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NFC Playoff Picture: 49ers move into first place after Vikings loss

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t play this week, but still found a way to win. They can thank the Detroit Lions for that. The 49ers and Vikings are tied at 6-1 and have identical conference records at 4-1. They don’t…

By Matt Warren · Niners Nation

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:42 AM

Key Things to Know

The 49ers took the NFC's top playoff seed over the Vikings following a Minnesota loss.
Both San Francisco and Minnesota share matching 6-1 overall records and 4-1 conference marks.
San Francisco holds the top spot through the strength of victory tiebreaker.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco 49ers moved into first place in the NFC playoff standings during their bye week following a loss by the Minnesota Vikings to the Detroit Lions. Both the 49ers and the Vikings hold 6-1 records and identical 4-1 marks in conference play, but San Francisco currently claims the top seed via the strength of victory tiebreaker.

San Francisco's beaten opponents held a .427 winning percentage compared to .409 for Minnesota. The article notes that remaining Sunday night and Monday games could potentially shift those tiebreaker percentages as the playoff race continues to develop.

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NFC Playoff Picture: 49ers move into first place after Vikings loss

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