The San Francisco 49ers came into the season as the pick of many to win Super Bowl LVIII, and they didn't disappoint. They started the season 5-0, and while they did have a three-game losing streak, they were considered the best team in football for much of the season and had two dramatic playoff wins to advance to Las Vegas.
The 49ers had a fantastic season, and here were the five turning points on their way to Super Bowl LVIII:
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If there was any question about whether the 49ers could pick up where they left off before Brock Purdy injured his elbow in last season's NFC championship game, it took only a couple of minutes into the season to get an answer.