Niners to add veteran punter Rouen

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy is now 7-0 as a starter, not including his Week 13 efforts after replacing Jimmy Garoppolo and leading the team to a win over the Miami Dolphins. The 49ers have faced two playoff opponents, and Purdy has done everything necessary to secure his team a contest against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. Aside from the poise and leadership Purdy has shown over the last eight games, the rookie quarterback hasn't thrown an interception since January 1. Not only has he played well, but he has also done what he can to protect the football. One Hall of Fame quarterback has been very impressed with the 23-year-old rookie. "It was a veteran game," Steve Young said on

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Divisional playoff matchup at home against the Dallas Cowboys. These players will not suit up for Sunday's game. Inactives: DL Alex Barrett RB Tyrion Davis-Price QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) DL Drake Jackson TE Tyler Kroft CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) OL Nick Zakelj The only two players ruled out due to injuries are quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and cornerback Ambry Thomas. Their status has been known since Friday. Rookie defensive end Drake Jackson has been inactive for four of the last five games.

Do you smell that? It's playoff football. It's a time to celebrate. For a few more precious hours, every team in the tournament still has life, still has reason to hope. There are no more guaranteed games, but there's football to be played, and right now is the time to exult in it. No matter who you root for, you can imagine your team finding a way to win, a way to keep playing football, and filling your February with excitement and joy. Right now, there's nothing standing between your team and glory except the vagaries of chance and a well-fought effort this weekend, and hopefully the next. And for those of you who aren't rooting for a team that's made it this far, never fear. 7 of the 14 playoff entrants this year didn't make it into the dance last year. The

The San Francisco 49ers are renewing their longtime rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys when the two sides face off on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round, one season after the former defeated the latter in the 2021 NFC Wildcard round. Both teams have strong offenses and defenses, which means that there will be many impactful players on both sides of the ball. But, for now, let's eye in on the X-Factors for each team that could help determine the outcome of the game. 49ers Offense: Brandon Aiyuk Brandon Aiyuk has enjoyed a breakout