San Francisco 49ers remain unbeaten at 6-0 with strong projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 6-0 after defeating the Washington Commanders on October 19, 2026. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a leading MVP candidate, and the team has one of the best defenses in the NFL. According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the 49ers are favored to win all 11 remaining games, with their toughest matchup being a 50.5% chance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. The team's current record is supported by having played one of the easier schedules so far this season.
- •Brock Purdy is a frontrunner for MVP honors this season.
- •The 49ers lead the NFL with a 97.5% chance to win their division.
- •ESPN's projections estimate the 49ers could finish with 14 wins.
- •They have the NFL's third-easiest schedule based on opponent win percentage.
- •Next up, the 49ers face the Atlanta Falcons after a bye week.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers are 6-0, and the computers say it'll only get worse (for everyone else)
"The 49ers have looked near unbeatable. And according to ESPN's computers, they might be.
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