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49ers’ Beathard lauds team’s support in wake of brother’s tragic death

Take a breath. Forget, for the moment, that the 49ers are about to play their first postseason game in six years, and their first in Levi’s Stadium.

A rollicking good time is almost guaranteed.

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But before all that, set the game aside for a bit and focus on a slice of humanity that should humble us all.

C.J. Beathard, a 49ers reserve quarterback, visited NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco this week at a time he should be enjoying what could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Beathard’s world came tumbling down on Dec.