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There is still one game remaining in the NFC, which takes place on Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Los Angeles Chargers. Regardless of whether they win or lose, the Eagles will remain the third seed since they are up multiple games in the win column for the NFC West. Let’s take a […]
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The San Francisco 49ers get a much-needed bye week in Week 14. That doesn’t mean this week isn’t important. Despite not playing, the 49ers should move up in the NFC playoff picture today. If you want the “weakest” teams in the playoffs, then you should want the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to lose to the 2-10 […]
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Records, draft picks, playoffs: What’s at stake for 49ers over the final four games (paywall)“Bryce Huff is tied with fellow defensive end Clelin Ferrell for the team sack lead with four, which is an interesting number with four games to play. If Huff reaches eight sacks, the fifth-round pick the 49ers sent to Philadelphia in […]
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Whisper it quietly, but in recent weeks there have been clear signs the 49er defense is improving as the regular season approaches its business end. Indeed, the 49ers rank seventh in EPA per play on defense over the last three weeks as they have reeled off a hat-trick of wins to move to 9-4. While […]
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The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to a 9-4 record as they approach the bye week, pulling off three consecutive victories to get within a half-game of the NFC West lead. It’s been a weird year in San Francisco. They’ve dealt with serious injuries to top starters, resurrected another quarterback’s career, and have still […]
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The San Francisco 49ers added Eric Kendricks to the practice squad, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he ended up being the starting MIKE linebacker in the playoffs. Tatum Bethune has been incredible relative to expectations, but this coaching staff has relied heavily on experience. It wouldn’t be surprising to see both players contribute […]
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Hope everyone had a good feast to those who celebrate the holiday, where you eat numerous comfort foods. The San Francisco 49ers are going into a bye this weekend, so we get to sit back and watch the chaos. The NFC is wide open. I agree with this. While the 49ers can win a playoff […]
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There isn’t an opponent to preview this weekend for the San Francisco 49ers, so we’ll look back at the previous 13 games played and award an MVP, a player not getting enough love for their performance, the most improved player, and much more. Managing nine wins against a schedule that has seen seven teams fighting […]
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The San Francisco 49ers were lucky to get Robert Saleh in 2025 as their defensive coordinator and would be even more fortunate to retain him for another season. Saleh has worked miracles this year with the abundance of injuries the Niners’ defense has suffered. Yet, heading into Week 14, Saleh’s unit has hovered around average […]
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan should be one of the favorites for Coach of the Year. The Niners have the most conference wins in the NFC and the most divisional wins in a brutal NFC West. He’s done so without his quarterback, tight end, and All-Pro wide receiver, linebacker, and pass rusher. Minimizing […]
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49ers’ 9-4 start in review: MVPs, best and worst moves, reasons to hope (or not) (paywall)“They are 5-2 since Warner was hurt. Their wins were against teams outside the current playoff picture who lost with either a rookie QB (Sanders, the Giants’ Jaxson Dart), a second-year QB (Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr.) an embattled third-year QB […]
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While it’s not technically an elimination game, if the Dallas Cowboys or Detroit Lions lose tonight, their playoff odds go from somewhat manageable to needing a Christmas miracle. With a win, each team will see its odds rise considerably. Understanding what’s at stake, Detroit will see Amon-Ra St. Brown active. The Lions will also get […]
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Sitting at 9-4 and enjoying their bye week, the San Francisco 49ers are in a pretty good position heading into the final stretch of the season. Currently, they sit as the No. 7 seed in the NFC, but that could change depending on this weekend’s slate of games. Still, they control their own destiny with […]
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The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason goal wasn’t a secret. The plan was to transform the defense’s identity a year after being pushed around. A defensive line with a pass-rush-first mentality is how you end up ranking 31st in the NFL in points per drive. The 2025 rookies were never going to be of the “flashy” […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers have a three-game winning streak heading into their bye week. The defense […]
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Yesterday, we broke down the probabilities of making the playoffs. Today, we’re breaking down something even better: an absolute certainty. The San Francisco 49ers will improve their playoff seeding this weekend. They might even climb to the No. 2 seed. The 49ers don’t play in Week 14 due to a bye week, but even with […]
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The San Francisco 49ers sit in the sixth seed in the NFC with a 9-4 record, and could move up to the second seed with some help during their bye week. When the schedule was released, a Week 14 bye was met with criticism for being scheduled so late in the season. As it turns […]
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49ers great Roger Craig named 2026 Hall of Fame finalist“The former NFL running back was named one of five finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining senior finalists Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood, coach finalist Bill Belichick, and contributor finalist Robert Kraft. To earn induction, Craig must secure at least […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are heading into their late Week 14 bye week after a 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns this past weekend, which improved their record to 9-4. That put them just a half-game back of both the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the NFC with five weeks left. With […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are 9-4 with a bye week in Week 14. During an interview on KNBR, general manager John Lynch said he called the Baltimore Ravens, who have had a Week 14 bye multiple times in previous years, to gauge how they felt about having one so late in the season. Lynch said […]
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There have been a lot of brilliant coaching performances in 2025. Mike Vrabel has transformed the Patriots into the AFC’s most-fearsome team, Ben Johnson is turning the Bears into a contender, and Shane Steichen has unlocked Daniel Jones on the Colts, to return them to prominence. As good as these performances have been, Kyle Shanahan […]
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The San Francisco 49ers had a nice 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns this weekend to take them to 9-4 heading into a much-awaited bye week. It wasn’t the prettiest day. The 49ers were dealing with wind, struggled in the run game on both sides, and were in a 10-8 battle at halftime. But, behind […]
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The NFL announced on Wednesday morning that five individuals have reached the final stage across three categories for a potential introduction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Robert Kraft (Contributor)Bill Belichick (Coach)Ken Anderson (Senior)Roger Craig (Senior)L.C. Greenwood (Senior) Craig, who played the majority of his career for the San Francisco 49ers, is one of […]
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As improbable as it may seem, the San Francisco 49ers have an outside chance at obtaining the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. There’s roughly a 26 percent chance of the Niners winning the NFC West. One more slip-up from the Rams, and we can begin to have a serious conversation about both, so […]
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49ers minutia minute: Clelin Ferrell’s big game included career high in tackles (paywall)“Robinson reached 19.66 mph on his 6-yard end-around carry, making him the team’s fastest ball carrier on Sunday and its second fastest ball carrier this season (Skyy Moore hit 19.7 mph on a Week 11 kickoff return). We’re still waiting for a 49ers […]
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