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Week 8 rooting guide for fans with 49ers on their bye week

The Niners aren't playing, but the games that are happening could have implications for the season.

By Robert Morrison · Niner Noise

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Writer Robert Morrison outlines a Week 8 rooting guide for San Francisco 49ers fans during their bye week.
Morrison recommends rooting for the Detroit Lions to defeat the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to help NFC playoff seeding.
The writer suggests backing the Los Angeles Chargers to beat NFC West division rivals the Los Angeles Rams.

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Writing for Niner Noise, Robert Morrison provides a Week 8 rooting guide for San Francisco 49ers fans during the team's bye week. The article outlines how various NFL matchups across the league could impact San Francisco's playoff positioning and divisional standing.

Morrison advises fans to root for the Detroit Lions against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings and back the Los Angeles Chargers against the rival Los Angeles Rams. Additionally, the writer recommends pulling for the Arizona Cardinals against the Dallas Cowboys and supporting the Chicago Bears against the Seattle Seahawks.

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