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The former Vikings quarterback has gone from potential draft bust to running the show for the first-place Giants.
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Can the San Francisco 49ers overcome another wave of injuries and remain legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Following San Francisco's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Sports Illustrated's MMQB examines the growing injury concerns surrounding the 49ers, including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel, and whether the team has enough firepower to make another deep playoff run. The 49ers may still be a playoff team, but can they realistically compete for a championship?
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