Jimmy Garoppolo

With the first week of the 2021 season in the books, how do the NFL's starting quarterbacks stack up against each other? Gregg Rosenthal provides updated rankings, 1-32, with 44-year-old Tom Brady and 21-year-old Trevor Lawrence moving in opposite directions.

You have lineup questions. We have answers. At least we hope. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season.

The answer, according to the 49ers' unofficial depth chart,  to who is the San Francisco starting quarterback is the one we expected all along: Jimmy Garoppolo remains QB1 in the Bay Area.

Gregg Rosenthal ranks all 32 starting quarterbacks heading into the 2021 NFL season. Where does Tom Brady land in the pecking order? Who's the highest-rated rookie?

Can an aging Big Ben rekindle old form to out-sling Josh Allen? Does Cleveland's new-look defense have what it takes to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Marc Sessler identifies 10 underdogs to track in Week 1 of the 2021 regular season.

You have lineup questions. We have answers. At least we hope. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season.

Are Lamar Jackson and the Ravens running out of time as an AFC power? Jeffri Chadiha tackles that question and more in his First Read ahead of Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. 

Does any QB-RB-WR trio rate above the Packers' Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and Davante Adams? Nick Shook ranks all 32 teams' triplets heading into the 2021 NFL season.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers should move forward with a radical idea. Plus, Jameis Winston's potential as the Saints' new QB1, an emerging quarterback factory in college football and much more.

With the 2021 NFL campaign about to kick off, Judy Battista identifies 56 things to watch en route to Super Bowl LVI. What can we expect from the first 17-game regular season? Which showdowns will be must-see TV?

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan still isn't announcing the 49ers' starting quarterback and doesn't think he needs to.

Sunday's preseason finale presented the 49ers one last chance to tinker with their quarterbacks before the quarters start counting -- and Kyle Shanahan took full advantage.

Will it be Cam Newton or Mac Jones who shines brightest for the Patriots against the Giants on Sunday? Chase Goodbread spotlights one thing to watch for from all 32 teams in preseason Week 3.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan would not reveal whether veteran Jimmy Garoppolo or first-round rookie Trey Lance would start in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, but admitted he has an inkling of who it will be. 

Jeffri Chadiha ranks all eight divisions entering the 2021 NFL season. Can any other quartet hang with the ultra-competitive NFC West? Are the AFC North's Browns ready to challenge the AFC West's Chiefs for conference supremacy?

Did Teddy Bridgewater pull into the lead in the Broncos' QB race? Is Micah Parsons the new face of the Cowboys' defense? How did Justin Fields fare in his second pro outing? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the winners and losers of NFL Preseason Week 2.

Following Sunday's preseason win over the L.A. Chargers, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked if he's ready to name Jimmy Garoppolo the starter. "No, I'm not making that announcement. Nice try, though." Shanahan said with a smirk.

What did we learn about each NFC team in the first full week of preseason action? Gregg Rosenthal provides everything you need to know, including an evaluation of Jordan Love's first NFL game action.

Which veteran starters could find themselves in backup duty by the end of the month? Gregg Rosenthal identifies 14 players skating on thin ice in training camp.

Niners GM John Lynch again reiterated this week that San Francisco's QB competition is bringing out the best in Jimmy Garoppolo. But how long until Trey Lance takes over under center for good?

What's happened roughly a week into NFL training camp? Gregg Rosenthal gets you up to speed with 16 things we've learned so far. 

Trey Lance will ultimately replace Jimmy Garoppolo as the 49ers starting quarterback. The Niners wouldn't have traded a yacht-load of draft capital unless they had faith in the rookie's transcendent talents. The question is when Lance will get the gig.

Can Ryan Fitzpatrick really be trusted as a 17-game starter in Washington? Which rookie QBs have the best opportunities in front of them? Dan Hanzus checks the mailbag and answers your training camp questions.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan took it upon himself to declare San Francisco's quarterback depth chart on the first day of camp, with veteran Jimmy Garoppolo being the starter and rookie Trey Lance as his backup. 

Will Drew Lock fend off Teddy Bridgewater and keep his job as the Broncos' starting quarterback? With training camps getting underway across the NFL, Marc Ross highlights 12 position battles to track.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo plows ahead for his first rushing touchdown since 2019.

NFL players share their favorite Nickelodeon shows.

NFL Players rate their favorite and the worst pizza toppings on "NFL Slimetime".

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo discusses playing in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down what got him excited about the San Francisco 49ers rookies and offensive line during their win over the Detroit Lions in Week 1.

Watch the best throws from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's Week 1 win against the Detroit Lions from the 2021 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel hauls in a pass from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a 79-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle uses a stiff-arm and runs through the Detroit Lions defense for a 35-yard gain.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo slings a 29-yard pass to Deebo Samuel against the Detroit Lions.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall breaks down how the San Francisco 49ers can find success in a two-quarterback system.

The "Good Morning Football" crew breaks down San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's two-quarterback approach in the preseason.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 3 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers' top plays vs. Las Vegas Raiders during Preseason Week 3.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo dots wide receiver Deebo Samuel on midfield logo for 24-yard pickup.

San Fransico 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hammers through contact for a physical touchdown run.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses whether San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo will be named starting QB over rookie Trey Lance.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan breaks down rookie QB Trey Lance's preseason performance vs. Chargers.

The debuts of Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, the return of Tom Brady, and the rest of the top storylines to watch in preseason Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shares that he is 'pretty happy with where the offense is' and where the 49ers are heading into 2021 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joins NFL Network's Steve Mariucci for an interview during training camp practice.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo breaks down the team's offense entering the 2021 season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew sets expectations for San Francisco 49ers QBs in 2021.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addresses the media about quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports on the San Francisco 49ers QB situation with rookie Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson and linebacker Lorenzo Alexander debate which division has the best starting quarterbacks entering 2021.