is he a Hall of Very Good candidate?
Kittle said Lance has an "insane ceiling" and expressed confidence that the team could support him if he was named the starter in 2022.
Javon Kinlaw got into it with Grant Cohn, and Arik Arrmstead stepped in to defend his teammate.
The 49ers head coach says it's more a matter of when, not if, Garoppolo will be traded.
The San Francisco head coach is confident that Samuel will be back in a 49ers uniform for the 2022 season.
The 49ers have apparently had open lines of communication with Jimmy Garoppolo's camp.
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has endured a tough 2021-22 season as Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch's teams have battled Premier League relegation. What do we know about the charismatic football investor?
Ben Miller
The star tight end doesn't state a preference for who should be the starting quarterback.
The chaotic wide receiver market this offseason could lead to more drama come training camp time.
The 49ers are looking to make another trip to the NFC Championship game this upcoming season. It'll be a tough path to walk to get there, however.
San Francisco's brass likely doesn't want to let Garoppolo walk for nothing.
The 49ers are looking for the final pieces to complete an NFC contender.
The Jets reportedly made a solid offer for Deebo Samuel, but it wasn't strong enough for the 49ers to deal their star receiver.
It's looking like 2021 was the last season that Deebo Samuel will have been in the Bay Area. Here's the latest news and notes surrounding Samuel's potential trade availability.
The 49ers will be hoping that Trey Lance turns out to be the goods as they're without a first-round pick in 2022.
Deebo Samuel's odds of being a 49er next season are diminishing by the social media post.
The San Francisco wide receiver wants people to know that they don't have the full story.
Deebo Samuel wants to leave the 49ers, but it's not about the money.
If the star wideout hits the trade block, here are some of the best fits for a potential deal.
Could Deebo's days in the Bay be numbered? They might be, if his brother is any indicator.
Deebo Samuel is entering the last year of his rookie contract with the Niners.
