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Schedule Could Help 49ers to Postseason Return in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The 79th season in the history of the San Francisco 49ers did not go as planned.
A 6-11 mark and last-place finish in the NFC West was not on the books in the preseason for the 49ers in 2025.
But with the return of Robert Saleh to lead the defense and a hopefully *knock on wood* healthy Christian McCaffrey carrying the ball, San Francisco could easily find themselves in the NFL's postseason tournament once again.
PFSN believes the schedule could also assist the team, as it's got the 49ers ranked with the second-best odds of the 18 teams that sat out last year to return to the playoffs in 2025.
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"The 49ers' high ranking on this list may raise some eyebrows after their dismal display in 2024. The 2023 NFC champions, though, have a dream schedule this coming season," PFSN wrote. "Like their NFC West rivals, they face games against both the AFC South and NFC South. While single games against NFC North, AFC North, and NFC East opposition sound dreadful, though, their fourth-place finish last year has served them well. While their rivals face three tough games, the 49ers face games against the Bears, Browns, and Giants.
"The expected return of Christian McCaffrey should have a huge effect on the offense, but high-profile exits will take their toll. Overall, though, San Francisco still boasts some of the best players in the game on both sides of the ball and is expected to return to winning ways in 2025."
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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The 79th season in the history of the San Francisco 49ers did not go as planned.
A 6-11 mark and last-place finish in the NFC West was not on the books in the preseason for the 49ers in 2025.
But with the return of Robert Saleh to lead the defense and a hopefully *knock on wood* healthy Christian McCaffrey carrying the ball, San Francisco could easily find themselves in the NFL's postseason tournament once again.
PFSN believes the schedule could also assist the team, as it's got the 49ers ranked with the second-best odds of the 18 teams that sat out last year to return to the playoffs in 2025.
2) San Francisco 49ers
"The 49ers' high ranking on this list may raise some eyebrows after their dismal display in 2024. The 2023 NFC champions, though, have a dream schedule this coming season," PFSN wrote. "Like their NFC West rivals, they face games against both the AFC South and NFC South. While single games against NFC North, AFC North, and NFC East opposition sound dreadful, though, their fourth-place finish last year has served them well. While their rivals face three tough games, the 49ers face games against the Bears, Browns, and Giants.
"The expected return of Christian McCaffrey should have a huge effect on the offense, but high-profile exits will take their toll. Overall, though, San Francisco still boasts some of the best players in the game on both sides of the ball and is expected to return to winning ways in 2025."
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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