"At 7-4, three more wins might be enough for the 49ers, but four should lock up a playoff berth. Most important for tiebreaker purposes are NFC games, and only three remain and all are at home: Monday against Carolina (6-5), Dec. 28 against Chicago (7-3) and the Week 18 finale against Seattle (7-3). If they only win two of those, then claim two of three at Cleveland, against Tennessee and at Indianapolis, they should be in good shape."
"Since the field expanded to 14 teams in 2020, only two 10-win teams have failed to advance the 2020 Miami Dolphins, and last season's Seahawks, who lost on a strength-of-victory tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West's berth. Nine NFC teams are making playoff pushes, so two will be denied entry. The 49ers have gone four times since 2019, including a Super Bowl run two seasons ago."
The 49ers sit at 7-4 and face a scenario where three additional wins might secure a playoff spot, while four wins should guarantee a berth. Remaining NFC games are crucial for tiebreakers, with three home matchups against Carolina, Chicago and Seattle. Supplementing those with wins at Cleveland, and against Tennessee and Indianapolis would strengthen their position. Since the playoff field grew to 14 teams, only two 10-win teams have missed the postseason. Nine NFC teams are competing for playoff berths, and primary challengers include Philadelphia, the Rams, Seahawks, Bears and Packers with varying remaining schedules.
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