After the 49ers’ season opener in Melbourne, Australia, against the Los Angeles Rams, things could really heat up.After that key NFC West matchup in Week 1, the 49ers will come back to Santa Clara for three consecutive home games.
Each of those games is scheduled for the heat of the day, which could lead to some uncomfortable conditions for those seated on the sunny side of Levi’s Stadium.
And those three straight home games early in the season mean the 49ers will finish with a road-heavy stretch to cap the regular season.
Here is a look at each game on the 49ers’ schedule, along with a knee-jerk prediction.
After tabulating the returns, it looks like an 11-6 season and a return trip to the playoffs for Kyle Shanahan and Co.Week 1: vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia — Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:35 p.m. (Netflix)The 49ers are counting on the return of Nick Bosa and the addition of rookie edge Romello Height to provide a dramatic upgrade after they had the worst pass rush in the NFL last season.
And it all starts with trying to cause some discomfort for Rams quarterback Matthew...