C.J. Beathard

Was Aaron Rodgers' Week 16 performance enough to oust Patrick Mahomes from No. 1? How far did Kyler Murray fall after struggling last Sunday? NFL.com editors evaluate the QB rankings heading into the final week of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Who deserves Coach of the Year? Is the MVP race over? What on earth has happened to the No. 15 overall pick from the 2019 NFL Draft? Adam Schein spotlights the winners and losers from Week 16.

Is Jalen Hurts already a top-20 quarterback? Has Mitch Trubisky truly turned a corner in his NFL career? NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy heading into Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.

The 49ers have had quite the quarterback shuffle this year due to injuries. With Jimmy Garoppolo's 21-day practice window just opening, and Nick Mullens elbow injury, C.J. Beathard will get the start at QB Saturday vs. the Arizona Cardinals. 

What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? David Carr spotlights seven teams whose 2021 starting QB isn't on the roster. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the NFL.

Jimmy Garoppolo left San Francisco's loss to Seattle with a new high-ankle sprain, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. With a typical timeline of four to six weeks to recover and return, Garoppolo could also be facing surgery, which would end his 2020 season.

Jimmy Garoppolo's return to the field was short lived. The 49ers benched their starting quarterback after a disastrous first half Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in which he threw two interceptions as the team fell behind by 23 points.

Check out the Top 10 longest throws (by air distance) from the 2020 NFL season, according to Next Gen Stats.

Watch the highlights between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 17 matchup.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completes three-yard touchdown pass to running back Jeff Wilson.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completes 41-yard pass to tight end George Kittle.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard makes the 45-yard completion to wide receiver Richie James.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 16 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch all the highlights of the Week 16 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is left wide open in the flat for second touchdown grab against the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard hits college teammate tight end George Kittle for 27 yards up the seam against the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk drags Budda Baker on TD grab in the flat.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard's lead block helps spring wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's 16-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard beats Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons to the edge on 17-yard burst.

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson slices through Arizona Cardinals defense on 21-yard touchdown catch and run.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle bursts for 24 yards on first catch in return to action against the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz previews the Week 16 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.

Check out the Top 5 longest throws (by air distance) from Week 15, according to Next Gen Stats.

Watch highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Hail Mary touchdown! San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard's 49-yard launch hits rafters before wide receiver Kendrick Bourne grabs it.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.

Watch the highlights from the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the San Francisco 49ers during Week 4 of the 2020 season.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard finds tight end George Kittle for first down after replacing Mullens.

Watch the highlights in the preseason Week 4 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completes a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.

See the best moments from the Preseason Week 1 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd catches a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard.