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Jason Logan's San Francisco 49ers preview for 2025, where a favorable schedule sets the stage for Brock Purdy and Co. to bounce back.
Discover which NFL teams, led by the 49ers, have the most favorable 2025 playoff schedules from Weeks 15–17 to maximize your fantasy football edge.
The star power is still there with Williams, McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and Fred Warner, along with quarterback Brock Purdy, who got rewarded with a five-year, $265 million extension in May.
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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNWhat TV channel is Chargers vs. 49ers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL preseason game
Chargers vs. 49ers game will air on CBS Los Angeles. It can also be streamed on NFL+ for subscribers. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited and Fubo, which offers a free trial. The game will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT.
With the 49ers' schedule being easier, the emphasis on getting intra-division and intra-conference wins will be even higher. Seattle narrowly lost the division title tiebreaker to the Rams last season, even though each had the same record in the NFC West (4-2), as Los Angeles had a narrow strength of victory advantage.
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy said he was “trying to do too much” last season. Jason McIntyre says that the 49ers will be “Really good” this season due to their schedule, and asks if Purdy can lead them back to the Super Bowl.
How will the 49ers hold onto Sebastian Valdez and other promising youngsters? Look for plenty of roster maneuvering over the next week.