"INDIANAPOLIS -- The San Francisco 49ers' long wait to Monday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts was made much easier when the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Detroit Lions on Sunday night to wrap up the Niners' spot in the NFC playoffs. Lest the Niners appear content with simply punching their ticket to the dance, they trampled the Colts on with much bigger goals in mind."
"At 11-4 and paired with the Seattle Seahawks' win against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, the 49ers now have a direct line to the NFC's top seed. That path doesn't take much explaining: If the 49ers win their next two games -- home contests against the Chicago Bears and Seahawks -- they will wrap up the NFC West division and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs."
The Pittsburgh Steelers' victory over the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff berth for the San Francisco 49ers before their game with the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers dominated the Colts and sit at 11-4. A Seattle Seahawks win over the Los Angeles Rams strengthened the 49ers' path to the NFC's top seed. Winning the next two home games, against the Chicago Bears and Seahawks, would secure the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Levi's Stadium, creating the possibility of no further travel if the 49ers obtain the top seed.
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