49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins
The San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening road trip featured a few key injuries, a near fourth-quarter collapse and an ugly offensive performanceSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TREY LANCE #19 - QUARTERBACK - DALLAS COWBOYS
21 YDS •
0 TD •
1 INT
21 YDS
0 TD
1 INT
Doesn't enter contest Lance did not enter Sunday's 17-11 win over the Eagles.
Impact Head coach Kyle Shanahan surprisingly did not use Lance at all after giving the rookie three plays against the Lions in Week 1. Jimmy Garoppolo got 100 percent of the offensive snaps in this one, and appears to have a firm grasp on the starting job for the 2-0 49ers. Lance may still have some plays drawn up for him as we progress through the year, but a change in the depth chart would have to come from an injury to Garoppolo or an extended cold streak from San Francisco.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa lead 49ers past Eagles 17-11
Jimmy Garoppolo threw one touchdown pass and ran in for a score, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 17-11 victory over the Philadelphia EaglesSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams
Russell Wilson put off watching film for an extra hour to join Peyton and Eli Manning and provide commentary on the alternate “Monday Night Football” broadcast as the Ravens-Raider...SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How the 49ers are navigating a two-QB system with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance
The 49ers are showing that it’s possible to be in a strong position yet simultaneously in a bind, Martin Rogers writes.SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Tom Brady opens up about the NFL's youth movement at the quarterback position
Even Tom Brady, who is in his 22nd NFL season, can tell the league is trending toward younger QBs. Martin Rogers has the story.SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Watch: 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance air it out in West Virginia Jimmy Garoppolo says ‘it’s all starting to add up now’ as he’s off to a fast start as the 49ers’ starting quarterback this season.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Mac Jones Tops Trevor Lawrence & Trey Lance in NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds The prized quarterback class of 2022 hold the top-5 spots in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race after Week 1. But Mac Jones is now the fa...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
NFL Today, Week 1
NFL Today, Week 1SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jimmy Garoppolo's sharp play pairs well with Trey Lance's TD in the 49ers' win over Detroit Even after an ugly finish that saw the 49ers narrowly hold on, there was hardly any room to criticize either of the QBs.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dan Campbell not taking moral victories from Lions defeat
Dan Campbell wasn’t thinking about moral victoriesSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws TD on first pass Lance completed his only pass attempt for a five-yard touchdown and rushed three times for two yards in Sunday's 41-33 win over the Lions.
Impact Jimmy Garoppolo (314 yards and a touchdown) got the start as expected, and Lance also had a few plays drawn up for him as expected. The rookie couldn't get anything going on the ground, but his five-yard strike to Trent Sherfield on a zag route was right on target. Accuracy on short-to-medium throws is what Lance struggled with at times during the preseason, so this was a nice debut (albeit a brief one). The 49ers figure to continue getting the third overall pick into games in specific scenarios, but he won't have fantasy value so long as Garoppolo is starting and playing well. Even if the latter scenario continues to play out, it will be interesting to see if Lance will get more involved in certain packages as the season progresses.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions
Dre Greenlaw returned an interception for a touchdown to help the San Francisco 49ers score 17 points over two-plus minutes late in the first half and they held on for a 41-33 win...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers' Trey Lance throws touchdown pass on first NFL throw against Detroit Lions Lance became the first 49ers rookie to throw a touchdown pass in the season opener for San Francisco since they entered the NFL in 1950.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Trey Lance Records His First NFL Touchdown vs. Lions Lance connected with wide receive Trent Sherfield for the 49ers first score of the game and his first touchdown in the NFL.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
49ers QB Trey Lance throws first career TD pass against Lions 49ers quarterback Trey Lance threw his first career touchdown pass on the first throw of his NFL career.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lindsay Jones: Did you pick Trey Lance as the first rookie QB... - The Athletic Did you pick Trey Lance as the first rookie QB to throw a touchdown pass this year? If so, congrats. And please go place some additional bet...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns
The Kansas City Chiefs started slowly on Sunday but did more of what they’ve done quite a bit over the past few years — winSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions
Rookie quarterback Trey Lance made it through a week of practice with no setbacks to his injured right index finger and is cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opener...SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poised for pro debut Lance (finger) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit. David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact Just two weeks removed from jamming his right hand and suffering a chip fracture in one of his fingers in the process in preseason Week 3, Lance will be available to the 49ers offense Sunday. But it remains to be seen in what capacity. Since then, the team has named veteran Jimmy Garoppolo the starting quarterback, which is no surprise considering his grasp of coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme. Exhibition season revealed that both Garoppolo and Lance can coexist in the offense, though, meaning the third overall pick of the 2021 draft may see his initial NFL action this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schrager Cheat Sheet: Patrick Mahomes, Kyle Pitts, others to watch in Week 1
Who will win the Chiefs-Browns matchup? Who are the rookies to watch? Peter Schrager has answers with his Week 1 Cheat Sheet.SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Analysis ' Five rookie quarterbacks have NFL franchises thinking big. History says not so fast. Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones were drafted in the first round. History suggests they won’t all succe...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
49ers defense to get big boost from healthy Nick Bosa
The San Francisco 49ers defense had a different feel once star edge rusher Nick Bosa returned to practiceSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still limited at practice Lance (finger) remained limited at practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Lance's health has been a question mark since he suffered a chip fracture in one of the fingers on his right throwing hand Aug. 29. There was some worry along the way that he could miss time beyond Week 1, but his ability to string together back-to-back practices nonetheless is a decent sign he may suit up Sunday in Detroit, especially after appearing to throw without issue during the open portion of Thursday's session. He'll have one more opportunity to bump to all activity on the field before the 49ers are required to give him a designation -- or not at all -- Friday. Still, even if he plays Sunday, Lance will be the No. 2 quarterback to starter Jimmy Garoppolo, leaving him limited to particular snaps in the game plan.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong
Dan Campbell is taking over a team that isn’t supposed to win much this year and is leading a franchise as synonymous with losing as any in the NFL over the last several decadesSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
