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  1. Sourdough Sam

    George Kittle, Dee Ford Return and Other Takeaways from 49ers HQ on Thursday

    It was a windy and rainy Thursday at the SAP Performance Facility as the San Francisco 49ers continue preparations for Sunday's NFC Championship game. Despite the less than ideal conditions, the 49ers continued their normal practice instead of moving the session to an undisclosed indoor...
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    49ers General Manager John Lynch Named PFWA Executive of the Year

    Excerpt from Pro Football Writer's Association: San Francisco's general manager John Lynch, whose moves helped the 49ers earn the NFC West title and the NFC's No. 1 seed with a 13-3 record, was selected as the 2019 NFL Executive of the Year. The 49ers improved a franchise record nine games...
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    49ers vs. Packers: Game Preview & Where to Watch

    For the second time this season the San Francisco 49ers will host the Green Bay Packers, this time with a trip to Super Bowl LIV on the line. The playoff game takes place Sunday, January 19 at 3:40 p.m. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the NFC Championship game at Levi's® Stadium...
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    George Kittle Held Out of Practice ahead of Title Game vs. Packers

    Don't panic just yet. The 49ers released their practice report on Wednesday following the team's first session ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco's leading pass catcher landed on the list. According to the team, George Kittle did not...
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    Behind Enemy Lines: How Aaron Rodgers and Packers Are Keeping Defenses on their Toes

    The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from a trip to Miami to close out the 2019-20 NFL season. However standing in their way are the No. 2 seeded Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers and Co. are looking for redemption in their second trip to the Bay Area following the 37-8 loss to the 49ers in...
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    Nick Bosa Named PFWA Rookie of the Year, Dre Greenlaw Makes All-Rookie Team

    What a year it's been for Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw, and their season is not over just yet. Bosa was named Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year by Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Greenlaw also earned himself a spot on PFWA's All-Rookie Team. Appearing in all 16...
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    Kyle Shanahan Doubles Down on Family First Attitude in 49ers Locker Room

    On 3rd-and-2 near midfield, Kirk Cousins connected with Stefon Diggs on a 41-yard bomb downfield that turned into the Minnesota Vikings first (and only) touchdown of the game. Third-year cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon got turned in coverage on the play, allowing Diggs to waltz his way into the...
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    10 Standouts from 49ers Divisional Round Win over Vikings

    4. Kendrick Bourne - 84.2 overall grade Bourne earned the 49ers highest grade on offense in Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup. The third-year wideout hauled in three catches for 40 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown on the 49ers opening drive of the game. All three of his catches resulted...
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    49ers to Host Packers in NFC Championship Game

    San Francisco and Green Bay met in Week 12 in the 49ers blowout, 37-8, victory on “Sunday Night Football.” The 49ers managed to sack Rodgers five times on the night while holding the quarterback to 20-of-30 passing for 104 yards and one touchdown for a 75.8 passer rating. Rodgers averaged 3.4...
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    49ers Vence a Vikings en la Ronda Divisional

    Los San Francisco 49ers derrotaron a los Vikingos de Minnesota 27 a 10 en lo que fue un dominante desempeño de 49ers en todos los lados del balón y avanzan a su décimo sexto juego de campeonato de conferencia en la historia de la franquicia. La victoria del sábado marco la primera victoria en...
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    49ers Get Defensive Reinforcements vs. Vikings

    The San Francisco 49ers will receive their veteran pass rusher back in the lineup on Saturday as they prepare to host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round. Dee Ford has played just four snaps since Week 11 and missed San Francisco’s final three games of the season with an aggravated...
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    12 Takeaways as 49ers Advance to NFC Conference Championship Following Win over Vikings

    6. Sherman's interception helped set the 49ers up with their third touchdown of the game. The 49ers ran seven-straight run plays to move San Francisco to the 2-yard line. Coleman shot through the middle for his second touchdown of the game. Coleman finished the game with 105 yards rushing on 22...
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    What They Said: 49ers, Vikings Break Down 49ers NFC Divisional Round Victory

    DL Arik Armstead on turning the Vikings offense one-dimensional: “Yes, start by stopping the run first. (Minnesota Vikings RB) Dalvin (Cook) has been moving the ball. The run game opens up everything else. It definitely started with that. We did a good job with that and got after the passer.”...
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    49ers Activate LB Kwon Alexander, Place DL Kentavius Street on Injured Reserve

    The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday they have activated LB Kwon Alexander from the Injured Reserve List. In order to make room on the roster, the team placed DL Kentavius Street on the Injured Reserve List. Alexander (6-1, 227) started each of the team’s first eight games of the season...
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    Four Downs: 49ers Keys to Stopping Kirk Cousins and Vikings Pass Catchers

    The San Francisco 49ers kick off the Divisional Round weekend by hosting the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s® Stadium on Saturday. Heading into Saturday, Minnesota is playing on a short week following the physical overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card Round. Meanwhile, the...
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    What They're Saying: 49ers, Vikings Preview the NFC Divisional Round Matchup

    DL Nick Bosa on the impact of having Dee Ford back on the field: “Yeah, I mean, having an extra pass-rusher always helps. You get more one-on-ones, get the slide two. Opens up stuff for the interior guys, as well. Probably see them start to get more opportunities with Dee on the field, too...
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    Five Key Matchups: 49ers vs. Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round

    2. TE George Kittle vs. LB Eric Kendricks George Kittle is ready for his playoff debut. The AP first-team All-Pro hauled in 85 passes for 1,053 yards and five touchdowns during the regular season. Since entering the league in 2017, Kittle has amassed 216 catches for 2,945 yards, the...
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    49ers-Vikings Full Injury Report; Dee Ford, Adam Thielen Questionable

    The San Francisco 49ers are possibly at the healthiest they have been in weeks coming off of a first-round bye in the 2020 Playoffs. For the first time since the start of the season, all 53 players were on hand for the 49ers final practice of the week heading into Saturday’s Divisional Round...
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    Behind Enemy Lines: Dissecting the Vikings Success ahead of Divisional Round

    Q: Not many pundits gave Kirk Cousins, who was 7-16 in his career in primetime and playoff games, a chance to beat the Saints in the Wild Card Round on Sunday,. However, the Vikings prevailed in the overtime victory which was headlined by the quarterback’s game-winning drive. Looking at Sunday’s...
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    Where do the 49ers Rank Among Remaining Playoff Teams?

    "2019 has demonstrated that Shanahan and general manager John Lynch did indeed have a plan. The offense is innovative and loaded with skill-position talent. The defense is terrifying up front and as stout overall as any in the league. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who joined the 49ers via a...
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