Editing San Francisco 49ers (section)

==== Kyle Shanahan years (2017–present) ====
After hiring [[John Lynch (American football)|John Lynch]] as general manager and [[Kyle Shanahan]] as head coach, the 49ers started the [[2017 San Francisco 49ers season|2017 season]] with nine consecutive losses.<ref name="r109">{{cite web | last=Wagoner | first=Nick | title=Kyle Shanahan takes 49ers head-coach job now that Falcons out | website=ESPN.com | date=2017-02-06 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18631915/kyle-shanahan-officially-takes-san-francisco-49ers-head-coach-job#:~:text=The%20Niners%20announced%20Monday%20that,new%20general%20manager%20John%20Lynch. | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="d835">{{cite web | last=Wagoner | first=Nick | title=49ers' Kyle Shanahan: 'It means a ton' to end losing streak vs. Seahawks | website=ESPN.com | date=2018-12-17 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25553757/means-ton-end-losing-streak-vs-seahawks | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> During this time, they traded for [[New England Patriots]] backup quarterback [[Jimmy Garoppolo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42620843/the_boston_globe/|title=Another Bewildering Move|last1=Finn|first1=Chad|newspaper=The Boston Globe|location=Boston, Massachusetts|page=C4|date=November 1, 2017|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=January 20, 2020|archive-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218084413/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42620843/the-boston-globe/|url-status=live}}</ref> After a win over the [[2017 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] and a loss to the [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], Garoppolo was named the starter after rookie [[C. J. Beathard]] suffered an injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42636957/rutland_daily_herald/|title=49ers Turn to Jimmy at QB|newspaper=Rutland Daily Herald|location=Rutland, Vermont|date=November 30, 2017|page=A9|via=Newspapers.com|last1=Dubow|first1=Josh|agency=Associated Press|access-date=January 20, 2020|archive-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218084425/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42636957/rutland-daily-herald/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 49ers won their last five games with Garoppolo at the helm and finished the season 6–10. After the season, the 49ers signed Garoppolo to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension. This made him the highest-paid player in NFL history on a per-year basis at the time.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-garoppolo-contract-highest-paid-player-2018-2 | title=Jimmy Garoppolo to sign $137 million contract and become the highest-paid player in the NFL after 5 breakout games | first=Tyler | last=Lauletta | date=February 8, 2018 | work=[[Business Insider]] | access-date=December 20, 2019 | archive-date=December 21, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221052948/https://www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-garoppolo-contract-highest-paid-player-2018-2 | url-status=live }}</ref> During the third-week matchup between the 49ers and [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Jimmy Garoppolo]] tore his ACL, and was ruled out for the rest of the [[2018 NFL season|2018 season]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Jimmy Garoppolo suffers season-ending torn ACL | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-suffers-season-ending-torn-acl-0ap3000000966222 | first=Marc | last=Sessler | website=NFL.com | date=September 24, 2018 | access-date=February 2, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018130806/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000966222/article/jimmy-garoppolo-suffers-seasonending-torn-acl | archive-date=October 18, 2018 | url-status=live}}</ref> The 49ers struggled to a 4–12 record in the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2018.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

The 49ers started the 2019 season with an 8–0 record.<ref name="m982">{{cite web | title=By The Numbers: Behind the 49ers Perfect 8-0 Start | website=49ers.com| date=2019-11-07 | url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-stats-8-0-start | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> This was the first time they had gone 8–0 since [[1990 San Francisco 49ers season|1990]], where they started the season 10–0 and eventually lost in the [[1990–91 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship: New York Giants 15, San Francisco 49ers 13|NFC Championship Game]]. In Week 7, the 49ers defeated the [[Washington Redskins]] at [[FedExField]] in a game referred to as a Mud Bowl with a final score of 9–0. This was the first time the 49ers shut out an opponent since Week 1 of the [[2016 San Francisco 49ers season|2016 season]], versus the [[Los Angeles Rams]]. In Week 8, the 49ers defeated the [[Carolina Panthers]], 51–13, making it the 12th time the team has scored 50 points or more against opponents in the regular season. The 49ers' undefeated record was broken in Week 10 with an overtime loss against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], giving them an 8–1 record. They went on to beat the Arizona Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers, and the New Orleans Saints, while losing to the Baltimore Ravens by a last-second field goal, dropping them to 11–2. The 49ers then lost their next game in the final seconds to the Atlanta Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=401128108|title=Falcons vs. 49ers – Game Summary – December 15, 2019 – ESPN|website=ESPN|language=en|access-date=December 18, 2019|archive-date=December 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217073004/https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=401128108|url-status=live}}</ref> The 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 34–31 and advanced to 12–3, eliminating the Rams from playoff contention in the process.

On December 29, 2019, the 49ers defeated the Seahawks 26–21 in the Week 17 regular-season finale thereby clinching the NFC West in addition to the number one seed for the first time since 1997.<ref name="u019">{{cite web | last=Panacy | first=Peter | title=49ers survive wild finish vs. Seahawks, clinch NFC West with 26-21 win | website=49ers Webzone | date=2019-12-29 | url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/132641-49ers-survive-wild-finish-seahawks-clinch-west-26-21/ | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> In their first playoff game since 2013, against the Minnesota Vikings, they dominated the Vikings, defeating them 27–10.<ref name="l690">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=49ers knock out Vikings, 27-10, in NFC Divisional Round | website=NFL.com | date=2020-01-11 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-knock-out-vikings-27-10-in-nfc-divisional-round-0ap3000001095918 | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> This victory ensured them a spot in the NFC Championship game, in Levi's Stadium, where they played the Green Bay Packers. On January 19, 2020, they beat the Packers 37–20, advancing to their first Super Bowl since 2012.<ref name="k036">{{cite web | last=Inman | first=Cam | title=49ers 37, Packers 20: Mostert runs wild in NFC Championship win | website=The Mercury News | date=2020-01-20 | url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/19/49ers-34-packers-20-mostert-runs-wild-in-nfc-championship-win/ | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> The 49ers also became the first team to reach the [[Super Bowl]] following four straight seasons with 10+ losses. In [[Super Bowl LIV]], the 49ers led the Kansas City Chiefs 20–10 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter but lost the game by the final score of 31–20, resulting in the Chiefs' first championship victory since 1969.<ref name="j674">{{cite web | title=Kansas City Chiefs rally to beat San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl, franchise's first championship in 50 years | website=AP News | date=2020-02-03 | url=https://apnews.com/article/4e2b6d350723336289026a9b2329f2a3 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

The 49ers had a 6–10 record in 2020, usually attributed to the number of injuries on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2020.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Jas |date=2021-03-23 |title=2020 49ers had second-most injuries of any NFL team over past 20 years |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/3/23/22345569/49ers-2020-season-injuries-second-most-in-nfl-since-2001 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Niners Nation |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, they had a 10–7 record and advanced to the playoffs as the #6-seed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 16, 2022, they defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23–17 in the Wild Card Round.<ref name="a720">{{cite web | last=Dixon | first=Schuyler | title=49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish | website=AP News | date=2022-01-17 | url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-entertainment-san-francisco-49ers-jimmy-garoppolo-681aa969ae5e14e1c164ed3caf109f6f | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> The next week, in the Divisional Round, they defeated the Green Bay Packers 13–10, the winning margin from a field goal on the game's last play.<ref name="c551">{{cite web | last=Shpigel | first=Ben | title=How the 49ers Beat the Packers to Advance to the NFC Championship | website=The New York Times | date=2022-01-23 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/22/sports/football/packers-49ers-score.html | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> On January 30, they faced the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC championship, where the Rams overcame a ten-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 20–17, assisted in part by a costly Jimmy Garoppolo interception and a critical interception dropped by [[Jaquiski Tartt]].<ref name="o552">{{cite web | last=Shook | first=Nick | title=49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt has 'no excuses' for dropped interception in loss to Rams | website=NFL.com | date=2022-01-31 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-safety-jaquiski-tartt-no-excuses-for-dropped-interception-in-loss-to-rams | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

In 2022, they overcame their 3–4 status at the beginning of the season and vaulted into 13–4, giving them the division title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2022.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Trey Lance]], who was the original starter for the Niners, was injured within the first three games and replaced by Garoppolo.<ref name="o591">{{cite web | last=McCarriston | first=Shanna | title=49ers' Trey Lance out for 2022 season after breaking his ankle in Week 2; undergoes successful surgery | website=CBSSports.com | date=2022-09-18 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/49ers-trey-lance-out-for-2022-season-after-breaking-his-ankle-in-week-2-undergoes-successful-surgery/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> However, after an injury during a game against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Garoppolo was replaced by third-string quarterback [[Brock Purdy]], who became a star within the team, winning all of his starts with 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in the final 5 games to clinch the NFC 2nd seed and a spot in the playoffs.<ref name="t456">{{cite web | last=Edholm | first=Eric | title=Niners QB Jimmy Garoppolo suffered broken foot vs. Dolphins, will miss rest of season | website=NFL.com | date=2022-12-05 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-suffered-broken-foot-vs-dolphins-will-miss-rest-of-season#:~:text=San%20Francisco%2049ers%20quarterback%20Jimmy,head%20coach%20Kyle%20Shanahan%20announced. | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="l502">{{cite web | last=Reisman | first=Jeremy | title=How Brock Purdy went from NFL's 'Mr. Irrelevant' to leading the Niners in the playoffs | website=SBNation.com | date=2023-01-14 | url=https://www.sbnation.com/2023/1/14/23552111/how-brock-purdy-mr-irrelevant-49ers-quarterback-playoff-contender | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> In the Wild Card Round, the 49ers defeated the Seahawks 41–23.<ref name="l096">{{cite web | last=Dubow | first=Josh | title=Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs | website=AP News | date=2023-01-15 | url=https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-seattle-seahawks-nfl-sports-playoffs-6a373bf9d2283eb2245791dc1828780e | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> In the Divisional Round, they defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19–12.<ref name="m030">{{cite web | last=Inman | first=Cam | title=Instant analysis of 49ers' 19-12 playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys | website=The Mercury News | date=2023-01-23 | url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/01/22/instant-analysis-of-49ers-19-12-playoff-win-over-the-dallas-cowboys/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> However, in the NFC Conference Championship Round, both Purdy and fourth-string quarterback [[Josh Johnson (quarterback)|Josh Johnson]] suffered injuries. The 49ers were mostly unable to acquire offensive points as they lost 31–7 to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], who would move on to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs in [[Super Bowl LVII]].<ref name="r353">{{cite web | title=Eagles romp past 49ers 31-7 for NFC title, will face either Kansas City or Cincinnati in Super Bowl | website=AP News | date=2023-01-29 | url=https://apnews.com/e19bc2ea0bd069eb5526509d43514cc5 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

This was the last season for both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, who were traded to the Dallas Cowboys and signed by the Las Vegas Raiders, respectively, making Brock Purdy the titular quarterback for the 2023 season.<ref name="w865">{{cite web | last=Barnwell | first=Bill | title=Why did Cowboys trade for Trey Lance? How 49ers got it wrong | website=ESPN.com | date=2023-08-26 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38253859/trey-lance-future-best-nfl-team-trade-fits-how-49ers-got-wrong-next | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="a609">{{cite web | last=Edholm | first=Eric | title=Las Vegas Raiders signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo to three-year, $72.75 million contract | website=NFL.com | date=2023-03-13 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-sign-quarterback-jimmy-garoppolo | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> They opened the season with a five-game winning streak, but then lost to the Cleveland Browns off a last-minute missed field goal, setting up a 3-game losing streak heading into the bye week.<ref name="i090">{{cite web | last=Trotter | first=Jake | title=Underdog Browns find 'a way to win' vs. undefeated 49ers | website=ESPN.com | date=2023-10-15 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38667850/browns-pull-first-double-digit-comeback-win-2018-49ers | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> After the bye week, the team went on a 6-win streak and clinched the NFC West after beating the Arizona Cardinals 45–29.<ref name="r890">{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Niners clinch NFC West repeat with win over Cardinals | website=NFL.com | date=2023-12-18 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-clinch-nfc-west-repeat-with-win-over-cardinals#:~:text=San%20Francisco's%2045%2D29%20win,their%20sixth%20straight%20game%20Sunday. | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> Two weeks later, the 49ers clinched the 1st seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders, combined with losses from the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the regular season with a record of 12–5.<ref name="c903">{{cite web | last=Kownack | first=Bobby | title=Niners clinch NFC's No. 1 seed with win over Commanders, Eagles' loss to Cardinals | website=NFL.com | date=2023-12-31 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-clinch-nfc-s-no-1-seed-with-win-over-commanders | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

In the postseason, they defeated the [[2023 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] in a close game 24–21 to reach the NFC Championship Game for the third consecutive season, and their fourth in five seasons.<ref name="g178">{{cite web | last=Williams | first=Charean | title=49ers score late to stave off Packers' upset efforts, 24-21 | website=NBC Sports | date=2024-01-21 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/49ers-score-late-to-stave-off-packers-upset-efforts-24-21 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> In the NFC Championship Game, after being down 24–7 at halftime against the [[2023 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], the 49ers rallied off a 27–7 run to win 34–31, allowing them to reach [[Super Bowl LVIII]], which was a rematch of Super Bowl LIV with the [[2023 Kansas City Chiefs season|Chiefs]].<ref name="y369">{{cite web | last=Lombardi | first=David | title=49ers' resounding halftime reversal against the Lions connected their past and present | website=New York Times | date=2024-01-29 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5234582/2024/01/29/49ers-nfc-championship-comeback-lions/#:~:text=There%20was%20no%20time%20for,deficit%20in%20a%20conference%20championship. | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> The 49ers would lose the game 25–22 in the second-ever Super Bowl to go into overtime.<ref name="s032">{{cite web | last=Breech | first=John | title=Super Bowl heads to overtime for just the second time in NFL history: 49ers-Chiefs play under new rules | website=CBSSports.com | date=2024-02-11 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-heads-to-overtime-for-just-the-second-time-in-nfl-history-49ers-chiefs-play-under-new-rules/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="v015">{{cite web | last=Maaddi | first=Rob | title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime | website=AP News | date=2024-02-12 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2023.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2024, Jed York acquired enough of his mother's equity in the 49ers to become principal owner, though his parents stayed on as co-chairs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/jed-york-49ers-ownership-decision-reason/1717527/|title=York shares reason for shift in 49ers' principal ownership|author1=Matt Maiocco|publisher=[[NBC Sports Bay Area]]|date=March 27, 2024}}</ref> In a 2024 season marred by injuries, the 49ers finished with a 6–11 record.<ref name="d368">{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=2025-01-07 |title=Identifying what went wrong for 49ers in disastrous 2024 season |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/what-went-wrong-disastrous-2024-season/1819539/ |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=NBC Sports Bay Area &amp; California}}</ref>