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Marquise Goodwin offered up first-row seat on team bus to Jimmy Garoppolo
49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin had more catches — twice as many actually — in Sunday’s 15-14 win over the Chicago Bears than he did in any game previously in 2017. The difference? Jimmy Garoppolo was in at quarterback. Jimmy G was stellar in his debut as San Francisco’s quarterback, going 26-of-37 for 293 yards while…
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Tim Ryan: Garoppolo’s accuracy could add short passing game element to 49ers’ attack
The toughness of Trent Taylor and Marquise Goodwin allowed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to find them over the middle consistently for first downs in Sunday’s win.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) breaks up a catch against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Garoppolo played better than his statistics showed in his first start
Jimmy Garoppolo was target in the win against Chicago. He only threw four inaccurate passes on the day.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) rushes the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Marquise Goodwin and Trent Taylor flawless in 49ers’ win
Marquise Goodwin and Trent Taylor caught 14 of his Jimmy Garoppolo’s passes without drop in the Chicago win.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Trust from all corners fueled Jimmy Garoppolo’s big day in Chicago
The ease with which new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo overcame mistakes to win in Chicago was remarkable.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Garoppolo leads the 49ers to their second win of the season
New quarterback Jimmy Garopplo and former Bears kicker Robbie Gould moved the ball and scored all the points in a 15-14 victory over the Bears in Chicago.
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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tank Carradine (95) against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Buffalo beats San Francisco 45 to 16. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Tackle Trent Brown will play in Chicago, defensive end Tank Carradine will not
In a surprise defensive end Tank Carradine will not play today, which should open up playing time for Ronald Blair and Leger Douzable.
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Nov 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon and tackle Trent Brown ‘questionable’ for Bears
The 49ers are still dealing with injuries. Two key starters will remain game-time decisions for Sunday’s game in Chicago.
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Nov 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reacts during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Sean McVay receiving credit for Kyle Shanahan’s audible strategy
Kyle Shanahan came up with the idea of getting quarterbacks to the line of scrimmage early so he could help them with audibles.
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Sep 17, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Lynch will once again be a healthy scratch Sunday in Chicago
Aaron Lynch might not get a change to play before he becomes a free agent this off-season.