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Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Pierre Garcon to go on injured reserve, could be done with San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Pierre Garçon's two seasons with the San…

 

Wide receiver Dante Pettis runs a route on air during the first practice of San Francisco 49ers training camp in July of 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Grading the San Francisco 49ers with six games to go

Summing up the 49ers first 10 weeks with a cliche— things haven’t…

 

Quarterback Nick Mullens (4) of the San Francisco 49ers walks back to the team locker room and breaks down as fans cheer for him after his first career start -- a win over the Oakland Raiders -- at Levi's Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Chris Victorio / Special to S.F. Examiner).

San Francisco 49ers QB Nick Mullens makes quite an impression in 34-3 drubbing of Oakland Raiders in final Battle of the Bay

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens walked up…

 

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman takes a knee during an injury time out for linebacker Reuben Foster (#51) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Chris Victorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)

Injury status: C.J. Beathard, Richard Sherman listed as questionable for 49ers-Raiders on Thursday night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard is officially questionable headed into Thursday…

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman takes a knee during an injury time out for linebacker Reuben Foster (#51) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Chris Victorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers working to deal Pierre Garçon before NFL trade deadline

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner After their sixth consecutive loss…

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT 21: Linebacker Samson Ebukam (#50) of the Los Angeles Rams slaps the football out of quarterback C.J. Beathard (#3) of the San Francisco 49ers to force a fumble during the first quarter of the game at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Chris Victorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers Analysis: Five observations from “inexcusable” four-turnover loss to Rams

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner It’s time to see what…

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT 21: Linebacker Samson Ebukam (#50) of the Los Angeles Rams slaps the football out of quarterback C.J. Beathard (#3) of the San Francisco 49ers to force a fumble during the first quarter of the game at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Chris Victorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)
Marquise Goodwin (11) runs a route during one-on-ones in San Francisco 49ers training camp on Aug. 5, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers get Marquise Goodwin back just in time

SANTA CLARA -- Early in the San Francisco 49ers Thursday practice for…

Marquise Goodwin (11) runs a route during one-on-ones in San Francisco 49ers training camp on Aug. 5, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard is hit in the backfield as Chandler Jones (55) of the Arizona Cardinals bears down on Oct. 7, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Chris Vitorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)

Bonta Hill: Time to eulogize Bay Area football

One of California’s oldest independent business firms, McAvoy O'Hara Evergreen Mortuary, resides…

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard is hit in the backfield as Chandler Jones (55) of the Arizona Cardinals bears down on Oct. 7, 2018 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Chris Vitorio / Special to S.F. Examiner)
Marquise Goodwin was forced to leave Sunday’s game with a concussion. He received the Len Eshmont Award on Monday. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Reports: 49ers WR Marquise Goodwin will not play vs. Cardinals, but Richard Sherman will

Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will miss his second game of the season…

Marquise Goodwin was forced to leave Sunday’s game with a concussion. He received the Len Eshmont Award on Monday. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Matt Breida, pictured center in 2017, had a big day running the ball for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 home opener. (Mike Siegel/Seattle Times/TNS)

Postgame 49ers: The good, the bad, the ugly against the Lions

SANTA CLARA -- The San Francisco 49ers' 30-27 home opener win against…

Matt Breida, pictured center in 2017, had a big day running the ball for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 home opener. (Mike Siegel/Seattle Times/TNS)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers need to shore up red zone work ahead of Week 2 home opener against Lions

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA — Moving the…

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)
Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph (82) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers: Five takeaways from opening loss to Minnesota Vikings

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner Jimmy Garoppolo and the rest…

Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph (82) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr goes through a drill during the first day of training camp on July 27, 2018, in Napa, California. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Where should you draft Derek Carr this fantasy season?

Merry Christmas fantasy football fans, the best part of the year is…

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr goes through a drill during the first day of training camp on July 27, 2018, in Napa, California. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Julian Taylor, seen here practicing at training camp on August 5, 2018, has made a big impact, playing start-to-finish in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He should make the 53-man roster. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Projecting the 53-man roster for the San Francisco 49ers

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA — The San…

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Julian Taylor, seen here practicing at training camp on August 5, 2018, has made a big impact, playing start-to-finish in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He should make the 53-man roster. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo readies to throw during one-on-one drills on July 27, 2018, during the first day of training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

For San Francisco 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan’s attention to detail could lead to more offensive production

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- During June's OTAs, tight end George Kittle walked…

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo readies to throw during one-on-one drills on July 27, 2018, during the first day of training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
Richard Sherman warms up during the San Francisco 49ers first day of training camp in 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp: Richard Sherman, Adrien Colbert come up with interceptions

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sunday…

Richard Sherman warms up during the San Francisco 49ers first day of training camp in 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida readies to run a drill during training camp on July 26, 2018 at the SAP Training Facility. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers offense comes out flat for second consecutive day

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Running…

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida readies to run a drill during training camp on July 26, 2018 at the SAP Training Facility. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
CJ Beathard. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Grading the 49ers’ first half

The 49ers are halfway through their season, and their opportunities to log…

CJ Beathard. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Pierre Garcon’s first season as a member of the 49ers is over after eight weeks. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

John Lynch: 49ers will move Pierre Garcon to injured reserve

The 49ers, already one of the youngest teams in the NFL, will…

Pierre Garcon’s first season as a member of the 49ers is over after eight weeks. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Head coach Kyle Shanahan calls plays from the sideline during the 49ers’ 26-23 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. On Monday, Shanahan said Carlos Hyde will continue to be the team’s starting running back, despite Matt Breida eating into his playing time. (Sam Riche/TNS)

Sundays to turn into extended tryouts for 0-5 49ers

SANTA CLARA — Two undeniable truths shape the 49ers’ Week 6 matchup…

Head coach Kyle Shanahan calls plays from the sideline during the 49ers’ 26-23 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. On Monday, Shanahan said Carlos Hyde will continue to be the team’s starting running back, despite Matt Breida eating into his playing time. (Sam Riche/TNS)