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QB Brian Hoyer started vs the Redskins but was ineffective Brian Hoyer was 4 for 11 passing, throwing for 34 yards. He was in for 18 plays before he was yanked by Coach Kyle Shanahan for CJ Beathard. Hoyer was sacked once by the Redskins. For the season so far, Hoyer has completed 119 of 205 passes, a 58% completion rate. He had thrown for 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.  Hoyer had been sacked 16 times in 6 games in 2017. 49ers starting QB throws against the Washington Redskins. Kyle Shanahan discusses the decision to swap C.J. Beathard in for Brian Hoyer. 📰: https://t.co/z2AyexUla0 pic.twitter.com/LK6uNVW0SS — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 16, 2017 Full Play-By-Play for San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins - October 15th, 2017 .

Bill Walsh and the 49ers started 1979 with 6 straight losses No, Kyle Shanahan is not the second coming of Coach Walsh, nor is CJ Beathard the next "Joe Montana." But let's be patient Niner Faithful.  The 49ers went 2-14, 2-14, then 6-10, before going 13-3 in Joe Montana's first full season as a starter in 1981. Of course the 49ers' 1981 draft haul had a lot to do with the winning season and Super Bowl victory that year: future Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott (8th overall pick), John Harty (2nd round, 36th overall pick), Carlton Williamson (2nd round, 40th overall pick), Carlton Williamson (3rd round, 65th overall pick). Yes, our 49ers' losses will pile up. But our draft slot will also rise. Let's let our GM John Lynch do his thing.  A great football mind and a Stanford guy like Bill Walsh, I'm sure he's studied the master's moves.  We need to build through the draft -- and that will take time. Stay faithful! Joe Montana chats with C...

The @49ers are the first team in NFL history to lose 5 straight games, each by 3 or fewer points. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 15, 2017 San Francisco 49ers on the Wrong Side of NFL History The 2017 49ers endured a historically unlucky stretch, losing five straight games by three points or fewer during Kyle Shanahan’s first season. 49ers: First Team in NFL History to Lose 5 Straight Games by 3 Points or Fewer 🏈 NFL Regular Season 2017 Season — Week 6 49ers history On October 15, 2017 , the San Francisco 49ers made an unfortunate — and unprecedented — entry into the NFL record books. With a 26–24 loss to Washington , the 49ers became the first team in NFL history to lose five consecutive games, each by three points or fewer . What made the streak even more painful was how close every game was. Across those five losses, the 49ers were defeated by a combined total of just 13 points . Despite being compet...

Flashback: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins in the 1983 NFC Championship Game

Navorro Bowman was one of the last remaining players from the 49ers' Super Bowl XLVII squad. Thank you! The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday that they have released linebacker NaVorro Bowman. 4 9 ers.com: “NaVorro gave his heart and soul to this team for the last eight years, and for that we are all extremely grateful,” said 49ers General Manager John Lynch. “During that time, NaVorro was a key component of one of the best teams in the League and his passion for the game allowed him to quickly become a favorite of our Faithful fans. Thursday evening, Kyle and I met with NaVorro, and from our conversation it became evident that going in different directions was best for both him and our team. Although NaVorro may be moving on, he will always be looked at as one of the great players to wear the red and gold. We wish him and his family great success.” 49ers have released LB NaVorro Bowman. https://t.co/t2VXMcXdWv pic.twitter.com/PtbnAQXyBV — San Francisco 49ers (@49...