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2020 Fantasy Outlook
In his first full season as a starter, Garoppolo was the only QB in the league to finish top 5 in YPA (8.4, 3rd), completion percentage (69.1, 5th) and TD passes (27, T-5th). He also posted the fourth-lowest bad-pass percentage (15.1) as he led the 49ers to the Super Bowl. But he did it barely throwing the ball downfield. He attempted 27 passes longer than 20 yards, fourth fewest among qualified QBs, and his average target depth was just 6.7 yards - only Derek Carr was lower (6.6). But Garoppolo was solid in the red zone with a likely repeatable 21.9 percent TD pass rate. And while the offense lost Emmanuel Sanders in free agency, Deebo Samuel looks poised to prosper in his second year once he recovers from offseason foot surgery. San Francisco also traded up to draft WR Brandon Aiyuk and his 40-inch vertical with the 25th pick. George Kittle remains the main target as one of the top two tight ends in the league, and the backfield has three capable receivers in Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon. Another year removed from an ACL injury could mean more rushing yards for Garoppolo this year too. His floor appears pretty solid. More downfield attempts would help his ceiling. Read Past Outlooks
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Still wanted in San Francisco?
San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Wednesday in his appearance on "The Eye Test for Two" podcast that he has no doubt Garoppolo (ankle) will be the team's Week 1 starter in 2021.
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Lynch did stipulate "if he's injury-free" when he was asked about his commitment to Garoppolo, who missed 13 games in 2018 and 10 in 2020. There's been talk of the team pursuing Deshaun Watson, but it isn't clear the Texans will comply with their star quarterback's trade request, and even if they do, San Francisco can't match the draft-pick capital the Dolphins and Jets have to offer. Garoppolo has two years remaining on his five-year, $137.5 million contract, with a dead-cap charge of only $2.8 million if he's traded or released this offseason. Lynch may expect Garoppolo to keep the starting job, but that doesn't mean the 49ers GM won't consider other options. Garoppolo should have plenty of time this winter and spring to recover from the high-ankle sprain that caused him to miss the second half of the 2020 campaign.
Lynch did stipulate "if he's injury-free" when he was asked about his commitment to Garoppolo, who missed 13 games in 2018 and 10 in 2020. There's been talk of the team pursuing Deshaun Watson, but it isn't clear the Texans will comply with their star quarterback's trade request, and even if they do, San Francisco can't match the draft-pick capital the Dolphins and Jets have to offer. Garoppolo has two years remaining on his five-year, $137.5 million contract, with a dead-cap charge of only $2.8 million if he's traded or released this offseason. Lynch may expect Garoppolo to keep the starting job, but that doesn't mean the 49ers GM won't consider other options. Garoppolo should have plenty of time this winter and spring to recover from the high-ankle sprain that caused him to miss the second half of the 2020 campaign.
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Much was expected out of Garoppolo entering last season, but those sky-high hopes were dashed Week 3 when he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in his left knee. His first couple games didn't really live up to the hype - three INTs Week 1, barely 200 yards passing Week 2 - but Week 3 (8.4 YPA, two TDs) offered a glimpse of his promise before he went down in the fourth quarter. Aside from Garoppolo's health, the main question for the 49ers is the state of coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. The team's No. 1 target is tight end George Kittle, who figures to regress at least somewhat from his all-time season, and while the 49ers have a lot of young talent at wide receiver, the emphasis is on young. Dante Pettis made a late-season impact last year as a rookie but is still unproven, and he's joined by second-round pick Deebo Samuel as well as inconsistent deep threat Marquise Goodwin. The 49ers also added Jordan Matthews, but he's no lock to even make the team. The backfield has quality receivers, with Tevin Coleman joining Matt Breida. Garoppolo plans to return with a knee brace, which could be an issue if the offensive line (48 sacks last year) doesn't improve. Garoppolo will come cheaper at the draft table this year, but if you liked him last season you should still like him this season, provided his knee checks out healthy in training camp.
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Won't play this week
Garoppolo (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Seahawks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Not expected to play in Week 17
Garoppolo (ankle) isn't expected to be activated from IR in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Seahawks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Returns to practice
Garoppolo (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely done for season
The 49ers don't plan on activating Garoppolo (ankle) from injured reserve before their Week 16 game against the Cardinals, and the quarterback appears increasingly unlikely to play again this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return this week
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys and will be evaluated next week, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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