"Robert Saleh leaves 49ers’ post to become New York Jets head coach" (Thursday, 1/14/21) San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, center, receives a hug after his teams 31-3 win versus the Cleveland Browns at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group) -G
But at least on the bright side : "49ers GM John Lynch Named to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021" (Saturday, 2/6/21) -G
1-0-0. Quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance each threw at least one touchdown as the visiting San Francisco 49ers held off a late Detroit Lions surge to win their Season Opener. Next up: a visit to the Philadelphia Eagles. -G
2-0-0. The San Francisco 49ers survived a defensive slugfest to end up winning at the Philadelphia Eagles. Next up: the Home Opener against the Green Bay Packers on NBC's Sunday Night Football. -G
2-3-0. Next up: a bye week, followed by the Indianapolis Colts coming to town on NBC's Sunday Night Football. -G
3-4-0. Chicago-area native James Richard Garoppolo led the San Francisco 49ers over the host Chicago Bears. Next up: Levi's Stadium hosts the Arizona Cardinals. -G
4-5-0. The San Francisco 49ers got their first home win of the season against the archrival Los Angeles Rams on national television. Next up: a visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars. -G
5-5-0. The San Francisco 49ers brought their record back up to .500 with their first-ever win at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Next up: Levi's Stadium hosts the Minnesota Vikings. -G
6-5-0. The San Francisco 49ers moved into the 6th seed of the current NFC playoff picture with a win over the visiting Minnesota Vikings. Next up: a visit to the Seattle Seahawks. -G
7-6-0. The San Francisco 49ers won in overtime at the Cincinnati Bengals. Next up: Levi's Stadium hosts the Atlanta Falcons. -G
8-6-0. The San Francisco 49ers further solidified their chances to make the playoffs by downing the visiting Atlanta Falcons. Next up: a visit to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, December 23rd. -G