The San Francisco 49ers franchise's starting quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, pulled an Aaron Rodgers: R-E-L-A-X. Relax.
Me realizing that tonight is the first time in 330 days that I will Jimmy Garoppolo on the field again🤩🤩 #SFvsDEN pic.twitter.com/v0wvg04Aur
— Victoria Van (@VictoriaVan15) August 19, 2019
On August 19 in the second preseason game on Monday night against the Denver Broncos, 49ers fans were excited the 27-year-old would make his preseason debut.
Garoppolo, who was put on the team's injured reserve list, returned from an ACL injury in a Week 3 loss last season against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Garoppolo played the first three series against the Broncos, and he did not have a strong performance with him going 1-of-6 for zero yards and an interception. Social media let him have it.
The San Fran front office watch Jimmy G play like hot garbage: pic.twitter.com/QVk8BEYLVx
— Tuxedo Yoda (@TuxedoYoda) August 20, 2019
I'd move the Jimmy G panic meter from a 2 to a solid 5.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) August 20, 2019
Recap of Jimmy G tonight: pic.twitter.com/DrMa5odgtf
— Larry OG (@LarryOG14) August 20, 2019
Jimmy G trying to throw his first completion of the night pic.twitter.com/s2wXrl5VPW
— Sean Roth (@SGilbertR) August 20, 2019
Jimmy G when he actually has to lead a team with no Bill Belichick in his ear pic.twitter.com/I9ea3175sw
— The Kid™️ (@TDKidx) August 20, 2019
Jimmy G finally realizing the nfl not about fucking porn stars and cashing checks 😂 #SFvsDEN (@VersaceBoyEnt ) pic.twitter.com/VVL42iixtj
— Polo Fy🔥🎤 (@big_mfreefy) August 20, 2019
In the 49ers' Week 3 preseason victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, Garoppolo was 14-of-20 for 188 yards, no interceptions, and a nice 20-yard touchdown pass to running back Matt Breida.
Social media seems to have changed its tune.
Geat pass Jimmy G I see ya boyyyyyy
— Perk Dawg (@PerkDawg229) August 25, 2019
RED ALERT: Jimmy G has thrown a TD pass in August. REPEAT/RED ALERT: Jimmy G has thrown a TD pass in August. #49ers
— Brian Murphy (@knbrmurph) August 25, 2019
Jimmy G 13/19 186 yds 1 TD..
Did pretty good, and people worried about his last game can fuck off!
— Joe Telometto (@EASTBAYDFRESH) August 25, 2019
I'm so proud of @JimmyG_10 way to come back & have confidence. We know he didn't perform up to his standards last week. The man suffered an ACL against this chiefs team last year. Phycology speaking he was thinking about this game it was definitely in his head. #JimmyG #49ers
— Jorge49ers (@SF49ers_5XChamp) August 25, 2019
Lmao now get Jimmy G. out the game.
— Kyle (@KyleLAstyle) August 25, 2019
Dude droppin dimes that drive.
Let's gooooooo. #49ers
A live look at Jimmy G last night. pic.twitter.com/aSp7TX8yCh
— Jay Pires (@jayp849) August 25, 2019
Breathe easy #49ers fans, the QB is alright. Jimmy Garoppolo shakes it off, as the 49ers beat the #Chiefs, 27-17. Fangirl takeaways▶️https://t.co/cnaZzMpXrj #SFvsKC pic.twitter.com/rvaaSOHCYI
— Tracy Sandler (@49ersfangirl) August 25, 2019
The 49ers held on to beat the Chiefs 27-17.
Despite the first drive stalling on 4th-and-1, the 49ers, led by Garoppolo, scored 13 points through five drives.
The New England Patriots drafted Garoppolo out of Eastern Illinois in the second round of the 2014 draft and planned to groom him to be Tom Brady's successor.
On October 31, 2017, the Patriots traded Garoppolo to the 49ers in exchange for a second-round pick in 2018.
Garoppolo became a fan favorite of the 49ers after winning his first five starts with the team, which included wins over the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, both of which made the playoffs.