NFL 2026 · NFC West
San Francisco 49ers playoff scenarios
San Francisco 49ers cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.
Week 2 ·
Magic
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Tragic
16
16 more losses and elimination is certain
Division magic
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Cannot win the division on their own
📊 NFC West
| Team | Record | Pct | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1-0 | 1.000 | - |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1-0 | 1.000 | - |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | - |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0-1 | .000 | - |
🗓️ Upcoming
Mon, Sep 21 · KSTWeek 2
- 05:25Miami Dolphins@San Francisco 49ersTV FOX
Mon, Sep 28 · KSTWeek 3
- 05:05Arizona Cardinals@San Francisco 49ersTV FOX
Mon, Oct 5 · KSTWeek 4
- 05:25Denver Broncos@San Francisco 49ersTV CBS
Mon, Oct 12 · KSTWeek 5
- 05:25San Francisco 49ers@Seattle SeahawksTV FOX
Tue, Oct 20 · KSTWeek 6
- 09:15Washington Commanders@San Francisco 49ersTV ESPN · ABC
Mon, Oct 26 · KSTWeek 7
- 02:00San Francisco 49ers@Atlanta FalconsTV FOX
📋 Recent games
Fri, Sep 11 · KSTWeek 1
- FinalSan Francisco 49ers27 : 7Los Angeles Rams
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can San Francisco 49ers make the playoffs?
San Francisco 49ers cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.
How is the magic number computed?
Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.
Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?
No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.
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Data: tallied from ESPN's public records. Standings and scenarios are computed by us and may differ from official releases.