Overview
- A 13-3 home loss to the Seahawks ended the 49ers’ bid for the NFC’s top seed, removing the bye and home-field advantage for the playoffs.
- San Francisco will be the No. 5 seed if the Rams lose to the Cardinals and the No. 6 seed if the Rams win.
- If seeded fifth, the 49ers visit the NFC South champion (Tampa Bay or Carolina); at sixth, they travel to the Bears or Eagles based on Sunday’s results.
- Kyle Shanahan said the team will embrace the tougher route, while players focused on recovery after two short weeks and ongoing injuries to key contributors.
- Depending on other outcomes, a wild-card win could set up a postseason rematch in Seattle.