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NFC Playoff Picture: San Francisco 49ers lose but remain in the driver’s seat for the No. 1 seed

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the season. Here’s how the playoff picture and divisional standings shake out. NFC West standings before Week 8 1. San Francisco 49ers (6-1) 2. Seattle Seahawks (4-3) 3. Los Angeles Rams…

By Matt Warren · Niners Nation

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 3:18 AM

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Niners Nation argues the San Francisco 49ers remain in strong playoff position despite suffering their first loss.
San Francisco sits at 6-1 overall and leads the NFC West with a 3-0 divisional record.
The 49ers trail only the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings in the NFC standings and face them later this season.

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The San Francisco 49ers remain in strong contention for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed despite suffering their first loss of the season. Holding a 6-1 record and sitting atop the NFC West with an undefeated 3-0 division record, San Francisco currently trails only the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings in the conference standings.

Niners Nation notes that San Francisco can reclaim the top seed when they face the Vikings later in the season. The writers argue Minnesota faces a difficult remaining schedule against teams like the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, leaving the 49ers well-positioned for postseason positioning.

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