After a disappointing 2024 season, John Lynch acknowledged he can sense Kyle Shanahan's excitement to find the San Francisco 49ers' solutions for 2025.
The Cowboys have one game left to play this season, but it doesn't sound like the results of Sunday's matchup with the Commanders will have much bearing on their coaching decisions.
The semifinals are set: In the Orange Bowl, it will be No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Then, in the Cotton Bowl, it will be No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State.
Had a 15-yard penalty been called, ASU would have been in range to attempt a tiebreaking field goal. Instead, the Sun Devils punted and Texas won 39-31 in two overtimes.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will not play in San Francisco's season finale against Arizona, but General Manager John Lynch has reiterated that Purdy did not suffer a long-term injury in the Week 17 loss to the Lions.
Josh Dobbs' first start with the 49ers in the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals comes at the end of a slow-paced season for the San Francisco quarterback.