"Unbelievable season,"
"You hate to look for silver linings, especially as a competitor. Anytime you're not hoisting the Lombardi (Trophy), it's a failure."
"But it was something good to build off."
"I said, 'Why did I come here to watch in a booth when I could have done that at home and watched on TV,' Warner said. 'We went down 17-0 and I was like, I have to go.'"
The San Francisco 49ers compiled a 13-win regular season and advanced to the NFC divisional round after defeating the reigning Super Bowl champions. The season ended with a decisive 41-6 loss to the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, three weeks before Super Bowl LX at Levi's. The roster operated amid significant injuries and the departure of past stars, requiring younger players to step into major roles. Fred Warner returned from ankle surgery on an accelerated timetable and embraced leadership despite limited recovery time. Christian McCaffrey played through shoulder pain and emotional fatigue. The season created a tangible foundation for future growth.
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