• Breaking down the six games that earned Garoppolo a huge contract.

Here’s a look at the six games that compelled the 49ers decide to give Jimmy Garoppolo $137.5 million over five years.

SEAHAWKS 24, 49ERS 13

Date: Nov. 26at Levi’s Stadium

Jimmy G-whiz: Late in the fourth quarter, Garoppolo came off the bench to make his 49ers debut after rookie C.J. Beathard took a hit from Michael Bennett. Garoppolo had only 1:07left to work with — plenty of time to make a first impression. He found Louis Murphy for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired. Stat line: 2for 2, 18yards, 1TD, 0INT, 143.7rating

49ERS 15, BEARS 14

Date: Dec. 3at Soldier Field

Jimmy G-whiz: The kid who grew up in suburban Chicago orchestrated a winning drive in his 49ers starting debut. Trailing 14-12with about 2minutes left, Garoppolo connected on a 33-yard pass to Trent Taylor to help set up Robbie Gould’s fifth field goal of the day.

Stat line: 26of 37, 293yards, 0TD, 1INT, 82.4rating

49ERS 26, TEXANS 16

Date: Dec. 10at Reliant Stadium

Jimmy G-whiz: Garoppolo threw for 334 yards and again made big plays at crunch time. The score was tied with about 2 minutes left in the third quarter when he hit Garrett Celek on a 6-yard touchdown pass to make it 23-16. Stat line: 20of 33, 334yards, 1TD, 1INT, 92.2rating

49ERS 25, TITANS 23

Date: Dec. 17at Levi’s Stadium

Jimmy G-whiz: Gould kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired after Garoppolo’s magic set it all up. He needed just 67 seconds to set up the final score, answering immediately after a Titans’ go-ahead field goal with 1:07to play.

Stat line: 31of 43for 381yards, 1TD, 0INT, 106.8rating

49ERS 44, JAGUARS 33

Date: Dec. 24at Levi’s Stadium

Jimmy G-whiz: Against one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses, Garoppolo carved up the field by throwing for two touchdowns and running for a score. The Jaguars came into the game having allowed the fewest points and passing yards in the NFL, but Garoppolo went 5of 6for 75yards on the opening drive alone.

Stat line: 21of 30, 242yards 2TD, 1INT, 102.4rating.

49ERS 34, RAMS 13

Date: Dec. 31at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Jimmy G-whiz: The Rams rested most of their starters, allowing Garoppolo to finish with a flourish. Behind him, the 49ers capped their season with a five-game winning streak.

Stat line: 20of 33, 292yards 2TD, 2INT, 84.4rating