Before the San Francisco 49ers swept through the playoffs to meet the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, they ran a gauntlet of games, from nail-biters to blowouts, over the 2019-20 season. Here are all our game stories over the course of the championship season, just click on the links and enjoy.
Week 1: At Tampa Bay Buccaneers, win, 31-17
San Francisco defensive end Dee Ford strips the ball from Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston. Chris O'Meara AP
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) Gary Landers AP
San Francisco 49ers free safety D.J. Reed (32) celebrates 24-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during a game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday Sept. 22, 2019 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) waves the 49ers flag after beating the Cleveland Browns at Levi’s Stadium on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) recovers a fumble against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher AP
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (26) breaks tackle by Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) and dives into the end zone for touchdown in the first quarter during a game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Ross D. Franklin AP
Week 10: Seattle Seahawks, Monday night, first loss, 24-27
San Francisco 49ers kicker Chase McLaughlin watches his missing field goal miss in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks during a game at at the Levi’s Stadium on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley (82) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Rick Scuteri AP
Week 12: Green Bay Packers, Sunday night, win, 37-8
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) meet after the game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) breaks up pass to Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds (83) in the fourth quarter during a game at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Week 17: At Seattle Seahawks, Sunday night, win, 26-21
Seattle tight end Jacob Hollister is stopped just short of the goal line by San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw, left, on the Seahawks’ final offensive play of the game Sunday night. Ted S. Warren AP
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97), center, with help from defensive end Dee Ford (55) during the fourth quarter of the NFC playoff game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The 49ers beat the Vikings 27-10. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
NFC Championship: Green Bay Packers, Jan. 19, win, 37-20
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) dives into the end zone for a touchdown defended by Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at the Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Chris Biderman covers sports and local news for the Sacramento Bee since joining in August 2018 to cover the San Francisco 49ers. He previously spent time with the Associated Press and USA Today Sports Media Group, and has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Athletic and on MLB.com. He is a current member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and former member of the Pro Football Writers of America. The Santa Rosa native graduated with a degree in journalism from the Ohio State University.
