Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
It seemed unlikely that the San Francisco 49ers would clinch home-field advantage in Week 17. In addition to beating the Washington Commanders on the road, the team required two other outcomes: the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles facing defeats.
On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Lions at home, albeit with a little controversy at the end. The 49ers and Eagles kicked off their Sunday matchups at the same time. San Francisco did their part, beating the Commanders at FedEx Field. Philadelphia was a 12.5-point favorite against the Arizona Cardinals, creating an unlikely scenario that the 49ers would go three-for-three this weekend.
However, the Cardinals pulled off the 35-31 upset, allowing the 49ers to secure the top seed in the NFC. With that comes a first-round bye in the playoffs and home-field advantage, which ensures that the path to Super Bowl 58 runs through Levi's Stadium.
The Niners will conclude the regular season at home against the Los Angeles Rams, a matchup holding less significance for the Bay Area squad. Once the postseason begins, San Francisco will await the weakest-seeded winner from the Wild Card Round.
49ers' Brock Purdy reacts to returning against Bills after shoulder injury
By David Bonilla
Nov 29
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is poised to return to action on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills after missing a game due to a shoulder injury. While Purdy is officially listed as questionable, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the quarterback is expected to...
George Kittle reveals Kyle Shanahan's message to 49ers after frustrating loss to Packers
By David Bonilla
Nov 24
San Francisco 49ers players were visibly dejected while speaking to reporters after Sunday's demoralizing 38-10 defeat to the Green Bay Packers. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel declined to talk with the media after a frustrating one-catch performance.
"It's probably one of the...
Brandon Allen gets support from Shanahan, Kittle after first 49ers start
By Kirk Larrabee
Nov 24
Brandon Allen didn't do enough to be counted among the rare bright spots in the 49ers' dreadful 38-10 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle found enough positives in the veteran quarterback's performance to give...
Christian McCaffrey takes responsibility after 49ers' loss to Packers: "I just gotta be better"
By David Bonilla
Nov 25
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey didn't hide his disappointment after Sunday's crushing loss to the Green Bay Packers. Despite being shorthanded due to injuries, the 49ers had hoped to put up more of a fight in a critical matchup at Lambeau Field. Instead,...
