While several NFL teams are playing for playoff positioning, the San Francisco 49ers are looking toward April's draft order. Assuming San Francisco loses to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, it appears set to own at least the No. 2 overall selection.
The 49ers (4-11) could jump up to the top overall selection should the Arizona Cardinals (3-12) manage an upset win over the Seattle Seahawks — a game which takes place at the same time as 49ers vs. Rams. Seattle is a 14-point favorite in that matchup.
The 49ers are a 10.5-point underdog in their game against the Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The New York Jets (4-12) lost to the New England Patriots but currently still own a stronger strength of schedule compared to San Francisco. The strength of schedule is used as the tiebreaker between teams with matching records.
The only other four-win team is the Oakland Raiders, who will face the Kansas City Chiefs as the 49ers battle the Rams.
The 49ers head into their game with a .500 strength of schedule. The Jets sit at .510 and the Raiders at .544. The Cardinals own a .527 strength of schedule. Those numbers will change slightly based on the results from the afternoon games.
What's the 49ers' biggest need heading into Week 5?
By David Bonilla
Oct 2
The San Francisco 49ers struggled to generate an impactful pass rush in Week 4's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording zero sacks, zero quarterback hits, and a season-low five pressures. This marked the first game without defensive end Nick Bosa, who is sidelined for the...
49ers' biggest need heading into Week 6 is painfully obvious
By David Bonilla
Oct 7
NFL Media writer Kevin Patra recently broke down every team's biggest need heading into Week 6. For the San Francisco 49ers, the answer was clear: they desperately need help rushing the passer. Since losing Nick Bosa to a season-ending torn ACL, the 49ers have struggled to...
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Week 5 matchup vs. Rams
By Site Staff
Sep 29
The San Francisco 49ers will hold one full practice this week as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that the lone practice this week will not be a full-speed session.
Shanahan and defensive...
Shanahan, Saleh, Purdy, Jones preview 49ers-Rams Week 5 matchup
By Site Staff
Sep 30
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, and quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones addressed reporters ahead of Tuesday's practice as the team gears up for its Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's everything they...
