“McCloud is expected to play Sunday in the 49ers’ regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium.”
Barrows: How Kyle Shanahan, 49ers can toe the rest-vs.-rust line in Sunday’s finale (paywall)
“These are what are known as first-seed problems. Nearly every other team would love to be grappling with the same conundrums Kyle Shanahan is dealing with this week, all of which boil down to this: How does he keep his roster fit and fine-tuned before the first playoff game on Jan. 20 or 21?”
Branch: 49ers’ Sam Darnold finally gets chance against Rams to see patience pay off (paywall)
That is, Darnold thought, if nothing else, a one-year reset in a cutting-edge offense overseen by accomplished coaches who could help him realize his potential.