The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 15 with a serious shot at the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft if they lost their last three games of the season. They beat the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, derailing that effort, but snapping a ten-game losing streak to the Seahawks.
There have been plenty of moments this year where the 49ers have played well only to come up short. The “elegant tank” has been a regular part of the discussion around these parts for the last two seasons, and whenever something a little fishy happens, the first thought is that it’s a convenient part of getting that high pick.