🏈 San Francisco 49ers 2025 Season Preview: Back on the Hunt

The San Francisco 49ers look to rebound after a 6-11 injury-plagued 2024 season, entering 2025 with a favorable schedule, renewed health, and a retooled coaching staff. With their core stars intact and fresh talent added, expectations are high for a return to playoff form.

🔍 Season Snapshot

• Predicted Record: ~10–7 to 11–6

• Division Outlook: NFC West favorites (+160 odds)

• Super Bowl Odds: +2000 (Top NFC contender)

🔥 Offensive Outlook

• Brock Purdy (QB): Healthy and signed long-term, projected to surpass 4,000 passing yards.

• Christian McCaffrey (RB): Fully healthy after missing much of last year, expected to power a versatile ground attack.

• Receiving Corps: Brandon Aiyuk leads a deep group with George Kittle and new faces Skyy Moore & Brian Robinson Jr.

• Key Shift: Rebuilt offense emphasizes balance and versatility, needing consistency to match elite NFC competition.

🛡️ Defensive Reset

• Robert Saleh Returns: Back as DC, aiming to restore a Top 10 defense.

• Front Seven Depth: Nick Bosa joins rookie Mykell Williams for an improved pass rush.

• Linebacker Leadership: Fred Warner anchors the defense, though losses like Dre Greenlaw create question marks.

• Focus Areas: Run defense, red-zone stops, and third-down efficiency remain top priorities.

📅 Schedule Analysis

Factor	Snapshot
Strength of Schedule	Easiest in the NFL
Tough Early Road Games	Saints, Buccaneers, Jets
Divisional Focus	Heavy home stretch vs. Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals
Travel Load	5th-most miles in NFL—early fatigue a risk

🎯 Key Challenges

• Injury risks for stars like McCaffrey, Williams, and Kittle.

• Proving defensive stability with an overhauled scheme.

• Building depth behind star players to handle a long season.

🏟️ Big Picture

The 49ers enter 2025 as NFC West favorites, armed with a soft schedule and a fully healthy core. If Saleh’s defense rebounds and Purdy continue his growth, San Francisco has the talent and experience to return to Super Bowl contention. Expect a playoff berth, a division crown, and a team capable of peaking in January.