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Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers gives his teammates a hype-up speech before their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Conference Championship.

NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

Someone Woke Up The 49ers Before The Eagles Put Them To Bed

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs past Dre Greenlaw of the 49ers in Philadelphia's 31-7 win in the NFC Conference Championship.

The Philadelphia Eagles Will Absolutely End You

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NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a run during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

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

The Seahawks Pulled Deebo Samuel’s Leg, But The Niners Had The Last Laugh

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 1: George Kittle #85, Brock Purdy #13 and Josh Johnson #17 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Kittle;Brock Purdy;Josh Johnson

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

A Prayer For Josh Johnson

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

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

Brock Purdy Is Probably Not The Second Coming

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George Kittle shaking hands with Tom Brady. "Finally got to meet you, man. Keep doing your thing."

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Tom Brady Gracious At Postgame Fan Convention

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers Are Quarterback-Optional

San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Christian McCaffrey Creates Good Problems For The 49ers

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins

Kyle Shanahan Had Better Hope Christian McCaffrey Is The Answer

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after defeating the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers

You Can’t Get Rid Of Jimmy Garoppolo That Easily

Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The Niners’ Future Starts Never

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Las Vegas Raiders v San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: San Francisco 49ers

NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Stick Around To Make Things Weird

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets walks to the locker room after an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New York Jets v Philadelphia Eagles

Zach Wilson Is Hurt, And The 49ers Are Hopeful

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during warm ups before the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Deebo Samuel Did Us All A Favor

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after being defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The Jimmy Garoppolo Era Satisfied Nobody

The 49ers and Packers look around for the ball after a punt block

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That Punt Hung In The Air Forever

Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates his 49ers' win at Dallas in the Wild Card game.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

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The Cowboys Ran Themselves Out Of The Postseason

Los Angeles Rams v Baltimore Ravens

Sean McVay Shouldn’t Be So Surprised

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 13: Kelly Stafford, wife of Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions, appears next to Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders in cutouts in the stands for the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

Kelly Stafford, Who Threw Pretzel At Niners Fan: “Zero Excuse” For Throwing Pretzel At Niners Fan

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for an open teammate during the third quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Roll Over And Die According To Plan

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

Kyle Shanahan Might Be All Wet

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