The race for the NFC West is likely going to go down to the wire

Despite the missed opportunity to gain ground, the 49ers improved to 10-4 and remain firmly in the playoff hunt with three games left on the schedule. San Francisco will travel to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16 before closing the regular season with home games against the Chicago Bears and the Seahawks.

If Seattle wins the second matchup between the teams on Thursday night at Lumen Field, the Seahawks officially clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Seahawks also will clinch if the Lions either tie or lose against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

When Daniel Jones went down for the season with a torn Achilles, the 49ers probably figured their upcoming game against the Colts would be an easy win.

The 49ers’ special teams has flipped from a major liability to a historic strength in 2025 under Brant Boyer, changing their playoff outlook. The post 49ers Get a Stunning Hidden Boost as Playoff Pressure Spikes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NFL announces the Seahawks get a full "mini-bye" following their Thursday, Dec. 18 home game against the Rams, before playing in Charlotte.

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The biggest winner in the NFC besides the Seahawks is the 49ers. Besides finally having another NFC contender share in their injury misery, San Francisco's surprising path to the top seed in the NFC just got intriguing. The 49ers are 10-4 and will be the top seed in the conference if they win out and the Seahawks beat the Rams on Thursday.