SF is one game back of both SEA and LA:
LA's next 2 games are against DET and SEASEA's next 2 games are against IND and LA
SEA beats LA and all of a sudden the 49ers have an opportunity week 18 to secure the best division record.
All while owning tie-breakers over both LA and SEA.
These last 4 games mean everything for the 49ers. They are in control of their own destiny. I expect them to come out from this bye week focused and hungry.
Need Rams to lose one game and the Niners win out. If Rams don't lose and Niners win out they will have the fifth position which would mean a game against either the Tampa Bay or the Panthers in the playoffs. The Niners D will be under a microscope next four games.
ReplyDeleteAt this point I doubt any NFC team will be able to rest players prior to the playoffs.
DeleteSeems this bye comes at a convenient time.
DeleteI was thinking the same.
DeleteRams getting the Lions on 10-days of rest and then going to play the Seahawks on a short week has me very hopeful as long as the 49ers handle their own business.
DeleteRazor Correct me if I'm wrong! But It looks like from your optics, you're saying Seattle has rented the basement of the outhouse, the Rams are left to wipe away the mess and Arizona is left watching the 9ers take care of business?
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DeleteQB Kurtis Rourke (knee; non-football injury list) had his 21-day practice window opened.
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DeleteRobert Saleh’s defense vs:
ReplyDeleteCam Ward(59%, 9TD/7INT)
Riley Leonard(62%, 0TD/1INT)
Caleb Williams(57%, 19TD/6-INT)
Sam Darnold(68%, 22TD/11 INT)
21 first-round grades in the 2026 NFL Draft:
ReplyDelete1. Arvell Reese
2. Rueben Bain Jr.
3. Jeremiyah Love
4. Caleb Downs
5. Fernando Mendoza
6. Sonny Styles
7. Jordyn Tyson
8. Carnell Tate
9. Dante Moore
10. Peter Woods
11. Mansoor Delane
12. Makai Lemon
13. Jermod McCoy
14. Olaivavega Ioane
15. Spencer Fano
16. Kenyon Sadiq
17. Keldric Faulk
18. Francis Mauigoa
19. Caleb Lomu
20. Caleb Banks
21. KC Concepcion
Who is that according to?
DeleteNot surprised to see Banks already getting round 1 grades, despite the injury. Doubt he's there for the 49ers.
Combo of analysts from PFF, ESPN and the NYTimes.
DeleteGood one. I think the 49ers will find themselves in a good spot to add a WR in round 1. Won't be one of the top guys, but looks to me like there will be good late round 1/ early round 2 value at the position this draft.
DeleteI agree Scooter. Shanahan should have his choice and given his interest in trading up for McMillan, a wr I hadn't thought he'd have real interest in that high, I gotta conclude he's looking for a similar prototype.
DeleteDenzel Boston would fit that type.
DeleteLong, smooth routes, shown he can run a lot of the routes Shanny wants, excellent in the 10-25 yard area, particularly on in breaking routes, return skills, highly competitive at the catch point.
Yep, I think you might be on to something with Boston.
DeleteWe also know how much Lynch loves his NFL bloodlines too!🩸
DeleteLuke Gifford is currently 2nd in the NFL with 16 special teams tackles and is on pace for a Pro Bowl selection.
ReplyDeleteToughest schedule this year (so far) by average DVOA of opponent:
ReplyDelete1 Cardinals 9.3%
2 Titans 9.3%
3 Texans 8.5% (!!!)
4 49ers 4.6%
5 Eagles 4.5%
Basically, NFC West and AFC South, two of the strongest divisions, faced each other.
DeleteLB Eric Kendricks said he watched more football this year than ever as he weighed options on where to continue playing. Why SF?
ReplyDelete"This team was special," Kendricks said. "Even with all the adversity they faced, they seem to just fight. And it was inspiring to watch."
The 49ers claimed LB Garret Wallow off waivers from the Broncos, per Pelissero.
ReplyDeleteSpecial teams specialist.
DeleteInteresting matchup tonight:
ReplyDeleteGreg Roman vs. Vic Fangio
Colts flying in Phillip Rivers for a workout.
ReplyDeletePotential Week 14 scenarios:
ReplyDelete5th seed: Win + LAR loss to DET OR SEA loss to IND
2nd seed: Win + LAR loss + SEA loss
1st seed: Win + LAR loss + SEA loss + GB loss to DEN
They'd drop to 7 seed with a loss + CHI win but can't drop out this week