The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Garoppolo will undergo surgery on his injured thumb “as soon as it can be scheduled,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Garoppolo’s recovery time is expected to be 4-6 weeks.

Diehards Line: All indications are the 49ers will hand the reins of their offense to Trey Lance after trading up to take Lance with the third overall choice last spring. Lance appeared in six games and started two, completing 41 of 71 passes for 603 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Garoppolo acknowledged the uncertainty of his future after Sunday’s loss to the Rams. He started two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl in his time in San Francisco but couldn’t get the 49ers another Lombardi Trophy, so he’s likely on his way out. We'll be watching for more.