Despite a .500 record, the 49ers are already in playoff position eight games into the season and are looking to move up.
All 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan wants is a chance to get into what he calls “the tournament.”
Even with a 4-4 record, the 49ers are already in position with the No. 7 and final seed in the NFC. And while catching the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles may be problematic, the NFC West and a home playoff berth remain very much in play.1. Philadelphia Eagles Looks like smooth sailing for the NFC East leaders to 14-3 or 13-4 at worst. Key games include at Dallas in Week 16 and home vs. Giants in Week 18. A good chance they won’t have to go on the road in the playoffs.
Running back Saquon Barkley has helped power the New York Giants to a surprising 6-2 record in the NFC East. A.P. PhotoThird in the NFC East, the Giants are a threat to make the playoffs under rookie coach Brian Daboll after five straight seasons of 10 or more losses and could be 8-2 heading into a Dallas rematch with upcoming games against Houston and Detroit.Daniel Jones has taken to Daboll’s offense as a safe passer with the ability to run the ball.
A year ago, the Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray won their first seven games, but are 3-5 this season. A.P. PhotoCurrently in last place in the NFC West, the Cardinals basically have fallen and haven’t gotten back up after beginning last season with seven straight wins. We’ll know if they’re contenders or pretenders after facing division foes Seattle, the Rams and 49ers in their next three games.
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