The 49ers returned to the win column in Week 9 with a 34-24 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, improving their record to 6-3. The win slightly improved their playoff outlook, moving them up a spot in the projected NFC playoff picture.
Current NFC West standings (after Week 9):
- Seattle Seahawks (6-2)
- Los Angeles Rams (6-2)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-3)
- Arizona Cardinals (2-5 — play Monday night)
Update: The Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, improving to 3-5.
Looking ahead, the 49ers have a chance to gain ground in the NFC West with a crucial Week 10 matchup against the Rams. San Francisco won the first meeting between the two teams in Week 5.
San Francisco won't face the Seahawks again until Week 18, a game that could carry huge implications for the division title.
If the NFL season ended today, the 49ers would hold the sixth seed in the NFC, setting up a potential Wild Card showdown against the Seahawks at Lumen Field, where San Francisco secured a Week 1 victory.
NFC playoff picture (after Week 9)
- Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2)*
- Seattle Seahawks (6-2)*
- Green Bay Packers (5-2-1)*
- Los Angeles Rams (6-2)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-3)
- Detroit Lions (5-3)
* Denotes division leader
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