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Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; (Left to right) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54), quarterback Brock Purdy (13), offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), running back Christian McCaffrey (23), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19), and tight end George Kittle (85) celebrate after winning the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

SI Picks the 49ers to Exceed Their Over/Under Win Total for 2024

The over/under for the San Francisco 49ers' win total currently is set at 11.5, and Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano has picked the over.

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SI Picks the 49ers to Exceed Their Over/Under Win Total for 2024

The over/under for the San Francisco 49ers' win total currently is set at 11.5, and Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano has picked the over.

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Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) celebrates with cornerback Logan Ryan (33) after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The 49ers May Have the Oldest Team in the NFL

We don't know exactly what the 49ers' roster will look like until they trim it down to 53 players in September. But for now, they have by far the oldest roster in the NFL. The 49ers currently have 18 players who are at least 30 years old.

Feb 5, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) talks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

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The 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk Have Made No Progress on an Extension

49ers OTAs start this week and Brandon Aiyuk reportedly won't show up. That's because he wants a contract extension, and he and the 49ers remain far apart in the negotiations. The two sides have made no progress since before last month's draft.

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs

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How 49ers QB Brock Purdy Can Take His Game to the Next Level

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the most advanced young quarterbacks the NFL has seen in quite some time. He's only 24, and yet he plays the game like a 35-year-old veteran.

Feb 5, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during Super

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Why 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan's Stock is Down

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is a good coach, but people are beginning to realize why he isn't a champion.

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19)

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Will 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Play a Full Season this Year?

Deebo Samuel has accomplished so much in his five-year career. He has been to four NFC Championships, two Super Bowls and one Pro Bowl. He also was named first-team All Pro in 2021. And yet he still hasn't played a full season in the NFL.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Trent Williams (71) against

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The 49ers' Super Bowl Run Depends on Trent Williams' Durability

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the deepest, most talented rosters in the NFL. And yet their Super Bowl run this year wlll depend largely on the durability of their oldest player -- Trent Williams.

May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the

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Pro Football Focus Gives the 49ers' Offseason a C-Plus

Pro Football Focus gave the San Francisco 49ers' offseason a C-plus, the second-worst offseason grade in the NFL after the Atlanta Falcons who signed Kirk Cousins and then spent a top-10 draft pick on a quarterback they didn't need.

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs with

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Too Early NFC Predictions

Everybody and his brother have the San Francsico 49ers going 12-5. I have them at 11-6, but then I have a well-earned rep as a “get off my lawn” curmudgeon. Expanding the predictions to the NFC and the conference playoffs, let me break out my tarot cards.

Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) leaves the

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49ers QB Brock Purdy's Odds to win the MVP Award

What does San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy have to do to win the MVP? Post a quarterback rating even higher than 113?

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is

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49ers DE Nick Bosa's Odds to Win Defensive Player of the Year

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa currently has the fifth-best odds (+800) to win Defensive Player of the Year after Micah Parsons (+600), Myles Garrett (+700), T.J. Watt (+700) and Maxx Crosby (+700).

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23)

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's Odds to Win Offensive Player of the Year

Last season, Christian McCaffrey won the Offensive Player of the Year Award and finished third in the MVP voting -- one spot ahead of Brock Purdy. McCaffrey was the engine of the 49ers offense, the player every team built their game plan to stop.

Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during a press

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49ers LB Dre Greenlaw Could Start 2024 Season on PUP List

If the 49ers place Greenlaw on the PUP List to start the season, which seems likely, he'll have to miss at least the first four games, which will be against the Jets, the Vikings, the Rams and the Patriots, in that order.

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz

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The 49ers Don't Seem Committed to RT Colton McKivitz

It was so confusing when the 49ers gave him a one-year extension this offseason. But when you look closely at the deal, you see McKivitz has no guaranteed money on it after 2024. So the 49ers really aren't committed to him. He's still a mere stopgap.

Sep 11, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on before

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2024 49ers Schedule and The Impact of Less Rest

For the second straight season, the 49ers have the least rest compared to their opponents of any team in the league. Four games against teams coming off a bye, eight games where the opponent has more rest, both league highs.

Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) throws the ball

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Backup NFL Quarterbacks Who Could Win on the 49ers

The current backup quarterback for the Rams, Jimmy Garoppolo, had a 38-17 record with the 49ers before he crashed and burned as the Raiders starting quarterback. How many other backup NFL quarterbacks could win if they were the starter for the 49ers?

Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms

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Starting NFL Quarterbacks Who Couldn't Win on the 49ers

Even though the San Francisco 49ers keep losing Super Bowls, most analysts agree they have the best roster in the NFL. It's so good, that almost any starting quarterback would have a winning record playing for the 49ers.

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13)

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Is Brock Purdy a Great Quarterback?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy recently was ranked the second-best quarterback in the NFL by CBS and people have started to call him great because he led the league in quarterback rating and went to the Super Bowl and lost to Patrick Mahomes.

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball over Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor in the third

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Are the 49ers Still Better than the Lions?

One of the most intriguing matchups on the San Francisco 49ers' schedule next season is their Week 17 NFC Championship rematch against the Detroit Lions, which the 49ers won. Are they still the better team?

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel (64) snaps the

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The Key to Slowing Down the 49ers Offense

Teams know the San Francisco 49ers are a run-first team whose running back is the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, Christian McCaffrey. They can't let him beat them.

Feb 4, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan exits the team plane during

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Why the Rest Differential in the 49ers' Schedule Doesn't Matter

This year the San Francisco 49ers have a negative-22 net rest differential, which sounds really bad. It's the worst net rest differential in the league this year and the third-worst since 2005.

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) talks

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The 49ers are 4.5-Point Favorites to Beat the Lions in Week 17

The 49ers and Lions faced each other mere months ago in the NFC Championship Game and the 49ers won by 3 points. And now the 49ers currently are 4.5-point favorites to beat the Lions at home in Week 17.

January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the

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The 49ers are 2.5-Point Favorites to Beat the Packers in Week 12

The 49ers and Packers will have a rematch in Green Bay during Week 12, and the 49ers currently are 2.5-point favorites. Which is a bit surprising, considering homefield advantage is worth three points and the Packers lost by just three in Santa Clara.

Sep 17, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) sets to

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The 49ers are 2.5-Point Favorites to Beat the Rams in Week 3

The San Francisco 49ers are 2.5-point favorites for their Week 3 game on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. As any 49ers fan knows, road games in Los Angeles really are more like home games for the 49ers because their fans fill up SoFi Stadium.

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The 49ers are 2-Point Favorites to Beat the Bills in Week 13

The San Francisco 49ers are two-point favorites to beat the Buffalo Bills on the road in Week 13. The 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFL, while the Bills are reloading after trading no. 1 wide receiver Stefon Diggs.