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ESPN's FPI simulation projects how the 49ers finish the 2025 season, their playoff seed, and how far San Francisco advances.
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49ers biggest areas of concern as playoffs near
At 10–4 with three games remaining in the 2025 NFL regular season, the San Francisco 49ers control their playoff destiny. Nevertheless, the final stretch of the regular season will test whether this team is truly ready for January.
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Why this season is most reminiscent of the 49ers in 2019
And they both ended up competing for the No. 1 seed in a competitive conference the year after. In 2019, San Francisco was dealing with the Seattle Seahawks (finished 11-5) and the Los Angeles Rams (finished 9-7). This year, the 49ers have both the Seahawks (11-3) and the Rams (11-3) ahead of them.
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49ers look to lock up playoff spot as Rivers tries to keep the Colts in the playoff discussion
The Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers understand the stakes Monday night. Both teams find themselves in the throes of tight division races where one more loss could eliminate them.
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Former NFL QB believes 49ers would be dangerous in the playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers currently hold a playoff spot, and at least one analyst thinks they could be dangerous if they make it.
Let's say the 49ers lose in the first round of the playoffs, but it's a road game, and their offense scores more than 30 points while their defense is the reason they lose. In that case, the 49ers could blame the loss on the injuries to Bosa and Warner and feel good about themselves going into 2026 because those two will return.
Joe Burrow is in the midst of another disappointing campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals. After the team failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, there were high expectations for them in 2025.