Nothing to decide for the 49ers in Week 6
The 49ers are 6-0 with a magic number of 9 and an elimination number of 15 — leading the NFC West (No. 1 seed) — Seahawks 3 games back.
Playoff berthMagic 9 · Elim 15
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for San Francisco 49ers. Magic number 9, elimination number 15.
The earliest it could happen is Week 8. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 9 · Elim 15
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for San Francisco 49ers. Magic number 9, elimination number 15.
The earliest it could happen is Week 8. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for San Francisco 49ers. Magic number 12, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the San Francisco 49ers clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for San Francisco 49ers. Magic number 9, elimination number 15.
Can the San Francisco 49ers be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for San Francisco 49ers. Magic number 9, elimination number 15.
What is the San Francisco 49ers magic number right now?
The San Francisco 49ers magic number is 9 and their elimination number is 15. The earliest it could happen is Week 8. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.