The 49ers are are still on track to earn the No. 1 seed
The San Francisco 49ers played one of the more entertaining games of the season against the Chicago Bears. The score went back and forth all night. The defense got a stop when it needed to, while the offense found the end zone when it couldn’t afford to settle for a field goal. Now, after a win, the 49ers remain in control of their own destiny for homefield advantage.
It’s simple: If San Francisco beats Seattle in Week 18 on Saturday, they are the No. 1 seed. One game closer to the NFC Championship, where some reporters believe Fred Warner has a chance to return.
A 49ers loss, and they’ll likely face the Eagles in Philadelphia. If the Lions beat the Bears and the Eagles beat Washington with a Niners loss, San Francisco would be headed to the Windy City to face the Bears.
Updated NFC West standings
- Seattle Seahawks 13-3
- San Francisco 49ers 12-4
- Los Angeles Rams 11-5
- Arizona Cardinals 3-13
Updated NFC playoff picture
- Seattle Seahawks 13-4
- Chicago Bears 11-5
- Philadelphia Eagles 11-5
- Carolina Panthers 8-8
- San Francisco 49ers 12-4
- Los Angeles Rams 11-4
- Green Bay Packers 9-6-1
NFC teams eliminated from playoff contention
Atlanta Falcons
Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Washington Commanders
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