49ers climb NFC playoff standings
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The path for the 49ers to make the playoffs just cleared up
The 49ers moved up one spot to No. 6 after the Chicago Bears dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 due to their loss to the Green Bay Packers. They’re still third in the NFC West, as the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams both won, improving their records to 10-3.
Former 49ers defensive back Richard Sherman explained why he believes San Francisco is in a good position to win the NFC West this season.
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Daniel Jones injury leads to massive shift in expectation for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are in line for a playoff spot, and their schedule looks much different after Daniel Jones's devastating injury.
Eric Kendricks came close to joining the Baltimore Ravens before ultimately declining their offer. The San Francisco 49ers are now launching his NFL comeback. The 33-year-old is giving the Niners a try — earning his chance to be elevated from the practice squad. S.F. lured in Kendricks to close out November amidst some notable defensive injuries.
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How 49ers can move up in NFC playoff picture without playing
San Francisco gets to No. 6 no matter how this game finishes. The 49ers would move ahead of the 8-4-1 Packers if Chicago wins. They'd jump over the No. 7 seed 9-4 Bears to No. 6 if Green Bay wins. A loss from one of the Seahawks or Rams would push the 49ers up to No. 5, ahead of the NFC West team that lost and ahead of the loser of Packers-Bears.
How Week 14 games impact San Francisco's NFC seeding, postseason path, and key rooting interests in a tight playoff race.
The 49ers climbed into the top 10 of Week 15 NFL power rankings and Super Bowl odds as the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes slid after a brutal loss to the Texans.
The 49ers face playoff hopefuls in the Colts, Bears and Seahawks over the final month of their regular season.