San Francisco 49ers: Wild Card Still a Major Possibility

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Published: December 15, 2009

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... playoffs, the remaining schedules of competing wild-card teams are much tougher than that of the division-leading Cardinals.

Before delving into playoff scenarios, lets get one thing straight: The 49ers need to win out. If they only manage to post an 8-8 record, their chances decrease immensely. But there is a scenario where even a .500 49ers team make the dance.

However, a win in Philadelphia this week and the chances the 49ers win out will sky rocket with the final two games at home against the Detroit Lions and on the road to visit the St. Louis Rams. Going 9-7 would give San Francisco a much better shot at the postseason.

Unfortunately for the 49ers, overtaking Arizona for the division requires the Cardinals to lose two of their final three games, and the NFC West leaders get to play the same two lousy teams as the 49ers in the Lions and the Rams.

Essentially, even if the 49ers win out, they need either a Rams or Lions win over Arizona, ...

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