PYMWYMI - Old Guys Rule! 2026 version UPDATED 9/3 | Page 3

dj43 · 2026-08-31T11:59:49-07:00

It's that time of the year when we all put on our "expert" cap and predict the results of what lines up to be a very interesting, and challenging season. No prizes, just bragging rights. You can enter/adjust your prognostication up until the first game time. I'll update the list every couple of days. Members only but joining is free, so sign up. (Also the Pick-em button is live again.) To add some interest, include a short defense of your pick. The roster is all set. Not a lot of surprises, but some interesting players to follow. A lot of good "old guys," key guys, on the roster this year...but will they stay healthy? That is the big question. The WR room is typical. If Old Guy Mike Evans stays healthy, along with the return of Old Guy Deebo, plus young Stribling, and the rest, it is a strength. Brock Purdy should have his best season yet. RB room, with Old Guy McCaffrey and a couple of young studs behind him, looks like the best we have had in a while. OL will always be a talking point but if Puni plays back to form and Old Guy Trent continues on, will the talk be more positive this time around? The defense, with a not yet old Fred Warner leading the way once again, plus the return of Dre, and addition of Osa, should be better and more balanced than last year...but will the young guys solve the run game defense. Will Bosa look like a young guy again or more like an "old guy"? That is the key question. If he doesn't, will Romello be the guy? Will Brown finally live up to his draft position in the back? Will Jack Jones be the phenom he was in training camp or the on-again, off-again player he has all too often been in the past? As always, lots of questions but that is what makes it interesting. Then there is the schedule; At this time last year it looked like we had the weakest schedule in the league but it turned out to be stronger than projected. This year there is no question. We have a very tough schedule. Wins will be hard earned. After the Rams game, which will feel like a home game, we play four of our next five games as home. That should help settle things in early. However, beginning on November 29 we have a tough stretch with the Seahawks at home, then a long trip to New York, followed by the Seahawks at Levis on Sunday, then Thursday night against a good Chargers team here. From there until the end, it will be playoff football every week. I love it! If this is finally our year to stay healthy, this could be a season to remember. Last years 12/5 prophets: pillageDatazz, ninerfan4life, 49ers808, 49er-from-Yavin-IV, WestCoastForever, signman, big mur49, ForeverYoung8, Hysterikal, Who gets the BOLD letters this year? _________________ 9/10 - @ Aussie Rams - 9/20 - Dolphins - 9/27 - Cardinals - 10/4 - Broncos - 10/11 - @ Seattle - 10/19 - Commanders - 10/25 - @ Atlanta - BYE 11/8 - Raiders - 11/15 - @ Dallas - 11/22 - Vikings - 11/29 - Seahawks - 12/6 - @ NY Giants - 12/13 - Rams - 12/17 - LA Chargers - 12/27 - @ Kansas City - 1/3 - Eagles - TBA - @ Arizona - ______________________ 0-17 - 1/16 - 2/15 - 3/14 - 4/13 - 5/12 - 6/11 - 7/10 - paulk205, SanDiego49er, 8/9 - susweel, Koldo, 9/8 - InfernoDaLuz, Bay2Bay9erAllday, hummbabybear, jay9ers, 10/7 - AJinUT, ChaunceyGardner, mitpdub, 49ers408, Ottawa49er, Yeti, bassman, 11/6 - Hangman_52, Giedi, Montana, Hysterikal, WestCoastForever, krizay, GangstaGangsta, plummerfan, OnTheClock, miked1978, braap49er. captveg, English, Redeemer, 12/5 - 49er-From-Yavin-IV, Crown, TD49ers, 49AllTheTime, diehardniners408, BP13, GoreGoreGore, bigmur49, 49erF90, dj43, NineFourNiner, 13/4 - 49erfaithful6, billbird2111, DRCHOWDER, 14/3 - qnnhan7, 15/2 - 16/1 - 17/0 - DeepNinerValue,

Sep 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM

#31

GangstaGangsta
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9/10 - @ Aussie Rams - W

9/20 - Dolphins - W
9/27 - Cardinals - W
10/4 - Broncos - W
10/11 - @ Seattle - L
10/19 - Commanders - W
10/25 - @ Atlanta - W
BYE
11/8 - Raiders - W
11/15 - @ Dallas - L
11/22 - Vikings - W
11/29 - Seahawks - L
12/6 - @ NY Giants - W
12/13 - Rams - L
12/17 - LA Chargers - W
12/27 - @ Kansas City - L
1/3 - Eagles - L
TBA - @ Arizona - W

11-6

Sep 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM

#32

plummerfan
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Originally posted by GangstaGangsta:
9/10 - @ Aussie Rams - W

9/20 - Dolphins - W
9/27 - Cardinals - W
10/4 - Broncos - W
10/11 - @ Seattle - L
10/19 - Commanders - W
10/25 - @ Atlanta - W
BYE
11/8 - Raiders - W
11/15 - @ Dallas - L
11/22 - Vikings - W
11/29 - Seahawks - L
12/6 - @ NY Giants - W
12/13 - Rams - L
12/17 - LA Chargers - W
12/27 - @ Kansas City - L
1/3 - Eagles - L
TBA - @ Arizona - W

11-6

The only one I don't like is the Cowboys L. 49ers have had their number for awhile. Lets see what they offer this season and maybe we can revisit this matchup later but as of now I see that as a W. I've always felt 49ers play better on the road than at home too.

Sep 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM

#33

49ers808
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10-7

Sep 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM

#34

hummbabybear_1
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9-8
Too much health uncertainty with the aging core (Bosa, Warner, TWilliams, CMC, Kittle, Deebo, Dre). A new defensive philosophy will have growing pains. NFC West is extremely competitive. Elite coaching will keep them in the running late in the season but they will fall short of the playoffs.

Sep 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM

#35

dj43
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Originally posted by Cg9erSF:
Hard to predict until I see the actual starters play a full game. 9-8 or 10-7. Then again, if the stars align and if they have a healthy season and they come together midway through the season 12-5. They should keep us entertained. A lot of questions to be answered. Beating the lambs to start the season would be a good start LOL……….Go Niners

So which one do you pick?

Sep 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM

#36

OnTheClock
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I thought 13–4 with a fully healthy team, but knowing we can't count on that, going with 11–6.

Sep 3, 2026 at 6:55 AM

#37

BP13
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12-5

Sep 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM

#38

Ottawa49er
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10-7. I believe next year we will shed some older and beloved players, and continue a youth movement to become a real powerhouse again.
But hey, it's my Niners so I want to see an undefeated season where we win # 6. Lets go get it!!!!

Sep 3, 2026 at 8:12 AM

#39

Yeti
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10-7, 3rd in the nfc west. 6th or 7th seed playoffs.

Sep 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM

#40

miked1978
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11-6

Wildcard playoff berth. If we enter the playoffs somewhat healthy they better watch out!!!

Edit: And every loss will be a complete meltdown here on the zone just like it is every year.

[ Edited by miked1978 on Sep 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM ]

Sep 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM

#41