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Seattle Seahawks’ DK Metcalf catches a long touchdown pass against San Francisco 49ers’ Charvarius Ward during second quarter of Saturday’s NFC wild-card playoff game at Levi’s Stadium.

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49ers’ Charvarius Ward looks to rebound: ‘Muhammad Ali got beat up before’

Charvarius Ward, the San Francisco 49ers’ big-money lockdown corner, will look to bounce back from a rugged performance when the Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb visit Levi’s Stadium for a divisional-playoff game Sunday.

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49ers’ Charles Omenihu’s desire to play Dallas comes from deep in his heart
Count San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu among those excited to play Dallas on Sunday. The 25-year-old is a former Cowboys fan and native of Houston who played at Texas and began his four-season career with the Texans. By Eric Branch
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Yip, yip, hooray? 49ers appear to have decided edge on Dallas in one area
If Sunday’s playoff game is decided by special teams, the San Francisco 49ers appear to have a clear advantage with reliable Robbie Gould. Brett Maher remains the Cowboys’ kicker despite having missed four of five extra-point tries Monday night. By Eric Branch
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49ers faithful take note, facing the Cowboys should make you nervous
The good feelings around the San Francisco 49ers heading into Sunday’s game against Dallas are well deserved. But the Niners have faced only one opponent of the Cowboys’ caliber this season: the Kansas City Chiefs, who obliterated them in October. By Michael Silver
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49ers will host Cowboys a year after playoff win that left a ‘scar’
The next chapter of San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys, postseason edition, will unfold Sunday when the 49ers host their longtime rivals. It will be an NFL record-tying ninth playoff meeting between the teams. By Eric Branch
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Want a Cowboys-49ers playoff game ticket? Prepare to pony up
Prices are soaring for tickets to Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. The cheapest seats are fetching $500 and the best are going for nearly $3,600. By Eric Branch
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49ers net two more draft picks as Ran Carthon hired as Titans’ GM
San Francisco 49ers executive Ran Carthon was hired as the Titans’ general manager Tuesday. The 49ers will receive third-round picks in the 2023 and 2024 drafts as part of the NFL’s program that rewards teams for developing minority coaches and... By Eric Branch
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49ers’ Nick Bosa commands respect from acclaimed pass rushers of the past
Three acclaimed pass rushers of the past — Bruce Smith, Pat Swilling and Justin Smith — spoke to The Chronicle about San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and the art of rushing the quarterback. By Ron Kroichick
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NFL playoffs: Prescott outshines Brady, Cowboys dominate Buccaneers 31-14
TAMPA, Fla. — Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night. Prescott completed... By Fred Goodall, Associated Press
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Brock Purdy giving 49ers fans a treasure from their playoffs past: Unexpected joy
The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with Super Bowl expectations. How do you turn that into a playoff run that conjures up memories of the unexpected thrills of 1981? Thank Brock Purdy for that. By Scott Ostler
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49ers’ game review: What happened in the worst half of Brock Purdy’s NFL career?
It might be sacrilegious to say, but San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy looked far from perfect in the first half of Saturday’s game against Seattle. A change in tactics by head coach Kyle Shanahan helped change the direction of... By Eric Branch

Timeline

49ers Freddie Solomon, #88, scores a touchdown in the 4th quarter against the New Orleans Saints on December 7, 1980.

A brief history of the 49ers

From Kezar to Candlestick to Levi’s, the franchise has energized the Faithful and won five Super Bowls.

49ers Timeline

STANFORD, CA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers stands next to receiver Dwight Clark #87 prior to player introductions before the start of Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium on January 20, 1985 in Stanford, California. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38-16. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

49ers have proven that star power can be found in any round

The 49ers went into the NFL draft without a first-round pick this year. Here's a look at players San Francisco has drafted in the second round or later who have had stellar careers.

The Biggest Game

Oakland Raiders beat the Houston Oilers 40-7 in the AFL Championship in Oakland, December 31, 1967 to go to Super Bowl II

Bay Area Super Bowl timeline

The Bay Area has been part of Super Bowl history, from big wins and losses to hosting the NFL’s biggest game.

Super Bowl History

Eddie DeBartolo (left), head coach Bill Walsh and linebacker Jack Reynolds savor the first of the 49ers five Super Bowl trophies, after a 26-21 victory over Cincinnati in Super Bowl XVI. SUPERBOWL 2-24JAN82-SP-FRL - Eddie DeBartola, Coach Bill Walsh, accepting the Super Bowl trophy for Super Bowl XVI in the 49'ers Locker Room. Photo by Fred larson Ran on: 01-30-2006 Eddie DeBartolo and 49ers coach Bill Walsh hold up the Super Bowl trophy 24 seasons ago in Detroit. Ran on: 01-30-2006 Eddie DeBartolo and 49ers coach Bill Walsh hold up the Super Bowl trophy 24 seasons ago in Detroit. OLDNINERS21--- Sent 02/03/12 20:12:51 as debartolo04_PHjump with caption:

Visual Essay: 49ers Super Bowl history in photos

Look back at the San Francisco 49ers' six Super Bowl appearances, starting with Joe Montana and ending with Colin Kaepernick.