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Trey Lance was originally named as the starter of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2022 NFL season. He was the team’s starter in the first two games of the season, but a devastating ankle injury in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks left Lance ceding the role to veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. It was an […]

This was supposed to be the year that the San Francisco 49ers go all-in on Trey Lance. For better or for worse, committing fully to their young quarterback would enable them to understand what they’re working with – a true trial by fire. Instead, a gruesome ankle injury robbed Trey Lance of that opportunity and […]

When The San Francisco 49ers announced that Trey Lance was to undergo surgery on a severely broken ankle with ligament damage, it put a damper on their still-young season. Sure, to some, the idea of putting Jimmy Garoppolo back under center was anything but a downgrade, as the veteran signal caller did lead the team […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been ruled out for the 2022 season, but the reason might not be his ankle injury alone. Lance already underwent surgery to fix what the 49ers described as a fibula fracture and “ligament disruption.” He is expected to miss the whole 2022 campaign as he recovers and rehabs […]

The San Francisco 49ers are adding a new quarterback to their practice squad. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Niners are inking quarterback Kurt Benkert after he worked out with the team Tuesday. The #49ers are signing veteran QB Kurt Benkert to their practice squad, source says. Former #Falcons and #Packers quarterback […]

Following the season-ending injury to second-year quarterback Trey Lance, the San Francisco 49ers are moving forward with Jimmy Garoppolo. But looking past Garoppolo, there is a clear lack of depth at the position. At the moment, the only other rostered quarterback past Garoppolo is former Iowa State QB1 Brock Purdy. To battle the lack of […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury woes continue in the running back room. Elijah Mitchell went down in Week 1 due to a sprained MCL and he is expected to be out for two months. After Mitchell went down, all eyes went to veteran running back Jeff Wilson. And in Week 2, he played well, rushing […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance recently underwent ankle surgery and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Lance sent out a hopeful message following the procedure. Truly appreciate all of the messages and prayers. Surgery was a success and I am ready to attack this rehab process. We will never understand why, but […]

Just a day after sustaining the injury, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has already undergone surgery to repair both a fibula fracture and ligament damage in his ankle. While it’s still a season-ending injury for the young signal-caller, there is one small bit of good news: It’s not a compound fracture like Dak Prescott’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a crushing blow on Sunday as second-year quarterback Trey Lance suffered a season-ending broken ankle. Fortunately, Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in and picked up right where he left off in the 2022 playoffs, leading the Niners to a 27-7 victory. Of course, they restructured his contract to keep the veteran […]

All eyes are now on Jimmy Garoppolo. Written off as just a reliever for the 2022 NFL season, it sure looks like Garoppolo is back in the San Francisco 49ers starting lineup after they lost Trey Lance to a season-ending injury. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers overcame adversity to overcome division foe Seattle Seahawks […]

Trey Lance suffered a brutal injury in the San Francisco 49ers’ second drive of the game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in to take Lance’s place, and the veteran quarterback took full advantage of the opportunity that was handed to him. Jimmy G himself admitted that he was a bit rusty […]

It is safe to say Kyle Shanahan is happy that the San Francisco 49ers decided to keep Jimmy Garoppolo instead of trading or cutting him in the offseason. Garoppolo was thrusted into the QB1 role once again on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after Trey Lance sustained a significant ankle injury that had him carted […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was carted off the field during their Week 2 clash against the Seattle Seahawks and did not return to the game. Now, it looks as if the second-year quarterback’s season is over. According to Adam Schefter, Lance suffered a “significant” ankle injury that will require surgery. It is also […]

After taking a massive hit, Trey Lance is being carted off the field in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ 2022 home opener. Jimmy Garoppolo is taking over at quarterback as the Niners face the Seattle Seahawks. Lance’s leg is in a cast as he heads off the field. Trey Lance is being […]

When the San Francisco 49ers dropped a stunner to the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, fans scratched their heads in disbelief. Sure, Kyle Shanahan’s team recorded 12 penalties, and the grass was so oversaturated that standing water was present in parts of Soldier Field, but in the end, the players […]

Trey Lance and the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lance and the 49ers had difficulty playing in the pouring rain but may face similar weather at home. The rain in Chicago was very heavy, and it likely won’t be the same, but San Francisco will likely have […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be without tight end George Kittle for their week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Kittle missed yet another practice on Thursday due to a groin injury. The 49ers’ star tight end is yet to practice this season. No George Kittle again at the start of Thursday’s 49ers practice — […]

Trey Lance did not have the game he envisioned in his first start of the 2022 NFL season. The second year quarterback was 13-28 with 164 yards and an interception. Trey Lance did not play well by any means. The 49ers were 6.5 point favorites on the road in Chicago, but lost the game 19-10. […]

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season was absolutely terrific. There were a number of upsets, a ton of close games, and even the kickers got into the limelight. Moving on to Week 2, the fantasy football options under center are gonna be quite interesting. Some QBs want to bounce back from relatively poor Week […]

After facing and beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has one request for his fellow QB Trey Lance: take care of himself better on the field. Speaking to reporters after their weekend showdown, Fields admitted he’s going to talk to Fields because of the issue he noticed during […]

Taken with the third overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers had a plan for the future at quarterback – and his name is Trey Lance. Drafted to replace Jimmy Garoppolo when the time was right, head coach Kyle Shanahan understood where the NFL was trending and wanted to get his […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice is not one bit bothered by Trey Lance’s lack of targets on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in their Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. There were high expectations on Aiyuk heading into the season, especially after a noteworthy training camp that had people excited about his improvements. That […]

We’re just one game into the new season and already, some folks have already brought out the pitchforks on Trey Lance. To be fair, the new San Francisco 49ers QB1 didn’t do himself any favors with a disappointing debut in the Niners’ opening-day loss to the Chicago Bears. Be that as it may, there’s no […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance were recently the subject of criticism. Mike Martz, a Super Bowl winning coach, blasted both QBs following Chicago’s victory over San Francisco on Sunday, per Dov Kleiman. He began by going in on Justin Fields. “I’m just shocked…shocked at the Bears,” Martz said. “They […]

After the San Francisco 49ers’ disappointing loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, a lot of people criticized Trey Lance and his poor play. In fact, some even argued they would have won the contest had Jimmy Garoppolo started. However, 49ers legend Jerry Rice thinks the NFL wannabe-experts are jumping to conclusions too quickly before […]

Former NFL head coach Sean Payton believes the San Francisco 49ers could send out both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. On Monday, Sean Payton appeared on Colin Cowherd’s The Herd. During his appearance, the two spoke about Lance and his performance with the 49ers. Cowherd noted that Lance has had trouble with accuracy throughout his […]

The Chicago Bears think that they just exposed San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in their 19-10 win at home over the Niners Sunday. Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson even resorted to an NSFW rant to highlight just how much success Chicago had in neutralizing the 49ers’ pass attack under Trey Lance. Via Josh Schrock of […]

Trey Lance and Kyle Shanahan know they have no one to blame but themselves after the San Francisco 49ers lost their season-opener to the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers’ quarterback was abysmal in his first start as QB1, failing to throw for a touchdown and finishing 13-of-28 for 164 yards and an interception. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are putting the finishing touches on their game plan for their Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. It looks like they may have to begin preparing for a situation where star tight end George Kittle is unable to play, though. Kittle picked up a groin injury during the 49ers practice […]

When the San Francisco 49ers came within a field goal of making the Super Bowl last season, Jimmy Garoppolo was the quarterback. Just over seven months later, the bones of that near-Super Bowl team are almost the same, but there is a new man under center. Trey Lance begins his first season as a full-time […]

Trey Lance should have been one of the captains of the San Francisco 49ers. Except that he’s not. This was after head coach Kyle Shanahan decided not to name him a captain despite the fact that the 22-year-old earned enough votes from his teammates. Shanahan, who for some reason opted to cut down the Niners […]

One of the most polarizing storylines to follow this NFL offseason was the status of the starting quarterback role for the San Francisco 49ers and if Trey Lance would finally get his shot. Carrying an immensely-high ceiling, the sky is the limit for Lance’s 2022 NFL season and any predictions. The 49ers are in a […]

With Week 1 of the 2022 season right around the corner, team’s are beginning to announce their captains for the upcoming season. One of the teams that has done just that is the San Francisco 49ers, and one of the guys who ultimately wasn’t selected to be a captain was new quarterback Trey Lance. Lance […]

The San Francisco 49ers are now just days away from opening their 2022 NFL season vs. the Chicago Bears. The team that was just minutes away from a Super Bowl trip at the end of last season made plenty of changes this offseason that they hope will help get them over the hump in 2022 […]

Trey Lance isn’t exactly a new face in the NFL, but he is about to make his debut as a full-time starter for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season against Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears on the road. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has an idea how good […]

The San Francisco 49ers 2022 bold predictions are positive, overall. The team looks good heading into the 2022 NFL season, and there is reason for optimism regarding Trey Lance at quarterback, despite Jimmy Garoppolo staying with the squad. The team that made the 2021 NFC Championship game may have a new QB, but the core […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract with the San Francisco 49ers recently received a concerning update. According to Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Trey Lance was “a little annoyed in the immediate aftermath” of Jimmy G’s restructured contract with the Niners. The deal automatically made Garoppolo one of the highest paid backup QBs in the NFL. […]

When Tom Brady became a free agent in 2020, everyone knew that San Francisco was a place he would love to land. He grew up in the Bay area idolizing Joe Montana. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly was eager to go after and trade for Brady. However, the franchise’s brass talked him out of […]