Leaning on their top-ranked defense, the 49ers (10-4) have one of the league's best records. Half their wins, however, have come against the underperforming NFC West.
Another day, another new jersey for Josh Johnson. On Tuesday, the 49ers signed the much-traveled quarterback from the Broncos' practice squad to back up rookie starter Brock Purdy, "Mr Irrelevant" from the 2022 NFL Draft.
As things currently stand in San Francisco, it will take a NFL first for the team to achieve the ultimate goal.
The San Francisco 49ers' 13-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday came at a cost, with RB Elijah Mitchell suffering a sprained MCL that will sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. Here are some options to replace him.