2018 schedule: 49ers deemed ready for prime time

The 49ers, a recently downtrodden franchise without a winning season since 2013, have been deemed ready for prime time. The details of their scheduled were revealed early Thursday by the San Jose Mercury News and the 49ers will be part of five nationally televised evening games. It's a stunning number for a team coming off a 6-10 season that has a 14-39 record dating to 2014. However, it's clearly a reflection that the 49ers returned to relevance with their 5-0 finish last year that was directed by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. As a result, the 49ers have a prime-time slate that includes compelling road matchups at Green Bay (Oct.