Yahoo Sports NFL on Jimmy Garoppolo

ArticleA look back at some of the 49ers’ biggest midseason trades under Kyle ShanahanOctober 17, 2026

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Then in Week 3 of 2018, Garoppolo tore his ACL. The 49ers turned in another losing season...In the Super Bowl, Garoppolo had a chance to win the game, but overthrew Sanders as the 49ers blew a 10-point lead.

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ACL tear derailed Garoppolo's trajectory; post-injury decline evident in Super Bowl loss.

Garoppolo tore his ACL in Week 3 of 2018, ending a promising season; he returned in 2019 but showed signs of decline, evidenced by throwing only eight times in the NFC Championship Game and overthrowing Emmanuel Sanders in the Super Bowl despite the 49ers' 10-point lead.