mercurynews--2020-11-30--Where will Santa Clara County’s sports teams go? They’re scrambling to figure it out

Santa Clara County ’ s sports teams scrambled Sunday to address public health restrictions on playing , practicing and traveling that seemed sure to throw already-chaotic seasons into further disarray starting Monday .
The San Francisco 49ers , who notched a surprising road win Sunday in Los Angeles , quickly began looking at relocation options .
The county ’ s three universities that participate in major college athletics held discussions with public health officials to identify options under the new rules , which include a ban on playing and practicing .
The tough new restrictions , announced Saturday to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surge , are set to last until at least Dec. 21 .
That means football and basketball teams must either stop playing or find alternative sites for the next three weeks .
The San Jose Sharks and their minor-league affiliate , the Barracuda , are preparing for training camps that are expected to begin in December .
The hockey teams ’ executives did not have an update Sunday on what will unfold .
“ It ’ s always a possibility to just punt , but that is not our desired option , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University men ’ s basketball coach .
“ We want to play our season .
That ’ s probably true for all the teams that this is affecting.
” The commotion over playing games throughout a pandemic that has seen 266,000 U.S. deaths highlights America ’ s deep-rooted love for sports .
But it is difficult to characterize professional and college sports as essential like health care , food service and public transportation .
Dr. George Rutherford , professor for Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UC San Francisco , said Santa Clara County health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all residents — not just athletes and coaches — while a vaccine is on the horizon .
“ This is all about , ‘ How do you preserve life while waiting for the cavalry to come ?
’ ” he said Sunday .
Rutherford added that he was not surprised that Santa Clara County ’ s Dr. Sara Cody acted first among California public health officers .
“ It is going to be the most draconian in Santa Clara because that is where the biggest problems are , ” Rutherford said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further , we need to lock it down further.
” Santa Clara County recorded 747 new cases on Saturday , its largest single-day total of the pandemic .
Cody has said if current trends continue , the county could run out of hospital space in two to three weeks .
Los Angeles County officials have also imposed new stay-at-home orders that begin Monday but will not block their sports teams from continuing to play and practice .
The NFL Network reported Sunday that the 49ers might relocate to Glendale , Arizona , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Bay Area News Group that the 49ers and NFL officials worked Sunday on contingencies .
The 49ers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 23-20 upset victory Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams , but as soon as the game was over , the new restrictions — and what many said was very little notice about a huge change to their routine — were the topic of conversation .
“ I get it , they made that decision and we ’ ve got to deal with it , ” Shanahan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out through a tweet or press conference .
… I mean , that ’ s all ( the team ) could talk about for the last 18 hours because we got no answers from them.
” The 49ers will not get to use the Raiders ’ old home in Oakland .
Alameda County Health Director Colleen Chawla said in an email sent to county supervisors and obtained by the Bay Area News Group that the team had asked Oakland officials about holding their game next Sunday at the Coliseum but that health leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wrong message at this time.
” San Jose State athletic director Marie Tuite said in a statement Sunday that the school will make decisions on practice and play in coordination with the Mountain West Conference .
She gave no timeline .
The Spartans football team , off to its best start since 1955 , has had its two most recent games canceled but was scheduled to play host to Hawaii on Saturday .
Stanford ’ s football team was scheduled to play at Washington on Saturday .
School officials did not respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans .
However , coach Tara VanDerveer said her No .
2-ranked women ’ s basketball team canceled Monday ’ s game and will not play or practice at the school until the restrictions are lifted .
The Cardinal had four home games and three road contests scheduled through Dec. 21 .
“ We ’ ll be playing when it is safe , ” VanDerveer said .
“ We ’ re flexible .
We will do what we ’ re told to do and what we can do.
” Stanford men ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asheville , North Carolina , and will be there through Wednesday .
After that , Stanford officials are not sure what will happen , a team spokesman said .
According to the new guidelines , people who travel more than 150 miles from the county borders must quarantine for 14 days .
High school sports had targeted Dec. 11 to start official practices that had been postponed since summer .
The latest county directive ends the possibility of a start before Dec. 21 .
The announcement came as a relief to Stacey Sampson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ San Jose-Del Mar High School “ The numbers have gotten so bad that I appreciate the choice being taken out of the hands of parents , ” she said .
Staff writers Cam Inman and Shayna Rubin contributed to this report .

Santa Clara County’s sports teams scrambled Sunday to address public health restrictions on playing, practicing and traveling that seemed sure to throw already-chaotic seasons into further disarray starting Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers, who notched a surprising road win Sunday in Los Angeles, quickly began looking at relocation options. The county’s three universities that participate in major college athletics held discussions with public health officials to identify options under the new rules, which include a ban on playing and practicing.
The tough new restrictions, announced Saturday to help combat the county’s alarming COVID-19 surge, are set to last until at least Dec. 21. That means football and basketball teams must either stop playing or find alternative sites for the next three weeks. The San Jose Sharks and their minor-league affiliate, the Barracuda, are preparing for training camps that are expected to begin in December. The hockey teams’ executives did not have an update Sunday on what will unfold.
“It’s always a possibility to just punt, but that is not our desired option,” said Herb Sendek, the Santa Clara University men’s basketball coach. “We want to play our season. That’s probably true for all the teams that this is affecting.”
The commotion over playing games throughout a pandemic that has seen 266,000 U.S. deaths highlights America’s deep-rooted love for sports. But it is difficult to characterize professional and college sports as essential like health care, food service and public transportation.
Dr. George Rutherford, professor for Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UC San Francisco, said Santa Clara County health officers have taken necessary steps to protect all residents — not just athletes and coaches — while a vaccine is on the horizon.
“This is all about, ‘How do you preserve life while waiting for the cavalry to come?’ ” he said Sunday.
Rutherford added that he was not surprised that Santa Clara County’s Dr. Sara Cody acted first among California public health officers.
“It is going to be the most draconian in Santa Clara because that is where the biggest problems are,” Rutherford said. “If we need to lock it down further, we need to lock it down further.”
Santa Clara County recorded 747 new cases on Saturday, its largest single-day total of the pandemic. Cody has said if current trends continue, the county could run out of hospital space in two to three weeks.
Los Angeles County officials have also imposed new stay-at-home orders that begin Monday but will not block their sports teams from continuing to play and practice.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 5: The San Francisco 49ers head onto the field before their game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOV. 14: San Jose State Spartans tackle UNLV Rebels quarterback Max Gilliam (6) out of bounds while running with the ball in the first quarter of their Mountain West Conference football game at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Earthquakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) kneels with teammates before their game against Los Angeles FC at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 05: The San Francisco 49ers warm up before their NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 24: The Air Force's Elisha Palm (2) is called for pass interference against the San Jose Spartans Bailey Gaither (84) in the first quarter at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Earthquakes' Shea Salinas (6) controls the ball against Los Angeles FC Jesús David Murillo (94) in the second half at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Fan cutouts are seen as the San Francisco 49ers warm up before their NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 24: The San Jose Spartans take the field at an empty at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., for their first game of the season against Air Force, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Earthquakes' Cristian Espinoza (10) fights for the ball against Los Angeles FC's Diego Palacios (12) in the first half at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: The San Francisco 49ers kick-off to the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOV. 14: UNLV Rebels quarterback Max Gilliam (6) passes the ball while pressured by the San Jose Spartans in the second quarter of their Mountain West Conference football game at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Earthquakes' Chris Wondolowski (8) celebrates their 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOV. 14: San Jose State Spartans' Tre Walker (10) fails to catch a touchdown pass while being guarded by UNLV Rebels' Bryce Jackson (24) in the second quarter of their Mountain West Conference football game at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Fan cutouts are seen as the San Francisco 49ers warm up before their NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: San Jose Earthquakes' Cade Cowell (44) collides with Los Angeles FC Jesús David Murillo (94) in the second half at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Fan cutouts are seen as the San Francisco 49ers warm up before their NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOV. 14: San Jose State Spartans' Tre Walker (10) makes a catch and is tackled by UNLV Rebels' Bryce Jackson (24) in the first quarter of their Mountain West Conference football game at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 24: The San Jose Spartans take the field at an empty at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif., for their first game of the season against Air Force, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
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The NFL Network reported Sunday that the 49ers might relocate to Glendale, Arizona, or a stadium in Texas. Team sources told the Bay Area News Group that the 49ers and NFL officials worked Sunday on contingencies.
The 49ers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 23-20 upset victory Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, but as soon as the game was over, the new restrictions — and what many said was very little notice about a huge change to their routine — were the topic of conversation.
“I get it, they made that decision and we’ve got to deal with it,” Shanahan said. “But to find that out through a tweet or press conference. … I mean, that’s all (the team) could talk about for the last 18 hours because we got no answers from them.”
The 49ers will not get to use the Raiders’ old home in Oakland. Alameda County Health Director Colleen Chawla said in an email sent to county supervisors and obtained by the Bay Area News Group that the team had asked Oakland officials about holding their game next Sunday at the Coliseum but that health leaders believed hosting the game would “send the wrong message at this time.”
San Jose State athletic director Marie Tuite said in a statement Sunday that the school will make decisions on practice and play in coordination with the Mountain West Conference. She gave no timeline.
The Spartans football team, off to its best start since 1955, has had its two most recent games canceled but was scheduled to play host to Hawaii on Saturday.
Stanford’s football team was scheduled to play at Washington on Saturday. School officials did not respond to emails seeking comment on their immediate plans.
However, coach Tara VanDerveer said her No. 2-ranked women’s basketball team canceled Monday’s game and will not play or practice at the school until the restrictions are lifted. The Cardinal had four home games and three road contests scheduled through Dec. 21.
“We’ll be playing when it is safe,” VanDerveer said. “We’re flexible. We will do what we’re told to do and what we can do.”
Stanford men’s basketball team opens the season Monday in Asheville, North Carolina, and will be there through Wednesday. After that, Stanford officials are not sure what will happen, a team spokesman said.
According to the new guidelines, people who travel more than 150 miles from the county borders must quarantine for 14 days.
High school sports had targeted Dec. 11 to start official practices that had been postponed since summer. The latest county directive ends the possibility of a start before Dec. 21.
The announcement came as a relief to Stacey Sampson Chase, who coaches field hockey at San Jose-Del Mar High School
“The numbers have gotten so bad that I appreciate the choice being taken out of the hands of parents,” she said.
Staff writers Cam Inman and Shayna Rubin contributed to this report.


mercurynews--2020-11-30--Biden fractures foot while playing with dog, to wear a boot

WILMINGTON , Del .
( AP ) — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with one of his dogs , an injury discovered in a scan Sunday and that will likely require him to wear a boot for several weeks , his doctor said .
Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited an orthopedist in Newark , Delaware , on Sunday afternoon , his office said .
“ Initial x-rays did not show any obvious fracture , ” but medical staff ordered a more detailed CT scan , his doctor , Kevin O ’ Connor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scan found tiny fractures of two small bones in the middle of his right foot , O ’ Connor said .
“ It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks , ” O ’ Conner said .
Fractures are a concern generally as people age , but Biden ’ s appears to be a relatively mild one based on his doctor ’ s statement and the planned treatment .
At 78 he will be the oldest president when he ’ s inaugurated in January ; he often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Reporters covering the president-elect were not afforded the opportunity to see Biden enter the doctor ’ s office Sunday , despite multiple requests .
Leaving the doctor ’ s office to head to an imaging center for his CT scan , Biden was visibly limping , though he walked without a crutch or other aid .
Biden sustained the injury playing with Major , one of the Bidens ’ two dogs .
They adopted Major in 2018 , and acquired their first dog , Champ , after the 2008 election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be bringing their dogs to the White House and also plan to get a cat .
Last December he released a doctor ’ s report that disclosed he takes a statin to keep his cholesterol at healthy levels , but his doctor described him as “ healthy , vigorous ” and “ fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.
” Associated Press writer Zeke Miller contributed to this report .

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with one of his dogs, an injury discovered in a scan Sunday and that will likely require him to wear a boot for several weeks, his doctor said.
Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited an orthopedist in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday afternoon, his office said.
“Initial x-rays did not show any obvious fracture,” but medical staff ordered a more detailed CT scan, his doctor, Kevin O’Connor, said in a statement. The subsequent scan found tiny fractures of two small bones in the middle of his right foot, O’Connor said.
“It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks,” O’Connor said.
Fractures are a concern generally as people age, but Biden’s appears to be a relatively mild one based on his doctor’s statement and the planned treatment. At 78 he will be the oldest president when he’s inaugurated in January; he often dismissed questions about his age during the campaign.
Reporters covering the president-elect were not afforded the opportunity to see Biden enter the doctor’s office Sunday, despite multiple requests. Leaving the doctor’s office to head to an imaging center for his CT scan, Biden was visibly limping, though he walked without a crutch or other aid.
Biden sustained the injury playing with Major, one of the Bidens’ two dogs. They adopted Major in 2018, and acquired their first dog, Champ, after the 2008 election. The Bidens have said they’ll be bringing their dogs to the White House and also plan to get a cat.
Last December he released a doctor’s report that disclosed he takes a statin to keep his cholesterol at healthy levels, but his doctor described him as “healthy, vigorous” and “fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.”
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Associated Press writer Zeke Miller contributed to this report.


mercurynews--2020-11-30--Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan is proving he’s irreplaceable amid the 49ers’ season from hell

The 49ers don ’ t have a home , but they do have some hope .
The Niners ’ 23-20 win over the Rams on Sunday in Los Angeles likely just prolonged the inevitable .
It was a messy game where neither side covered themselves in glory .
But the victory was extra sweet for the Niners considering the circumstances of this past week .
It also adds even more complication to the final weeks of the season .
Santa Clara County made it clear on Saturday afternoon — right around the time the 49ers were boarding a plane to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 49ers will need a different place to work and play over the next few weeks .
New COVID-19 rules , handed down by the health department , banned football and other sports , even at the professional ranks .
The Niners ’ facility will be closed for the next three weeks .
There ’ s no loophole the team can exploit or argument they can make to change that .
The Niners ’ home games on Dec. 7 and Dec. 13 can not be played at Levi ’ s Stadium , either .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last longer than three weeks .
But by winning Sunday in L.A. , the 49ers are still , at least technically , in the playoff hunt .
They sit one game behind the Cardinals in the NFC West standings .
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The Niners have something to play for with five games remaining this season .
And nowhere to play or prepare for those games , at least for the time being .
• 49ers pregame report at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should help Nick Mullens • Will 49ers head to Arizona or Texas for December refuge after Santa Clara ban ?
The likelihood is high that the Niners will become snowbirds and spend December in Arizona , playing games at the Cardinals ’ stadium in Glendale .
The schedule works for that .
The ins-and-outs of where the team will practice and live are yet to be finalized .
Moving an NFL team late in the season is not just a logistical nightmare , but an emotional one , too .
While , deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be all football , all the time , spending weeks away from family — perhaps even missing Christmas — will be exceptionally taxing .
Of all the challenges the Niners have faced this year — empty stadiums , countless injuries to key players , heartbreaking losses , positive COVID tests ( including some right before a game ) – this stacks right up there .
Raheem Mostert was feeling it after Sunday ’ s game .
“ I left my family back at home to be a part of something like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Personally , it ’ s been a struggle , not having my little family .
Sorry if I get a little emotional .
I miss them so much.
” That ’ s a world-class tough guy nearly breaking down , and it ’ s understandable .
And sadly , there ’ s no end in sight for many like Mostert on this team .
If fairness was ever part of the equation , the 49ers would sure like some of it to flow their way .
How much more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season ?
But make no mistake about it : The fact that the 49ers have made it this far without turning on each other or imploding on the field is a testament to their head coach .
Yes , Kyle Shanahan ’ s work as an offensive coordinator can be nitpicked , but you can ’ t question the culture he has built in Santa Clara — or wherever it is heading next .
He hired the right general manager , John Lynch , whose endearing relentlessness sets a positive , professional tone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right people to his coaching staff .
For instance : Where would the Niners be without defensive coordinator Robert Saleh ?
I think they ’ re going to find out in a few weeks when he is hired away to be a head coach — a promotion that ’ s long overdue .
And collectively , Shanahan , Lynch , and their reports , have brought in enough high-character players that the 49ers had leadership even with so many of their key leaders away from the team because of injury or illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , this team ’ s 5-6 record should put Shanahan in the running for Coach of the Year .
Lesser operations fold on Sunday .
The Niners entered the game with 1-in-10 odds of making the playoffs — it would have been easy to let the Rams run all over them .
It would have been easy to be distracted by the events of Saturday , too .
The Niners could have taken to the field with their heads spinning with questions of what happens after the game — Aaron Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Niners rallied to win and kept this season from hell alive .
With a bit of help from lifelong 49ers fan and now-Rams quarterback Jared Goff , to be fair .
• Kurtenbach : The 49ers ’ season is over .
Here ’ s what they should do next .
• Report : Packers linebacker , who played vs. 49ers , tests positive for coronavirus • What the 49ers are saying after blowout loss to Packers • Kurtenbach : Season on the brink – Niners ’ loss to Packers shows how far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team went through really in these last two weeks .
… The stuff that they found out in a really awkward spot for us , ” Shanahan said .
“ I can ’ t tell you how proud I am of those guys.
” And now — as if everything they have been through wasn ’ t enough — this team is asked to take on another challenge .
Perhaps it ’ s toughest to date .
The 49ers are now a barnstorming team , and they ’ re looking to win at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make this entire saga worth the trouble .
Forget the playoffs for a moment .
If Shanahan can keep this team unified and focused in the weeks to come , he might deserve another contract extension .
Then again , win or lose , this team can ’ t go home .
I guess they might as well keep winning , right ?

The 49ers don’t have a home, but they do have some hope.
The Niners’ 23-20 win over the Rams on Sunday in Los Angeles likely just prolonged the inevitable. It was a messy game where neither side covered themselves in glory. But the victory was extra sweet for the Niners considering the circumstances of this past week.
It also adds even more complication to the final weeks of the season.
Santa Clara County made it clear on Saturday afternoon — right around the time the 49ers were boarding a plane to head to Los Angeles — that the 49ers will need a different place to work and play over the next few weeks. New COVID-19 rules, handed down by the health department, banned football and other sports, even at the professional ranks.
The Niners’ facility will be closed for the next three weeks. There’s no loophole the team can exploit or argument they can make to change that.
The Niners’ home games on Dec. 7 and Dec. 13 cannot be played at Levi’s Stadium, either.
And who knows — this shutdown might last longer than three weeks.
But by winning Sunday in L.A., the 49ers are still, at least technically, in the playoff hunt. They sit one game behind the Cardinals in the NFC West standings.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a 42-yard game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) kicks the game-winning field goal as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. San Francisco won 23-20. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shake hands after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) carries against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) celebrates in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jamar Taylor #47 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts as he is carted off the field during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Getty Images INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after intercepting a pass during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers players celebrate the game-winning field goal by place kicker Robbie Gould (9) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
Getty Images INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Givens #90 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after recovering a fumble during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Darrell Henderson Jr. #27 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as Troy Hill #22 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers hands off to Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, right, runs back with an intercepted pass next to Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Sebastian Joseph-Day #69 of the Los Angeles Rams forces a fumble by Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Darrell Henderson Jr. #27 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball against Azeez Al-Shaair #51 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert scores a rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as Troy Hill #22 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is hugged by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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The Niners have something to play for with five games remaining this season.
And nowhere to play or prepare for those games, at least for the time being.
The likelihood is high that the Niners will become snowbirds and spend December in Arizona, playing games at the Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale. The schedule works for that. The ins-and-outs of where the team will practice and live are yet to be finalized.
Moving an NFL team late in the season is not just a logistical nightmare, but an emotional one, too. While, deep down, coaches would like their guys to be all football, all the time, spending weeks away from family — perhaps even missing Christmas — will be exceptionally taxing.
Of all the challenges the Niners have faced this year — empty stadiums, countless injuries to key players, heartbreaking losses, positive COVID tests (including some right before a game) – this stacks right up there.
Raheem Mostert was feeling it after Sunday’s game.
“I left my family back at home to be a part of something like this,” the Niners’ running back said. “Personally, it’s been a struggle, not having my little family. Sorry if I get a little emotional. I miss them so much.”
That’s a world-class tough guy nearly breaking down, and it’s understandable. And sadly, there’s no end in sight for many like Mostert on this team.
If fairness was ever part of the equation, the 49ers would sure like some of it to flow their way. How much more of a beating can the Niners take this season?
But make no mistake about it: The fact that the 49ers have made it this far without turning on each other or imploding on the field is a testament to their head coach.
Yes, Kyle Shanahan’s work as an offensive coordinator can be nitpicked, but you can’t question the culture he has built in Santa Clara — or wherever it is heading next.
He hired the right general manager, John Lynch, whose endearing relentlessness sets a positive, professional tone for the organization. He has hired the right people to his coaching staff. For instance: Where would the Niners be without defensive coordinator Robert Saleh? I think they’re going to find out in a few weeks when he is hired away to be a head coach — a promotion that’s long overdue.
And collectively, Shanahan, Lynch, and their reports, have brought in enough high-character players that the 49ers had leadership even with so many of their key leaders away from the team because of injury or illness.
Given everything that’s happened this season, this team’s 5-6 record should put Shanahan in the running for Coach of the Year.
Lesser operations fold on Sunday. The Niners entered the game with 1-in-10 odds of making the playoffs — it would have been easy to let the Rams run all over them. It would have been easy to be distracted by the events of Saturday, too. The Niners could have taken to the field with their heads spinning with questions of what happens after the game — Aaron Donald would have loved it.
Instead, the Niners rallied to win and kept this season from hell alive.
That’s character.
With a bit of help from lifelong 49ers fan and now-Rams quarterback Jared Goff, to be fair.
“What our team went through really in these last two weeks. … The stuff that they found out in a really awkward spot for us,” Shanahan said. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of those guys.”
And now — as if everything they have been through wasn’t enough — this team is asked to take on another challenge. Perhaps it’s toughest to date.
The 49ers are now a barnstorming team, and they’re looking to win at least four of their last five games to make this entire saga worth the trouble.
Forget the playoffs for a moment. If Shanahan can keep this team unified and focused in the weeks to come, he might deserve another contract extension.
Then again, win or lose, this team can’t go home.
I guess they might as well keep winning, right?


mercurynews--2020-11-30--Derek Carr’s ugly day: Sacks, turnovers and a view from the bench

After he had fumbled for the third time Sunday , and well after he had thrown an interception that was returned for a touchdown , quarterback Derek Carr just stood on the Raiders sideline and shook his head in disbelief .
“ I haven ’ t felt this way in a while , ” Carr said .
“ It ’ s a gut-punch for sure.
” After a near-flawless performance last week at home against the Kansas City Chiefs , Carr and the Raiders ’ offense fell flat in what became a 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passes for 215 yards , but was sacked three times and also had a career-worst four giveaways that resulted in 20 points for the Falcons .
Carr fumbled three times — two of which were the result of Falcons pressure coming off the edge — and also threw an interception early in the third quarter to Deion Jones , who returned for a touchdown to give Atlanta a 23-3 lead .
It was the first time a Raiders quarterback had at least four giveaways in one game since Matt McGloin had five against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Following his third fumble with 12:13 to go in the fourth quarter when he was sacked by Steven Means at the Raiders ’ 36-yard line , Carr was replaced by Nathan Peterman , and was left on the sidelines to ponder what went wrong .
“ This is a tough business and he ’ s been through a lot , and he ’ ll be fine , ” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said of Carr .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve got to get on the plane and we ’ ve got to get ready for the next one.
” Perhaps Carr ’ s most costly turnover came near the end of the first half .
Down 13-3 , the Raiders drove the ball 45 yards to the Falcons ’ 30 and had a first down with 1:02 left in the second quarter .
But defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner came free on the edge , blowing past tackle Brandon Parker , to hit Carr from behind and cause a fumble that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fumbles this season .
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“ Any time I can see the guy , I try my best to get two hands on the ball and I should have took that ball to my chest , ” Carr said , adding on two of the fumbles , including the one caused by Tuioti-Mariner , “ I ’ ve got to get the ball out quicker .
It ’ s definitely not my line ’ s fault , they ’ ve been doing a heck of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do a better job of stepping up and making my read.
” “ We ’ ll look at the film .
We had some players open .
We had opportunities to make plays , ” Gruden said “ I ’ m not going to sit here and say anything else .
We had plenty of opportunities .
They made more plays and we did , and they snowballed on us today.
” Carr had been talked about as a darkhorse MVP candidate at times this year .
He came into Sunday with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL , but also had 19 touchdowns to go with just three interceptions .
Last week against the Chiefs , Carr went toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes , completing 23 of 31 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns to go with one interception .
Carr , though , never found a rhythm against the Falcons .
“ I ’ ve got to make the corrections , ” Carr said .
“ There ’ s two or three throws where it ’ s , ‘ I don ’ t do that.
’ It drives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to live with that all week.
” • What the Raiders are saying after blowout loss to Atlanta Falcons • Raiders do a faceplant in Atlanta reminiscent of 2019 collapse At 6-5 , Las Vegas is now on the outside looking in as far as the AFC playoff picture after the Miami Dolphins ( 7-4 ) and Cleveland Browns ( 8-3 ) both won Sunday .
The Baltimore Ravens , in third place in the AFC North at 6-4 , are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday .
The Raiders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winless Jets next week in what could be a must-win scenario .
The Jets thrashed the Raiders 34-3 last season .
“ We do have a team that we ’ re going to play that beat the dog out of us , ” last year , Carr said .
“ But if we don ’ t come ready to work ( in practice ) , they ’ re going to do it again .
”

After he had fumbled for the third time Sunday, and well after he had thrown an interception that was returned for a touchdown, quarterback Derek Carr just stood on the Raiders sideline and shook his head in disbelief.
“I haven’t felt this way in a while,” Carr said. “It’s a gut-punch for sure.”
After a near-flawless performance last week at home against the Kansas City Chiefs, Carr and the Raiders’ offense fell flat in what became a 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Carr completed 22 of 34 passes for 215 yards, but was sacked three times and also had a career-worst four giveaways that resulted in 20 points for the Falcons.
Carr fumbled three times — two of which were the result of Falcons pressure coming off the edge — and also threw an interception early in the third quarter to Deion Jones, who returned for a touchdown to give Atlanta a 23-3 lead.
It was the first time a Raiders quarterback had at least four giveaways in one game since Matt McGloin had five against the Kansas City Chiefs in Dec. 2013.
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Following his third fumble with 12:13 to go in the fourth quarter when he was sacked by Steven Means at the Raiders’ 36-yard line, Carr was replaced by Nathan Peterman, and was left on the sidelines to ponder what went wrong.
“This is a tough business and he’s been through a lot, and he’ll be fine,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said of Carr. “We’ve just got to regroup. We’ve got to get on the plane and we’ve got to get ready for the next one.”
AP Photo Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders and Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons greet each other following their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Foyesade Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falcons forces a fumble by Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) for a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders jogs off the field following the loss to the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
A.P. Photo Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off fumbling the ball to the Atlanta Falcons during their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders attempts a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
A.P. Photo Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Perhaps Carr’s most costly turnover came near the end of the first half. Down 13-3, the Raiders drove the ball 45 yards to the Falcons’ 30 and had a first down with 1:02 left in the second quarter. But defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner came free on the edge, blowing past tackle Brandon Parker, to hit Carr from behind and cause a fumble that he recovered.
Carr now has eight fumbles this season.
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“Any time I can see the guy, I try my best to get two hands on the ball and I should have took that ball to my chest,” Carr said, adding on two of the fumbles, including the one caused by Tuioti-Mariner, “I’ve got to get the ball out quicker. It’s definitely not my line’s fault, they’ve been doing a heck of a job. I’ve got to do a better job of stepping up and making my read.”
“We’ll look at the film. We had some players open. We had opportunities to make plays,” Gruden said “I’m not going to sit here and say anything else. We had plenty of opportunities. They made more plays and we did, and they snowballed on us today.”
Carr had been talked about as a darkhorse MVP candidate at times this year. He came into Sunday with 2,431 yards passing, 17th-best in the NFL, but also had 19 touchdowns to go with just three interceptions. Last week against the Chiefs, Carr went toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes, completing 23 of 31 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns to go with one interception.
Carr, though, never found a rhythm against the Falcons.
“I’ve got to make the corrections,” Carr said. “There’s two or three throws where it’s, ‘I don’t do that.’ It drives me nuts, and I’ve got to live with that all week.”
At 6-5, Las Vegas is now on the outside looking in as far as the AFC playoff picture after the Miami Dolphins (7-4) and Cleveland Browns (8-3) both won Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens, in third place in the AFC North at 6-4, are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.
The Raiders are in New York to play the winless Jets next week in what could be a must-win scenario. The Jets thrashed the Raiders 34-3 last season.
“We do have a team that we’re going to play that beat the dog out of us,” last year, Carr said. “But if we don’t come ready to work (in practice), they’re going to do it again.”


mercurynews--2020-11-30--Bay Area rapper Lil Yase killed in Dublin weekend shooting

DUBLIN — Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was the victim of a fatal shooting near the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station early Saturday , authorities confirmed Sunday .
The 26-year-old artist from San Francisco , whose real name is Alexander Mark Antonyyo Jr. , died after being shot on the 5100 block of Iron Horse Parkway on Nov. 28 , police said .
Police initially were called around 1 a.m. Saturday to the Valley Care Medical Center in Pleasanton for a report of a person who had arrived suffering from multiple gunshot wounds .
Antonyyo Jr. was then taken to Eden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he later succumbed to his injuries , police said .
Though police said they located a “ crime scene ” near the BART station , no suspects were found .
Authorities said they “ continue to process evidence and follow leads in the homicide investigation , ” and asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Dublin Police .
On Saturday , Antonnyo Jr. ’ s label , Highway 420 Productions , shared a tribute post to Antonnyo Jr. on Instagram , and posted a link to a new video for one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Top Dog.
” “ We appreciate all the love and support .
Yase loved his fans , he worked every day for y ’ all , ” the label ’ s Instagram post read .
Bay Area music and culture blog The Thizzler also posted on Instagram in memory of the artist on Saturday , saying they were saddened to learn that he had been “ shot & killed ” earlier that day .
“ Rest In Peace Lil Yase … He was a legend in the Bay Area rap scene and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking out with his hit record Get It In with Yatta , along with many other classics , ” The Thizzler ’ s post read .

DUBLIN — Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was shot and killed near the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station early Saturday, authorities confirmed Sunday, leaving those close to him wondering what led to his death.
The 26-year-old artist from San Francisco, whose real name is Alexander Mark Antonyyo Jr., died after being shot on the 5100 block of Iron Horse Parkway on Nov. 28, police said.
Police initially were called around 1 a.m. Saturday to the Valley Care Medical Center in Pleasanton for a report of a person who had arrived suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Antonyyo Jr. was then taken to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, where he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Though police said they located a “crime scene” near the BART station, no suspects were found.
Authorities said they “continue to process evidence and follow leads in the homicide investigation,” and asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Dublin Police.
On Saturday, Antonnyo Jr.’s label, Highway 420 Productions, shared a tribute post to Antonnyo Jr. on Instagram, and posted a link to a new video for one of Lil Yase’s tracks called “Top Dog.”
“We appreciate all the love and support. Yase loved his fans, he worked every day for y’all,” the label’s Instagram post read.
Justin Miranda, Antonyyo Jr.’s business partner at the record label, said in an interview Sunday that the artist was scheduled to be at a Novato recording studio Saturday night, and had texted friends he was headed that way, but he never made it there.
“That’s the thing that’s really bothering everyone close to us, is that no one knows. We don’t have any idea what he was doing out there,” Miranda said. “Everybody is confused, no one knows what the hell is going on, or what happened.”
Miranda said Antonyyo Jr. was a “tall, goofy kid with a silly laugh, always smiling and really nice to everybody,” and didn’t have any enemies.
“There are so many people in the music industry who have beefs with people. He was universally loved and respected by everyone, didn’t matter what city or neighborhood, everybody loved him, from LA up to here,” Miranda said.
“He was a sweet, sweet kid, he played video games all day long, if anything we had to drag him off his damn video game to get to work,” Miranda said.
“It was just a mystery to us,” Miranda said of the artist’s death. “It blew my mind when I got the call.”
Bay Area music and culture blog The Thizzler also posted on Instagram in memory of the artist on Saturday, saying they were saddened to learn that he had been “shot & killed” earlier that day.
“Rest In Peace Lil Yase … He was a legend in the Bay Area rap scene and held it down for San Francisco, breaking out with his hit record Get It In with Yatta, along with many other classics,” The Thizzler’s post read.
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“He wanted to help his friends get out of situations. He was really fortunate to start making a real good amount of money at a really young age, and that was what kept him out of the streets. He was able to take care of his mother,” Miranda said.
“I think he just genuinely wanted that for other people too,” Miranda said. “That independence and positive outlet.”


mercurynews--2020-11-30--49ers 23, Rams 20: Defensive takeaways, Deebo Samuel power Niners to critical road win

If this was the 49ers ’ swan song in California for the season , they went out in victorious fashion , rallying for a 23-20 upset Sunday over the host Los Angeles Rams .
Robbie Gould ’ s 42-yard field goal won it as time expired , only after Kyle Juszczyk converted on a fourth-and-1 run and Deebo Samuel capped his 134-yard receiving day with key catches on the winning drive .
It was only the 49ers ’ fifth win in 11 games .
Most pertinent , it was their fourth on the road , which is where they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daunting playoff chase .
A day earlier , Santa Clara County announced a sports ban that prevents the 49ers from hosting games and even practices because of COVID-19 precautions .
The 49ers and NFL have yet to announce relocation plans , which could lead to refuge at the Arizona Cardinals ’ or Dallas Cowboys ’ stadiums .
Coach Kyle Shanahan said he ’ s “ not sure ” where the 49ers go from here , but he expressed extreme discontent about the county springing its ban on them Saturday just before they flew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to know the answers , so do our wives and everyone that knows us , ” Shanahan said .
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Defense undoubtedly keyed Sunday ’ s road win .
Jimmie Ward forced two fumbles , Richard Sherman made a first-quarter interception in his long-awaited comeback and rookie Javon Kinlaw swiftly returned an interception for a touchdown and 14-3 lead just after halftime .
Running back Raheem Mostert ( touchdown run ) and Samuel made impressive returns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mullens ’ mixed day throwing the ball in his fourth start in place of Jimmy Garoppolo .
Mullens ’ moxie came through in the fourth quarter , however , as he led a drive to put the 49ers in position for Gould ’ s winning kick .
This was the 49ers ’ fourth straight win over the Rams , who entered the game at 7-3 and tied atop the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks .
It was the Rams ’ first loss at SoFi Stadium .
The 49ers ( 5-6 ) are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , but that won ’ t be at Levi ’ s Stadium because of the Santa Clara County ban , which goes into effect Monday .
The Arizona Cardinals ’ and the Dallas Cowboys ’ stadiums are reportedly the most likely spots for the 49ers to seek refuge .
The 49ers are set to play at Dallas on Dec. 20 and at Arizona on Dec. 26 or 27 .
Here are the highs , lows and all you need to know for this game : DEEBO DOMINATES : Deebo Samuel ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediate spark , along with it a revival of the “ Deadpool ” package , in which Samuel took short tosses in backfield and raced through the Rams ’ secondary .
That keyed the 49ers ’ win last month over the Rams , and it sparked the 49ers ’ initial scoring drive Sunday .
This time , Samuel again did so much damage in the open field .
His back-to-back receptions of 24 and 7 yards got the 49ers to the Rams ’ 40 in the final minute of regulation , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised his total to 134 yards .
He had 83 yards after contact , the most by a receiver this year , according to Pro Football Focus .
“ I can ’ t tell you how good Deebo was today , ” Shanahan said .
“ I always mess with him because I ’ m a soft compliment guy , so Deebo ’ s got a lot to work on , but he ’ s one of the best football players I ’ ve been around.
” KINLAW SCORES : Defensive tackle Javon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he returned his first career interception 27 yards for his first career touchdown .
It ’ s the play of the year for the 49ers ’ top draft pick , who , last game , recorded his first career sack ( actually 1 1/2 in the Nov. 15 loss at New Orleans ) .
“ I was really supposed to be rushing .
Something made me drop in coverage , ” Kinlaw said .
“ I saw the ball come out and said , ‘ Yeah , we ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rams ’ second snap after halftime , and it came with a big assist to Kevin Givens for hitting Goff as he wallowed in the pocket .
Kinlaw had a convoy of blockers on his return : Kerry Hyder Jr. , Emmanuel Moseley , Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner .
GOULD ’ S STREAKS : Robbie Gould made eight consecutive field-goal attempts ( in an eight-game stretch ) before missing a 50-yarder wide right just before halftime .
But then he connected on a 46 , 44 and finally 42 yards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ third quarter in a flurry to pull within 17-13 , and no play charged them up more than Troy Hill ’ s 20-yard touchdown return of a fumble created by Aaron Donald , who slid past right tackle Mike McGlinchey to rob Mostert .
It was the 49ers ’ first snap after a Rams ’ field goal .
On the 49ers ’ next snap/series , Donald again beat McGlinchey to sack Mullens , sparking a three-and-out .
That third-quarter rally ended with Cam Akers ’ 61-yard run to the 49ers ’ 7-yard line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead with a 1-yard touchdown run with 14:17 to go .
Goff , a Marin native and Cal product , finished 19-of-31 for 198 yards with the two interceptions for his fourth straight loss against the 49ers .
MOSTERT ’ S COMEBACK : Mostert and Wilson each ran for 43 yards in their return from multi-game absences due to high ankle sprains .
Mostert put the 49ers ahead with an 8-yard , first-quarter touchdown run .
It was his second touchdown run of the season , the other coming in Week 2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-game absence .
Mostert was out the past four games with a high ankle sprain .
His third-quarter fumble was vital to the Rams ’ rally .
Jerick McKinnon had three carries for 20 yards , plus two receptions for 11 yards .
WARD ROBS RAMS : Jimmie Ward forced two Rams fumbles in the first half , after recording none in his previous 73 regular-season games .
His second forced fumble , on a Jared Goff run to the 49ers ’ 36-yard line , was critical in preventing the Rams from tying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Rams entered with a 32-0 record when leading at halftime under coach Sean McVay .
Ward also excelled in coverage , such as on a third-down incompletion that forced the Rams to settle for their second field goal .
JUDGING MULLENS : Mullens was at his best on a fourth-quarter drive that resulted in a game-tying , 44-yard field goal from Robbie Gould .
Mullens was 5-of-5 for 45 yards on that drive ( key play : 20-yard catch by Kyle Juszczyk ) before a dangerous incompletion over middle on third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 253 yards ( 24-of-35 ) for a 77.4 passer rating with no touchdowns and one interception .
He avoided other interceptions only after Rams defensive backs Darious Williams and Josh Johnson dropped second-half passes .
“ I was real impressed with Nick today , ” Shanahan said .
“ It ’ s not an easy position at all to go against that defense , the whole scheme and especially No .
99 ( Aaron Donald ) .
Nick ’ s tough , keeps battling and keeps coming back .
“ That pick he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he never went into a shell .
He kept letting it rip and made enough plays for us to win the game.
” While a first-quarter deflection resulted in an interception , several other players weren ’ t exactly reassuring from Mullens .
In the second quarter , he drew a delay-of-game penalty on third-and-2 before overthrowing an open Jordan Reed for a would-be first down .
EARLY TAKEAWAYS : The 49ers ’ first-quarter defense produced a fumble recovery and an interception on the Rams ’ opening three possessions .
The 49ers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turnovers after each .
First , Ward forced a Malcolm Brown fumble near midfield and it was recovered by Kevin Givens , who made a tackle for a 3-yard loss earlier on that Rams ’ opening possession .
The 49ers gave the ball back four snaps later , when a Mullens pass got deflected by Aaron Donald and intercepted by Jordan Fuller at the Rams ’ 27 .
The Rams converted that turnover into points , albeit a Matt Gay field goal once Goff ’ s third-down pass sailed incomplete and spoiled a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sherman ’ s 36th career interception , the 49ers promptly gave the ball back when Jeff Wilson got stripped in the backfield at the Rams ’ 45 by Sebastian Joseph-Day .
SHERMAN ’ S RETURN : Out nine games to recover from a calf injury in the opener , Sherman returned in spectacular fashion , and not just with a first-quarter interception .
He made two tackles for loss and provided veteran presence for a secondary missing safety Jaquiski Tartt , as well as nickel back Jamar Taylor ( knee ) after halftime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacks to raise his team-high total to 7 1/2 .
His second Sunday came midway through the fourth quarter and slowed the Rams ’ momentum .
Hyder also recovered a fumble Ward forced .
COVID-19 CASES : Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and defensive tackle D.J .
Jones were the only starters still on the COVID-19 reserve list .
Two reserves , defensive end Jordan Willis and tight end Daniel Helm , are on a list that ballooned to include nine 49ers last Monday .
Left tackle Trent Williams and defensive lineman Arik Armstead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , and Kinlaw obviously excelled after coming off COVID-19 reserve Friday .
INJURIES : Slot cornerback Jamar Taylor sustained a knee injury when his foot got caught in the turf while blocked by Malcolm Brown just before halftime .
Taylor has been a positive this season filling in for an injured K ’ Waun Williams .
Moseley replaced Taylor , with Sherman and Jason Verrett the outside cornerbacks .
Defensive end Alex Barrett , elevated from the practice squad Saturday , got hurt near the end of the first quarter .
Cornerback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punt coverage .
• Kurtenbach : Kyle Shanahan is proving he ’ s irreplaceable amid the 49ers ’ season from hell • 49ers pregame report at Rams : Raheem Mostert , Deebo Samuel should help Nick Mullens • Will 49ers head to Arizona or Texas for December refuge after Santa Clara ban ?
— The 49ers ’ halftime lead was their first since their last win , Oct. 25 at New England .
–In previous games under Shanahan after bye weeks , the 49ers lost in 2017 and ’ 18 , then won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the playoffs , the 49ers had a wild-card bye before beating Minnesota 27-10 , but an extra week of practice didn ’ t prevent a Super Bowl loss to Kansas City 31-20 .

If this was the 49ers’ swan song in California for the season, they went out in victorious fashion, rallying for a 23-20 upset Sunday over the host Los Angeles Rams.
Robbie Gould’s 42-yard field goal won it as time expired, only after Kyle Juszczyk converted on a fourth-and-1 run and Deebo Samuel capped his 134-yard receiving day with key catches on the winning drive.
It was only the 49ers’ fifth win in 11 games. Most pertinent, it was their fourth on the road, which is where they’ll likely remain through December for a daunting playoff chase.
A day earlier, Santa Clara County announced a sports ban that prevents the 49ers from hosting games and even practices because of COVID-19 precautions. The 49ers and NFL have yet to announce relocation plans, which could lead to refuge at the Arizona Cardinals’ or Dallas Cowboys’ stadiums.
“Right now we don’t have a home. Right now we don’t know where we’re going to be,” running back Raheem Mostert said.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said he’s “not sure” where the 49ers go from here, but he expressed extreme discontent about the county springing its ban on them Saturday just before they flew to Los Angeles. “You guys want to know the answers, so do our wives and everyone that knows us,” Shanahan said.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Kyle Juszczyk #44 after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a 42-yard game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) kicks the game-winning field goal as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. San Francisco won 23-20. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) celebrates in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) carries against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jamar Taylor #47 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts as he is carted off the field during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Getty Images INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after intercepting a pass during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers players celebrate the game-winning field goal by place kicker Robbie Gould (9) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
Getty Images INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Givens #90 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after recovering a fumble during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Darrell Henderson Jr. #27 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as Troy Hill #22 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers hands off to Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, right, runs back with an intercepted pass next to Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Sebastian Joseph-Day #69 of the Los Angeles Rams forces a fumble by Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Darrell Henderson Jr. #27 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball against Azeez Al-Shaair #51 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert scores a rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers watches as Troy Hill #22 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is hugged by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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Defense undoubtedly keyed Sunday’s road win. Jimmie Ward forced two fumbles, Richard Sherman made a first-quarter interception in his long-awaited comeback and rookie Javon Kinlaw swiftly returned an interception for a touchdown and 14-3 lead just after halftime.
Mostert (touchdown run) and Samuel made impressive returns after multi-game absences, helping offset Nick Mullens’ mixed day throwing the ball in his fourth start in place of Jimmy Garoppolo. Mullens’ moxie came through in the fourth quarter, however, as he led a drive to put the 49ers in position for Gould’s winning kick.
This was the 49ers’ fourth straight win over the Rams, who entered the game at 7-3 and tied atop the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks. It was the Rams’ first loss at SoFi Stadium.
The 49ers (5-6) are scheduled to play their next two at home, but that won’t be at Levi’s Stadium because of the Santa Clara County ban, which goes into effect Monday. The Arizona Cardinals’ and the Dallas Cowboys’ stadiums are reportedly the most likely spots for the 49ers to seek refuge. The 49ers are set to play at Dallas on Dec. 20 and at Arizona on Dec. 26 or 27.
Here are the highs, lows and all you need to know for this game:
DEEBO DOMINATES: Deebo Samuel’s return from a three-game absence brought an immediate spark, along with it a revival of the “Deadpool” package, in which Samuel took short tosses in backfield and raced through the Rams’ secondary. That keyed the 49ers’ win last month over the Rams, and it sparked the 49ers’ initial scoring drive Sunday.
This time, Samuel again did so much damage in the open field. His back-to-back receptions of 24 and 7 yards got the 49ers to the Rams’ 40 in the final minute of regulation, and his 11th catch (on 13 targets) raised his total to 134 yards. He had 83 yards after contact, the most by a receiver this year, according to Pro Football Focus.
“I can’t tell you how good Deebo was today,” Shanahan said. “I always mess with him because I’m a soft compliment guy, so Deebo’s got a lot to work on, but he’s one of the best football players I’ve been around.”
KINLAW SCORES: Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw gave the 49ers a 14-3 lead when he returned his first career interception 27 yards for his first career touchdown. It’s the play of the year for the 49ers’ top draft pick, who, last game, recorded his first career sack (actually 1 1/2 in the Nov. 15 loss at New Orleans).
“I was really supposed to be rushing. Something made me drop in coverage,” Kinlaw said. “I saw the ball come out and said, ‘Yeah, we’re going to the crib.’ ”
It came on the Rams’ second snap after halftime, and it came with a big assist to Kevin Givens for hitting Goff as he wallowed in the pocket. Kinlaw had a convoy of blockers on his return: Kerry Hyder Jr., Emmanuel Moseley, Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner.
GOULD’S STREAKS: Robbie Gould made eight consecutive field-goal attempts (in an eight-game stretch) before missing a 50-yarder wide right just before halftime. But then he connected on a 46, 44 and finally 42 yards.
RAMS COUNTER: The Rams finished the third quarter in a flurry to pull within 17-13, and no play charged them up more than Troy Hill’s 20-yard touchdown return of a fumble created by Aaron Donald, who slid past right tackle Mike McGlinchey to rob Mostert. It was the 49ers’ first snap after a Rams’ field goal.
On the 49ers’ next snap/series, Donald again beat McGlinchey to sack Mullens, sparking a three-and-out. That third-quarter rally ended with Cam Akers’ 61-yard run to the 49ers’ 7-yard line, then Akers erased the 49ers’ lead with a 1-yard touchdown run with 14:17 to go.
Goff, a Marin native and Cal product, finished 19-of-31 for 198 yards with the two interceptions for his fourth straight loss against the 49ers.
MOSTERT’S COMEBACK: Mostert and Wilson each ran for 43 yards in their return from multi-game absences due to high ankle sprains. Mostert put the 49ers ahead with an 8-yard, first-quarter touchdown run. It was his second touchdown run of the season, the other coming in Week 2, before a knee sprain led to a two-game absence. Mostert was out the past four games with a high ankle sprain. His third-quarter fumble was vital to the Rams’ rally. Jerick McKinnon had three carries for 20 yards, plus two receptions for 11 yards.
WARD ROBS RAMS: Jimmie Ward forced two Rams fumbles in the first half, after recording none in his previous 73 regular-season games. His second forced fumble, on a Jared Goff run to the 49ers’ 36-yard line, was critical in preventing the Rams from tying or erasing the 49ers’ 7-3 lead. The Rams entered with a 32-0 record when leading at halftime under coach Sean McVay. Ward also excelled in coverage, such as on a third-down incompletion that forced the Rams to settle for their second field goal.
JUDGING MULLENS: Mullens was at his best on a fourth-quarter drive that resulted in a game-tying, 44-yard field goal from Robbie Gould. Mullens was 5-of-5 for 45 yards on that drive (key play: 20-yard catch by Kyle Juszczyk) before a dangerous incompletion over middle on third down to McKinnon.
Mullens passed for 253 yards (24-of-35) for a 77.4 passer rating with no touchdowns and one interception. He avoided other interceptions only after Rams defensive backs Darious Williams and Josh Johnson dropped second-half passes.
“I was real impressed with Nick today,” Shanahan said. “It’s not an easy position at all to go against that defense, the whole scheme and especially No. 99 (Aaron Donald). Nick’s tough, keeps battling and keeps coming back.
“That pick he had was just unfortunate on the tip but he never went into a shell. He kept letting it rip and made enough plays for us to win the game.”
While a first-quarter deflection resulted in an interception, several other players weren’t exactly reassuring from Mullens. In the second quarter, he drew a delay-of-game penalty on third-and-2 before overthrowing an open Jordan Reed for a would-be first down.
EARLY TAKEAWAYS: The 49ers’ first-quarter defense produced a fumble recovery and an interception on the Rams’ opening three possessions. The 49ers’ offense, however, quickly committed turnovers after each.
First, Ward forced a Malcolm Brown fumble near midfield and it was recovered by Kevin Givens, who made a tackle for a 3-yard loss earlier on that Rams’ opening possession. The 49ers gave the ball back four snaps later, when a Mullens pass got deflected by Aaron Donald and intercepted by Jordan Fuller at the Rams’ 27.
The Rams converted that turnover into points, albeit a Matt Gay field goal once Goff’s third-down pass sailed incomplete and spoiled a 6-for-6, 69-yard start. After Richard Sherman’s 36th career interception, the 49ers promptly gave the ball back when Jeff Wilson got stripped in the backfield at the Rams’ 45 by Sebastian Joseph-Day.
SHERMAN’S RETURN: Out nine games to recover from a calf injury in the opener, Sherman returned in spectacular fashion, and not just with a first-quarter interception. He made a team-high seven tackles, including one for loss, and he provided veteran presence for a secondary missing safety Jaquiski Tartt, as well as nickel back Jamar Taylor (knee) after halftime.
Sherman said of his comeback: “It felt good. This is the game I love. I’ve been playing it for gosh dang 25 years. You miss it. Sometimes an absence and injury can bring back fire and passion for the game, and it’s humbling.”
He left his boasting to sump on behalf of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, a hot prospect to become a head coach.
“You’ve got to give Robert Saleh an abundance of credit, an unusual amount of credit, and he’s not getting enough here but around the league,” Sherman said. “To lose so many (defenders) and have guys who can’t practice, week after week, he never makes an excuse. We’re still a top-five defense in almost all categories.
“I expect him to be a head coach for what he can do. He’s a leader of men. That goes a long way.”
SACK WATCH: Hyder notched two sacks to raise his team-high total to 7 1/2. His second Sunday came midway through the fourth quarter and slowed the Rams’ momentum. Hyder also recovered a fumble Ward forced.
“I wanted to really solidify myself as a starter in this league,” Hyder said of his 2020 goals. “I’ve gotten an opportunity and really am trying to make the most of it.”
COVID-19 CASES: Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and defensive tackle D.J. Jones were the only starters still on the COVID-19 reserve list. Two reserves, defensive end Jordan Willis and tight end Daniel Helm, are on a list that ballooned to include nine 49ers last Monday. Left tackle Trent Williams and defensive lineman Arik Armstead started after coming off the list last week, and Kinlaw obviously excelled after coming off COVID-19 reserve Friday.
INJURIES: The 49ers suspect Taylor tore his anterior cruciate ligament when his foot got caught in the turf while being blocked by Malcolm Brown just before halftime. Taylor has been a positive this season filling in for an injured K’Waun Williams. Moseley replaced Taylor, with Sherman and Jason Verrett the outside cornerbacks.
Cornerback Ken Webster hurt his hamstring on fourth-quarter punt coverage. Shanahan reported no other injuries.
NOTES: The 49ers’ halftime lead was their first since their last win, Oct. 25 at New England. … In previous games under Shanahan after bye weeks, the 49ers lost in 2017 and ’18, then won in Week 4 last season. In the playoffs, the 49ers had a wild-card bye before beating Minnesota 27-10, but an extra week of practice didn’t prevent a Super Bowl loss to Kansas City 31-20.


mercurynews--2020-11-29--Video: 49ers rookie Javon Kinlaw, listed at 319 pounds, rumbles for pick-six

The 49ers defense has done more than slow down the Los Angeles Rams ’ high-powered offense Sunday .
Rookie defensive end Javon Kinlaw scored a touchdown of his own early in the third quarter .
On just the second play after halftime , Rams quarterback Jared Goff faked a handoff and dropped back to throw .
As he released a short pass intended for receiver Cooper Kupp , 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens hit him .
The ball never made it to Kupp , instead finding Kinlaw after he dropped back into short pass coverage .
Kinlaw rumbled 27 yards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and took a dive into the end zone , extending the 49ers ’ lead to 14-3 .
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The 49ers ’ defensive players — particularly Emmanuel Moseley , Fred Warner and Kerry Hyder —converted into blockers seamlessly to help keep Kupp and several Rams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to score .
The score was Kinlaw ’ s first touchdown in at least three years , as he never scored in his three seasons at South Carolina , according to sports-reference.com .
Kinlaw is listed at 319 pounds on the 49ers ’ website , one look at him shows most of those pounds appear to be muscle .
Later in the quarter , the Rams added a defensive score of their own as cornerback Troy Hill picked up a Raheem Mostert fumble and took it 20 yards for a touchdown .

The 49ers defense has done more than slow down the Los Angeles Rams’ high-powered offense Sunday. Rookie defensive end Javon Kinlaw scored a touchdown of his own early in the third quarter.
On just the second play after halftime, Rams quarterback Jared Goff faked a handoff and dropped back to throw. As he released a short pass intended for receiver Cooper Kupp, 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens hit him. The ball never made it to Kupp, instead finding Kinlaw after he dropped back into short pass coverage.
Kinlaw rumbled 27 yards down the right side of the field and took a dive into the end zone, extending the 49ers’ lead to 14-3.
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The 49ers’ defensive players — particularly Emmanuel Moseley, Fred Warner and Kerry Hyder —converted into blockers seamlessly to help keep Kupp and several Rams offensive linemen from reaching him on his way to score.
The score was Kinlaw’s first touchdown in at least three years, as he never scored in his three seasons at South Carolina, according to sports-reference.com.
Kinlaw is listed at 319 pounds on the 49ers’ website, one look at him shows most of those pounds appear to be muscle.
Later in the quarter, the Rams added a defensive score of their own as cornerback Troy Hill picked up a Raheem Mostert fumble and took it 20 yards for a touchdown.


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