49ers monitor key NFL Week 8 matchups during bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are on a bye week in Week 8 of the NFL season and are watching several critical games that could impact their standings. The undefeated Minnesota Vikings face the Detroit Lions, with a Vikings loss potentially placing the 49ers back atop the NFC. The Rams play against the winless Chargers, where a Rams loss could diminish their playoff ambitions, indirectly helping the 49ers' division race. Additionally, the Bears face the Seahawks in Monday Night Football, with a Seahawks loss benefiting the 49ers' pursuit of the NFC West title. These matchups could shape the playoff for San Francisco.
- •49ers on bye week, watching key NFL matchups
- •Vikings vs. Lions results could affect NFC standings
- •Rams face Chargers; a loss could hinder Rams' season
- •Bears play Seahawks on Monday Night Football
- •Lions, Rams, and Seahawks losses benefit 49ers
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 8 scores that matter for 49ers during bye week
"The San Francisco 49ers don't play in Week 8, but there are a handful of games on the NFL schedule that matter for them.
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