The NFC West is once again expected to be a very competitive division. That is evident based on the odds. San Francisco's in-state rival, the Los Angeles Rams, own matching odds. Only the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers are viewed as bigger favorites.
The 49ers earned just six wins last season. It wasn't the Super Bowl-loss rebound that the team was hoping for. Much of 2020's underachievement can be attributed to San Francisco being the most injury-plagued roster in the league.
The team was without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, tight end George Kittle, pass rusher Nick Bosa, and several other stars during the disappointing campaign. However, fans hope San Francisco has better luck this season and can fulfill its potential.
Which team do you feel is the biggest challenge to San Francisco in the NFC West? Is it the Rams, as oddsmakers believe? Or is it another team? Leave a comment below.
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