The San Francisco 49ers’ bid for an NFC West title appears all but over following consecutive blowout losses. However, a glimmer of hope still exists, albeit slim. A combination of the 49ers’ wins and other teams’ misfortunes could see San Francisco claim the division title.
To achieve this, the 49ers would need to win their final five games while others stumble. If they succeed, they could finish with an 10-7 record or even a 9-8 if one of their losses comes at the expense of another team’s loss.
A more plausible scenario involves the Seahawks and Cardinals also finishing with an 8-9 record or worse. In this case, San Francisco would hold tiebreakers over both teams, securing a home playoff game in wild card weekend as NFC West champions.
While these scenarios are narrow and dependent on specific outcomes, they offer a modicum of hope for the 49ers’ fans.
Source: https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/03/a-couple-ways-49ers-can-miraculously-still-win-nfc-west