When last Sunday's game kicked off at Levi's Stadium, about half of the seats were occupied...an indication that not even the 49er faithful held out hope that the home team would put up much of a fight. But after an afternoon of "Three Stooges" style antics from the officials and marginal play from both teams, the 49ers found themselves locked up in a 13-13 tie late in the 4th quarter...against a 12 point favorite.
But, as usually happens with bad teams, the 49ers couldn't hold the line...and ended up losing, 19-13. Close...but no cigar.
Here's my take on the critical elements of Sunday's matchup...and a look ahead at this Sunday's opponent, the Chicago Bears:
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Poll
What do you think was the most critical element in the 49ers' loss last Sunday?
I miss Jim Harbaugh.
26%
Pete Morelli. Dude ate lead paint chips as a kid.
24%
The 49ers. They had a chance to win, and didn't.
24%
It's all Jed's fault.
23%
Roger Goodell. It's a conspiracy, yo!
4%
442 votes
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49ers GM John Lynch: Trey Lance looks 'tremendous' but Jimmy Garoppolo playing his best football
By David Bonilla
Aug 3, 2021
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Adam Schefter's podcast this week to discuss his well-deserved induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. Of course, a whole interview couldn't go by without Schefter asking Lynch about his team's current quarterback situation.
The 49ers have a veteran quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo set to start Week 1 — and with some luck, the entire season. However, the team also made an aggressive trade this offseason, moving up nine spots in the draft to select Trey Lance at No. 3 overall.
Schefter asked Lynch to assess what he has seen from his 21-year-old rookie so far in training camp.
"He's looked tremendous," Lynch shared. "He really has. I think what's been most impressive about
