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Lynch offered insight on the release of Arik Armstead, the desire to retain Brandon Aiyuk and why the team lost a 2025 fifth-round pick.
David Lombardi50
The series chronicles the players on and off the field through the 2023-24 season and will premiere this summer.
The Athletic Staff104
Trade George Kittle? Extend Brandon Aiyuk? Cut Kyle Juszczyk? Those are some options when you assume John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's role.
David Lombardi and Matt Barrows36
The Super Bowl tight ends matchup between Kelce and Kittle is a clash of styles, on and off the field.
Dan Pompei198
Four years ago, a powerful Chiefs offense overcame a dominant 49ers defense. This year's showdown looks much different on paper.
David Lombardi270
Will the 49ers finally deliver a complete game in the playoffs? Or will there be a repeat of the disappointment four years ago?
David Lombardi87
Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has come up with some masterful game plans and will need another vs. San Francisco.
Ted Nguyen107
The 49ers GM said of the defense's effort issues Sunday: "It’s been addressed, and I’d be real surprised if I saw it again."
Matt Barrows89
Where will the 49ers stay, where will they practice and what will they wear on game day? You can find all your Super Bowl answers here.
Matt Barrows132
It started slowly but then got faster and faster. The 49ers' second-half comeback was everything they needed, all at once.
Tim Kawakami315
This year’s 49ers know how to survive grimy games. And they know what they need to improve upon to avenge their 2020 loss to the Chiefs.
Matt Barrows49
The 49ers will hope to loosen up enough running lanes for Christian McCaffrey against the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense.
David Lombardi91
The battle of two loaded and well-coached offenses has the potential to be a high-scoring shootout.
Ted Nguyen92
The Packers could have their hands full with 49ers TE George Kittle while Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown should be a focal point vs. Buccaneers.
Ted Nguyen24
The NFL would love to have Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, but the Chiefs' run ends Sunday in Buffalo.
Vic Tafur101
Purdy broke the 49ers' single-season record for passing yards right before the team locked up the NFC's No. 1 seed.
David Lombardi130
The 49ers are still in the driver's seat to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed and home-field advantage as they travel to face the Commanders.
David Lombardi84
The 49ers beat the Seahawks with big pass plays, which translated to gaudy statistics for Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle.
Matt Barrows87
Film review shows San Francisco attacking all weaknesses thanks to smart schemes, numerous weapons and a confident QB.
Ted Nguyen104
Purdy outplayed MVP front-runner Jalen Hurts and in the second quarter showed that, like Hurts, he's not afraid to throw his weight around.
Matt Barrows151
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