There are seven playoff spots up for grabs in both conferences. Well, seven is the number, but Kansas City and Detroit are locks. The 49ers are enjoying their bye week, but what should 49ers fans be rooting for on Sunday?
The team is tied for first in the NFC West but, due to tiebreakers, sits behind Arizona for the division lead. If the playoffs started today, the 49ers would be on the outside, looking in. It’s a good thing the postseason doesn’t start today.
NFL.com’s playoff probability percentage (try saying that three times fast) for the 49ers is 58 percent.