The 7 most important games that helped send the Niners to Super Bowl 54

The Niners kind of came out of nowhere in the 2019 season. They were coming off an abysmal season where their franchise quarterback missed most of the year with an injury. There were questions about Jimmy Garoppolo’s ability as a starting …

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Week 5

Niners 31 Browns 3

This was the Niners coming out party. The Niners didn’t come into this season with high expectations. The Browns did. Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jarvis Landry were supposed to crush opposing defense. Myles Garrett was going to be in the running for defensive player of the year. In Week 5, on Monday Night Football, we found out what type team the Niners were — and probably should have realized the Browns weren’t that good. San Francisco dominated this game from start to finish. Baker Mayfield was eight for 22 with two interceptions. The Niners had two touchdowns through the air and two on the ground. We should have all realized the Niners had what it takes to make the Super Bowl.