The NFC West is beyond stacked.
In 2025 alone, three teams from the talented division — the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks, NFC runner-up Los Angeles Rams and the wild-cardSan Francisco 49ers— all advanced to the postseason.
Unfortunately, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and Co. did not last as long as their divisional rivals, getting bumped, 41-6, in the Divisional Round at the hands of the eventual champions.
Rather than blame injuries that caused the team to play with a depleted roster, the club left the game with their heads held high, ready to compete in 2026.
And, four short months and one schedule release later, we now know who they’ll be meeting on their road to redemption.
Just a few of the biggest opponents Kyle Shanahan’s squad will take on this year include Bo Nix’sDenver Broncos(Oct. 4), Jayden Daniels’Washington Commanders(Oct. 19), Sam Darnold’sSeattle Seahawks(Nov. 29), Matthew Stafford’sLos Angeles Rams(Dec. 13) and Jalen Hurts’Philadelphia Eagles(Jan. 3).
To make sure they’re ready to go against these battle-tested franchises, general manager John Lynchsigned prolific wideout Mike Evans, linebacker (and former Niner) Dre Greenlaw, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, cornerback Nate Hobbs and backup receiver Christian Kirk.
Plus, Purdy, McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner are all returning after standout seasons in ’25.
If you want to be part of “The Niner Empire” and see the 49ers play live,tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadiumas of today on SeatGeek.
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Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
