Hot Corner

The 49ers, who won a combined 12 games over the previous three seasons, are going to the playoffs. On Sunday night, at least, there was little internal joy about that result.

The 49ers (11-3) lost another close game in the final seconds on Sunday night, falling 29-22 (with a final-play lateral touchdown skewing the scoreline) to the Atlanta Falcons (5-9)

For a game that could’ve clinched a playoff spot and played a crucial role in keeping the 49ers’ NFC West title hopes in an advantageous position, San Francisco had a letdown in their last second 29-22 loss on Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons.

It’s not all that easy to beat the New Orleans Saints, let alone in the SuperDome.

George Kittle is not like most folks. As much as calling football players “warriors” is a cliche, it’s not hard to imagine Kittle thriving in the trenches of Ancient Greece as a Spartan.

Have you taken a deep breath? It might be worth doing so. That was the type of game that comes once a season.

The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl; it might just happen again, and with the way some 49ers were talking about Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Ravens, it sounds like they want it to.

Nick Bosa had some fun at the expense of Baker Mayfield when the 49ers beat down the Browns in October.

Much like the 49ers’ only loss of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday will be remembered for missed opportunities and moments of questionable clock management.

Holding on to a 10-0 lead with nine minutes left in the second quarter, Garoppolo held court on the 49ers’ sideline to try and get his offensive compatriots going. It worked.