Statistically, Jared Goff is having the best season of his career. I asked Kyle Shanahan how Goff has improved in Detroit. His answer might surprise you.

The 49ers practiced with a reconfigured offensive line Thursday after placing two more linemen on season-ending injured reserve.

The 49ers lost defensive tackle Javon Hargrave early with a torn triceps. Middle linebacker Fred Warner has played with an ankle fracture. Running mate Dre Greenlaw didn’t come back until Week 15, and now may be done for the year. Safety Talanoa Hufanga has attempted to rebound from a torn ACL, an ankle sprain and then wrist surgery.

One of the reasons the 49ers haven't been good this season is their inability to create turnovers on defense. Here is what coach Kyle Shanahan had to say about it.

Down 17 points to Detroit at the half of last season's NFC title game, Brock Purdy helped engineer the comeback that sent the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in one of the most memorable performances of a spectacular first full season as a NFL starting quarterback.

T he San Francisco 49ers season has not gone the way they had hoped. Injuries, underperformance, bad luck, and some questionable late-game decisions have led them to a 6-9 record

With nothing left to play for this season, the 49ers will have to hope that Brock Purdy grows from a challenging 2024 campaign.