The San Francisco 49ers needed a win over the Seattle Seahawks and some help from other teams to clinch a playoff berth in Week 14. They did their part, beating Seattle at home by a score of 28-16. The 49ers also required a loss by the Green Bay Packers or Minnesota Vikings to ensure they would be playing beyond Week 17.
The Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 3-0 (seriously) on Sunday. That left Monday night's game between the Packers and New York Giants as the only avenue for the 49ers to become the first NFL team this season to secure a playoff spot.
The Giants upset the Packers by a score of 24-22 at MetLife Stadium. Green Bay was a 5.5-point favorite.
The Week 14 results mean the 49ers become the first NFL team this season to clinch a playoff berth and will be headed into the postseason for the third consecutive season and the fourth time in the last five years. While the team has had success beyond the regular-season schedule in recent years, reaching the NFC Championship Game during each playoff run and making a Super Bowl appearance following the 2019 season, it has failed to win a championship under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
San Francisco is currently sitting atop the NFC playoff standings. If the 49ers win out, they will earn the top seed in the postseason and secure home-field advantage.
Boasting one of the league's best rosters, the 49ers hope to win their sixth championship and first since the 1994 season.
49ers signing Giants DB Jason Pinnock to a one-year deal
By David Bonilla
Mar 11
According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the San Francisco 49ers are signing New York Giants free-agent defensive back Jason Pinnock to a one-year deal.
Sources: Former #Giants DB Jason Pinnock is finalizing a 1-year deal with the #49ers.Still just 25 years old, Pinnock...
The San Francisco 49ers desperately need defensive linemen after releasing Javon Hargrave, Leonard Floyd, and Maliek Collins—all of whom quickly signed lucrative deals with other teams. Next month, the Niners will likely use multiple draft picks to address the trenches,...
Former 49ers LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles signing with Giants
By David Bonilla
Mar 14
Former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles is signing with the New York Giants, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The 49ers released the veteran linebacker on February 18.
The #Giants have agreed to terms with LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, source says....
49ers mailbag: Will Brandon Aiyuk be traded? Are the 49ers rebuilding? When will Jake Moody be cut? Untouchable players?
By Marc Adams
Mar 15
It's been a week that fans of the San Francisco 49ers won't soon forget. After watching the team cut some popular players and fail to sign many of its own free agents while seemingly not doing much to improve the team, the fanbase has been a little traumatized over the past six...
