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San Francisco 49ers (SF)

NFC West • Record: 3-0 (1.000) •No. 2 seed
Race:

Seed Leading the NFC West (No. 2 seed) — Seahawks 1 game back
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 14
Tragic # 16
Division titleMagic 14 · Tragic 16
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 15 · Tragic 15
Playoff odds 90.8%
Division 75.1% • Wild card 15.8% • Bye 28.1%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose. A tie is half a game.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

This week's rooting guide — Week 4


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing this week's remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If 49ers beat Broncos this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If 49ers lose to Broncos this week, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1
Other games
Any 1 of these 5 results moves your numbers: Magic -1.
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  • Root for Rams to beat Eagles this week.
  • Root for Chargers to beat Seahawks this week.
  • Root for Panthers to beat Lions this week.

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If 49ers go 5-0 while Seahawks go 3-2:
Magic # 14 → 8Magic -6 Tragic # 16 → 16
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the San Francisco 49ers magic number right now?

The San Francisco 49ers magic number is currently 14. Any combination of San Francisco 49ers wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 14 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the San Francisco 49ers elimination number?

The San Francisco 49ers elimination number is 16. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the San Francisco 49ers lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the San Francisco 49ers playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the San Francisco 49ers make the playoffs in about 90.8% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in football?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot — a division title or one of the three wild cards in the conference. A tie counts as half a game. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the San Francisco 49ers last make the playoffs?

The San Francisco 49ers last made the NFL playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the San Francisco 49ers last win the Super Bowl?

The San Francisco 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls, most recently in 1994.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NFL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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