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The San Francisco 49ers looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on November 17, 2024. He looks kind of frustrated.

Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers Might Just Be Like This

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Samer Kalaf

Nick Bosa appears on the Sunday Night Football postgame interview in a Make America Great Again hat

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Nick Bosa Wants The Attention Without The Culpability

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Drew Magary

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after beating the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: San Francisco 49ers

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Lauren Theisen

Jauan Jennings celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Jauan Jennings Had The Best Game He’ll Ever Want To Forget

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs meet at mid-field for the overtime coin toss during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Niners Should Have Thought A Little Harder About The Overtime Rules

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kyle Shanahan Has A Reputation

Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a field goal late in the fourth quarter to tie the game against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harrison Butker Is The Guy You Want In The Margins

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Chris Thompson

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells in the face of head coach Andy Reid in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The First Half Of The Super Bowl Was No Fun For Anyone

<p>Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.</p>


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Nicholas Russell

The Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip is seen displaying Super Bowl LVIII signage ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Super Bowl LVIII – Previews

The Super Bowl Before The Crunch

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Patrick Redford

A detail view of a hat with the Super Bowl logo during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night

This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks to media during San Francisco 49ers media availability ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on February 08, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers Media Availability

What Can You Say About Brock Purdy?

An exterior view shows signage for Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on January 30, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game will be played on February 11, 2024, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

Super Bowl LVIII Stadium

Super Bowl Day 3: Too Stupid, Too Early

NFC Championship – Detroit Lions v San Francisco 49ers

What Happens Next?

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 28: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell walks off the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Tom Ley

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Green Bay Packers v San Francisco 49ers

That’s Exactly Why Brock Purdy Drives People Insane

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Nate Jackson

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO - OCTOBER 13: Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan poses for a portrait at his home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Shanahan, who won back to back Super Bowls as Denver’s head coach in the 1990s, will be inducted into the team’s ring of fame during the Broncos’ matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

FORMER DENVER BRONCOS COACH MIKE SHANAHAN

In Search Of The Shanahan Offense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 03: Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers exchanges words with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Dom DiSandro at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers and Dom DiSandro of the Eagles were disqualified after the altercation. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

The 49ers Are Big Dom Now

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 23: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field with a turkey after beating the Seattle Seahawks 31-13 at Lumen Field on November 23, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The 49ers Aren’t Going To Win The Interesting Bowl

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a first half touchdown against Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 23, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

Sometimes You Just Have To Grab The Football

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a touchdown by Christian McCaffrey #23 during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy Is Good Enough To Make His Teammates Annoying


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Dan McQuade

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after running for a first down in the fourth quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Steelers Stink!

Head Coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 41-23.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: San Francisco 49ers

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up during pregame warm ups prior to playing the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Denver Broncos v San Francisco 49ers

Trey Lance’s Draft Position Never Meant Anything

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up during pregame against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo Came And Went

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Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 1: during the second half of a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

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