 NFL-- The 49ers' starting quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, is back

Jimmy Garoppolo will return to the starting lineup against the Broncos tonight.

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Lance is gone for 4-6 months after suffering an injury last Sunday, thus Garoppolo gets the start.

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On September 18, Trey Lance lost his season due to a fractured and dislocated ankle he sustained during a quarterback run against the Seahawks.

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The Niners remain steadfastly committed to keeping Lance in the lineup.

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But tonight, Jimmy G will take his first snap as the starter since the NFC Championship Game against the eventual Super Bowl champion Rams on January 30.

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Lance suffered a triad injury, which means he tore the deltoid and syndesmotic ligaments in his ankle in addition to breaking his fibula.

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Lance had successful surgery on Monday for a fibula fracture and ligament disruption.

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On March 8, Garoppolo underwent surgery to repair a ruptured capsule in his throwing shoulder.

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Now Garoppolo back in the lineup as the 49ers starting QB.

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