"Your San Francisco 49ers did not play Sunday, because they have the Monday Night Football game against the Indianapolis Colts tonight at 5:15 pm PT (KGO and ESPN). But their idle Sunday was still a productive one to celebrate, as the Chronicle reports the 49ers still clinched a playoff spot Sunday, even though they did not even play. The 49ers are in the playoffs by virtue of the Detroit Lions' 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday,"
"But while the 49ers are currently the No 6 seed in the NFC playoff race, they could very easily end the season with , and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. This would require winning all three remaining games, but it's on the table. And yes, considering that the Super Bowl is being played at the 49ers Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, that would mean the 49ers playing for a Super Bowl World Championship right on their home field."
"The next three games get substantially harder. The Seattle Seahawks are the current No 1 seed in the NFC with a 12-3 record, and the 49ers play the Seahawks in the final regular season game on January 4, 2026. The Chicago Bears are the current No 2 seed in the NFC with a 11-4 record, and the 49ers face the Bears this coming Sunday, December 28."
The San Francisco 49ers were idle Sunday because they play Monday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers clinched an NFC playoff berth after the Detroit Lions' 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, guaranteeing at least a seventh seed. The team has reached the playoffs four times in five seasons, including Super Bowl appearances in 2020 and 2024. The 49ers currently sit as the No. 6 seed but can capture the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage by winning all three remaining games. Upcoming opponents include the Chicago Bears (Dec. 28) and Seattle Seahawks (Jan. 4, 2026), higher seeds that present tougher tests.
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