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Dec 17, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back to pass against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsGaroppolo shines in thrilling 49ers’ win over the Titans
49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was on point again, throwing for over 350 yards in his Levi’s Stadium debut.
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Garoppolo caps 17-play drive with scramble drill touchdown pass
If Jimmy Garoppolo hype wasn’t already through the roof, it is now. Garoppolo took the field as a starter for the first time at Levi’s Stadium Sunday afternoon, but looked about at home in red and gold as one could.
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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 SportsCornerback Ahkello Witherspoon active for Titans game
Ahkello Witherspoon, who sprained his knee last week in Houston, will be active Sunday for the 49ers. Pass rusher Aaron Lynch will also get a second straight game to prove he can rush the passer.
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Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Rodney Smith (14) catches a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against Seattle Seahawks safety Tyvis Powell (40) at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports49ers promote former Seahawks’ cornerback to active roster
The 49ers are hurting for depth in the defensive backfield, and a day ahead of their matchup with the Tennessee Titans, San Francisco worked to find a reinforcement.
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August 31, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (41) during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 23-13. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports49ers hurting at cornerback going into Titans game
The placement of right tackle Trenton Brown on season-ending injured reserve dominated the injury news. However, the 49ers might also be short at cornerback against the Titans on Sunday.
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Dec 10, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsThose close to Garoppolo are making comparisons to some surprising past quarterbacks
Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger? Yes, those former Rams’ quarterbacks are drawing comparisons to Jimmy Garoppolo
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Dec 18, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) goes against San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 41-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsTrent Brown’s shoulder injury adds to an already sticky contract negotiation with 49ers
Trent Brown is usually athletic for his towering frame (6-foot, 8-inches). But he also battles weight and now has a shoulder injury, which make a negotiating a new contract difficult.
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Trent Brown to undergo season-ending surgery
Right tackle Trent Brown has been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury for nearly a month. After missing last week’s game against the Texans, the 49ers have decided to place Brown on injured reserve and allow him to have season-ending surgery, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. Shanahan said the recovery will take 5-6 months.
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Peter King: 49ers should be trying their best to do 5-year deal with Garoppolo this offseason
Jimmy Garoppolo has been fantastic in his first two games as the 49ers’ starting quarterback. In addition to leading the team to consecutive victories for the first time since 2014, Garoppolo’s combined 627 passing yards in his first two starts are the most ever by a 49ers QB in their first two starts.
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Dec 10, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY SportsHere’s an upset – the 49ers are favored to beat the Titans
The 49ers have been an underdog all season until Sunday’s game at Levi’s. The 49ers lost all three games last year in which they were favored.
